In Israel, a land attuned to the ancient texts of the world’s monotheistic faiths, the words “my cup overflows” possess a considerable amount of historical weight and meaning. That phrasing comes from scripture, of course–it’s no small thing in the Holy Land to encounter a lavish and abundant blessing.
Now, 108 years [...]

Amelie Mauresmo can now resume playing good tennis–she won’t have to worry about the French Open for at least another 52 weeks.
In yet another spectacular crash-and-burn from France’s two-time Grand Slam champion, Mauresmo–who has never handled the pressure of playing on home soil in the world’s biggest claycourt tournament–tumbled out of this year’s Roland Garros [...]