US Open

After her latest early Grand Slam exit, Venus Williams was asked what the future holds for her at the U.S. Open.

NEW YORK -- Venus Williams had been 14-0 in the first round of the U.S. Open, though she never had to face an opponent ranked in the top 30 at that stage. Williams was usually the seeded player, but after two years of illness and injury, the seven-time major champ was the one pulling the upset Monday when she defeated Wimbledon semifinalist Kirsten Flipkens...

ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - So much for getting a good night's sleep. Phil Mickelson arrived at Merion Golf Club about four hours before his 7:11 a.m. tee time and still managed to shoot a 3-under 67 for the clubhouse lead at Thursday's opening round of the U.S. Open.

We're just about set for major number two on the golf calendar in 2013 - the U.S. Open, which begins Thursday at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. 4 Deep Golf Blog's Joel Harrington talked with ESPN 99.1's Jeff Harkness about the tournament, especially the conditions after a very wet beginning to this week...