Blake in People's Sexiest Man Alive Issue

James Blake has been named in People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue. Blake was highlighted in the 'Sexy at Every Age' category, chosen as the sexiest 27 year old. The issue is on sale now.

Fitzgerald reappointed Australia Davis Cup captain
SYDNEY (Reuters) - John Fitzgerald has been reappointed non-playing captain of Australia's Davis Cup squad for 2008 despite failing to keep the 28-times champions in the World Group.

Andy Roddick to lead U.S. in Davis Cup final
NEW YORK -- World number six Andy Roddick will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia in this month's Davis Cup final, the International Tennis Federation said on Tuesday.

Tennis-Fitzgerald reappointed Australia Davis Cup captain
SYDNEY, Nov 22 (Reuters) - John Fitzgerald has been reappointed non-playing captain of Australia's Davis Cup squad for 2008 despite failing to keep the 28-times champions in the World Group.

Pete Sampras says he won't attempt comeback to competitive tennis
Dan Guen Chin, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Pete Sampras said Wednesday he is not planning a comeback to competitive tennis, stressing that retirement has taken its toll on his skills.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -For the Americans, the challenge comes in claiming the Davis Cup for the first time since 1995. For the Russians, it comes in the drama of getting here.

Bad year for Brazilian tennis after the heydays of Kuerten
Brasilia, Nov 22 (Xinhua) For Brazilian tennis, 2007 has been the worst year after the heydays of former world no. 1 Gustavo Kuerten, nicknamed Guga. In 2004, Guga was still ranked 40th in the world of tennis.

It's Modano's night, and Ducks fall
On an evening in which he's honored as leading U.S.-born scorer, Dallas standout scores the tying goal. Hagman's score 41 seconds later leads to the end of the Ducks' four-game winning streak.


Physical ills are the taxes laid upon this wretched life; some are taxed higher, and some lower, but all pay something.
- Lord Chesterfield