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Serena Williams Will Continue Impressive Run with Win at French Open

Serena Williams has been a force in 2013, and you can expect her to run through her opponents at the French Open with relative ease.

It's hard to believe that around this same time last year, Williams was getting bounced by Virginie Razzano in the first round at Roland Garros.

French Open Schedule 2013: Dates, Times, Live Stream Info and More

Grand Slam tennis is back four months after Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka captured major titles at the Australian Open. The world's best players have arrived to the red clay of Roland Garros for the 2013 French Open.

Rudisha resists quick buck for gold rush in Rio

NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Rudisha was hailed as a super-runner after his world-record breaking victory in the 800 meters at last year's London Olympics.

3 Reasons Why Digital Detox Is So Enticing

"What does this button do?"  That was the cryptic yet clever final tweet from John Mayer in 2010 when he abandoned his 3,7 million followers.


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Stores shut, schools close amid curfew by Rio drug dealers

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro ordered shops closed in one of its biggest slums early Thursday, defying efforts to restore order to the city's vast shantytowns and renewing safety concerns in Brazil as it prepares to host the World Cup and Olympics.

How London cops use social media to spy on protestmovements

Juha sez, "If you're going to build a protest movement, it might be better to stay off Facebook and Twitter because the cops are fully tuned into social media these days.

The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Dumbass (NSFW)

Ai Weiwei is one of China's preeminent contemporary artists, having won numerous worldwide accolades for his architectural feats (such as that awesome Beijing National Stadium from the 2008 Olympics).

See Buffed-Up Tom Hardy in New 'Warrior' Trailer

The new trailer for brother-versus-brother fight movie 'Warrior' hit today, with glimpses of a much buffer Tom Hardy and a battered Joel Edgerton.

LeBron James Talks 2016 Olympics and Return of Coach K

With Mike Krzyzewski officially signed on to continue as the head coach of Team USA for the 2016 Olympics, according to Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today, he's also got the blessing of the 2012 Olympics' best player, as LeBron James is seemingly excited about the announcement.

Mike Krzyzewski Reportedly Will Return as Team USA Head Coach for 2016 Olympics

Team USA basketball will have at least one familiar face at the 2016 Olympics, as Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski will reportedly return as head coach.