You don’t have to be a New Yorker, or a New Yorker who plays tennis to savor the pleasure of Tennis in New York by Dale G. Caldwell and Nancy Gill McShea, a delightful addition to any library, or even as a surprise gift for that doubles partner or singles rival who has everything. All of…
First Lady Michelle Obama has joined U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and London hopefuls to announce a nationwide commitment to get more than 1.7 million American children active as part of her Let’s Move! initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity in a generation. Through commitments to the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) by the…
USTA Eastern Long Island Region has announced that the next issue of its new quarterly member newsletter, “On the Ball: News from LI,” is now available at www.longisland.usta.com or by e-mailing ustaonlongisland@gmail.com. The newsletter’s second issue features a profile of DA Abrams, former head of the USTA Eastern Section, a look at International Special Olympics…
The pros ring in 2012 … ►Caroline Wozniacki (@carowozniacki): Happy New Year from @McIlroyRory and me in Thailand 🙂 ►Shahar Peer (@shaharpeer): Happy New Year everybody! I wish all a great 2012! I’m sure u will all celebrate big time! ►Anastasia Rodionova (@arodionova): HAPPY NEW 2012 YEAR!!!!! ►Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole): L’Shannah Tovah 🙂 ►Mardy Fish…
The pros ring in 2012 … ►Caroline Wozniacki (@carowozniacki): Happy New Year from @McIlroyRory and me in Thailand 🙂 ►Shahar Peer (@shaharpeer): Happy New Year everybody! I wish all a great 2012! I’m sure u will all celebrate big time! ►Anastasia Rodionova (@arodionova): HAPPY NEW 2012 YEAR!!!!! ►Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole): L’Shannah Tovah 🙂 ►Mardy Fish…
The pros ring in 2012 … ►Caroline Wozniacki (@carowozniacki): Happy New Year from @McIlroyRory and me in Thailand 🙂 ►Shahar Peer (@shaharpeer): Happy New Year everybody! I wish all a great 2012! I’m sure u will all celebrate big time! ►Anastasia Rodionova (@arodionova): HAPPY NEW 2012 YEAR!!!!! ►Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole): L’Shannah Tovah 🙂 ►Mardy Fish…
For tennis fans too young to remember the glory days of the 1970s and the early 1980s, High Strung: Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe and the Untold Story of Tennis’ Fiercest Rivalry is a thoroughly researched guide to an era when the game was on the front pages of the world’s sports consciousness in a way…
The USTA Eastern Long Island Region has announced the launch of a quarterly digital newsletter created to improve and expand communication among all of the region’s members and member organizations, and to celebrate members’ achievements both on and off the court. Called “On the Ball: News From LI," each issue will focus on news about what’s…
For more than 50 years, Piquet Lane Swim & Tennis Club has been Long Island’s best kept secret for summer family fun and relaxation. Started in 1959, this thriving tennis and pool club has provided its members with a variety-packed schedule of events, tournaments and league play, not just for tennis, but for basketball, card…
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova will compete on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars, which airs for 10 weeks beginning Monday, March 19, on ABC. The network announced the 12 contestants on Feb. 28. Martina will dance with Tony Dovolani, a Kosovan-American professional ballroom dancer. Navratilova will be joined this season by The View co-host Sherri…