Archive for October, 2009

Nestor/Zimonjic Fall To First-Time Pairing In Vienna

Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut celebrate a first-round upset of the top seeded duo in Lyon.

Billie Jean King supports Andre Agassi ‘100 percent’

INDIAN WELLS - Billie Jean King said she’s heard about the drug revelation by Andre Agassi in his book, but is reluctant to comment on it.

Venus sets up final showdown with Serena

Holder Venus Williams completed her circuitous route to the WTA Championships final, beating Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic 5-7 6-3 6-4 on Saturday to set up yet another showdown with sister Serena.

Gilbert Says Agassi’s Admission Does Not Tarnish His Tennis Legacy

Brad Gilbert was Andre Agassi ’s tennis coach and regular traveling companion for nearly a decade.

Bar and Brooklyn’s Sexy SI Bikini Shoot

Bar Refaeli and Brooklyn Decker show off their amazing bikini bodies for this special Portfolio issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue! The girls look fantastic, of course, in all sorts of skimpy attire and while we’re used to Bar’s enviable figure, Brooklyn is hotter than ever proving that Andy Roddick is a lucky, lucky […]

Andre Agassi Secret - Star Wore Hair Piece, Used Crystal Meth

Email this Posted Oct 30th 2009 at 3:15PM by Marissa Gold Andre Agassi has a secret, and he’s sharing: The tennis star has worn hair pieces for years! Not just subtle, low-key ones, but full-on ’80s rockstar hair, mullets and more.

Tennis Reacts to Agassi Drug Confession

I’m going to use this space to post and collect player reactions on Andre Agassi’s crystal meth confession.

Ljubicic ousts France’s Clement to make Lyon final

Ivan Ljubicic defeated Arnaud Clement 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final of the Lyon Grand Prix.

Andre Agassi exclusive: Revealed . . . the drug, the highs, the phone call a ” then the lies

In the first of a two-part serialisation, the winner of eight grand-slam titles comes clean on the day he crossed the Rubicon I open my eyes and don’t know where I am or who I am.

Football: Westfield pulls away from Linden

The Westfield High School football team scored 17 straight points during the fourth quarter to break open a tie game and defeat Linden 24-7 Friday night at Cooper Field.

Why did Andre Agassi hate tennis?

“I play tennis for a living even though I hate tennis, hate it with a dark and secret passion and always have.” So writes Andre Agassi in his new autobiography, Open, published this week.

Henman’s Dream Run Paris 2003

For many years, British No. 1 Tim Henman was viewed by the British public as nearly the man of men’s tennis.

Anti-doping body demands explanation

THE world’s leading anti-doping authority has implored the sport’s chiefs to shed light on the reasons Andre Agassi’s positive test to crystal methamphetamine never became public.

Agassi tells People magazine he did meth for “a year or so”

Andre Agassi used crystal meth periodically for “a year or so,” the eight-time Grand Slam champion revealed in an interview with People magazine.

Tennis Organizations React to Andre Agassi’s Meth Use Confessions

You may have heard by now of the shocking revelations that tennis pro Andre Agassi used crystal meth in the late 90’s. From the Times of London , which is excerpting the book: In his book, Agassi recounts sitting at home with his assistant, referred to only as Slim, and being introduced to the drug.

Ferrer, Ferrero On Hand To Open Agora Buildi…

Juan Carlos Ferrero and David Ferrer were on hand to open the Agora Building on Thursday.

Black and Huber eye hat-trick in doubles

DOHA: World number one doubles pair of Cara Black and Liezel Huber will face the Australian duo of Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs in the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Championships here tomorrow.

Lewiston Election: Three vying for two seats on Town Council

A political newcomer, a one term member and a two-time village trustee will find out Tuesday who will fill two available seats on the Lewiston Town Council.

Andre Agassi: From Crystal Trophies in Tennis, to Crystal Meth Behind the Scenes

Andre Agassi’s recent revelation in his autobiography about being a former Crystal Meth user has sent its fair share of shockwaves through the world of tennis, but the reaction in the media certainly isn’t as intense as it would have been about a decade ago.

Johansson, Schreiber cast in ‘Bridge’ on Broadway

In this July 23, 2009 file photo, actress Scarlett Johansson arrives at the opening night of the LA Shorts Fest ‘09 in West Hollywood, Calif.

California Teacher’s Association president visits Tahoe/Truckee schools

Sacramento doesn’t take public education funding seriously enough. That’s a message that David Sanchez, president of the thousand-plus chapter, 300,000-plus member California Teacher’s Association, shared this week with local educators.

Fyrstenberg/Matkowski Title Bid Ends In Vien…

Kas and Kohlschreiber squandered one match point at 9-8 in the Match tie-break, but managed to secure their eighth win in 13 matches together this year.

Simon, Benneteau, Mathieu lead French charge in Lyon

French crowd favorites Gilles Simon, Julien Benneteau and Paul-Henri Mathieu highlighted Wednesday’s winners at the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix.

Tsonga, Simon charge into Lyon QFs

Top-seeded Frenchmen Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon were easy second-round winners Thursday at the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix.

Agassi’s name added to drugs shame list

DOHA: Andre Agassi’s devastating confession of his use of crystal methamphetamine is a devastating blow to his reputation, but the temptations of the tour have snared others over the years.

Baghdatis ends title drought with win at Stockholm

Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis won his first ATP Tour event in over two years with a sound defeat of Belgian Olivier Rochus Sunday at the Stockholm Open.

USPTA Conference In Naples

The United States Professional Tennis Association Competitive Player Development Conference will take place in Naples, Fla., from December 10-12. For the second year, the conference will be held at the Academia Sanchez-Casal, so that attendees get the added benefit of learning about some of the progressive coaching systems that have propelled Spain …

Del Potro Breaks Murray Duck In Madrid

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina went into his Quarter Final Match with the British No.

Federer, Roddick, Serena React to Agassi Drug Confession

Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, the Williams sisters and others have responded to Andre Agassi’s “shocking” confession that he used crystal meth and lied to the ATP about it after a drug test came back positive.

Nothing like a sordid secret to send a star’s autobiography flying off shelves

Imagined conversation between literary agent and retired tennis megastar with a dirty secret: “You want to get richer with me?” “How?” “With ker-plunk.” “What the hell’s ker-plunk?” “A tell-all autobiography.” “Why do they call it ker-plunk?” “Because that’s the sound the dollars make as they drop into our bank accounts.” Should we be surprised …