USTA Player Development has announced that eight junior development programs in six states have been named USTA Certified Regional Training Centers as part of its continuing effort to develop the next generation of world-class American players. The eight programs will create networks serving the Northeast portion of the country and the USTA’s Missouri Valley section.

The New York Sportimes saw their very successful season come to a close on Sunday evening as they fell in a tight final to the Kansas City Explorers in a match that was played at Explorers Stadium at Barney Allis Plaza in Kansas City, Mo.