Pat Summitt (1952-2016)

It took something monumental to break me out of tennis mode during Wimbledon 2016. I wish it were not so. Hall of Famer Pat Summitt, one of the greatest coaches in basketball history…no, in sports history…passed away at the age of 64 from complications of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. I never met Coach Summitt. I’ve only … Continue reading →

Christina Grimmie

I loved Christina Grimmie’s voice from the first time I heard her sing on YouTube, which was this song from Les Miserables, “I Dreamed A Dream”…for some wacko to shoot and kill this rising 22-year old dreamer, I have no words to describe my feelings…peace on your journey, Christina Grimmie…keep dreaming. #RIPGrimmie   EDIT: With … Continue reading →

Bud Collins (1929-2016)

After the Australian Open, I took a bit of a break from tennis and golf blogging and forums, then I became sick just as I was ready to resume. Now recovered, I was going to start posting at the conclusion of this week’s JLPGA event. Unfortunately, sad news from the world of tennis hastened my … Continue reading →