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When he was just a boy, Ted Williams wanted to become the greatest hitter who ever lived. In his life, he became just that -- and so much more. Here is his story.

A sell-out crowd of 8,203 boxing fans saw Williams bump his record to 33-0 (24) with a unanimous decision victory over the Margarito, whose record fell to 34-5, (24).

Folk Star Dar Williams is back with her first studio album in three years. And as she proves on Promised Land, she has not really gone anywhere.

American poet, short story writer and novelist W.C. Williams, also an obstetrician, was a prolific poet and writer. He is best known for Pictures from Brueghel.

The Williams-Sonoma store at Union Square in San Francisco hosted a holiday open house, showcasing a number of specialty foods from their catalogue.

Ted Williams said that his goal in life was to be the Greatest Hitter who Ever Lived. He just may have reached that goal despite missing five seasons to two major wars.

Sir Frank Williams's long career in Formula One has had many highs and lows. Maurice Hamilton charts that history with personal stories from those most closely involved.

Brief biography of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams - his life, influence and list of major works. Famous for "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis."

Brief biography of American writer Tennessee Williams, famous for his many plays.

Heading into his 20th season at the University of Maryland, Coach Gary Williams boasted a 397-215 record, and now holds the career mark for win. Gary can coach.

2008's first Grand Slam tennis event sets much like those of 2007, with Federer and Henin the heavy favorites.

Rebel Books LLP is a new and promising independant publishing company which promises to deliver high quality children's literature.

Prior to the establish of English colonies at Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay, the Natives of New England had suffered massive population losses from epidemics.

Paul Williams challenges Verno Phillips at the Citizens Bank Arena this Saturday with HBO televising the bout.

Venus Williams lived up to Richard Williams' prediction and captured her sixth Grand Slam title in straight sets over Marion Bartoli.

Organizations such as Alcor, American Cryonics Society, and the Cryonics Institute preserve the recent dead so that future medical advances can bring them back to life.

Ted Williams knew that time was running out. "I want this batting title so badly that I can taste it."

Invoking the Marxist mystique of the proletarian vs. bourgeoisie struggle, Williams attempts to offer a sympathetic look at a young woman's plight.

One of the more balanced draws in recent Grand Slam history and a deep women's field set the table for a feast of women's tennis at the Australian Open.

Rosemary Williams has become the face of the foreclosure crisis in Minneapolis. People are engaging in direct action tactics to help the woman keep her home.

A shortstop who hit .206 received one less first place vote than Triple Crown Winner Ted Williams in the 1947 MVP voting.

Ann Tudor Williams, a veteran of the opera stage, knows all about the stars.

Carlos Quintana beat Paul Williams to the punch for twelve rounds to take the WBO Welterweight Championship.

Ryan Williams was expected to put up big numbers for the Virginia Tech football team. But they weren't supposed to be quite this big - at least not this soon.

Wiliams had the unique gift of illustrating entire scenes with a single sentence. His work is thought provoking and simple, beautiful in it's simplicity.

Frank Williams had little more than gritty determination to build his racing team with. Fortunately for Frank and Formula 1, it was more than enough.

Rhode Island's founder, Roger Williams (1603-1683), was, in death, the subject of a strange phenomena. A preserved tree root provides the evidence.

The NBA has always been known as a league of comparisons. Bird vs. Magic, Jordan vs. Wilkins, etc. Today perhaps the hottest debate is who is the NBA's best point guard?

On October 3 in Atlantic City, Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik defends his middleweight title belts against light middleweight champion Paul "The Punisher" Williams.

Nico Rosberg has an F1 World Champion father but he has reached the top because of his own talent. He drives for Williams, the same team that Keke won the title with.

Movies derived from novels always get the criticism, "the book is better." Standing alone, however, The Night Listener is an intriguing mystery and a worthwhile watch.

The half-sister of Hank Williams Jr. and daughter of Audrey and Hank Williams Sr. will give a rare interview about her famous country-music family on Dec. 13, 2008.

Paul Williams wins a majority decision over Sergio Martinez and Chris Arreola knocks out Brian Minto in round four at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

It took 21 years for Red Sox fans to forgive Bill Buckner for 1986 World Series loss, yet Phllies fans embraced Mitch Williams after 1993 World Series collapse

After spending nearly three years in prison, former amateur star Ricardo Williams Jr. is trying to revive his boxing career before it's too late.

Audley Harrison kick-started his moribund career last night, however Danny Williams' looks to be at an end after a humiliating loss to journeyman Carl Baker.

After a tumultuous week, are the Cowboys in desperation mode with the trade for Roy Williams?

The Narragansett government was both monarchical and democratic in style; their religion had multiple gods of different levels of importance.

In his autobiography Andy Williams shares his story from his early beginnings singing with his brothers right up to today, with all the fun and foibles he experienced.

Like buying a car for a great stereo and air con, Robbie Williams' new CD Reality Killed the Radio Star sounds good and feels cool, but in the end it's still a clunker.

At age 27, U.S. women's tennis star Serena Williams has become an important role model for the African-American community generally, and for young women in particular

September 2001 is the last time Venus Williams defeated sister Serena in a Grand Slam final. Saturday at Wimbledon, Venus has a chance to scratch that seven-year itch.

Preseason game or not, Carolina Panther running backs DeAngelo Williams and rookie Jonathan Stewart made a statement to the rest of the NFL. They intend to run.

The Tennessee Williams Tribute and Tour in Columbus, Mississippi, is a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the playwright's great works in the town he was born in

In 1987, Larry Williams turned $10.000 to $1.1 million in a highly publicized real time trading championship. Many traders are now adopting his trading ideas.

Tennessee Williams was known for helping aspiring writers. On Oct,19,1980, he wrote a letter of praise to young Kenneth J. Emberly.

"Vanessa Williams is an artist of rare talent, depth and creativity," states John Burk, the Executive Producer of The Real Thing. Truer words were never spoken.

Stephanie Williams, co-director and editor of Rebel Books talks about her experiences and why she decided to start publishing.

It hurts me to get on people. I don't like to get on people, because I don't want them to get on me." Bernie Williams

Caliban's Hour by Tad Williams is Caliban's (a minor character in Shakespeare's play The Tempest) account of his life.