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Homeless Return to Camp After Eviction Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:57AMFor a week, a group of homeless people had made a clean and well-organized camp in an industrial part of Portland.
Sports shorts: P-T falls to Franklin Area in KBL action Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:44AMThe Franklin Area Midget Football Association youth football teams had their home openers over the weekend and scored a sweep over neighborhood rival Penn-Trafford. read more »
Restaurant review: Suburban House Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:43AMJewish eatery has a new location, but old home-made favorites remain If you grew up eating gefilte fish, bagels with lox and corned beef on rye, and if you've lived in the Baltimore area for any length of time, chances are you've tucked into a heaping plate of Jewish-style food at Suburban House more than once.
U.S. Open: Andy Roddick and the fall and (possible) rise of American tennis Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:41AMThe 28-year-old Roddick has been a dedicated professional for years; he's worked hard and sought expert advice and worked harder still. But in the end, nature wins.
Oudin, Roddick lose and Azarenka falls at US Open • Sports (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The ... Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:40AMNEW YORK (AP) — One woman's exit from the U.S. Open was jarring and sudden. Another's came off as sad and not all that surprising.
Restaurant review: Suburban House Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:39AMJewish eatery has a new location, but old home-made favorites remain Jewish eatery has a new location, but old home-made favorites remain
The ball is in her court now at WAMS Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:28AMThe girl’s tennis program at Washington Academic Middle (WAMS) has started off with a new coach this season.
Snubbed Sally books date with her idol Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:14PMNEW YORK: Australian teenager Sally Peers has left Nike officials red-faced after making a spectacular entrance at the US Open.
Are US Open Tennis Courts Even Slower this Year? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:08PMDoes the US Open court surface favor Roger Federer over Rafael Nadal? For years, Nadal has been designated as a slower court specialist, with clay as his favorite. However, recently he has had greater success on grass and hard courts. The reason, according to some analysts, has to do with the fact that the courts have been slowing down for some time. Worried that huge servers would dominate ...
New Shelby park becomes a reality Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:23AMSHELBY -- The laughter of kids at play is once again heard coming from Shelby’s City Park.
Tuesday conversation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:03AMWilliston High School tennis player Jacob Brokaw is in his first season of varsity tennis for the Coyotes.
Loons Final Homestand Highlights Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:27AMMIDLAND, MI - The Great Lakes Loons will wrap up the regular season with a six-game homestand beginning on Wednesday, September 1, complete with fireworks, theme nights, bobbleheads, national entertainers, concerts, and one ultimate fan experience.
Thousands Pour In as Grand Slam Tennis Kicks Off for a Flushing Fortnight Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:53AMI remember last week complaining about how the weather was too rainy and how nothing could be much worse. Well, am I allowed to change my mind?
Injury layoff bites Wozniak in Big Apple Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:51AMThe 22-year-old from Blainville went down 6-0, 6-1 to qualifier Sally Peers in her first-round match at the U.S. Open yesterday, a defeat that had much more to do with the state of the top Canadian's right forearm than anything her Australian opponent could throw at her.
Oudin at it again Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:32AMNEW YORK — A year after Melanie Oudin’s surprising run to the U.S. Open quarterfinals captivated fans, there’s plenty about her that’s the same.
To Win Job at Open, Mets’ Dickey Has to Lose the Beard Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:02AMThe United States Open would love to have R. A. Dickey serve as a ball man, but the whiskers would have to go.
Federer, V.Williams, Roddick win at US Open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:46AMThis trick shot by Roger Federer was most definitely real.
National Sports More>> Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:44AMNEW YORK (AP) - This trick shot by Roger Federer was most definitely real. He's even hit it before. The five-time U.S. Open champion was up at the net when his first-round opponent, 96th-ranked Brian Dabul of Argentina, lofted a lob. Federer spun around to sprint toward the baseline.
Wozniacki wins third straight Pilot Pen Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:42AMNEW HAVEN — It wasn’t a bad week for Caroline Wozniacki.
Stakhovsky caps long week with title Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:42AMNEW HAVEN — His name sounds like that of a great composer, and his game, at times, resembles a work of art. But it’s tennis, not classical music, that is Sergiy Stakhovsky’s tableau.
Federer, V.Williams, Roddick win at US Open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:34AM'Incredible again': Federer begins US Open with easy win, trick shot that was definitely real
Marriott wins Parks Easter title Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:26PMDonald Marriott has played tennis at the highest level on the pro circuit with and against the best players in the world. Now, the 37-year-old New Jersey native and High Point University alumnus has settled in on the local Lexington tennis scene, teaching the game to kids and adults.
The Daily World | Taxonomy term | 4 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:37PMBRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- As Kyle Busch crossed the finish line for a three-race sweep, his crew quickly credited the driver for his role in the record-setting moment. "We are in the presence of greatness," a team member said over the radio. Indeed, they were.
Wnning US Open not an obsession: Nadal Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:10PMRafael Nadal needs only the US Open title to complete a career set of grand-slam titles but the relaxed Spaniard says he will never allow it to become an obsession.
Video games - Games of the decade Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:53AMIt's stunning to think where games have gone in the last decade; more so where you think they'll go in the future. This list is a bit of a dog's breakfast, with some wonderful stand-alone games, but more games that were trailblazers and games that changed how we play.
Wozniacki, Stakhovsky win titles in New Haven Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:52AMUkrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky won his second tournament of the year Saturday, beating Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the Pilot Pen. Denis Istomin - Sergiy Stakhovsky - Uzbekistan - Tennis - Asia
Indians battle seven teams in six days Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:22AMThe weather didn’t want to cooperate for the Menomonie girls’ tennis team (6-5, 1-0) last weekend as they traveled to La Crosse for Central Classic. The Indians trailed Onalaska 2-1 when a storm blew through the area a postponed the match. Rosie Buckley earned a 6-2, 6-2 victory at No. 3 singles.
Wozniacki Wins Third Straight Pilot Pen Title Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:19AM— Caroline Wozniacki got one step closer to Venus Williams Saturday.
PILOT PEN WOMEN: Wozniacki wins third straight title (VIDEO) Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:18AMNEW HAVEN — It wasn’t a bad week for Caroline Wozniacki.
PILOT PEN MEN: Stakhovsky caps long week with title Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:18AMNEW HAVEN — His name sounds like that of a great composer, and his game, at times, resembles a work of art. But it’s tennis, not classical music, that is Sergiy Stakhovsky’s tableau.
Wozniacki reaches third straight Pilot Pen final Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:07AMU.S. Open top seed Caroline Wozniacki came back from a break down in the third set to beat Russian Elena Dementieva 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) and earn her third consecutive trip to the finals of the Pilot Pen tennis tournament. Caroline Wozniacki - Elena Dementieva - US Open - Tennis - Sport
Roger Federer hires Paul Annacone as coach Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:12AMFILE-This Aug. 10, 2010 file photo shows Roger Federer of Switzerland tossing the ball to serve against Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina in Rogers Cup ATP tennis action in Toronto. There's at least one person who is adamant that it's far too soon to write off Roger Federer.
Roger Federer hires Paul Annacone as coach Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:09AMRoger Federer is bringing aboard Paul Annacone as his coach for the U.S. Open and "going forward."
Wozniacki reaches third straight Pilot Pen final Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:19AMWozniacki comes back to beat Dementieva, moves into third straight women's final in New Haven
Wozniacki reaches third straight Pilot Pen final Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:10AMPublished: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 9:50 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 9:50 a.m. NEW HAVEN, Conn.
Wozniacki reaches third straight Pilot Pen final Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:50AMU.S. Open top seed Caroline Wozniacki rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Elena Dementieva 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) on Friday night, earning her third consecutive trip to the finals of the Pilot Pen tennis tournament.
13 Olympics events will be played at Commonwealth Games Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:01AMOf the 17 disciplines at the 19th Commonwealth Games, only 13 figure at the Olympic Games.
Balance key for Clijsters Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:46AMNEW YORK -- Make no mistake: Kim Clijsters considers herself a mother first and a tennis player second.Yes, she is the defending women's champion and seeded No. 2 at the U.S. Open, which makes her a popular pick to win the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, which begins Monday.And yes, she considers herself obligated to help promote her sport by offering to do things such as throwing out ...
Carson tennis teams prepare for season opener Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:35AMA familiar face is back on the tennis courts at Carson High School. Diane Baker-Roberts, former tennis coach at CHS, former athletic director and former teacher, has taken over the reins of the girls' squad.
Clijsters has 14-match winning streak at U.S. Open Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:13AMNEW YORK — Make no mistake: Kim Clijsters considers herself a mother first, a tennis player second. Yes, the Belgian is the defending champion and seeded No. 2 at the U.S. Open, making her a popular pick to win the year’s last Grand Slam tournament, which begins Monday.
Rafa must deliver Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:12AMRafael Nadal has conquered almost every tennis frontier he has surveyed, but finds himself under pressure to deliver at the US Open.
Petrova makes final Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:11AMNadia Petrova took advantage of her last-minute addition to the field at the Pilot Pen tennis tournament, moving into the finals with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Maria Kirilenko yesterday in New Haven, Conn.
Indian tennis players ready for the 2010 season Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:25AMMontrose High's Phurba Sherpa, the Indians' No. 1 singles player, keeps his eye on the ball while battling it out with a Fruita-Monument player during the Indians home tennis opener Tuesday afternoon. Full results weren't available as of press time.
Petrova moves intoPilot Pen finals Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:07AMTennis NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Nadia Petrova took advantage of her last-minute addition to the field at the Pilot Pen tennis tournament, moving into the finals with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Maria Kirilenko yesterday. Kirilenko broke Petrova twice in the first set, but said she felt a pain in her back after lunging for a ball. She took a medical timeout in the second set and had a hard time moving ...
Unusual flood-resistant 'steamboat house' helped keep neighborhood afloat Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:04AMThe entire ground floor of the 1912 house in the Holy Cross neighborhood is coated in ceramic, inside and out.
Another town home building released for sale at Paseo Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:00AMStock Construction has released another new building of town homes at Paseo.
Prep Roundup Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:43AMKnights boot Craig, 3-1: BMHS improves to 5-0-1 in soccer
AAGA NOTEBOOK: VanBuren busy Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:42AMNORTON - Think playing four different course on four different days is a grind? Consider what North Attleboro High product (Class of 2007) and Villanova University senior Matt VanBuren accomplished during the month of July.
Clijsters doesn't mind a break Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:30AM[...] yes, she considers herself obligated to help promote her sport by offering to do things such as throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a major league game, which was on her schedule Friday night when the New York Mets hosted the Houston Astros. There are plenty of players, the 27-year-old Clijsters explained, who feel compelled to adhere strictly to whatever workout or practice ...
LAURA ROBSON ON BRINK OF US OPEN SPOT Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:30AMBritain's Laura Robson is aiming to reach her first Grand Slam by right on Saturday in the final round of qualifying for the US Open at Flushing Meadows.