Archive for December, 2008

Nishikori tennis wildcard for Auckland

Heineken tennis Open officials have confirmed Japan’s Kei Nishikori will receive a wildcard into the main draw.

Scottish News: Andy Murray set to become hottest property in sports world

TENNIS ace Andy Murray is about to become the hottest property in the world of sport worth 100million.

Mantilla earning court time at Yale

Mundelein High grad Raffi Mantilla has worked his way into the playing rotation for the Yale University men’s basketball team.

The Overlooked Importance of College Tennis

“It has everything to do with the environment. The city is tired of me, and the organization and I have run our course together.

Andy Murray hires David Beckham’s management team

British No 1 Andy Murray confirmed his ascent in to the realms of sports biggest earners after he and brother Jamie signed a management agreement with the same company that handles David Beckham’s off-field …

Nadia Petrova, A Player to Watcha “Again

This article is part of On the Baseline’s 2009 Players to Watch Series . Please join us for a special look at several rising and resurgent stars on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

Murray answers call to be more offensive

Andrew Murray hasn’t played on a power play since his college days, but desperate times call for drastic measures.

Murray joins top two in Abu Dhabi

Andy Murray will finalise his preparations for the 2009 season alongside Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi this week.

Murray joins top two in Abu Dhabi

Andy Murray will finalise his preparations for the 2009 season alongside Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi this week.

Hopman Cup the launch pad as Safina’s targets No.1 spot

The world’s third best female tennis player will use the upcoming Hopman Cup in Perth as a springboard to launch her assault on the No.1 ranking.

Aces and Faults: Alicia Molik Joins Australian Open Commentary Team

Newly retired Alicia Molik will provide tennis commentary during the Australian Open.

Second top seed pulls out of tennis classic

Another blow to the organisers of next month’s ASB tennis Classic in Auckland. World number 20 and fourth seed Katarina Srebotnik has pulled out with an Achilles injury.

French Open Champion Ana Ivanovic Signs Contract With Rolex

As the only female tennis player chosen by the Geneva-based watchmaker, Rolex will employ Ivanovic in their advertising and as an ambassador of their philanthropic and sporting ventures.

Tennis: Wildcard for Japan’s star

Japanese rising star Kei Nishikori has been granted a wildcard entry for next month’s Heineken Open in Auckland.

Anne Keothavong to lead Britain in Federation Cup

The 25-year-old, currently at a career-high of 60 in the world rankings, heads a team that also includes Mel South, Elena Baltacha and Sarah Borwell.

North Shore students caught suspect looking at pornography on computer, officials say

High school students helped authorities catch a former teacher allegedly viewing child pornography on a computer, federal officials said Tuesday.

Gasquet sets sights on top 10

RICHARD Gasquet has turned to a new coach and developed more aggression as he embraces a scorching Australian campaign in his bid to return to the world top 10.

Anne Keothavong to lead Britain in Federation Cup

The 25-year-old, currently at a career-high of 60 in the world rankings, heads a team that also includes Mel South, Elena Baltacha and Sarah Borwell.

It is a government policy: Misra

NEW DELHI: Prakash Amritraj may be known as an Indian around the world, but not in India, as long as he does not procure an Indian passport, as per the latest guideline of the Union Sports Ministry.

Jackets finally top Flyers

Before this weekend, Columbus never had beaten Philadelphia — but the Blue Jackets not only downed the visiting Flyers on Saturday night, they blanked them 3-0. Before this weekend, Columbus never had beaten …

Murray may soon share agents with Hollywood stars

Andy Murray will start the new year as the hottest property in tennis, with the promise of 100 million from the management companies vying for his signature.

Gonzalez Voted Best Sportsman In Chile

ATP star Fernando Gonzalez has won the award for best sportsman in Chile, voted for by the Circulo de Periodistas Deportivos .

Former Cup captain holds court

As the new director of tennis for both the La Quinta Resort and Club and PGA West, Tom Gorman promises to bring the same enthusiasm to guests and club members as he did to his legendary Davis Cup teams.

Sports Review of 2008 - Murray comes of age to join elite

AS we approach the end of 2008 with Andy Murray standing at No4 in the world, and look forward to a year in which many experts expect him to win his first Grand Slam, the Scot’s rise over the past 12 months may …

All they want for Christmas

It’s Christmas time and that means two things: 1) presents, and 2) the imminent arrival of the next ATP Tour season.

Ave Marina: Our No 1 is ready to turn the tide

NEW Zealand sports fans are known for having high expectations. So when Marina Erakovic steps out onto centre court at the ASB Classic next week there’ll be those ready to jump on her with size nine boots on if …

Sam Stosur is feeling healthy again and ready to rise up the rankings

Lyme in Sports : Sam Stosur is feeling healthy again and ready to rise up the rankings Sam Stosur is feeling healthy again and ready to rise up the rankings Fox Sports, Australia By Margie McDonald SUMMER is …

Prosecutors: Teacher had 4,000 porn images

A former North Shore High School teacher will go to trial, accused of looking at pornography while in the classroom.

Ana set to sizzle in Australia

SOMEWHERE tucked away in the Sunshine Coast hinterland this morning is the star, the headline and the main attraction of Australia’s summer of tennis.

Stars are pawns in summer-long PR war

AS the world’s best tennis players gather in Australia over the next month to battle for the sport’s ultimate prize — a Grand Slam title — the battle behind-the-scenes is no less intriguing.