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Unranked Mommy Kim Clijsters Wins US Open
Just like Paula Radcliffe illustrated that motherhood and winning marathons are not mutually exclusive, and just like Dara Torres proved you can come back after childbirth and win Olympic medals, tennis pro Kim Clijsters shows that you can come back and be a champion as well.
Clijsters retired from tennis in 2007 and gave birth to daughter Jada Ellie at the end of February 2008 after a tennis career winning the US Open in 2005, and making it to the finals in the Australian Open and the French Open. By no means a shabby career.
Tennis Anyone? Getting Into the US Open
Over Labor Day weekend, I tend to watch a lot of the US Open. It inspires me to head to the court and play a set or two. Here are some posts that might inspire you to pick up your racquet.
Tennis 101: How to Score
Welcome back to Tennis 101. While Maria Sharapova is showing us how it's done during this week's riveting US Open tournament, I'm offering a primer for the rest of us.
Now that you know what to expect from your first lesson and how to behave on the court, it's time to tackle the more complicated stuff: scoring a tennis match.
Tennis 101: On-Court Etiquette
Welcome back to Tennis 101. In honor of the 2009 US Open this week, I'm serving up a series about the sport, from what to expect at your first lesson to trivia about US Open champs.
Today, we'll tackle the topic of tennis etiquette.
Do You Know Your US Open Champs?
The first fuzzy tennis ball of the 2009 US Open will be tossed and served in New York today. But as the pros prepare to rally for that sexy singles trophy, let's test your knowledge of winners past. Find out how much you know about the US Open singles champs with my quiz.
What to Expect From Your First Tennis Lesson
Welcome back to Tennis 101, where I'm offering tips to get you started playing tennis just in time for the 2009 US Open. You may be wondering: if I've never played tennis before, do I really need to take a lesson?
Though it's not required, taking a private lesson or attending a group clinic for beginners is the best way to start your tennis career.
Tennis 101: Do I Really Need Tennis Shoes?
The 2009 US Open tennis tournament starts on Monday, so over the next week, I'll be schooling you in Tennis 101, offerings tips for beginners and seasoned hitters.
If you're starting to dabble in tennis, you may be wondering if you need specialized tennis shoes. Growing up, I called all athletic shoes "tennis shoes," but there is a reason we have different shoes for different sports.
Must Catch Sports News
Remember watching Usain Bolt coast to the finish line and still win the gold medal in the 100 meter race in Beijing last Summer? Did you wonder how fast he really can run?
Well, he raced this weekend and answered the question.
Top 11 Most Dangerous High-School Sports
When it comes to dangerous sports in high school and beyond, cheerleading can definitely lead to serious injuries. All those daring lifts and complicated dance moves aren't the only way you athletes hurt themselves.
Here is a list of other sports that top the injury list.
Tour de France Tour de Facts
This week we say cheers to Wimbledon and bonjour to the Tour de France, the famed French cycling road race. All eyes are on American cyclist Lance Armstrong's return to racing this year, but what else do you know about the action? Warm up by taking this tour de facts quiz.
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