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Button Man helps preserve Duke memories

Rob Rabb started making buttons of the Duke women's basketball players to support the program. Little did he know they would become such cherished mementos.

Feb 5 | By Viv Bernstein

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Bernstein: Strong start for Serena, but how far will she go at Aussie Open?

Serena Williams started off strong at the Australian Open, but her first-round win didn't reveal much about the state of her game or that rolled ankle.

Jan 17 2:16 PM ET | By Viv Bernstein

Bernstein: Kim Clijsters can add to her legacy heading into Aussie Open

Grand Slams aren't the only measure of success in life. As Kim Clijsters enters her presumably final season, maybe that will be her more significant legacy.

Jan 13 | By Viv Bernstein

Don't mess with Maryland's Hawkins

The 6-foot-3 post player loves to bang and rebound. And when she's not playing hoops, she pursues her interest in law enforcement.

Dec 27 | By Viv Bernstein

Soccer will not divide Bledsoe twins

Aubrey is the starting goalkeeper for NCAA contender Wake Forest and is a national team prospect; Amber plays for Brown -- and is her sister's No. 1 fan.

Nov 29 | By Viv Bernstein

Determined Duke has more in mind

The Blue Devils will be making their first trip to the NCAA soccer quarterfinals since 2008, but they're hungry for a College Cup berth.

Nov 24 | By Viv Bernstein

Hensons have more than a sibling rivalry

Big brother John is the 6-11 star for North Carolina, but when it came time for Amber to choose a school, she went with archrival Duke.

Nov 17 | By Viv Bernstein

Wake Forest is setting sights high

The Demon Deacons have made 16 straight NCAA soccer tournaments but have advanced to the quarterfinals just once. This year, they envision more.

Nov 16 | By Viv Bernstein

Not so surprisingly, Miami picked to win ACC

Last year the Hurricanes stunned the basketball world by tying for first in the ACC. This year, with everyone back and some key additions, they could be even better.

Nov 9 | By Viv Bernstein

Bumpier ride for Danica Patrick?

As she moves full time to NASCAR, Danica Patrick faces trickier cars, rougher racing and a longer, hotter season. It all starts Saturday in Texas.

Nov 4 | By Viv Bernstein

Uninspiring field limps into WTA Championships

Regardless of the results of this week's year-end championships in Istanbul, there is no true world No. 1 in tennis this year.

Oct 25 | By Viv Bernstein

Sponsors should beware signing Tiger

A hot dog was pitched at new Rolex pitchman Tiger Woods on Sunday. Alas, writes Viv Bernstein, the dog and the sponsors are missing the mark.

Oct 11 | By Viv Bernstein

Five things we learned from the U.S. Open

There was drama, tears of joy, angry outbursts, the emergence of new talent and some interesting scheduling during the 2011 U.S. Open.

Sep 13 | By Viv Bernstein

Second fiddle, but never second-best

Semifinalists Sam Stosur and Angelique Kerber belonged on Arthur Ashe Stadium, writes Viv Bernstein, but the men got center stage instead.

Sep 11 | By Viv Bernstein

Serena Williams: 'I've beaten all odds'

While Serena Williams, one of the best players of all time, is riding the wave of an incredible comeback, Sam Stosur's chances are slim.

Sep 11 | By Viv Bernstein

Taste of triumph: Stosur wins U.S. Open

Samantha Stosur played her best tennis when it mattered most, stunning Serena Williams in straight sets Sunday to claim the U.S. Open title.

Sep 11 | By Viv Bernstein

Super Saturday's talking points

ESPN's Prim Siripipat catches up with Viv Bernstein and Jane McManus to talk about the U.S. Open's rain policy, Venus Williams and the remaining women in the U.S. Open.

Sep 10

Most anticipated showdown of the summer

Saturday's semifinal between three-time champ Serena Williams and world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki is the most anticipated women's match of the summer.

Sep 9 | By Viv Bernstein

In the new era, teenage dreams deferred

Gone are the days when Grand Slam finals regularly featured teenagers. These days, the average champ is strong, experienced ... and in her mid-20s.

Sep 8 | By Viv Bernstein

Serena rolls into semis

In action for the first time since Monday, Serena Williams had her game grooving by the second set Thursday, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 6-1.

Sep 8 | By Viv Bernstein

Wozniacki to face Serena in U.S. Open semis

"Caroline in the City" has been renewed for another round. Wozniacki defeated Andrea Petkovic in straight sets to advance to the semis, where she'll face Serena.

Sep 8 | By Viv Bernstein

Wozniacki's positivity carries her to quarters

She says the criticism of her game doesn't bother her. And Caroline Wozniacki is fighting like a player who feels comfortable at No.1.

Sep 7 | By Viv Bernstein

Kerber, Pennetta vying for spot in semis

The quarters feature such familiar names as Williams, Wozniacki and … Angelique Kerber? Introducing two of the lesser-known players in the final eight.

Sep 6 | By Viv Bernstein

Wozniacki battles back to beat Kuznetsova

World No. 1 Wozniacki came back from a set and 1-4 down to defeat two-time Grand Slam singles champion Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Sep 5 | By Viv Bernstein

Serena moves into quarters

Serena Williams passed another test Monday, looking impressive in her 6-3, 6-4 fourth-round victory over a resurgent Ana Ivanovic.

Sep 4 | By Viv Bernstein