Athletes [Stories]

The initial foot fault that began the fireworks was a terrible call. It was unconscionable. That being said, it's no excuse for Serena to berate an official.

"My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: 'Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed... channel your energy. Focus."

Joey was listed as inactive in the match with Tampa Bay because of a "coach's decision," and the Dolphins haven't elaborated on the reason for the demotion.

"I'm totally destitute and broke." However, the sports icon insists he is happy with his new frugal way of living and thankful for a second chance at life with his third wife and kids.

Rafael Nadal took personal responsibility for his loss to Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final, remarking with a terse eloquence: “Accept the challenge, and work.”

Harper initially gained notice when he launched a 502 ft (153 m) home run with a wooden bat as a high school freshman.

Though the sport is quintessentially male, Lupita Lopez is a matadora. Some impresarios won't allow her to fight, but others actively promote female bullfighters as a novelty.

Phelps has won an unprecedented total of 54 career medals thus far: 45 gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronze spanning the Olympics, the World, and the Pan Pacific Championships.

Not that he's Mel Gibson, but when he unleashes a string of vulgarities like he did at the British Open this weekend, it can't help his public perception.

The Minnesota Vikings have waived the contract of receiver Randy Moss, ending his tenure with the team.