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Why Venus Williams Needs to Retire from Singles Competition

Venus and Serena Williams have never been held to the same standards as other athletes in their sport.

The Southern Charms Of Charleston

By Kate Donnelly  for Fathom | CHARLESTON, South Carolina If you were writing a math equation, the coastal city of Charleston would sum up all parts of culture, food, festival, history, walking, and Lowcountry hospitality.

U.S. 'Idol' winner shines light on South's Gullah culture

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - "American Idol" winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, comes from a sea island culture made up of descendants of West African slaves.

Madrid Open 2013: What We Learned on Road to French Open

Some of the top-ranked players found that out, as their early departures helped paved an easier path for the victors.

With Italy up next and the Roland Garros on the horizon, let's check out what Madrid revealed this season.

Serena Williams' Dominant Display in Madrid Sets Up Momentum for Roland Garros

Serena Williams smashed the competition in Madrid, which easily prepares her for the 2013 French Open.

En route to taking Madrid's clay, Williams lost only one set in six matches and defeated Maria Sharapova 6-1 and 6-4 in the finals.

Photos From Lakewood: BlueClaws 4, RiverDogs 3

Box Score (May 1) - The BlueClaws defeated Charleston Wednesday evening behind strong pitching from Yoel Mecias, Miguel Nunez, and Steven Inch. The wild performance by a raw Evan Rutckyj and Co.

Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova: World No. 1 Will Dominate Madrid Open Final

Current women's world No. 1 and reigning Madrid Open champion Serena Williams is primed to repeat as champion at the Magic Box on Sunday in the women's final, extending her winning streak to 12 matches over the second-seeded Maria Sharapova.

Celebrate The Jazz Age With These Gatsby-Inspired Hotel Packages

The Great Gatsby, which hits theaters today, is set on Long Island, NY and was filmed in Australia, but that's not stopping hotels around the country from taking advantage of the movie's release by offering Gatsby-themed packages.

Mark Sanford wins South Carolina election in dramatic political comeback

Disgraced former Republican governor rises again to claim seat in House, beating Democrat candidate Elizabeth Colbert Busch

The former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford has staged one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent US political history, shrugging off a sex scandal and ethics

South Carolina voters cast their ballots with special election 'too close to call'

Officials say race between former governor Mark Sanford and Democratic contender Elizabeth Colbert Busch will go to the wire

South Carolina voters began casting their ballots Tuesday in a special congressional election seen as a test of the public's willingness to forgive scandal-ridden pol