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Down the Line: Sonny Dearth's Wimbledon picks -- watch out for Rafa and Maria
Projected results: MEN Round of 16: (1) Novak Djokovic over Victor Troicki; (6) Tomas Berdych over (18) Richard Gasquet; (3) Roger Federer over (17) Fernando Verdasco; (11) John Isner over (8) Janko Tipsarevic; (9) Juan Martin Del Potro over (7) David...
Tags: Jelena Jankovic, Petra Kvitova, Milos Raonic, Mardy Fish, Marion Bartoli
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'Dancing with the Stars' recap: Episode 2, or the Sherri Shepherd lovefest
Welcome to Week 2! Given that all the dancers last week were either good dancers or good sports or both, I'm particularly happy this is a season that didn't have a week 1 elimination. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody dance again. Brooke's dress is...
Tags: Karina Smirnoff, Entertainment Events, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Jaleel White, Martina Navratilova
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Courting senior legacy
Art Hernandez is ready to hold court. It's something he's become accustomed to. The former UC Irvine standout has several national senior tennis titles to his credit — seven to be exact — and will attempt to add another this weekend by...Tags: Brian Morton, Pacific Sands Incorporated, Human Interest, University of California, Irvine, Multi-Sport Events
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Today in history: July 5
1865: William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London. 1964: The bikini, created by Louis Reard, was worn by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris. 1964: Fairway Foods at the Super City Mall was getting ready to open.1971:...Tags: Human Interest, Politics, Richard Nixon, Arthur Ashe, Elections
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From Walter Payton to John Matusak, the great ones return in former Chicago sportswriter's new collection
Cultural criticSportswriting is one of those professions that looks easy – all you do is watch a game and sling an opinion, right? – but is actually quite difficult precisely because of that apparent ease. Opinions are a dime a dozen. Being able to...Tags: Sports Illustrated, Periodicals, Ernie Banks, Chicago Sun-Times, Walter Payton
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Getting better with age
Art Hernandez is ready to hold court. It's something he's become accustomed to.
The long-time Huntington Beach resident has several national senior tennis titles to his credit — seven to be exact — and on Friday begins defense of a...Tags: Brian Morton, Human Interest, University of California, Irvine, Multi-Sport Events, Sports
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Highlights from the past
1986 - Senior runner Kim Fordham will miss the state track meet for Aberdeen Central being kicked by a horse. 1991 - Jimmy Connors, 38, wowed the crowd at the French Open as he survived a five-set match with Ronald Agenor. 1996 - The Aberdeen 14ers...Tags: Sports, American Legion, San Francisco Giants, Track and Field, Mark Grace
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Tags: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Gustavo Kuerten, Jelena Jankovic, Fabio Fognini, Marion Bartoli
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Nate Torrence brings 'sun' to 'Mr. Sunshine'
RedEyeThe last thing viewers of the comedy "Mr. Sunshine" (8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ABC) probably expected was to see sweet man-child Roman get a girlfriend. Nate Torrence, who plays the son of the Sunshine Center's owner, Crystal (Allison Janney), is all...Tags: Steve Martin, Allison Janney, The Second City, Andy Roddick, ImprovOlympic
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"Game, Set, Match, Champion Arthur Ashe" by Crystal Hubbard
Special to the Tribune"Game, Set, Match, Champion Arthur Ashe" By Crystal Hubbard, illustrated by Kevin BelfordLee & Low, $19.95, ages 9-12 Kevin Belford's illustrations offer the pleasure of seeing the tall, skinny boy who was Arthur Ashe change into the graceful, strong,...Tags: Human Interest, Arthur Ashe, Athletes, Tennis, Wimbledon Championships
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Tags: Wimbledon Championships, Fred Perry, John McEnroe, Guillermo Vilas, Pete Sampras
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Andy is "dream Weaver" with his predictions; I am a nightmare
Groller's CornerI bow to my friend Andy Weaver. Once again, he was right on a Nazareth pick and I was wrong. Not only did he have the Blue Eagles winning, but in overtime, too. Amazing. Meanwhile, I have been amazingly bad. In fact, I was 0-for-4 on my picks the last two...
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Oct 26, 2011
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May 29, 2011
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May 29, 2011
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Mar 2, 2011
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Sep 11, 2010
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Feb 17, 2011
| Allentown Morning Call
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