August 2008 Articles (128)

Playing Tennis tomorrow Sat. 8/02

Howdy!

Does anybody want to play tennis in the Sherman Oaks area Saturday morning?

I am a solid beginner! I have played for a long time, but not very often.

Added by Jaime Krupsaw on August 1, 2008 at 10:44am — No Comments

Serena Williams and Common Engagement Soon?

Serena Williams was spotted with Chicago rapper and actor Common at the McDonald’s Big Mac 40th Birthday Party at Project Beach House on Sunday in Malibu, California.

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Added by Svetlana on August 1, 2008 at 9:04am — No Comments

Rafael Nadal and Xisca at Toronto Airport

I was searching for some photos of Rafa on the net and I found this article and photo of Rafa with his fan at the Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Rafa was kind enough to pose with Mr. Geethan Rayan who is a lifelong tennis fan.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 1, 2008 at 8:16am — 1 Comment

Montreal Day Four Photos

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Added by Svetlana on August 1, 2008 at 8:14am — No Comments

Maria Sharapova withdraws from Olympics

World number three Maria Sharapova pulled out of the Beijing Olympics on Thursday after an MRI scan on her right shoulder revealed two small tears.

Sharapova admitted the problem had been getting worse for some time and was advised to go for scans to discover the extent of the injury.

"After…

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Added by Svetlana on August 1, 2008 at 8:09am — No Comments

Cincinnati Day Four Photos

Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Day 4

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Added by Svetlana on August 1, 2008 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Ana vanovic crashes out in Montreal

Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic, the world's No. 1, was stunned 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 by unheralded teenager Tamira Paszek in the third round of the Rogers Cup at Montreal on Thursday night.

Ivanovic played with a sore right thumb that was heavily taped and that prevented her from gripping her racket properly.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 1, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Roger Federer loses again; could lose top ranking

Roger Federer lost another three-set match and, perhaps, his longtime grip on No. 1.

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic defeated Federer 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (5/7) and that means Rafael Nadal can overtake the Swiss star and top the ATP rankings for the first time with a triumph in Sunday's final.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 1, 2008 at 8:00am — 1 Comment