Sarah Palin's 'grand slam' anti-union speech (The Week)

New York - After plummeting in the polls and being written off by pundits, Palin gives a rousing, campaign-like language in Wisconsin. Is the Mama Grizzly back?

It`s been a rough few months for Sarah Palin. Her poll numbers took a nose dive, and pundits on both sides all but dismissed her chances of becoming a viable presidential contender. But this weekend in Madison, Wis.

Ferrer ends Nadal's bid for fourth consecutive grand slam title

(CNN) - Top seed and world number one Rafael Nadal of Spain has been knocked out of the Australian Open by compatriot and "friend" David Ferrer.

Hampered by a thigh strain from the beginning of Wednesday`s quarterfinal, the nine-time grand slam champion was visibly suffering as he went down 6-4 6-2 6-3 at Melbourne`s Rod Laver Arena to his Davis Cup teammate.