WTA Wrap-Up 5.4.2014: Former British #1 Elena Baltacha Passes Away At 30; Carla Suarez Navarro Wins First WTA Singles Title; Play Underway In Madrid

It is with great sadness that I start this WTA wrap-up by acknowledging the passing of Elena Baltacha. The former British #1 player, who reached her WTA career high ranking of #49 in 2010, lost her battle with liver cancer. She was 30 years old. At 19, Elena was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, an … Continue reading →

Ronda Rousey Successfully Defends Title At UFC 170, Drops Sara McMann With Vicious Knee To The Liver In First Round

In her first 8 professional mixed martial arts fights, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey had been the Arm Bar Assassin. Nobody could stop her trademark manuever. Even great fighters like Sarah Kaufman, Liz Carmouche and Miesha Tate fell in the first round. Only in a rematch with Tate did Ronda even have to go past round 1. … Continue reading →