Archive for November, 2008

National men’s championship begins

NEW DELHI: The DSCL National men’s tennis championship, starting at the DLTA Complex here from Monday, wears an open look and offers only Rs.

Murray goes from scowling teen to grannies’ favourite

‘The angry moments come out in the gym or on the running track rather than on court,’ says Andy Murray enlarge Who would have thought it: Andy Murray, the pensioners’ hero? “I get a lot of fan mail and a lot of …

Murray goes from scowling teen to grannies’ favourite

‘The angry moments come out in the gym or on the running track rather than on court,’ says Andy Murray enlarge Who would have thought it: Andy Murray, the pensioners’ hero? “I get a lot of fan mail and a lot of …

Asia’s premier event cancelled

FROM LEFT: Santiago Ventura, Rafael Nadal, Feliciano Lopez, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Fernando Verdasco, David Ferrer, Marcelo Granollers and team captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario pose …

North/South Tennis Classic

The North/South Tennis Classic, a three-day event for the top high school senior girls, was played at the Prestwick Tennis Center this past weekend.

Serena Steals Show at Pam Shriver Classic

No.1 ranked Serena Williams prepared for a serve during the 23rd annual Pam Shriver Tennis Classic.

Andy Murray interview

After a breakthrough year, Britain’s top player tells Jon Henderson about life as a celebrity - and says what he must do to catch the gang of three Andy Roddick, Andy Murray and Roger Federer chat during the …

Andy Murray interview

After a breakthrough year, Britain’s top player tells Jon Henderson about life as a celebrity - and says what he must do to catch the gang of three Andy Roddick, Andy Murray and Roger Federer chat during the …

Tennis: Trying to escape his dad’s shadow

It’s not like Sergei Bubka has vaulted into contention for this year’s Heineken Open.

Men’s tennis great Connors arrested

Tennis great Jimmy Connors was arrested outside the campus arena where UC Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina were playing a basketball game.

Men’s tennis great Connors arrested

Tennis great Jimmy Connors was arrested outside the campus arena where UC Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina were playing a basketball game.

FA’s Leading Questions Not Answered

Less than six months after unveiling its new staff-structure document, the FA is seeking advice from another consultancy Less than six months after unveiling its new staff-structure document Vision 2008-12, the …

OFF: Who Will Most Likely Win Her First Grand Slam in 2009?

The best players on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour will start the New Year afresh in only five weeks as the Tour heads to New Zealand and Australia.

Andy Roddick Worlds Largest Celebrity Haiku Collection

Andy Roddick : World’s Largest Celebrity Haiku Collection Sir Andy Roddick The formerly number one Tennis champion — File Under: Andy Roddick Thank you for enjoying this celebrity haiku Be sure to check out …

Men’s tennis great Connors arrested

Tennis great Jimmy Connors was arrested outside the campus arena where UC Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina were playing a basketball game.

Briefs | Baseball: Free-agent talks to heat up winter meetings

Baseball No K-Rod talks, says agent: Francisco Rodriguez’s agent won’t start detailed discussions with teams until the winter meetings open… Baseball No K-Rod talks, says agent: Francisco Rodriguez’s agent …

Knicks trade top scorers

The New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford in separate deals Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted salary-cap space for the summer of 2010.

On This Day In Tennis History

Since the tennis world is silent this week, TennisGrandstand.com will fulfill your tennis fix with an excerpt from the new tennis book “ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY.” The book, which makes an excellent holiday …

Connors charged in incident at UCSB

Tennis great Jimmy Connors has been charged with a misdemeanor for an altercation last week before a basketball game between the University of California Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina.

PNC shows lighter side

Elena Dementieva returns a shot against Serena Williams during the Pam Shriver PNC Tennis Classic at 1st Mariner Arena.

Give Andy Murray a sporting chance

Not since John McEnroe raged against the dying of a linesman’s sight at Wimbledon 30 years ago prompting the unforgettable Daily Mail headline ‘The Shame of John McEnroe’ has a tennis player posed such problems …

Knicks trade top scorers

The New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford in separate deals Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted salary-cap space for the summer of 2010.

No. 1s for new year, regional tours, meeting Andy Roddick and more.

Love the “Tennis Night in America” in New York. Can Sharapova join? Exhibitions during the offseason are a double-edged sword, no matter how you look at them.

Tennis: Nalbandian staying put

David Nalbandian denied yesterday that he was considering quitting Argentina’s Davis Cup team after their home defeat by Spain in the final at the weekend.

On This Day In Tennis History

Since the tennis world is silent this week, TennisGrandstand.com will fulfill your tennis fix with an excerpt from the new tennis book “ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY.” The book, which makes an excellent holiday …

On This Day In Tennis History

Since the tennis world is silent this week, TennisGrandstand.com will fulfill your tennis fix with an excerpt from the new tennis book “ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY.” The book, which makes an excellent holiday …

Murray: I’ll be incredib…

Despite his best year on Tour, bringing in nearly 2.5million in prize-money, Andy Murray remains convinced gaining another six or seven pounds can bring him a Grand Slam title next season.

Spain Papers Review - Monday November 24 2008

Spanish Press Review By h.b. - Nov 24, 2008 - 9:52 AM Today’s PAoblico front page.

Connors charged for altercation at basketball game

Tennis great Jimmy Connors has been charged with a misdemeanor for an altercation last week before a basketball game between UC Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina.Connors, an eight-time Grand Slam …

Stage review: ‘The Seafarer’ at MTC in Mill Valley

A s one of the strongest North Bay theater years in recent memory comes to a close, Mill Valley’s Marin Theatre Company has unfurled its best play of 2008.