Abby Sunderland Prepares for Solo Voyage

Another teenager is preparing to sail around the globe alone. This time, the solo sailor is an American, Abby Sunderland: “As Australia’s Jessica Watson has passed the 5,000-mile mark during her journey around the world, alone in a 34-foot sailboat, Abby Sunderland is embarking Thursday...

Amélie Mauresmo Retires from Tennis

In an emotional announcement, Amélie Mauresmo has retired from competitive tennis. Ms Mauresmo indicated that the demands of professional tennis were arduous: “… “I don’t want to train anymore,” Mauresmo said in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, after shedding tears about...