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Tony Lamont

Sep 6, 2011 at 2:22 pm

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Mother’s Sacrifice Matches Daughter’s Tennis Achievements

Mother’s Sacrifice Matches Daughter’s Tennis Achievements

16-year-old Sachia Vickery is steadily rising among the ranks of America’s next great tennis stars, but her ascension has been anything but easy.

As she sacrificed on the court, her mother sacrificed off, working two jobs and enduring many disparaging days so that her daughter could continue to play.

Because of her mom’s effort, Vickery is making a definite impact, advancing to the second round of the United States Open girls’ draw this past

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Tony Lamont

Sep 4, 2011 at 12:05 am

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Young Lion! Donald Young Reaches U.S. Open Quarterfinals

Young Lion! Donald Young Reaches U.S. Open Quarterfinals

22-year-old Donald Young beat No. 24 Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina to advance to the fourth round of The U.S. Open.

Young, one of four Americans among the final 16, entered the Grand Slam an 84th-ranked wild-card entry.

He was a prodigy at 15, a washout at 20, a poster child for the perils of premature celebrity for most of his life, the emotional extremes leaving him all on

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Tony Lamont

Jun 28, 2011 at 12:08 pm

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Williams Sisters’ Dad Blames “Technique” For Wimbledon Losses

Williams Sisters’ Dad Blames “Technique” For Wimbledon Losses

WIMBLEDON — Venus and Serena’s father, Richard Williams blames the sisters double outing at this year’s Wimbledon tournament on their lack of technique.

Both Williams sisters, who have won nine of the last 11 titles at Wimbledon, returned to the court after grave injuries, however, their coach and father does not theorize that to be the cause of defeat in London.

“There’s a time when they were sick and hurting,” Richard Williams

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First Lady Khris Raye

Feb 28, 2011 at 3:40 pm

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First Lady Spotlight: Althea Gibson

First Lady Spotlight: Althea Gibson

DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH I WILL BE SPOTLIGHTING AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN THAT WERE THE PIONEERS IN THEIR FIELDS. TODAY’S FIRST LADY SPOTLIGHT:ALTHEA GIBSON

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Oct 27, 2010 at 11:15 am

Venus Williams Stars In New Video Game

Venus Williams Stars In New Video Game

Tennis great Venus Williams has lent her likeness to a new computer game, “Venus: The Case of the Grand Slam Queen.”

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Cochise

Aug 27, 2010 at 1:41 pm

Lil’ Wayne Picks Favorites In US Open

Lil’ Wayne Picks Favorites In US Open

Lil’ Wayne’s love of sports doesn’t stop at basketball and football.

The rapper is an avid tennis fan as well.

Sports Illustrated recently sent Weezy a letter asking the incarcerated rapper to weigh in on the upcoming US Open, and the rapper was surprisingly knowledgeable about the sport!

I genuinely appreciate this opportunity to express my love for tennis.  One of the main reasons I enjoy the sport so much is because

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Cochise

Jul 3, 2010 at 6:01 pm

Serena Williams Wins Fourth Wimbledon Title

Serena Williams Wins Fourth Wimbledon Title

From ESPN.com

WIMBLEDON, England — Getting set to accept her latest Wimbledon trophy, Serena Williams lifted both arms and held aloft 10 fingers. Then, raising only her right hand, she wiggled three more fingers, bringing the total count to 13.

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Feb 24, 2010 at 9:10 am

Althea Gibson: Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson:  Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.

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Donna Schiele

Dec 1, 2009 at 10:18 pm

Is Serena’s Fine Fair?

Is Serena’s Fine Fair?

Serena Williams was fined for screaming at a line judge. See how much and let me know if you think it’s fair?

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