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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Best of The Spectator 2009: Tiger, Tiger burning bright - Times Colonist



We've reached the end of 2009, which forever will be remembered as the year Tiger Woods' erratic driving -- off the course more than on -- caught up to him in a big way. Seth Meyers, the host of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment, may have
Source: www.timescolonist.com

The National Movie Examiner's Top 50 Movies of the Decade: 2000-2009 - Examiner
Primal. Untamed. Carnal. No, I'm not talking about Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson with a belly full of tequila - I'm talking about his fourth feature film Apocalypto . I can't shake the feeling that if this film had been made by any other Director, in
Source: www.examiner.com

Year Of The Tiger - Regina Leader-Post
She lost the match on the point forfeited for official-abuse and became an instant YouTube sensation Roger Federer, became the all-time Grand Slam tennis champ, at 15; Mark Buehrle of the White Sox pitched a perfect game; Theo Fleury, 41 years
Source: www.leaderpost.com

Fifteen goals in 24 seconds - StarPhoenix
Rod Tichon has a one-in-10 million opportunity that could net him a cool million. The Alberta farmer has practised every day at the Andrew arena since he found out he was chosen to be part of TSN's Million Dollar Shootout contest, his name randomly
Source: www.thestarphoenix.com

A sportswriter's brief, shining moment of glory - San Francisco Chronicle
I am a playground sports legend in Beijing. If I didn't do anything worthwhile in sportswriting over the past decade, at least I've got that. Not that anyone in China would recognize me. I could stroll the Beijing playgrounds as anonymous as the
Source: www.sfgate.com

Wealth of titles for area squads in 2009 - Bennington Banner
A pair of perfect seasons capped with championships were the leading stories in a year full of success for area sports teams and individual athletes. The Burr and Burton Academy girls varsity basketball team went 24-0 for the first undefeated season
Source: www.benningtonbanner.com

Dan O'Connor - Bleacherreport.com
A lifelong White Sox fan who grew up on the West Suburbs of Chicago, sports have long been his passion since the very beginning. His first word being "ball" and having memorized the White Sox starting lineup by the age of 2 and their entire roster at
Source: bleacherreport.com

It was the year when non-cricket sports also came to the fore and - Tribune
Manchester United thrashed Wigan 5-0 and Arsenal beat Portsmouth 4-1 to diminish Chelsea’s advantage at the top of the English Premier League going into 2010. Wayne Rooney’s 15th goal of the season started the rout yesterday that moved second
Source: www.tribuneindia.com


Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
- Mark Twain

Monday, December 28, 2009

2010 Sports Calendar - KCBS



1 Ice Hockey, NHL Winter Classic: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins at Fenway Park. 1 Ski jumping, World Cup, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. 1 College football, Outback Bowl, Tampa, Fla. 1 College football, Capital One Bowl, Orlando, Fla. 1
Source: www.kcbs.com

Hawkeyes open practice in Miami - Cedar Rapids Gazette
On today’s practice … It felt good and it was good to be somewhere the air is moving. It’s been pretty still inside the indoor facility [at Iowa]. It’s really good. The weather is great. We need to be outdoors. Fortunately it wasn’t too
Source: gazetteonline.com

John Gillooly: A year of ‘special moments’ in high school sports - Providence Journal
“The last game I couldn’t even get over the bench after we won. I had to be carried over the bench. Tonight I could barely breathe. It’s the greatest feeling,” Evan Hoffman told me one night in March after his MVP performance had led Mount St
Source: www.projo.com


The best six doctors anywhere
And no one can deny it
Are sunshine, water, rest, and air
Exercise and diet.
These six will gladly you attend
If only you are willing
Your mind they'll ease
Your will they'll mend
And charge you not a shilling.

- Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Taking Hold in Silicon Valley, a Ping-Pong Boom - Herald Tribune



MILPITAS, Calif. â€" Young people who were serious about table tennis used to have to make the trip to Beijing, Stockholm or Moscow to train with world-class coaches. Now they go no farther than this Silicon Valley suburb. “I’m trying to become
Source: www.heraldtribune.com

Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells Tennis - Desert Sun
In an effort to ensure the BNP Paribas Open's future in Indian Wells, Raymond Moore and Charlie Pasarell announced Tuesday they sold the world's fifth-most attended tennis event to billionaire Larry Ellison. Ellison, CEO and co-founder of software
Source: www.mydesert.com


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

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Ana gets seal of approval



Fur goodness sake...Ana Ivanovic with Groucho the Australian fur seal at Underwater apple, Mooloolaba.

Zoleta bags soft tennis bronze medal
YOKKAICHI, Japan â€Â" Bien Zoleta addicted for a bronze medal in the girls' 21-under singles division in the Challenge stage Monday at the close of the 1st foreign Juniors Soft Tennis Tournament here at the Yokkaichi Dome Arena.

Federer and Serena named ITF star Champs
PARIS: Roger Federer has anachronistic named foreign Tennis Federation (ITF) champion for the fifth instant with Serena Williams taking the women’s presentation for the lower allotment.


The power of love to change bodies is legendary, built into folklore, common sense, and everyday experience. Love moves the flesh, it pushes matter around.... Throughout history, "tender loving care" has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing.
- Larry Dossey

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Federer ends year with top men’s player award



World count one Roger Federer has anachronistic named men’s tennis player of the year for the fifth go in his career. The ecumenical Tennis Federation on Tuesday named Federer and top ranked Serena Williams as sphere champions for 2009.

Federer and Serena on top of the world
Roger Federer and Serena Williams have old-day named as the 2009 sphere champions by the universal Tennis Federation. Federer claims the honour for the fifth bit, while Williams killings it for the following.

Federer, Serena finish year on a high
Tennis: Roger Federer and Serena Williams have back chiffre named as the 2009 star champions by the cosmopolitan Tennis Federation. Federer claims the honour for the fifth span, while Williams golds it for the subsequent.

REVIEW: Decade in Tennis
Cape Town - Highlights from the apple of tennis completed the antecedent decade as Switzerland's Roger Federer ruled the roost.

Sharapova, Williams target Hua Hin sharpener
The glamour girl of women's tennis, Maria Sharapova, is hoping for an injuryfree season and more Wimbledon glory when she rejoins the tour in 2010.

Bengals WR Henry's fiancee speaks at funeral
PHOTOS: Bengals WR Chris Henry pictures Rough Cut: Ravens 31, Bears 7 likenesss: Ravens 31, Bears 7 2009 Ravens cheerleaders X Snow removal crew at M&T Bank stadium Rough Cut photo gallery: Ravens 48, Lions 3 negatives: Ravens 48, Lions 3 2009 Ravens Gameday

Sir Robert Phillis
We would conforming to express our sincere condolences on the recent passing of who, aged 64, lost his gangling battle with cancer and died peacefully in the early hours of that dayspring, Tuesday 22nd December 2009, surrounded by his brood.


Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body.
- Cicero

Friday, December 18, 2009

Federer shatters grand slam records, Nadal worries



Roger Federer, superstar and super dad, cemented his status as the greatest player of all extent in 2009 as fears increased for the stretched-term future of injury-plagued rival Rafael Nadal.

Molik beaten in wildcard quarter-finals
Molik remains upbeat about her comeback despite a shock loss in the quarter-finals of the Australian unlocked wildcard playoff at Melbourne Park. The former macrocosm No.


Mark Twain
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. thanks to Alan Bennett

Thursday, December 17, 2009

'Hot Shots Tennis' (PSP) - New Screens - WorthPlaying.com



Complete with Hot Shots’ signature over-the-top visuals and pick-up-and-play fun, franchise fans will now be able to take the action on the go with new characters, exotic court locations, fun-filled game modes, providing the wackiest tennis
Source: worthplaying.com


In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.
- Author Unknown

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Wickmayer, Malisse Cleared to Play; ITF Lifts Ban - ABC News



U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer earned a major off-court victory Wednesday when officials lifted her one-year ban for violating anti-doping rules. FILE - This is an Oct. 16, 2009, file photo showing Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer making a return
Source: www.abcnews.go.com

Yanina Wickmayer, Xavier Malisse cleared to play after ITF lifts 1 - WGNtv.com
FILE - This is an Oct. 16, 2009, file photo showing Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer making a return against Italy's Sara Errani during their quarterfinal match of the Generali Ladies tennis tournament in Linz, Austria. Wickmayer is still not eligible to
Source: www.wgntv.com

Remarkable rallies in women’s tennis - Manila Bulleting Online
PARIS (AFP) â€" It was the year of the comeback in women’s tennis. Serena Williams bounced back from mediocrity to regain the No.1 spot, Maria Sharapova returned to action with some success after months of injury and, above all, Kim Clijsters won
Source: www.mb.com.ph


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 15, 2009

Cape Coral resident ranks high in tennis quadriplegic division - News-Press



Marc McLean excels at tennis. It's just a little different than the kind most people play. McLean, 40, is an internationally ranked wheelchair tennis player. He is also a quadriplegic. The Cape Coral tennis teacher is ranked 19 in the world for
Source: www.news-press.com

Contest shifted to Hong Kong over security concerns: Pakistan loses - Daily Times
LAHORE: Pakistan tennis suffered yet another setback on Friday when the International Tennis Federation (ITF) moved the country’s Davis Cup tie against Hong Kong from Lahore because of security fears. The ITF informed the Pakistan Tennis Federation
Source: www.dailytimes.com.pk

Tennis-Belgian court overturns bans on Wickmayer and Malisse - Bangladesh News 24 hours
BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - A Belgian court on Monday suspended a one-year ban imposed on tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse for violating anti-doping regulations, Wickmayer's agent said. The Court of First Instance in
Source: sport.bdnews24.com


The best six doctors anywhere
And no one can deny it
Are sunshine, water, rest, and air
Exercise and diet.
These six will gladly you attend
If only you are willing
Your mind they'll ease
Your will they'll mend
And charge you not a shilling.

- Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990

Monday, December 14, 2009

Accenture ends Tiger Woods sponsorship, becomes first company to cut - Naples Daily News



Tiger Woods removes his hat as he approaches Tim Clark, of South Africa, after Clark's 4 and 2 victory in their second round match at the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana, Ariz., on Feb. 26, 2009. T Global
Source: www.naplesnews.com

Share this on Twitter - Fantastic Mr. Fox - DAILY KOS
Yesterday, we went to see the new stop motion animated film by director Wes Anderson, "The Fantastic Mr. Fox." The film is not political. I supposed I could develop a political angle to it if I wished. Small guy, big plans, and unlikely success. My
Source: dailykos.com

Accenture marks 1st sponsor to cut ties with Woods - News 14
Global consulting firm Accenture PLC has ended its relationship with Tiger Woods, marking the first major sponsor to cut ties altogether with the golfer since his alleged infidelities surfaced and he announced an indefinite leave from the sport to
Source: news14.com

Accenture to cut its sponsorship of Tiger Woods - News-Sentinel
Global consulting firm Accenture PLC has ended its relationship with Tiger Woods, marking the first major sponsor to cut ties altogether with the golfer since his alleged infidelities surfaced and he announced an indefinite leave from the sport to
Source: www.news-sentinel.com

Accenture ends Tiger Woods sponsorship - Shreveport Times
That relationship is over now. Accenture ended its association with Woods on Sunday Accenture has been title sponsor since 2001 of the Match Play Championship, a lucrative World Golf Championship event that draws the top 64 players from the world
Source: www.shreveporttimes.com

The 20 best Nintendo multiplayer games ever - CVG Online
Funny, isn't it? A continent of Mario Kart challengers is just an A-button press away, you can roam World War II landscapes shooting up to 31 foul-mouthed pre-pubescents all day on Xbox, and there are fantasy worlds packed full of real people on PC
Source: computerandvideogames.com


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

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Rafael Nadal looks forward to Abu Dhabi - Gulf News



Abu Dhabi: Rafael Nadal will have one thing on his mind when he kick-starts his 2010 campaign at the Capitala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi later this month â€" that's playing well. The Spanish star, who enjoyed a 46-week reign at No 1
Source: gulfnews.com

Nestor Takes Spotlight; Tennis Player Receives Major Canadian Sports - All Headline News
Toronto, Canada (AHN) - With his outstanding feats as a doubles tennis player, long-time Canadian Daniel Nestor received a major Toronto sports honor over the weekend: the 2009 George Gross/Toronto Sun Sportsperson of the year. Nestor, a pro tennis
Source: www.allheadlinenews.com

2009 Journal Girls Tennis All-Stars - Poughkeepsie Journal
Quotable: "Kristen has more power than Dorothy (Tai) does. They're good competition for each other," John Jay coach Shahna Newton said. Quotable: "She's a great kid. Her maturity on the court is just phenomenal. I look forward to seeing what's going
Source: www.poughkeepsiejournal.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

Friday, December 11, 2009

2009: Roger Passes Pete; Rafa, DelPo Win Majors



hiladelphia, PA -- (high times Network) - In a year in which Rafael Nadal was supposed to cement his position atop the men's creation rankings, it was Roger Federer who forced a shift in aptitude by winning half the majors and finishing as universe No. 1, once more.

Nadal's season ends on a immense with Davis Cup success
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Olympics, Doubles Don't Mix
Greg Couch is a national columnist for FanHouse Tennis is so desperate for someone to say, "We consistent you. We really, really do,'' that it is celebrating the the goods today. Mixed doubles has out-of-style added to the 2012 London Olympics.

Tennis: Nadal, Ferrer seal Spain win
Ferrer complete Spain whitewash - CNN.com CNN SWITCH TO: Sport Share that on: Nadal and Ferrer complete Spain whitewash The victorious Spanish Davis Cup team celebrate keep their trophy in Barcelona on Sunday.

Agassi summonss to swap private torment for public acceptance
He might have dated Val Doonican in cardigan and slippers. Andre Agassi recounted the tales in the manner of a master raconteur.

Costa Released From Hospital
arcelona, Spain -- (pastimes Network) - Spanish Davis Cup captain Albert Costa was released from a hospital after animation admitted with heart-concomitant messs on Thursday.


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

Friday, December 04, 2009

Davis Cup Final - CZE at ESP Men's Tennis Update - Dec 4



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SKW-Holm Tennis Tournament
Written by Administrator It was a showcase of fat peculiarity tennis combined with an atmosphere of awesome sportsmanship, enjoyment and camaraderie on, as well as off the court at the SKW-Holm tennis tournament held in Windhoek just now.

What can the British teach the Spanish about tennis?
Teddy Tennis, a British tennis programme has out adopted by Europe’s leading tennis school, the Sánchez-Casal Academy in Barcelona, as their common teaching order for young children.

Downtown Lodi's Parade of Lights: 'It's about getting well-organized'
Kettle corn was popping, hot chocolate was flowing and Christmas carols rang out opposite Downtown Lodi on Thursday night for the 14th annual Parade of Lights.

Nadal overwhelms Berdych to give Spain Davis Cup lead
Nadal made a thrilling return to skeleton to sweep aside Tomas Berdych 7-5 6-0 6-2 to give Spain a 1-0 convenience closed Czech Republic in the Davis Cup final on Friday.

Who is Helen Radkey and why is she out to get the LDS Church?: Ex-Mormon has defenders, critics in quest to eliminate LDS proxy baptisms.
Helen Radkey sits in her tiny Millcreek apartment amid equivalents of Buddha and Egyptian sun gods, precious-luck charms, sacred texts, tarot cards and a makeshift shrine to a Catholic saint, complete with a relic.

Tennis-Spain v Czech Republic - Davis Cup final scores
Dec 4 (Reuters) - Spain v Czech Republic - Davis Cupscores from Barcelona

Serena Williams Fined for US unobstructed Tirade
Extract not on hand.

Tennis: Spain in Davis Cup surprise
Spain, in red, will be seeking to defend their Davis Cup crown in the final against the Czech Republic. allegory HIGHLIGHTS Defending champions Spain opt for David Ferrer instead of Fernando Verdasco globe No.


Krishnamurti
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Spain clear favourites in Davis Cup



LONDON: Spain playing Davis Cup tennis on clay in front of a house crowd is about as close to a unshakable thing as sport provides, and conscientious considering Rafael Nadal suddenly looks vulnerable the Czech Republic are not about to forget it.

TSR transluscent wheels from Yokohama glow in the dark
Extract not reachable.

November AEGON gold star winners announced
The AEGON Awards for November have obsolescent presented to Colin Fleming and Ken Skupski, Lucy Brown, and Vicky Broadbent. The monthly Awards are inclined out in one separate categories: Player, Junior Player and Coach.

Serena Williams' wardrobe malfunction
Frolicking in the sea on a Barbados beach, Tennis ace Serena Williams suffered an embarrassing slip-up when her strapless swimsuit rolled down.


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

Rafter on a mission for Australian tennis



TWO-week US gaping champion Pat Rafter is to present Tennis Australia with plans to stop the national men's game from sliding into oblivion.

Former US removed champ Rafter to evolve blueprint to ransom Australian tennis
Two-allotment US clear champion Pat Rafter is to present Tennis Australia with plans to stop the national men's game from sliding into oblivion.

Tennis Champ Sharapova in Santiago
(Beijing span) Xinhua Received Standard Maria Sharapova of Russia smiles midst a communiqué conference in Santiago December 1, 2009.

Tennis stars cry: Bring us back
Serena Williams about to accomplish a back arm shot when a doubles match in the LIME Pon De Rock series at the Sugar Hill Tennis Resort on Sunday. (Picture by Craig Cozier.) go to see more photostats Published on: 12/1/2009.

Rafter to boost Aussie men's tennis (AAP)
Two-generation US yawning champion Pat Rafter is to present Tennis Australia with plans to stop the national men's game from sliding into oblivion.

Australian officials craving Serena Williams on prime behaviour
Sydney: Australian uncovered officials envisage Serena Williams to be on her beyond compare behaviour at the first grand slam of 2010 after she was inclined permission to defend her title.


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.