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    Aug 21, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  1. U.S. Open tennis umpire allegedly killed husband with coffee mug

    L.A. NOW
    A high-ranking umpire on the U.S. professional tennis circuit arrested Tuesday in New York allegedly bludgeoned her 82-year-old husband to death with a coffee mug in Woodland Hills and then tried to make it look like he fell down the stairs, authorities...
    2. Nov 16, 2012 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  2. Los Angeles gives up its once-prominent stop on men's tennis tour

    Bob Kramer spoke of the loss he is about to suffer, admitting he has a hole in his heart.
    Bob Kramer spoke of the loss he is about to suffer, admitting he has a hole in his heart. He wasn't grieving a child or a parent, just a best friend. Kramer is director of a tennis tournament that will be no more. The Los Angeles men's tennis event that...

    Tags: Roger Federer, Michael Chang, Bill Tilden, Tennis, Los Angeles Times Columnists

    3. Jun 27, 2012 |Resource Link| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  3. Should the Marlins trade Hanley Ramirez?

    Tags: Tim Tebow, Kelly Ripa, NFL Draft, ESPN (tv network), Dwyane Wade

    4. Jun 20, 2012 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  4. Phillies problems are plus for talk-show hosts

    The Phillies' problems may not be what the team's passionate fan base wants, especially after a five-year run that may have matched any in the franchise's history. But the woes have provided plenty of fodder for the media, especially the radio and TV...

    Tags: Basketball, Sports, Talk Shows (genre), Oklahoma City Thunder, Chase Utley

    5. Jun 20, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Robert J. Kelleher dies at 99; pivotal tennis official became federal judge

    Robert J. Kelleher, who helped lead tennis into the modern open era while serving as president of the U.S. Lawn Tennis Assn. and who later became a U.S. District Court judge based in Los Angeles, has died. He was 99.
    Robert J. Kelleher, who helped lead tennis into the modern open era while serving as president of the U.S. Lawn Tennis Assn. and who later became a U.S. District Court judge based in Los Angeles, has died. He was 99. Kelleher, who was also captain of the...

    Tags: Justice System, Judges, U.S. Army, New York City, Laws

    6. Apr 30, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Book review: Frank Deford goes deep, as usual

    A bio on NPR's website of its commentator Frank Deford notes that the magazine GQ christened him, quite simply, "the world's greatest sportswriter." (Is he?) A story on ESPN's companion website, Grantland, referred to Deford as "a writer who had achieved legendary status by the age of 50." (Did he?)
    Special to the Los Angeles Times
    A bio on NPR's website of its commentator Frank Deford notes that the magazine GQ christened him, quite simply, "the world's greatest sportswriter." (Is he?) A story on ESPN's companion website, Grantland, referred to Deford as "a writer who had...

    Tags: Periodicals, Sports Illustrated, Anna Kournikova, Ted Tinling, NPR

    7. Mar 26, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. 'Dancing with the Stars' recap: Episode 2, or the Sherri Shepherd lovefest

    Welcome to Week 2! Given that all the dancers last week were either good dancers or good sports or both, I'm particularly happy this is a season that didn't have a week 1 elimination. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody dance again.
    Welcome to Week 2! Given that all the dancers last week were either good dancers or good sports or both, I'm particularly happy this is a season that didn't have a week 1 elimination. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody dance again. Brooke's dress is...

    Tags: Karina Smirnoff, Sports, Jack Wagner, Mark Ballas, Melissa Gilbert

    8. Mar 28, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  8. 'Dancing With the Stars' results recap: You got served

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    "Dancing With the Stars" recap: It was sad to see Martina Navratilova and her partner Tony Dovolani go....
    9. Aug 17, 2011 |Story| Daily Pilot

  9. Courting senior legacy

    Art Hernandez is ready to hold court. It's something he's become accustomed to. The former UC Irvine standout has several national senior tennis titles to his credit — seven to be exact — and will attempt to add another this weekend by...

    Tags: Human Interest, Athletes, Sports, Awards and Prizes, Brian Morton

    10. Jul 5, 2011 |Story| Aberdeen News

  10. Today in history: July 5

    1865: William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London. 1964: The bikini, created by Louis Reard, was worn by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris. 1964: Fairway Foods at the Super City Mall was getting ready to open.1971:...

    Tags: Human Interest, Richard Nixon, Arthur Ashe, Elections, Christianity

    11. Oct 26, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. From Walter Payton to John Matusak, the great ones return in former Chicago sportswriter's new collection

    Sportswriting is one of those professions that looks easy – all you do is watch a game and sling an opinion, right? – but is actually quite difficult precisely because of that apparent ease. Opinions are a dime a dozen. Being able to articulate an opinion, though, and to paint a unique and compelling portrait of a moment, a season or a sports-related personality is a rare art indeed.
    Cultural critic
    Sportswriting is one of those professions that looks easy – all you do is watch a game and sling an opinion, right? – but is actually quite difficult precisely because of that apparent ease. Opinions are a dime a dozen. Being able to...

    Tags: Paulina Gretzky, Walter Payton, Periodicals, Sports Illustrated, Chicago Sun-Times

    12. Aug 10, 2011 |Story| HB Independent

  12. Getting better with age

    Art Hernandez is ready to hold court. It's something he's become accustomed to.
    Art Hernandez is ready to hold court. It's something he's become accustomed to. The long-time Huntington Beach resident has several national senior tennis titles to his credit — seven to be exact — and on Friday begins defense of a...

    Tags: Human Interest, Athletes, Sports, Awards and Prizes, Tennis

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