Li Na 2014 Australian Open Winner’s Photoshoot

As has become the the tradition, Li Na hit the beach for a champion’s photoshoot with the Dorothy Akhurst Memorial Cup. The world #3 has become a fan favorite Down Under. She’ll be heading home to Wuhan, China soon for Chinese New Year. The fans in the Middle Kingdom once again were glued to their … Continue reading →

Marion Bartoli, Andy Murray Feted At Wimbledon 2013 Winners Ball

You have to think it was an especially jubilant Winners Ball at Wimbledon 2013. Andy Murray ended the 77 year drought of British Gentlemen’s Singles champions with his straight set defeat of Novak Djokovic. Nole is my favorite male player, but for the first time I was actually rooting against my favorite in a tennis … Continue reading →

2011 JLPGA Tour Winners

It was a great year on the JLPGA, with terrific performances by Player of the Year Sun Ju Ahn and Chie Arimura, among others. But no story of the year in Japan can escape the tragedy of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The JLPGA bounced back to have a great year, highlighted by legendary JLPGA … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Hits With Fans At 2011 Mutua Madrid Open

WTA superstar Maria Sharapova gave some lucky fans a great thrill by hitting with them at the 2011 Mutua Madrid Open. They were winners of a Sony Ericsson Facebook contest. Sharapova has been playing very well lately, both at Indian Wells and Miami, and is again a top 10 player. But knowing the champion that … Continue reading →