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  CFL.ca Network :: Official site of the Canadian Football League
Players were often slipping and sliding as well as having problems hanging on to the wet football.
Argo players were furious over the loss of their leader.
Metcalf was a brilliant player, perhaps the finest all-around running back in the NFL and without a doubt the most prominent star to head north of the border to the CFL.
www.cfl.ca /index.php?module=page&id=59   (5515 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Total Tennis, Revised: The Ultimate Tennis Encyclopedia: Books: Bud Collins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Finally, there is statistical information for nearly 400 of the best players in tennis as chosen by Collins using a variety of criteria.
Whether a reader is interested in the articles on the players or the statistics, this is an excellent reference source on tennis.
Collins' superb knowledge of tennis shines brightest in year-by-year stories of the greatest players at the greatest venues, as well as in discussions of important issues, from 1919 to 2002.
www.amazon.com /Total-Tennis-Revised-Ultimate-Encyclopedia/dp/0973144343   (1146 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Tennis Confidential: Today's Greatest Players, Matches, Controversies: Books: Paul Fein   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
His lively description of the ten greatest matches in tennis history is a fitting end to a book that would make an excellent addition to sports collections in public libraries.
Paul's in-depth analysis of the social context of tennis is remarkable, and I really appreciate his engaging interviews with tour players that reveal the hidden mental dimension.
Tennis Confidential is not an encyclopedia, but it IS encyclopedic.
www.amazon.com /Tennis-Confidential-Greatest-Players-Controversies/dp/1574884271   (1570 words)

  
  Court Coverage: tennis news and articles from around the world
However, Fed Cup captain John Alexander believes a strong case could be made to the ITF on Dokic's behalf, citing the hardship she suffered being forced to flee Australia as an 18-year-old under the instructions of her father, Damir.
Tennis Australia director of player development Craig Tiley said talk of Dokic being available for Fed Cup inside the ITF's normal timeline was premature.
The unannounced visit of the tennis court queen occurred when Navratilova, her eight dogs and playing partner were caught in Monday's snowstorm driving from Sarasota, Fla., to her new Aspen abode.
home.cogeco.ca /~courtcoverage   (2297 words)

  
 Venus Williams biography, information, news, pics (pictures), links, pics and products (tennis player)
She is the daughter of Richard and Oracene Williams and the older sister of another tennis champion, Serena Williams.
This was the first time in 70 years that a player had won after facing match point during the women's championship.
In 2005, TENNIS Magazine put her in 25th place in its list of 40 Greatest Players of the TENNIS era.
www.popstarsplus.com /sports_venuswilliams.htm   (1559 words)

  
 Sportspages.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
After all, there was "The Dead Ball Era" and people still measure a player's wins and ERA against the stars of that age.
And all the records of players who took the field when the real players were serving in World War II and Korea still stand.
The 90's and early 2000's will be known as "The Juiced Player Era" and it'll be viewed like all the other anomalies that have passed through the game.
www.sportspages.com /content/blog.php?p=2394&more=1   (846 words)

  
 Lindsay Davenport
Lack of court speed is perhaps her greatest weakness, partly because of her size; at slightly over 6'2" (1.89 m), she is one of the tallest women ever to play top-level tennis.
She has a reputation amongst the tennis press, and thus much of the tennis-watching public, of being thoughtful, polite, and balanced, unlike some of her contemporaries.
It marked the first time that a player ranked in the top three had ever been "shut out" on the WTA Tour, and was also the first time Sharapova had ever lost 0-6 0-6.
www.basictennis.com /Lindsay-Davenport.html   (1072 words)

  
 Martina Hingis
Hingis began hitting tennis balls at home when she was just two years old, and entered her first tournament at the age of four.
In 1993, Hingis became the youngest-ever player to win a Grand Slam junior title when she won the girls' singles at the French Open at the age of 12.
Hingis was twice rated among FHM magazine's 100 sexiest women, and her doubles partnership with tennis' all-time glamour girl Anna Kournikova in the late-1990s and early-2000s attracted a great deal of attention.
www.basictennis.com /Martina-Hingis.html   (1186 words)

  
 CP Discussion Board - Who is the Best Ever?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Because the idea that Whats his name from Majorca is even the the best player of 2005 is ludicrous-otherwise he would have actually existed at Wimbledon or been a contender on the hard courts at the Open.
It is not misleading...he mentions what the MAGAZINE did...but in no way suggests you should put your own top 5 from the past 40 years.
Evert was a great player but no way should she have been so high on the list.
www.tennis.com /me2/apps/discussionboard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2304&whichpage=2   (1121 words)

  
 Court Coverage: tennis news and articles from around the world   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
When the well runs dry, as it has with German women, to some extent with Czech men and as it may be on the verge with American women, the erstwhile experts at nurturing talent learn that their guru status can quickly vanish.
According to local media reports, tennis officials and promoters are working on raising fund for a lucrative tournament in Karachi with Sania and local favourite Nida Wasim as the main crowd-pullers.
“Sania is the biggest tennis star in the region at the moment and we want her to play in Pakistan in order to give the game a boost here,” a local official was quoted as saying.
home.cogeco.ca /~courtcoverage/17May05.html   (1614 words)

  
 The 10 Greatest Matches of the Open Era [Archive] - WTAworld.com
When you’ve been fortunate enough to witness a truly great tennis match, you know it---one that pits two players of consummate skill and fierce wills in a clash whose outcome is anyone’s guess until the last ball is struck.
At which point the fans, as drained emotionally as the players are physically, exhale a bittersweet sigh of relief while the players meet at the net, wearily acknowledging their shared accomplishment.
The Williamses are the root of all the devaluation and stagnation in tennis.
www.wtaworld.com /archive/index.php/t-92349.html   (18844 words)

  
 Sports
Sports magazines and newspapers dedicate most of their pages to the accomplishments of male athletes, while neglecting to report on the achievements of female athletes in the same field.
Randels, who will graduate in the spring, is the only player who will not be returning for the 2000 season, a circumstance which will affect the team both positively and negatively as the Judges try for an even better record than this year.
Greatest Mistake: The baseball players strike in 1994 which forced the cancellation of the regular season and the World Series.
people.brandeis.edu /~justice/oldjustice/archives/sportsarchives/sports11231999.htm   (6600 words)

  
 Was this epic five sets the greatest final of all time? - Independent Online Edition > Tennis
As a new decade dawned in 1980, Bjorn Borg remained the pre-eminent player in tennis, and his mastery of the big points made him virtually unassailable.
He was seeking to establish himself as the first man in the modern era to win the game's most coveted crown five years in a row.
The players changed sides for the fifth time as the audience lustily applauded both men.
sport.independent.co.uk /tennis/article274375.ece   (2353 words)

  
 Martina Hingis biography, information, news, links, pictures (pics) and products (sports: tennis)
Hingis was born to two accomplished tennis players: a Czech mother, Melanie Molitorová, and a Slovak father, Karol Hingis.
Hingis was twice rated among FHM magazine's 100 sexiest women, and her championship doubles partnership with tennis' glamour girl Anna Kournikova (two Grand Slam championships) in the late 1990s and early-2000s attracted a great deal of attention.
As both struggled with the heat, the players were given a 10-minute heat break at the end of the second set, when they immediately walked into the locker room to lie on tables and pack their limbs with ice.
www.popstarsplus.com /sports_martinahingis.htm   (4629 words)

  
 Tennis Collectables - Books - Biographies of Men Tennis Players
As stock is continually changing please email Tennis Collectables with a list of the item(s) you are interested in, and which country you are based in.
The 'voice of tennis' recalls his richly varied life from his days as a ballboy at Queen's Club through to his time as the BBCs leading commentator.
John Newcombe’s autobiography is filled with gripping tennis drama, extraordinary stories from on and off the court, deep insights into life, and a humour and warmth that Newk’s fans will instantly recognise.
www.tenniscollectables.com /biosmen.htm   (5728 words)

  
 Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
After a distinguished real tennis player, J.M. Heathcote, developed a better tennis ball of rubber covered with white flannel, the MCC in 1875 established a new, standardized set of rules for tennis.
In 1904 the Lawn Tennis Association of Australasia (later of Australia) was founded.The first French National Championships were held at the Stade Francais in 1891, but it was an interclub tourna-ment that did not become truly international until 1925; the French Federation of Lawn Tennis was established in 1920.
The entire rock ‘n’ roll era, the entire rock generation, has been a "post-War" phenomenon, which means that nearly all of us, almost everyone involved with and interested in rock, did not experience and does not remember the War.
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 Author Biographies
Born on a farm in New Mexico, he is a civil engineering graduate of New Mexico State University, a motorcycle, sports car, and hot air balloon enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, and an international traveler.
As some who competed for two years on the pro tennis circuit against some of the greatest players in the world, and as a leading sales consultant, Kerry Johnson has made a career out of studying and applying self-disciple.
His engaging style and depth of understanding of the human condition contribute to the growing popularity of his approach to and philosophy of personal achievement and success.
www.win-winresourcecenter.com /author.htm   (7968 words)

  
 GCC&SU Undergraduate Catalog 2000-2002: Course Descriptions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
An exploration of the contributions of women throughout the history of Western arts, including music, literature and theatre, and to understand the historical context that shaped and defined their achievements.
Emphasis will be placed upon the musical styles and major innovations in each of the various eras of jazz history.
An examination of the most critical problems in world affairs, with emphasis on those areas which have the greatest potential for increasing the level of tension.
www.gcsu.edu /acad_affairs/enrl_srvcs/catalog/course_descript2.html   (13652 words)

  
 Timeline 1940s page of ULTIMATE SCIENCE FICTION WEB GUIDE
Pulp magazines reached their zenith in 1941, and then began to decline in number.
Of the 20 magazine titles published in the 1938-1949 time span, in this single year of 1941 there were over 100 individual issues on the news stands, a veritable cornucopia for delighted (and overwhelmed) readers.
Both magazines were noted for beautiful cover and interior art by Virgil Finlay.
www.magicdragon.com /UltimateSF/timeline1950.html   (1947 words)

  
 ANC World News
In related news, a TV "Guinness world record" was set at 70 hours of continuous viewing of tennis, baseball, football, and other mindless "wuss" "staring"; but "You should get out of the house, connect with family and friends, notice that the leaves are turning." (:ESPN p33).
Also some leading professional journals and magazines, such as physicist, government, and other, were made aware of the Unification Theory revealed in GodMath Testament, of immediate concern and directly effecting them (:ANC).
Not only are people to bet for dollars, according to the magazine, it also headlines "Winners: Buy drinks.", such as "scotch", stating "Don't be shy: You have nothing to lose but a few dollars (or so).".
www.angelfire.com /empire/a.co-inc.com/worldnewsnow.html   (15217 words)

  
 Meetings Focus | Amelia Island, Jacksonville and St. Augustine
The timeless, natural beauty of that era lives on today with our 52-block historic section of Victorian homes and downtown shopping district.
Planners bringing a group to Amelia Island should forewarn delegates to pack their hiking boots and tennis shoes, because the island offers endless opportunity to participate in outdoor sports and recreation.
More than 40 tennis courts dot the island and are suited for players of all ages and skill levels.
www.meetings411.com /displayarticle.asp?id=451   (1689 words)

  
 1940 LIFE Magazine Issues For Sale at 2Neat Magazines
Margie Hart strips for 40 cents as the poor man's Garbo.
Battle of Britain opens with greatest air attack in History, Boy Scouts sing, Rita Hayworth, Prince Mihai passes exams, Technique of landing a flying fortress, Stork club debutantes at Coney Island, Rock of Gibralter, Fall of France, Pensacola - Navy pilot training - photo essays.
A wealth of new colors lure women from dull hues - this is kind of a "right color to wear for your coloring" article, in color.
www.2neatmagazines.com /life/1940.html   (4735 words)

  
 Lunch with Don Willis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Despite the many outstanding baseball players, active and retired, who have ever stepped foot on a field, I know of no other player who owns the title “legendary” as does Ruth.
Win or lose, players go home where there is always food on the table.
While he was certainly not an amateur by any means, his accomplishments as a player and as a man are so overwhelming that it would have been a disservice not to include him as the premier charter member.
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 Blogcritics.org: The End of the American Era - Uh, No
In "The End of the American Era," Kupchan compares the current world situation to past turning points in history -- the end of World War I, the federation of the American colonies, the Great Depression -- to suggest ways in which the world might transform itself.
Some of the greatest successes in this battle will be the ones we never hear about -- covert operations, the averted attack -- and so in that sense, it's very tough to get this country into a mode of centrist moderate internationalism on terrorism.
This is Bush's greatest insight and the source of his strength.
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 Blogcritics.org: CD Review: Buddy Guy Bring 'Em In
Richards, as a rhythm player, melts into the background on "The Price You Gotta Pay" and is neither essential nor distracting in his cameo.
The best moments on this disc are enough to quiet those who think their musicians should retire before they reach 40.
British players such as Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck had cited Guy as a chief influence in what was dubbed the British Invasion of blues and roots rock.
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 United States Of Baseball - Thoughts on the State of the Game   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
I was reluctant to try it at first, if only because of the project’s sheer ambition- they were talking about covering baseball, football, basketball, hockey, tennis, boxing, and racing over more than a century.
Finally, as I considered it, I got really excited about the prospect of examining the questions and controversies and misunderstood events that have come up over the years.
Oh, Babe Ruth may have been even bigger than we’ve all been led to believe, both as a ball player and as the true ‘Athlete of the Century’.
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 Content is Not King   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
New producers can come in and, unburdened by the high overheads and obsolete habits of established players, can offer better deals to both the creative talent and the consumers.
Although we are living in the Internet era, fundamental change is not all that much faster than a century and a half ago.
The adoption of the telegraph by railroads, discussed in Section 13 of [Odlyzko3], did lead to huge efficiency gains, but it was slow as well.
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Divine Cipher picks up on the story from Fortune magazine: "This is a cat who came out of Castle Hill Houses projects up in the Bronx to become first a stock broker and now a sales manager for Citi Mortgage...
Word on the street is that Weld plans to raise between $40 million and $75 million for the gubernatorial bid, and that will buy a lot of airtime.
The number of tennis players has not changed much in the past five years, and sales of tennis gear are down from levels ten years ago.
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One of the problems with the schools of education is that they spend far too much time studying the history of education and hardly any time on how children learn.
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