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Serena Williams Explores Life
Off the Court

Aug 19, 2007 6:27 PM CDT

Serena Williams Explores Life Off the Court

Tennis champ branches out to non-sports entertainment

(Newser) - Serena Williams remains one of the biggest names in tennis, but a string of injuries and the irresistible attraction of off-court activities sent the 25-year-old phenom's ranking plummeting to 140th just a year ago. Now, as she preps for the US Open—and an awards show, a party, and a...

Kerr Captures
US Open

Jul 1, 2007 8:30 PM CDT

Kerr Captures US Open

29-year-old American wins first major title in 42 chances

(Newser) - Cristie Kerr, who helped pioneer the trend of women golfers turning pro right out of high school, won her first major title at the U.S. Open. Kerr edged frontrunner Lorena Ochoa by making par as the 25-year-old Mexican self-destructed, missing left on critical shots.

Cabrera Aces Out Tiger at Oakmont

Jun 18, 2007 2:00 AM CDT

Cabrera Aces Out Tiger at Oakmont

Argentine journeyman outlasts Woods, Furyk for shock US Open victory

(Newser) - Argentina's Angel Cabrera edged out favorites Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk in the final round at Oakmont Country Club yesterday, to become the fourth straight foreigner to win the US Open. Cabrera, a chain-smoking 37-year old former caddy, sank two birdies in the back nine to stop Woods, who couldn't...

Tiger, Phil
Brace for Tough US Open

Jun 13, 2007 6:16 AM CDT

Tiger, Phil Brace for Tough US Open

Lefty injured; Woods sobered by speedy greens

(Newser) - This year's US Open, at Oakmont, PA, is likely to be an exceptionally difficult one, continuing a year of high scores and sloppy wins. Tiger Woods, who has won two of his last three majors, rated the first hole as one of golf's most difficult, and cites the lack...

Phil's Getting His Groove Back

May 14, 2007 6:45 AM CDT

Phil's Getting His Groove Back

Lefty wins the PGA Players Championship as partner O'Hair melts down on the 17th

(Newser) - Less than a year after a monumental 16th- and 18th-hole collapse at the 2006 U.S. Open, Phil Mickelson demonstrated his recovered mojo at the PGA Players Championship, cruising to a 69 on the final 18 en route to an 11-under 277. The one blip was an 18th-hole shot...