One motion is a classic, the other is setting a trend. The styles may differ, but both serves more than get the job done. The subtle differences in the way a player may stand or take the racquet back ...

NEWPORT BEACH ? Along with the privilege of being the first to witness Pete Sampras play professionally since the 2002 U.S. Open, Newport Beach Breakers fans received an unwelcome guest that arrived ...

NEW YORK -- They battled for 3 1/2 magnificent hours, then met at the net with smiles, a handshake and warm words for each other. "Win the thing," Andre Agassi whispered in Pete Sampras' ear. Taking ...

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — The intensity may not have been quite the same as the five times they met in Grand Slam finals — including their final match as professionals in the finals of the 2002 U.S.

We’re barely up and running, and already the catcalls are raining down on us thanks to post. (Mainly via email, since no one wants to deal with the log-in form to post a comment. Come on, guys, it’s ...

Someday they will appreciate him. When he is older, less threatening, softened by the years _ that is when they will reach out to embrace him. Only that will make Wimbledon fans realize what a treat ...

Elvis played a sold-out Cotton Bowl in 1956. Pavarotti serenaded Reunion Arena in 1995, and at the 2004 Byron Nelson Classic, Tiger Woods received a standing ovation—upon exiting a portable toilet.

How often do you see Pete Sampras toss a racket? Well, about as frequently as Michael Chang cracking a one-liner or Goran Ivanisevic being politically correct. Indeed, not often. Sampras is certainly ...

Pistol Pete vs. Guga in Miami was a memorable final on more than one level. It was a contrast in styles, personalities, and even equipment. It was an intensely fought match decided by just a couple of ...

Personal rivalries tend to cool once two athletes have retired. Somebody should tell that to Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. During a charity doubles match Friday night at the BNP Paribas Open at ...

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Pete Sampras' masterful run at Wimbledon ended stunningly Monday, his bid for a record-tying eighth title stopped by teen-ager Roger Federer. The defending champion and ...