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It is a tough criteria, some play longer seasons, others go solo, a few operate complex machinery while others merely navigate their bodies through wind or water.

The American leg of the tennis grand slam begins play today on the hard courts of the USTA National Tennis Center in New York.

On the men’s side, history and Roger Federer once again is the lead story.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal returns to ABC with a new reality series.

Debuting August 18th, in “Shaq TV” the 15-time NBA All-Star will pit his athletic skills against an interesting array of opponents in their sport specialty.

Meet the new champs, same as the old champs.

Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus, a five-time winner of this event, to regain the Wimbledon women’s singles crown, while Roger Federer became the all-time men’s grand slam winner with 15 by defeating Andy Roddick in the longest match in men’s finals history at the storied grass court tournament.