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Saturday, December 29, 2007

All-Times girls tennis



Contra Costa Times - And for the past six years, Pawid, 14, has been altering those views on the tennis court. At 5-foot-1, Pawid's petite physique 6, 6-3, 7-5 in the semifinals and.posted a 6-4, 6-2 win over second-seeded Lauren Curry of Northgate in the title match. WHAT
Source: www.contracostatimes.com

US defeats India, wins opening match at 20th Hopman Cup
CBS Sportsline - got the United States off to a winning start Saturday and Mardy Fish clinched the victory over India in the first match of Tennis Scoreboard Rankings Schedules Players Davis Cup Fed Cup
Source: www.sportsline.com

Molik fit ahead of Australian Open Tennis
News.com.au - So that I am not just match fit, I am mentally fit as well, just making the right decisions,'' Molik said. "I think it is a big part of my game and that's the reason I sometimes show flashier tennis when I am, I think, more mentally on the job.
Source: www.news.com.au

Don't bet on a blue heaven
News.com.au - The spectre of match-fixing hangs over the sport as never before. Tennis Australia's collaboration with Victoria Police is not, as has been privately suggested, a token reaction to the ructions created by suspect matches in Europe. The result of the
Source: www.news.com.au

More U-T staff reflections on 2007
San Diego Union-Tribune - She made herself available to the media before representing the Sacramento Capitals in a World Team Tennis match against the Newport Beach Breakers. Before Kournikova presented herself outside the clubhouse at the Newport Beach Country Club, I made a
Source: www.signonsandiego.com

Molik makes light work of Czech
Sportal.com.au - Molik breezed through her first match of the event on Saturday night, dismantling Lucie Safarova 7-5, 6-2 in their singles Justine Henin played some outstanding tennis to go on to win her 2nd US Open title against Svetlana Kuznetsova
Source: sportal.com.au

Loose Ends: Go for it Giants
FOXSports.com - Golfers and tennis players seem to feed off a string of positive play in early rounds, performing at their highest level in So why not match fire with fire? Give the ball to Brandon Jacobs 10 times in the first quarter. Punch Laurence Maroney in
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Roger Federer
New York Observer - It’s the hotly anticipated match of the first week. Federer v. Isner: The giant of tennis versus the boy giant. It’s not really a matter if Isner can beat Federer -- no one thinks that -- but about how good a fight the young American can put up
Source: www.observer.com

Better late than never
San Jose Mercury News - The Australian tennis star was told by the WTA Tour that she should have been top-ranked for a two-week period in 1976. That several paper records were missing between April and July 1976. • Serena Williams will miss the United States' opening match
Source: www.mercurynews.com

Tennis ace Jankovic to cut back on schedule
SABC - Tennis ace Jankovic to cut back on schedule I didn't have as much time as I wanted, but I will try my best to play some good matches and get match tough again."I don't
Source: www.sabcnews.com


Doc Childre, Freeze-Frame
A harmonious relationship with one you love can enhance your work, health and entire well-being.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

{Spam?} Canal Plus agrees to buy sports event organizer Occade Sport



Forbes - Occade Sport organizes the Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon and the Lyon Marathon, as well as running Lyon basketball club ASVEL basket. greg.keller@thomson.com gk1/rfw COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved. The copying
Source: www.forbes.com

Lahore (Pakistan), Nov 14 - India defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the first
Earthtimes - The second and final leg of the series will be played in Islamabad starting Thursday. Vivek Shokeen put India into the lead when he beat Aqeel Khan in straight sets in the first singles at Defence Club Tennis Courts Tuesday. Then, top Pakistani
Source: www.earthtimes.org

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Gamasutra - Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar), 5. MySims (EA Games). Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure makes a strong showing in its first few days on store shelves, with Amazon reporting a fourth-place sales finish among competing Wii
Source: www.gamasutra.com

Daniel Day-Lewis reappears
CNN - It feels like I played tennis with Roger Federer," Anderson said. For Day-Lewis, now comes the least favorite part of the job: "the whole paraphernalia that surrounds it." That includes giving interviews, avoiding personal questions and deflecting
Source: www.cnn.com

Marmon Holdings attracts Buffett
Baltimore Sun - NEW YORK - When tycoon Warren E. Buffett's investment company said on Christmas Day that it would pay $4.5 billion for a 60 percent stake in industrial conglomerate Marmon Holdings Inc., he gave the U.S. industrial segment a much-needed vote of
Source: www.baltimoresun.com

Lleyton steps into boxing ring
News.com.au - I think I'm probably fitter now than in 2005 because in 2004 I played the Tennis Masters Cup and had a bit of time off afterwards. "This time, I've trained right through that period. "I've done a lot of running, which then turned into sprints and
Source: www.news.com.au

All-Shore Teams
Asbury Park Press - TIM LAMIRANDE, Howell, football (offense) FOOTBALL â€" DEFENSE: First, second and third teams FOOTBALL â€" OFFENSE: First, second and third teams GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: First and second teams GIRLS TENNIS: First, second and third teams FIELD HOCKEY: First
Source: www.app.com

Sports Shorts
Press Republican - Junior tennis teams 1-3 for the weekend; Schuyler Falls bowling to begin Jan. 6; Whiteface adaptive ski clinics set for weekend; Chazy Youth Hockey monthly meeting Thursday; Softball coaches, players clinics scheduled; Malone firemen to hold annual
Source: www.pressrepublican.com

Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images
ESPN.com - It'd be like Mozart was also capable of being a championship-level tennis player. Gerry: (San Antonio): People always laugh at me when I say that Tim Duncan is a center. Which position does he play so I can know for sure? David Thorpe: He's a 4/5
Source: sports.espn.go.com


Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- World Health Organization, 1948

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Jinxed Philippoussis career in doubt as addition knee operation looms



Melbourne (dpa) - The chequered career of Mark Philippoussis looked on Tuesday to be in danger of end in tears with the hard- luck 31-year of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement-old due for something else knee operation limited than a year after his last.

Sipaeya goes down tamely in semis
Sunil Kumar Sipaeya's dream run at the SAIL [Get Quote] bare Challenger series tournament came to a halt when he was beaten in straight sets by the Czech Republic's Tomas Cakl in the semi-finals in Delhi on Friday.

Ashutosh, Vivek in twin round
Second seed Ashutosh Singh and fifth ranked Vivek Shokeen scripted identical facile victories to romp into the locate round of the Indian Oil [Get Quote] Servo National Grasscourt Championships in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Chakvetadze escapes unharmed
Russia [idols] tennis player Anna Chakvetadze [likenesss] escaped unharmed after several men broke into her residency in southwest Moscow [spittings image] early on Tuesday, police said.

Qureshi relishing 'year of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of firsts'
Extract not securable.

Tennis legend Newcombe slams youngster Guccione
Chris Guccione will be in the hot seat as he begins his 2008 ATP season Monday after a war of words up his future erupted concluded the holiday. The sphere No.

Vardhan, Rushmi crowned champions
Extract not feasible.

Sensation Sania hoping for an injury-gratis season
India's Sania Mirza is hoping for an injury-paper new year of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement after her 2007 season was cut short due to a series of niggles.

Italian duo banned for betting
Extract not realizable.


Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
- Redd Foxx

Friday, December 21, 2007

Russian Tennis Star Chakvetadze Tied Up, Robbed by Thieves



FOX News - MOSCOW â€" Russian tennis star Anna Chakvetadze was tied up by masked robbers who broke into her home Tuesday and stole money and goods worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, her father said. Chakvetadze, ranked No. 6 and a U.S. Open semifinalist in
Source: www.foxnews.com

With four days until Christmas, retailers pull out the stops
Detroit News - Winder said he'll likely hit a jewelry store Monday to buy a tennis bracelet his wife has been eyeing. "It's gift cards for everyone else," he said. Weekend may be busiest yet To woo latecomers, stores are reverting to tactics usually reserved for the
Source: www.detnews.com

The Daily Telegraph
News.com.au - What a shock Swiss tennis player Martina Hingis faces the press in Glattbrugg, Switzerland. She has been accused of testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon, and announced her retirement from professional tennis. Hingis, a five-time Grand Slam
Source: www.news.com.au

Swede Waldner most fearful to Chinese table tennis players
Xinhua News Agency - CHANGSHA, South China, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Sweden's Jan-Ove Waldner has been voted "the most fearful" to Chinese table tennis players, a recent poll shows. The results of the poll, which was conducted among over 100 active and retired Chinese players
Source: news.xinhuanet.com

Group hopes to get grant for park improvements
Statesman Journal - Suggestions from neighbors include new benches, picnic tables, resurfacing the tennis courts, new nets for the basketball courts and more landscaping. But the group will be focusing on replacing the metal play structures on their first attempt. "What
Source: www.statesmanjournal.com


Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

{Spam?} Roger, Henin win magazine's annual awards



Roger Federer and Justine Henin are Tennis magazine's 2007 players of the year of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement of achievement. It's the fifth consecutive juncture Federer has won the monthly US-based publication's gold.

Philippoussis liable to Retire After something else Knee Injury
ark Philippoussis on Wednesday delivered the shocking pronouncement his career is fair at an end after announcing he will crave a fourth knee surgery. 'I'm not thinking about a comeback at the moment,' said Philippoussis, who has re-injured his right knee.


Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you!
- Tommy Smothers

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Tennis serves up a big shock for sports fans



News.com.au - TENNIS tops the list for sports-mad Australians, a new survey shows. In a surprise result, tennis (62 per cent) pipped swimming (61 per cent), with Aussie Rules third (57 per cent), as the sport most Australians are interested in. The Sweeney Sports
Source: www.news.com.au

China beats Hong Kong 3-0 in women's table tennis invitational
Xinhua News Agency - China Hong Kong's Tie Yana/Zhang Rui against China's Guo Yue/Li Xiaoxia(R) during the second round competition of women's team event at the "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 Table Tennis International Invitational Tournament in Beijing, capital of China, Dec
Source: news.xinhuanet.com

Tennis balls are full of air, not a mysterious, deadly powder
OregonLive.com - I have two standard poodles that love to play fetch with tennis balls. We often take the "boys" to the Oregon coast where they will chase a ball on the beach for hours, if I have the energy to keep up with them. I was told by a neighbor I should not
Source: www.oregonlive.com

China's reserve beat Hong Kong 3-0 for men's team final of Olympic
Xinhua News Agency - BEIJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Table tennis powerhouse China has been too strong for any opponents as its reserving squad took a 3-0 win over Hong Kong team here on Tuesday to make the men's team final at the Olympic test event. Ma Long and Chen Qi has
Source: news.xinhuanet.com

Table-tennis 'comedy' swings and misses
The Columbus Dispatch - Combine the plots of Enter the Dragon and The Karate Kid , substitute table tennis for martial arts and play it up for laughs, and you have Balls of Fury . The movie is as ridiculous as it sounds, but it boasts a decent cast: Christopher Walken
Source: www.columbusdispatch.com

Tennis-Federer and Henin named ITF world champions
Reuters UK - LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - World number ones Roger Federer and Justine Henin were named 2007 ITF World Champions, the governing body announced on Monday. Federer, who won eight titles during the season, became only the second player after Pete
Source: uk.reuters.com

Briefs | Canucks' Morrison might miss up to 12 weeks
Seattle Times - Tennis Federer, Henin honored: Roger Federer of Switzerland was named as the International Tennis Federation's 2007 world champion, joining American Pete Sampras as the only men to win the award in four consecutive years. Justine Henin of Belgium earned
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

Bhupathi to partner Leander in Beijing
Hindustan Times - Their differences notwithstanding, tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi on Tuesday said he would team up with estranged doubles partner Leander Paes in next year's Beijing Olympic Games. Bhupathi's relation with Paes reached a flashpoint during the Asian Games
Source: www.hindustantimes.com

Williams sister's father sees tennis star in L.I. boy wonder
New York Daily News - Richard Williams turned his daughters Venus and Serena into tennis legends. Now he's hoping to do the same with an 8-year-old Long Island phenom who already has notched five tournament wins. Giancarlo Cavallero of West Hempstead, L.I., is joining a
Source: www.nydailynews.com


If I had my way I'd make health catching instead of disease.
- Robert Ingersoll

Monday, December 17, 2007

{Spam?} Garrison, Fernandez to lead U.S. Fed Cup



Earthtimes - The United States opens its 2008 Fed Cup play Feb. 2-3 with a quarterfinal match against Germany in California. The United States has won the international women's tennis tournament, which is similar to the men's Davis Cup, 17 times but hasn't won a
Source: www.earthtimes.org


The... patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.
- Quentin Regestein

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Philippoussis' wildcard hopes dented



MELBOURNE, December 16: Mark Philippoussis' hopes of getting into next month's Australian Open were dented on Sunday when he went down to world No.341 Samuel Groth in the tournament's wildcard play-off.

Philippoussis' Open wildcard hopes take a dive12/16/2007 10:33:03 PM
Agence France-PresseMELBOURNE - Mark Philippoussis' hopes of getting into next month's Australian Open were dented Sunday when he went down to world No. 341 Samuel Groth in the tournament's wildcard playoff.

Federer wins Swiss sports award for fourth time
BERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - The world's number one tennis player Roger Federer has been named Switzerland's top sports personality for a record-equalling fourth time.

Brilliant Federer is still the man to beat
PARIS: World No. 1 Roger Federer goes into 2008 with his position as the greatest player of all time virtually assured but with the sport he represents so well fighting an unexpected battle to preserve its integrity.

Philippoussis beaten in round robin
News Alerts by Email click here ) Sports News | Home Melbourne - The patchy form of Mark Philippoussis took a dive on Sunday, with the desperate veteran going down 6-4, 6-3 in round-robin play in competition for a wild card entry into next month's

Philippoussis' wildcard hopes take a dive
MELBOURNE, December 16: Mark Philippoussis' hopes of getting into next month's Australian Open were dented on Sunday when he went down to world No.341 Samuel Groth in the tournament's wildcard play-off.

Move over Maria, Ana's here
: Email : Print Submit comment: Submit comment ANA Ivanovic is the new It girl in tennis, and having already overtaken former No.1 Maria Sharapova in the rankings, is making similar inroads in the popularity and sex-appeal stakes.


Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
- Doug Larson

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Norman and Evert to marry



News.com.au - It would be better for Greg to just take that putt on another birdie and play his love match close to his chest, instead of After all the Isa's most loved tennis player, Pat Rafter made it to the top 20 hottest males and Greg Norman didn't quite
Source: www.news.com.au

2009 SEA Games to reduce number of Olympic sports
International Herald Tribune - Thailand swept the final day of medals, winning gold in men's, women's and mixed doubles tennis on Saturday. In beach to the test as Malaysia's top male and female players sat out the Games â€" and both nations will be hard pressed to match
Source: www.iht.com

Indonesia takes strong lead to finish fourth at SEA Games
Jakarta Post - Yang outshone Lee Van Corteza of the Philippines, the 2004 Asian Tour Champion, 11-8 in the men's nine-ball billiard final match. Indonesia already made a clean sweep of five gold medals in badminton, taking the women's singles gold in tennis
Source: www.thejakartapost.com

Trophy time (cont.)
Sports Illustrated - High-quality tennis. In short, as good as it gets. Match of the Year, women: Henin defeats Venus Williams, U.S. Open semifinals. After a welter of uninspiring matches, the winners of the two previous Slams threw down in a high-quality tilt that had a
Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Star power restores order on the tennis court
International Herald Tribune - There were strong signs of an uprising in the early stages of the 2007 tennis season, both for the men and the women. Serena But nothing was as diverting as their match of the year at Wimbledon. Early in the fifth set, Federer twice had to serve his
Source: www.iht.com


Michael Miller, MD, F.A.C.C., Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center
It may be possible to incorporate laugher into daily activities, just as is done with other heart-healthy activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day.

Friday, December 14, 2007

{Spam?} Kingston on top in Paarl



Ireland On-Line - as it was revealed that he and Wimbledon legend Chris Evert â€" at the event for the official launch of a Chris Evert Tennis reigning US Open champion Angel Cabrera narrowly survived as his nine over par for the competition saw him narrowly match
Source: breakingnews.iol.ie

Saluting the year's best with the 2007 Baggie Awards
Sports Illustrated - A German star is purportedly poisoned before a Davis Cup match (tests proved negative). But the mere fact this scenario was treated with utter plausibility tells you all you need to know about contemporary tennis. Yet, as always, there were enough
Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com


Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution
Our mental and emotional diets determine our overall energy levels, health, and well-being to a far greater extent than most people realize. Every thought and feeling, no matter how big or small, impacts our inner energy reserves.

{Spam?} NCAA tests so few athletes, schools are left to fill gap



Baltimore Sun - About 20 percent of Division I football players face tests in a given year but in 2004-05, for example, only eight female golfers and 20 male tennis players were tested. In basketball, the NCAA tests about 20 percent of the players from every team
Source: www.baltimoresun.com

Brengle defeats Glatch, earns wild card into Australian Open
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - BOCA RATON - Madison Brengle, No. 2 among U.S. juniors in the world rankings, won a wild card into the main draw of next College football | NBA | PGA | LPGA | NASCAR | Tennis: Men | women »
Source: www.sun-sentinel.com

PREP HOOPS: These Hornets are green
Daily Progress - University, previously coached at Magna Vista High School before making the move to the Jefferson District, while Luck, a University of Virginia alum, coached volleyball and tennis at George Mason High School. “Basketball has always been my first
Source: www.dailyprogress.com

Boise to consider firing Borah High teacher
Idaho Statesman - District trustees have scheduled a due process hearing Wednesday on the termination of a Borah High School teacher who has been on paid leave since the beginning of the school year. Ron Neil was removed from his job as economics teacher and tennis
Source: www.idahostatesman.com

Madeleine McCann: Francsico Marco Hopes, God Wills And Bridget O
Anorak - The picture on the cover of the paper’s G2 supplement is of Madeleine holding tennis balls. It is not the portrait produced by Senor Marty G2: “My months with Madeleine - It was a welcome spring break, a chance to relax at a child-friendly resort
Source: www.anorak.co.uk

In 'dire need' of recognition
AZCentral.com - Duerr also donated $100,000 to the fund, joining a list from beyond the NFL that includes former NBA star Charles Barkley , tennis great John McEnroe and sports broadcaster Bob Costas who have contributed. There will be a private VIP dinner Jan. 30
Source: www.azcentral.com


Nathaniel Hawthorne
A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual past

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

{Spam?} Shooting of ad featuring Sania at mosque sparks row



Hyderabad, Dec 11 (IANS) The shooting of a commercial advertisement featuring tennis star Sania Mirza at the historic Mecca Masjid here has sparked a row with the minorities welfare department seeking a report from the mosque officials.

Tennis: Paszek arrives for ASB Classic
Austrian Tamira Paszek is the first player to arrive in Auckland for the ASB Tennis Classic starting later this month. The 17-year-old world number 41 has arrived two-and-a-half weeks before the tournament begins.


The... patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.
- Quentin Regestein

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Lady Razorbacks announce spring 2008 tennis schedule



Northwest Arkansas News - After a successful fall season, the University of Arkansas Lady Razorback tennis team recently announced its 2008 schedule for the spring season. The Lady'Backs' schedule consists of eight of their 19 matches in Fayetteville, three non-conference
Source: www.nwanews.com

2 killed in S.F. when stolen Saturn broadsides their car
San Francisco Gate - At 8 a.m., the Chevrolet was still stuck between two poles on the sidewalk, its hood smashed and the back window shattered. A pair of tennis shoes sat on the trunk. The Saturn was also still at the scene. Its hood was disconnected and its trunk was
Source: www.sfgate.com

One Woman's World
American Reporter - I remembered having full kitchen cabinets and enough money left over from teaching sessions to eat out, buy Leah new tennis shoes, put money in savings. The difference in then and now, I realized with almost physically painful shock, was the
Source: www.american-reporter.com

How drugs fuel violence in prison
BBC News - They include those wrapped in condoms by new arrivals and hidden internally, those smuggled by visitors and prison officers, and consignments thrown over the perimeter wall by friends on the outside - sometimes in a hollowed-out tennis ball. The
Source: news.bbc.co.uk


People who are always taking care of their health are like misers who are hoarding a treasure which they have never spirit enough to enjoy.
- Laurence Sterne

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Sports Roundup



Prague Post - DRAW The national soccer team will play in the opening match of Euro 2008 finals against Switzerland June 7 in Basel TENNIS Czech-Swiss former world No. 1 tennis player Martina Hingis took up equestrian sports after quitting professional
Source: www.praguepost.com

FJWU competitions kick off with gusto
Daily Times - A documentary competition, matches of table tennis, throws, badminton and handball and a Mushaira followed these competitions Team Blue won the final match by beating Team Red 18-4 in an entertaining encounter. The events to be held today are the
Source: www.dailytimes.com.pk

Match-fixing in tennis has spread into the women's game
Daily Mail - Attempts by criminal gambling syndicates to fix women's tennis matches have been uncovered, it was revealed on Thursday. Gang members have approached players on numerous occasions this year to throw matches or give inside information. This was
Source: news.homesandproperty.co.uk

Last-minute festive tech toys
Silicon Republic - Through Nintendo’s phenomenally popular Wii and DS Lite consoles people have been playing tennis, bowling and brain With a broadband connection and Xbox Live account, players can participate in a 16-person multiplayer match adding an extra
Source: www.siliconrepublic.com

Friends face off at OB tourney
Miami Herald - But on Wednesday at the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships, they were adversaries on it. Harrison (New Braunfels Williams, of Knoxville, held on for a 7-5, 7-5 victory. ''I was pretty nervous before the match actually. Every single time
Source: www.miamiherald.com

Madeleine McCann: The Scenic 17, Dr Denny Says And DNA
Anorak - On record with who? Where? Whose record? If so, that is one of the more suspicious May 3 events I’ve heard yet. Tony Bennett, whatever happened to your anonymous friend who wanted us to ask questions about why Gerry was late for a tennis match that
Source: www.anorak.co.uk


A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.
- Irish Proverb

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Aussie Open field will be its strongest ever



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Resort Clubs International, Inc. and Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. Form Marketing Alliance Related to PGA TOUR(
ATLANTA, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Resort Clubs International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RTCI) has announced that it has entered into a strategic marketing alliance agreement with Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc.

Mourners remember tennis champion Ken McGregor
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15 years on... no end to legal battle
Fifteen years have not ended the litigation battle over the disputed Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site.

World: Laugh, solve puzzles at Japanese show
A robot math whiz breezes through a Rubik's Cube, using metal hands to twist and turn the colorful toy. A panda robot uses sensors to detect when people are laughing, and joins in.

Australian tennis mourns McGregor
Australian tennis great Ken McGregor has died at the age of 78 after a short illness. McGregor was best known for completing the doubles Grand Slam in 1951 with compatriot Frank Sedgman.


They claim red meat is bad for you. But I never saw a sick-looking tiger.
- Chi Chi Rodriguez

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Henman rules out playing a role in Murrays new coaching team



Tim Henman yesterday ruled himself out of joining Andy Murray's support team, but backed the Scot over his decision to part ways with American coach Brad Gilbert.

Tennis: Henman jibes at Murray job
Tim Henman stepped on to a tennis court yesterday for the first time in public since his retirement and launched a volley at Britain's underachieving players while confirming he has no intention of joining Andy Murray's coaching team.

2007: More Roger the Great
Just a warning, this 2007 review of men's tennis is going to be dominated by the dominator -- Roger Federer.

Angels not in running for Twins' Santana
GM Reagins says rumors are just that, and that he isn't in the market for starting pitchers.

Happy househusband Henman jibes at Murray job
Tim Henman stepped on to a tennis court yesterday for the first time in public since his retirement and launched a volley at Britain's underachieving players while confirming he has no intention of joining Andy Murray's coaching team.

Join team Murray? No thanks I'm retired, insists worn-out Henman
Tim Henman has ruled himself out of joining Andy Murray's support team after the young Scot split with American coach Brad Gilbert.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum - providing the perfect service
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum and Tour continues its impressive winning streak as it secures the Gold Visit London Best Tourism Experience Award 2007 as well as the Bronze Visit London Accessible Tourism Award 2007 for the Museum.

Henman jibes at Murray job
Tim Henman stepped on to a tennis court yesterday for the first time in public since his retirement and launched a volley at Britain's underachieving players while confirming he has no intention of joining Andy Murray's coaching team.

Walker takes over UCLA football helm
UCLA defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker has become the Bruins' interim coach. Dorrell decides not to coach Bruins in bowl game in 'the best interest of the program.' Defensive coordinator becomes interim coach.

Top-class fields headed Down Under
Australian Open organisers have announced that January's event will feature the strongest fields in the tournament's history. All of the world's top 100 men and 99 of the top 100 women are entered into the year's first Grand Slam. Only No.


Nathaniel Hawthorne
A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual past

Saturday, December 01, 2007

Blake's victory over Youzhny gives U.S. a 2-0 Davis Cup advantage



PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe knows he won't have any trouble getting Bob and Mike Bryan up for their Davis Cup final doubles match. 'They're pretty pumped up, to put it mildly,'' McEnroe said.

U.S. nears Davis Cup title
Blake salvages win with a fourth-set tiebreaker, and Roddick rolls to give Americans a 2-0 lead. December 1, 2007 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Fear of five.

Tennis legend McGregor dies, aged 78 (ABC)
South Australian tennis champion Ken McGregor has died at his Adelaide home after a short battle with cancer. The 78-year-old died in the early hours of this morning after battling stomach cancer and heart problems.

Andy Roddick got the United States off to a fast start in the Davis Cup final, b
(Portland, Oregon) Andy Roddick got the United States off to a fast start in the Davis Cup final, beating Russia's Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the first match on Friday.

Roddick, Blake Give US 2-0 Lead over Russia in Davis Cup Final
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Thai breezes into final of Asia Cup
Loyalty to your employer may be a bit old-fashioned, but don't bet on hopping jobs often to climb the corporate ladder or make more money, say human resource experts. They are watching employee footprints. Stability seems to be back in fashion.


Michael Miller, MD, F.A.C.C., Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center
It may be possible to incorporate laugher into daily activities, just as is done with other heart-healthy activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day.