I did feel like I was more confident on the court this season, but that's because there were a lot of good athletes on the floor with me. Even if I had a bad game, there were others who could step up and make the points.

Athletes will always look up to players like Bonds because he is a pro. But there is no need for steroids in baseball. It should be all about talent and ability, not their enhanced ability.

John Smith if one of the most unbelievable athletes and competitor I've ever been around and played with. He's amazing.

It's a tall order, but they are student athletes and they like challenges.

The American people don't believe politicians. They don't believe business leaders or Hollywood celebrities or athletes or other supposed role models. And they certainly don't believe the news media.

It's certainly not making things any easier. It's heartbreaking for the athletes and the university and I'm just greatly saddened by the news.

I think you put the pressure on them and they're mortal. I think we're a smart team. You have plenty of athletes who don't have it mentally. With us, that's one of our strengths.

Seeing the intensity and power she brings to the game, it's hard to imagine her being anything but single-minded in pursuing tennis. But Serena Williams has other passions, too. In fact, there doesn't seem to be enough time in the day, week or month for one of the world's most gifted athletes to chase her many interests.

Of course, rivals do affect athletes mentally, but if you are competing with top-notch athletes, you will push each other, you will encourage each other.

Shi really did a good job, ... He is always chasing me and the gap is getting closer between him and me. I feel happy that there are two Chinese athletes standing on the podium.