Ovechkin picked for East All-Star roster (AP)
Alex Ovechkin finally got his All-Star invitation. Less than a week after Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called Ovechkin's omission from the Eastern Conference's starting lineup "dumb," the reigning NHL MVP was among 15 players picked Thursday to fill out the roster for the All-Star game on Jan.
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Saves leader Hoffman headed to Brewers (AP)
Crank up the AC/DC, Milwaukee: The Brewers have landed career saves leader Trevor Hoffman, solving a shaky closer situation that could have gone into spring training with no clear-cut favorite. Hoffman's agent, Rick Thurman, credited Milwaukee for being "diligent and aggressive" in its pursuit of Hoffman after Brewers players called to recruit him.
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Nadal loses, Federer advances in Qatar (AP)
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was eliminated from the Qatar Open on Thursday, while Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the tuneup for the Australian Open. Nadal lost to Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-4, and Federer saved three set points to defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-2, 7-6 (6). The Swiss star trailed 5-1 and 6-3 in the tiebreaker, reeling off five straight points to win.
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GEM reaches merger agreement with Petty (AP)
Richard Petty's famed No. 43 Dodge was rescued from near ruin Thursday when Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to merge with Petty's slumping organization to create a new team.
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BCS officials: Current system legal (AP)
Bowl Championship Series officials believe they're prepared to fend off any legal challenges. With the Utah attorney general investigating the bowl system for a possible antitrust violation, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner and BCS coordinator John Swofford said the BCS has carefully considered the legality of its format.
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Ohio State RB Wells to enter NFL draft (AP)
Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells, one of seven Ohio State juniors who were considering making the early jump, issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. "I want to thank my teammates, my coaches, my teachers and the academic advisors for all they have done, and I definitely want...
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Cubs, OF Bradley wrap up $30M contract (AP)
Milton Bradley's talent is undeniable when he's healthy and that's why the Chicago Cubs gave him a $30 million, three-year contract to be their right fielder and a run producer in the middle of the lineup. It's the other issues that have often overshadowed his on-field accomplishments -- tantrums and angry outbursts throughout a decade-long career with numerous teams.
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Source: Smoltz, Red Sox agree to deal (AP)
John Smoltz and Brad Penny are on their way to the Red Sox. Rocco Baldelli was already in Boston, holding up his new jersey. After missing out on Mark Teixeira, the biggest free-agent prize of the offseason, the Red Sox were poised to make a series of smaller deals that would essentially complete their roster.
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Browns introduce Mangini as coach (AP)
Introduced for the first time as Cleveland's coach, Eric Mangini stepped to the podium and his football life flashed before him. This is where it all began. "I feel like I should be getting some coffee or picking up some towels or something," he joked. The ballboy returned as the boss. Mangini, fired by the New York Jets after their season finished with a December nosedive, took over the rebuilding...
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Florida, Oklahoma set to play for No. 1 (AP)
Standing next to the crystal football, Bob Stoops was the picture of Mr. Agreeable. Any pose the photographers wanted, the Oklahoma coach gave them. Looking to the right, gazing to the left, smiling straight ahead. That is, until a shutterbug told Stoops to hold up one finger -- a "we're No. 1" shot. No chance, pal.
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Juniors:
Lawn Tennis Association programme to introduce 4-10 year olds to the game of tennis. Offers details on local venues, news, games and information for parents, teachers and coaches in England, Scotland and Wales.
http://www.arielminitennis.com/
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
Program for junior tennis players who aspire to achieve excellence through tennis – provides information on coaches, activities and resources for interested young players and parents.
http://www.austintennisacademy.com
Results, rankings, and news from college tennis and junior tennis. USTA National and ITF Grand Slam junior tournaments, plus ITA Intercollegiate rankings, All-Americans, CAJA, NJCAA, NAIA, and NCAA Championships.
http://www.collegeandjuniortennis.com
Conducts the USTA boys and girls 12s and 14s Super Winter Nationals, Copper Bowl, and the USTA boys and girls 12s Pacific Zonals Team Championships in Tucson, AZ.
http://www.dickinsonsports.com
Guide to the junior tennis circuit, by the ITF, world governing body of tennis. Tournament calendar, rankings, and player profiles.
http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/
Media site featuring tournaments, ranking, coaches, players, colleges, and camps.
http://www.juniortennis.com
Tournaments, foundations, sponsorships, and links list.
http://tennisallamerican.org
St Peter's Grand Slam Tennis Camp
A junior and adult tennis camp for all ages and levels in Southern Maine.
http://grandslamtennis.net
US High School Tennis Association
US-wide association for high school tennis coaches and players. Monthly magazine with articles on coaching, drills, mechanics, and tactics. Book, video, equipment discounts. Liability insurance and coaches discussion area.
http://www.ushsta.org/
USTA Boys' Tennis National Championships
A hard court tournament for boys 18 and under in the United States. Tickets, players, history, results, and news items.
http://www.ustaboys.com/
USTA Girls 18 Super National Tennis Championships
A hard-court tournament for girls 18 and under in the United States. Provides schedule, history, and draws.
http://www.ustagirls.org/
A weblog with original coverage and links to other coverage of junior tennis, especially in the United States.
http://tenniskalamazoo.blogspot.com/