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Serena Williams cried tears of joy after winning her opening round at the 2001 Wimbledon, following a year out with health and injury problems.

“I usually don’t cry but it’s just been so hard,” Serena said. ’It definitely was so emotional for me because throughout the last 12 months, I’ve been through a lot of things that’s not normal, things you guys don’t even know about,’ added Wiiliams.

Williams’ past health problems over the last year include: hospitalizations, suffering depression, cuts from glass on both feet, blood clots in her lungs and being diagnosed with pulmonary embolism and more.

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Former NFL star Plaxico Burress gets released from prison today after serving nearly two years on a gun charge. Burress says that he’s ready to get back on field and get his life back together.

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NFL stars Willie McGinest, Eddie George, Derrick Ward, Troy Polamalu and Rodney Peete share their thoughts with HipHollywood about the current NFL lockout, team owners and money.

Shaquille O’Neal officially announced his retirement Friday after 19 seasons in the NBA. Speaking at a news conference at his home in Windermere, Florida, O’Neal thanked family and coaches for their help along the way and, as usual, dropped in a few hilarious one-liners.

NBA star Shaquille O’Neal finally decided to call it quits earlier today using the new social media tool, “Tout,” a real-time video messaging service, to announce to his retirement decision to fans. In the video, Shaq says, “We did it. Nineteen years baby. I want to thank you very much, that’s why I’m telling you first, I’m about to retire. Love you, talk to you soon.”