Williams Seizes Australian Open title Inspired by Yetunde
Serena Williams defeated top seed Maria Sharapova 6 1 6 2 in Melbourne to win her eighth Grand Slam and dedicate the victory to her late sister Yetunde Price. Federer faces Gonzalez in the men’s final as Williams ends a two year gap without a major.
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Meissner captures U S figure skating title in Spokane
Kimmie Meissner won the national crown at the U S Figure Skating Championships in Spokane finishing first with 181.68 points after Emily Hughes stumbled on a jump to fall short by 1 point. Hughes finished second with 180.86 points as Meissner became the youngest world champion to win the U S title since Kristi Yamaguchi in 1991.
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Nolan Ryan to Leave Hospital After Normal Tests
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was slated to leave the hospital Saturday after medical tests in Houston came back normal. The 59-year-old, treated in Round Rock for a pre existing condition, was transferred for further evaluation but is said to feel great with all tests clear. He plans to attend next week's Nolan Ryan Elite Pitching Camp in Houston.
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