Laguna Beach denizen Lindsay Davenport is contemplating a return to pro tennis, being lured back into play by the prospect of playing in the Beijing Olympics and adding to the gold medal she won at the ’96 games in Atlanta. Perhaps she’s also itching to play on the U.S. hardcourts which she has traditionally done […]
short balls: a stroll down memory lane…
I just came back from a preview screening of Ken Burns‘s upcoming WWII documentary for PBS. They did it at the Los Angeles VA. Man, I’d never seen so many Members Only jackets worn unironically and by their original owners; it was great. The preview was good, too. The seven-part series will air beginning Sept. […]
who will fill clijsters' shoes at fila? + "settantatre" collection
Sport Brands International Ltd. sold Fila USA to Fila Korea, Ltd. for $400 million one month ago, finally succumbing to the Sisyphusian task of rebuilding the sports brand into a legitimate competitor of Nike, Reebok, and the other big boys. Which isn’t to say that Fila Korea needs to start at square one. They have […]
the girl who cried "retirement"?
If you haven’t already heard, Belgian Kim Clijsters announced her immediate retirement from professional tennis. She made the decision after losing to Ukranian qualifier Julia Vakulenko at this week’s J&S Cup in Warsaw. People I’ve talked to are split in their reaction. Is Kim really done with tennis? Or does she just need a break? […]
kim clijsters: humble in her celebrity
Kim Clijsters leaves women’s tennis as one of the top 50 greatest players of all time. Her terrific footwork and strong strokes helped her gain 34 singles titles, including the 2005 US Open, where she won over $2 million dollars in a matter of weeks. Kim is one of the nicest people I have ever […]
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