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Serena Wins A Hard Fought 5th U.S. Open Title
by Sarah Hallett
posted September 8, 2013 at 8:24pm

Serena Williams battled for nearly three hours against Victoria Azarenka before finally prevailing with her 17th Grand Slam title....more

The Power of 100%
by Marissa Kastanek
posted September 6, 2013 at 9:32am

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." Kevin Durant. Giving 100% at every given moment will allow success at many levels. Coaches can see when an athlete leaves everything on the field of play and that is a key when recruiting....more

Old-School Tennis Stars Can't Let Go
by SportBlogger
posted September 2, 2013 at 11:58am

Old-School Tennis Stars Can't Let Go The problem with veteran tennis players is that they can’t separate themselves from the past. They still have the agony-of-defeat mentality in the press box, but it just doesn’t translate to today&rsquo...;more

Serena Williams Defeats Sloane Stephens, Moves onto Quarters of U.S. Open
by Sarah Hallett
posted September 2, 2013 at 12:39am

Serena Williams looks to claim her 17th grand slam title as she cruises into the second week of play at the U.S. Open....more

Maria Sharapova Launches “Sugarpova Accessory Collection” With Henri Bendel
by A Glam Slam
posted August 21, 2013 at 9:26am

Maria Sharapova is using her flair for fashion and her savvy business sense to build upon on the success of her “Sugarpova” candy brand. The tennis star has unveiled the “Sugarpova Accessory Collection,” offered exclusively at...more

Retirement: When is the right time?
by SportBlogger
posted August 18, 2013 at 3:17pm

I don't care what sport commentators and viewers say, unless you're a professional athlete, only a player knows when the right time is to retire.Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli presented sad news to those around the world who adore her - She's leaving ...more

End of the Road for Wimbledon Champ Marion Bartoli
by Pretty Tough
posted August 17, 2013 at 10:36am

Marion Bartoli spent most of her life fighting to get to the top of the tennis world. Now, one month after her victory at Wimbledon, the 28 year-old French player is walking away from the sport. The reigning Wimbledon champion made the stunning announcem...more

The Black Face of Tennis @beafittwit
by SportBlogger
posted August 16, 2013 at 5:54pm

  When I was a kid, my favorite sport was tennis. I couldn't wait for the summer months to attend tennis clinics.  Unfortunately, due to ignorance, I did not look forward to the racial jeers from my white teammates. "Welcome back, browni...more

10 Commandments of Leadership
by Marissa Kastanek
posted August 12, 2013 at 9:33pm

Leadership is a quality that is important for all areas of life. Sports is a great arena for learning leadership but it must done in the correct way. Ryan Goodson has created 10 Commandments every person must do if they want to be a great leader.I recentl...more

Who wants a full-ride? A few tips on what college coaches look for during recruiting
by Marissa Kastanek
posted August 6, 2013 at 1:04pm

A few tips on what college coaches look for during recruiting and how to improve your chances of getting a full-ride scholarship....more

Wimbledon coverage perpetuates sexism
by Sports, Media & Society
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:33pm

This year's Wimbledon brought much excitement. Additionally to the close, grueling matches, the first few days built up surprises one after the other as the superstars such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams unexpectedly f...more

Wimbledon Winners Marion Bartoli and Virginia Wade Dissed by Sexist Media
by Pretty Tough
posted July 9, 2013 at 8:42am

What was the biggest story out of Wimbledon this weekend? Probably the fact that Andy Murray won the Men’s Single title.  The media was quick to point out it was the first time a British player had won the championship in 77 years.  Wait. ...more

It's just not a major sporting event until...a male commentator makes a sexist remark
by After Atalanta
posted July 8, 2013 at 9:25pm

...a male commentator makes a sexist remark.Someone needs to start a blog or Tumblr or something entitled "Commentators Say the Darnedest Things"--and by darnedest I meant racist, homophobic, sexist. Last winter the BCS Championship was marred by a one-si...more

Women at Wimbledon through the ages
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted June 27, 2013 at 4:11pm

Wimbledon is here again, time to break out the whites and cobwebbed racquets. Time to pretend to be your favourite player out in the garden ...Thanks to Rebecca over at Keith Prowse for this info-graphic. Everything you could possibly want to know about t...more

Pre-Wimbledon Party Fashions From WTA Stars
by A Glam Slam
posted June 22, 2013 at 10:29am

Before Wimbledon’s all-white dress code takes effect, the game’s top female players dressed up for an evening at the Kensington Roof Gardens in London. The pre-Wimbledon party had the tennis stars ditching their on-court wardrobes in...more

Wimbledon and the lure of grass court tennis
by Pretty Tough
posted June 22, 2013 at 10:20am

If it is June, then tennis must be making its annual trans-channel migration to  fair olde Englande. Wimbledon officially begins in just under a week and tennis players – both the ones you know, as well as the ones you haven’t yet heard...more

Serena Makes Headlines Days Before Wimbledon Begins
by Sarah Hallett
posted June 19, 2013 at 10:16pm

Serena Williams is in the news for all the wrong reasons leading up to Wimbledon due to comments she made in a Rolling Stone interview that made light of a 16 year-old rape victim....more

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