Jon Wertheim: Serena deserved what she got (Sports Illustrated)

NEW YORK — Here it is the men’s semifinals and all anyone wants to talk about is the end of Serena Williams’ loss to Kim Clijsters on Saturday night. I keep seeing this referred to as a “controversy,” but I struggle to see what exactly was controversial. More …

US Open - Saturday, September 12, 2009 Kim Clijsters/Serena Williams THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. To the best of your knowledge, what did you say to the lineswoman out there? More …

MTV Video Music Awards time, people. Let’s rock the live blog. Here we go: >>  MTV VMA Red Carpet photos >>  MTV VMA show photos 8:04 p.m.:  Oh, sweet buttery deity of your choosing, what the heck is Lady Gaga wearing tonight ?  8:06 : Sway to Shakira, “I’ve never quite seen a video like ‘She Wolf,’ and I’ve never watched a video so many times.” That’s what I’ve been telling you , people. 8:12 … More …

Serena Williams was fined $10,500 Sunday for her tirade Saturday night, but she is expected to play in her doubles final Monday with her sister Venus. More …

“I didn’t say I’ll kill you, are you serious?” Serena Williams was aghast that anyone might suggest she would countenance such a thing let alone say it on an open court. More …

Tired of clicking around YouTube and iTunes for online videos of substance? Search no more! The Observer has your weekly handy guide to what’s worth watching on the Web. Live U.S. Open tennis matches - Beautiful, crystal-clear high-definition Web video of 150 tennis matches for all those without ESPN2 and the Tennis Channel. The pop-up window also includes  picture-in-picture viewing so you can … More …

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open has fined Serena Williams $10,000 for her tirade directed at a line judge at the end of a semifinal loss to Kim Clijsters. More …

NEW YORK — Serena Williams’ profanity-laced, finger-pointing tirade at a U.S. Open linesperson drew a $10,000 fine Sunday, and more punishment could follow from a broader investigation into what the head of the tournament called her “threatening manner.” More …

The MTV VMA Awards were kind of fantastic. It’s a tough show to pull off: So much of the show’s success depends on the quality of a given year’s popular artists. So we lucked out this year with Lady Gaga , Taylor Swift ,  and a very skinny Eminem .  Welcome to Top Moments, VMA edition. See our list after the jump. Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Beyoncé Knowles Janet Jackson Michael … More …

Today’s top pick CIRCULAR SQUARE: TABLETOPS IN SINGAPORE Bali-based Dutch artist Ronald Wigman’s exhibition features tabletops in Singapore, including one titled Steamboat, which features chopsticks, plates and a steamboat pot. Where: tcc - The Coffee Connoisseur ‘The Gallery’, 51 Circular Road MRT: Raffles Place/Clarke Quay When: Tue - Oct 31, 11am - midnight (Sun - Thu & public holidays), 11am … More …

The MTV VMA Awards were kind of fantastic. It’s a tough show to pull off: So much of the show’s success depends on the quality of a given year’s popular artists. So we lucked out this year with Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift,  and a very skinny Eminem … More …

The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards haven’t even started yet, but already Lady GaGa is the talk of the internet. Not only did she totally undercut her fellow blonde diva Miss Piggy by taking Kermit the Frog as her date (and kissed him!) but she packed everything she could on her outfit. Feathers, Phantom [...] More …

Lauren Mitsch may get the chance to meet Lady Gaga this weekend — and she can’t wait to see what “outrageous outfit” the celebrity will be wearing. More …

Check out our live blog of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards! More …

The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, airing Sunday at 9 p.m., will feature performances from Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Green Day, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and many more during the action-packed show. More …

Meltdowns are a part of tennis, but foot-fault calls – especially on crucial points – seem to drive players over the edge. More …

HOLLYWOOD’S hottest music stars have hit the red carpet in their glitz and glamour for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. More …

Everyone loves Johnny Depp. He has done some great movies, and a few not-so-great ones ( Secret Window comes to mind). Tonight, Undergrounds Coffeehaus will show two. Benny & Joon is the unconventional romantic comedy with a kooky Sam winning the heart of the even kookier Joon. Edwar… More …

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