LONDON – The Royals, Kate and Bill, turned up to watch a game of tennis yesterday at Wimbledon, and lend moral support to one of their wayward subjects. That would be Young Murray out of Scotland, who may suffer hernia from carrying the British Isles on his back. Will he ever dissolve that pressure by winning Wimbledon, a feat last accomplished by a homeboy 75 years ago. … [Read more...] about BRITAIN AWAITS THE DUKE OF SCOTLAND TO KEEP WINNING
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TOO MUCH BOUNCING, BARTOLI RUNS OUT OF GAS
LONDON – They should call her “The Bouncer.” No, she doesn’t throw unruly patrons out of saloons. Although she did eject a dangerous character – Sister Serena — from the big playroom called Centre Court. That victory on Monday got her into the Wimbledon quarter-finals, and startled the usual gatherings of 14, 979 with her bouncing routine. It was Centre Court again … [Read more...] about TOO MUCH BOUNCING, BARTOLI RUNS OUT OF GAS
EVERY GIRL NEEDS A BASKETBALL PLAYER
LONDON – Does every girl need a basketball player? Helps with the rebounds apparently, painting a ceiling or scoring on the old boardinghouse reach. Anything needing a necessary stretch. But get a good one. A professional. That’s what Maria Sharapova did, and it seems to be working well for the ex-champ, who glided into Wimbledon’s fourth round yesterday over Czech … [Read more...] about EVERY GIRL NEEDS A BASKETBALL PLAYER
MIDDLE SUNDAY TRADITION YIELDS ADVENTURE
London – Wimbledon is all about TRADITION. One of their most civilized and best traditions is taking the MIDDLE SUNDAY off. No play, let the grass courts bounce back a bit from all the wear and tear. It offers all participants a chance to enjoy a free day, to see the city, go the the theatre, catch up with friends, have a picnic, visit museums, in short experience real life in … [Read more...] about MIDDLE SUNDAY TRADITION YIELDS ADVENTURE
RAFA DEFENDS HIS 2008 TITLE, WINS EASILY
LONDON – Federer and Venus got beat. So did Roddick, Djokovic, Henin and Clijsters. Wimbledon upsets to be sure, but not the most startling reversals as the aged tennis tournament faded away for another year. Caught up in the most incredible upset of the fortnight was none other than that veteran performer – Jupiter Pluvius. Surely you remember the old rascal, the god … [Read more...] about RAFA DEFENDS HIS 2008 TITLE, WINS EASILY