As if trying to remind himself and everyone else where he's been and where he's quite certain he'll return, Roger Federer thrust his right fist overhead and pointed skyward with his index finger. The universal gesture for No. 1. ...more

September 1, 2008

Roger Federer flicked a final winner, trotted to the net and started to shake hands. Then, there was one last challenge. ...more

August 30, 2008

Ana Ivanovic raised her racket, ready for an easy overhead slam in what was shaping up as an easy match. ...more

August 27, 2008

Olympic champions Rafael Nadal and Elena Dementieva showed their mettle at the U.S. Open, overcoming early challenges to win Monday in the start of what's expected to be a wide-open tournament. ...more

August 26, 2008

Rafael Nadal is faulty at Flushing Meadows, Roger Federer is suddenly shaky. Justine Henin is gone, Maria Sharapova is injured. ...more

August 24, 2008

MEN'S PLAYERS TO WATCH Rafael Nadal Seed: 1 Age: 22 ...more

August 24, 2008

As Rafael Nadal stood in front of the medal podium, his nation's flag draped across his back like a cape, he looked a little like a Spanish Superman. ...more

August 18, 2008

The showdown between British star Ben Ainslie and Clearwater's Zach Railey in sailing's first medal race at the Beijing Games was postponed until today after winds again failed the Finn racers. ...more

August 17, 2008

Tampa's James Blake could shrug off the three match points he failed to convert, and even the misfire on an easy forehand that would have given him a berth in the Olympic final. What stuck in his craw was the notion his opponent didn't play fair. ...more

August 15, 2008

There was a lot going against Tampa's James Blake as he faced Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men's tennis competition Thursday. ...more

August 15, 2008