Maria Sharapova Beat Venus Williams

Maria Sharapova beat former world number one Venus Williams 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Zurich Challenge. Maria will continue her quest to win three successive titles when she meets No. 3 Elena Dementieva in an all-Russian semifinal on Saturday.

Maria Sharapova won in Seoul and Tokyo and has dropped only one set in three tournaments.

Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman

At 40 years, Ronnie Coleman is one of the most popular body-builders in the world.
Last year he won the title of Mr. Olympia for the 6th consecutive time, and he will participate this year in the Mr. Olympia 2004.
If he wins this year too, he will reach Arnold Schwarzenegger’s record of 7 Mr. Olympia titles.

Lindsay Davenport

Lindsay Davenport exited the U.S. Open disappointed but not downhearted after her hopes of a second title were ended in the semi-finals by Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday.

After reaching the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows without losing a set, Davenport looked on course for a place in the final when she cruised through the first set against Kuznetsova.

Maria Sharapova .. US Open

Wimbledon champ Maria Sharapova is out of the US Open. She was beaten by Mary Pierce 4-to-6, 6-to-2, 6-to-3. Pierce, a dozen years older than Sharapova, was superb after trailing 1-3 in the third set.

Half an hour after her loss, Sharapova sat in a lounge, picking at a sandwich and chatting on a cell phone. She certainly didn't seem too flustered.

Maria Sharapova at the Japan Open

Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova will play at the Japan Open tennis tournament next month. The 17-year-old Russian is the defending champion at the Japan Open.

Athens 2004

The olympics are back home after 108 years of waiting ... this year the games are held under a lot of security on their mother land Greece, in the great city of legends and history; Athens. It has been 4 years since we sat down all together and watched the opening ceremony of such a huge athletic event, and what a dazzeling ceremony it was. Held in the evening, it was a perfect timing for celebrating and beautiful fireworks. The theme of the ceremony was taken from the ancient greek methology, with gods and godesses personified and made real for every one to see ...

Anastasia Myskina at Idea Prokom

French Open champion Anastasia Myskina advanced to the semifinals of the Idea Prokom Open with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over fifth-seeded Iveta Benesova on Thursday.

Klara Koukalova and Flavia Pennetta also advanced. Koukalova easily beat Lubomira Kurhajcova 6-2, 6-1, while Pennetta defeated Nuria Llagostera Vives 6-2, 7-6 (4)...

Anastasia Myskina , GQ Magazine nudie pix

Anastasia Myskina, a Russian tennis star, has filed a lawsuit against GQ magazine claiming that it allowed topless photographs of her to appear in a Russian magazine without her permission...

Maria Sharapova defeats Kristina Brandi

Russian Maria Sharapova, the 17-year-old Wimbledon champion, promptly defeated Kristina Brandi of Puerto Rico 6-1, 6-4, yesterday in Montreal in her opening match at the Rogers Cup.

Maria, who is the third youngest champion at SW19, said about her last game: "It was a little bit up and down. I never expect to play my best tennis in my first match, but I did everything I had to do to win."...

Maria Sharapova, A Top Model!

It has been more than two weeks since the day, when Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova won Wimbledon. However, the sensational triumph of the 17-year-old girl still makes headline news in the world.

Maria Sharapova has recently graced the cover of the American weekly magazine Sports Illustrated. The glamorous cover proudly says: "Star Power: Maria Sharapova Takes Wimbledon at 17."

Tour de France 2004

Tour de France ’s course 101st race started last week in Wallonia, France on Saturday, July 3, 2004. After 22 days and 3395 kms, the riders will ride into the Champs-Élysées in Paris...

Maria Sharapova Pictures

Maria Sharapova Picture Gallery is available now on WALEG.com on the following address:

Maria Sharapova Photo Gallery

Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova, pronounced: sha-ra-POH-vuh. She's Russian, she's blonde and she's beautiful. Coached by her father and Robert Lansdorp... Started hitting tennis balls at age four; at six, participated in exhibition in Moscow that featured Martina Navratilova; began training at Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA, at age nine (which required a two-year separation from mother due to visa restrictions and finances)...

David Beckham

David Beckham is one of England's true ambassadors for the game of football. Renowned for his spectacular goals and his celebrity lifestyle, he is an idol and hero to many.

David Beckham insists he'll stay on as England captain despite loss...