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With a tennis racket strapped tightly to her hiking pack, Martina Navratilova began her ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. The tennis legend had visions of... →
Seeing the intensity and power she brings to the game, it's hard to imagine her being anything but single-minded in pursuing tennis. But Serena... →
As a teenager, Monica Seles won some historic matches on the tennis court, dominating opponents and filling a room with trophies.
In sports, championships often define a person's legacy.
Magic Johnson was in the seventh year of his Hall of Fame career when thoughts of his basketball afterlife led him to the office of uber-executive... →
Bill Veeck was a charismatic and somewhat eccentric owner-fan during the post-WWII years.
Charles Wang, owner of the New York Islanders, serves as something of a cautionary tale in terms of how heavy owner involvement can sink a franchise.
In the 1970s, professional sports found a different breed of team owner in George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees.
John Wooden made a name as a coach but also a life as a mentor.
Michael Jordan brings millions of dollars when he shows up in an arena. Since money is how we judge people, he's very valuable.
Powerful, quick and agile, Serena Williams thrives on winning.
Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has long believed that he, his staff and players should be as devoted to family time as they are to... →
I listened to my kids talk about me as a parent, and I learned about things they wished I'd done and said. And I wished that I had done more of... →