Leading with a smile

Oregonian - The ring was made with jewels from people she was close to who have died. As for the suit, she'd rather be in sweats and tennis shoes, which she dashes to change into before heading to the Oregon Humane Society, where she walks dogs as a volunteer.
Source: www.oregonlive.com

Giving Thanks and Praise
Washington Post - A nod to Ben Bundred for at least trying -- unsuccessfully -- to keep the PGA Tour stop in town after decades of mostly successful events. . . . A high-five to Donald Dell, whose efforts have kept men playing pro tennis here regularly for about 40
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Nintendo Wii steals the Christmas show
Times Online - But Nintendo has compensated with the novelty and appeal of its remote control, which allows players to swing at, say, an electronic tennis or golf ball as if playing the game for real. Apart from anything else, the Wiimote has generated lots of
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

LAWN TENNIS: In a league of their own
This is Hampshire - Christmas has come early for six juniors from Compton and Shawford Lawn Tennis Club. The youngsters were presented with a silver trophy for their success in the Hampshire and IoW LTA Junior League. These enthusiastic boys of 10 and under' won every
Source: www.thisishampshire.net

Cipollini makes the record books; spotlight now moves to Armstrong
Turkish Daily News - Uruguay and Mexico advance to Copa semis John McEnroe inducted into tennis hall of fame Making no apologies for the behavior that earned him a reputation as tennis' enfant terrible, McEnroe says he knows that his legacy will be tainted by the
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Wheelchair tennis player fails drugs test
Guardian Unlimited - LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Wheelchair tennis player Meliha Karic was banned for two years after testing positive for a metabolite, the International Tennis Federation announced on Thursday. An independent anti-doping tribunal ruled that the 27-year
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Remembering Hazel Virginia Hotchkiss, Queen Mother Of Tennis
All Headline News - West Palm Beach, FL (AHN)- Nicknamed the "Queen Mother of Tennis," Hazel Virginia Hotchkiss changed women's tennis by introducing volley and net play. Born December 20, 1886, in Haldsburg, CA, she began entering tennis tournaments in 1909, winning
Source: www.allheadlinenews.com


If the pain wanders, do not waste your time with doctors.
- Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960