Jimmy Connors

U.S. Team Will Field Same Lineup

washingtonpost.com     Mar 28, 2008   28 related          

The announcement of the U.S. Davis Cup team used to be filled with drama. Would Pete Sampras suit up? Could Jimmy Connors be coaxed into playing? Would frustrated John McEnroe call out the other stars who refused to sign on? ... Friday, March 28, 2008; Page E02 The...                    

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Two tennis tours are not better than one

sun-sentinel.com     Mar 26, 2008   1 related          

It's one monumental step forward tennis fans keep asking for and one that seems constantly to be in Sony Ericsson Open executive Butch Buchholz's dreams. ... Not just between the WTA and ATP, but with the Grand Slams and the ITF as well, to the degree that we can present...                    

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French Open not the end of the line for Roger Federer

sportingo.com     Mar 26, 2008   51 related          

Many feel that the Swiss superstar will retire if he wins Roland Garros, but he'll still be around for Wimbledon and the US Open. ... 'Just because Federer does not vent furious anger on or off the court doesn't mean that he is some sort of ice cool mechanical robot'...                    

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'Golden girl in waiting'

theage.com.au     Mar 26, 2008   78 related          

Stephanie Rice has the looks - and relationship - to outmarket her peers. ... "Golden girl in waiting" is how one of the country's biggest star spotters has described Australian swimming's new world-beater Stephanie Rice. Celebrity agent Max Markson said the 19-year-old...                    

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Revealed: The mystery of what keeps Roger Federer going

sportingo.com     Mar 22, 2008   2 related          

The Fed Express is being questioned... so why should he even continue playing tennis? ... 'If he could do the Grand Slam in one year, that would be something truly amazing' What on earth motivates Roger Federer to keep going? The question of what motivates Federer is an...                    

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Martina Navratilova, Jim Courier, Pat Cash and Henri Leconte - the proof that senior service...

sportingo.com     Mar 20, 2008   1 related          

Martina Navratilova was still playing on the WTA tour at the age of 47. How many more so-called retired greats would tennis fans love to see in senior tour events? ... Martina Navratilova was still playing on the WTA tour at the age of 47. 'The likes of Jim Courier, Pat...                    

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A winner is recognized

smdp.com     Mar 20, 2008          

LAGUNA BEACH As World War II came to an end Glenn Bassett found himself not in Guam working on a naval destroyer, but back in his quiet hometown of Santa Monica, where he decided to get his life back on track and attend college. ... Realizing he wasn’t quite ready for a...                    

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Uncommon journey led Tredet from France to MSUB

billingsgazette.net     Mar 19, 2008          

In 1984, the popularity of tennis in the United States was at an all-time high. Some of the greatest names - John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Martina Navr¡tilov¡ and Chris Evert - were playing at the top of their profession. ... ... Love of tennis, flair for adventure have...                    

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Roddick still has to win another major

sacbee.com     Mar 18, 2008   1 related          

Indeed, Andy Roddick has been playing some fine tennis in the early part of 2008, but before he gets anyone's undivided attention, the one-hit wonder must win another Grand Slam title to jump back into the true upper echelon of the men's game. ... Sure, the world No. 6...                    

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Page 2: Non-basketball athlete bracket

espn.go.com     Mar 17, 2008   295 related          

Too much knowledge can be bad in an NCAA pool. That's why you should consider a school all-around athletic prowess. ... Florida has won the past two national championships. With a roster of 100 major leaguers (including Mark McGwire, Tom Seaver, Randy Johnson, Fred Lynn...                    

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