For those of you who were disappointed that Serena Williams‘ appearance on Conan turned out to be a rerun: don’t worry. WTA World is abuzz about her segment on The Martha Stewart Show tomorrow (Wednesday). Also appearing: english floral arrangements, and savory chicken potpie. Update: View the MSS segment — part 1, part 2. (via […]
RIP Boris Yeltsin (1931-2007)
Tennis lost one of its great supporters. The Kremlin has confirmed that Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin died of heart failure today. He was 76. As the world celebrates his life and his significant role in world politics as the first leader of Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union, we should not forget […]
agassi: what will be in his memoir, etc.
This post was going to be all about Andre Agassi, but it feels weird writing about present-day Agassi without mentioning Steffi Graf. It’s funny how quickly she disappeared from the limelight after retirement. (Kim Clijsters needs to take a page from her book on how to gracefully move from tennis to motherhood.) Anyway, it’s been […]
smashnova's swan song
Yesterday Haaretz published a story about Anna Smashnova, who has decided to retire after this year’s Wimbledon. She might continue to play Fed Cup matches through next year if Israel if it makes it back to World Group I next season. Have a great 4 months before retirement, Anna! Here are pictures of some of […]
amaechi nabs endorsement
And so it begins. John Amaechi announced today that HeadBlade, a company that specializes in products for head-shaving men, has made him a spokesman. This is a step down the right path, a path paved by out sports celebrities, some of whom were stripped of their endorsement deals after coming out (ala Billie Jean King, […]