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• Track & Field News…More Olympic Gold Medalists & World Champions added to NYC Adidas Grand Prix lineup

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  Published 17. May 2013 at 12:17 am - No Comments
  
  NEW YORK CITY (May 16, 2013) – With nine days until the adidas Grand Prix takes over Icahn Stadium for a day already brimming with some of the top track-and-field talent in the world – the first of two US-based legs of the IAAF Diamond League – nine Olympic gold medalists or World Champions have been added to the lineup. Making her season debut will be Sanya Richards-Ross, who in 2012 capped the best season of her career with an Olympic gold medal at 400 meters, and then followed it up with her third Olympic gold in the 4×400-meter relay. The American Record-holder at 400 meters, who in 2012 was ranked...

  

• Martina Hingis Elected to International Tennis Hall-of-Fame

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  Published 15. May 2013 at 9:26 pm - No Comments
  
  Martina Hingis NEWPORT, R.I., USA, March 4, 2013- Martina Hingis, a former world No. 1 and the winner of 15 Grand Slam tournament titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, has been elected to receive the highest honor in the sport of tennis, enshrinement in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Joining Hingis in the Class of 2013 will be two co-founders of the ATP, longtime ESPN tennis broadcaster Cliff Drysdale and tennis promoter and industry leader Charlie Pasarell, both of whom have been elected in the Contributor Category. Also in that category, Romanian tennis great Ion Tiriac, has been elected in recognition...

  

• SURFING: Tyler Wright Wins Colgate Plax Rio Pro, Takes ASP Women’s World Championship Tour Lead

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  Published 12. May 2013 at 1:45 pm - No Comments
  
  Colgate Plax Girls Pro Champion Tyler WRight (AUS). © ASP/ Kirstin BARRA DA TIJUCA, Rio De Janeiro/Brazil (Saturday, May 11, 2013) – Tyler Wright (AUS), 19, defeated Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), 22, in a high-scoring final of 17.80 to 15.67 to win the Colgate Plax Girls Rio Pro in peaky two-to-three foot waves, simultaneously taking the frontrunner position on the 2013 ASP Women’s World Championship Tour (WCT). Wright dominated the Barra Da Tijuca lineup from start to finish, posting the high scores of each round with incredible progressive combinations on the punchy righthanders. The Australian’s efforts against Fitzgibbons...

  

• Venus & Serena The Documentary Opens May 10th

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  Published 9. May 2013 at 6:34 am - No Comments
  
  Serena and Venus Williams in VENUS AND SERENA, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. Photo credit: Getty Image ~The new documentary “Venus and Serena,” in theaters May 10, offers a glimpse into the work ethic and the mindset their father instilled in them~ About The Film Ever since Venus and Serena Williams started playing in tennis tournaments, they’ve provoked strong reactions – from awe and admiration to suspicion and resentment. They’ve been winning championships for over a decade, pushing the limits of longevity in such a demanding sport. How long can they last? In...

  

• BEACH VOLLEYBALL: ‘Home Cooking’ Win for Chinese Duo

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  Published 1. May 2013 at 12:24 am - No Comments
  
  China’s Chen Xue and Zhang Xi Chinese spectacle as Xue and Zhang Xi win gold in Fuzhou Fuzhou, China, April 28, 2013 – China’s Chen Xue and Zhang Xi thrill the home crowd sweeping gold after defeating Spain’s Liliana Fernández Steiner and Elsa Baquerizo McMillan on the final day of the Fuzhou Open on Sunday. Fuzhou native Xue along with partner Zhang Xi fully monopolised on their home advantage to the delight of the spectators. Liliana and Baquerizo put up an honourable fight, but Xue and Zhang Xi continued their domineering form winning in straight sets 2-0 (21-14, 21-10). Xue and Zhang Xi take their fourth...

  

• WNBA: Brittney Griner…”Larger than Life”

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  Published 30. April 2013 at 8:51 am - No Comments
  
  Brittney Griner Phoenix Mercury Center (Getty Images) The Briitney Griner era has officially begun.  The 6-foot-8 Griner brings a new type of excitement to the WNBA.  Nike has already inked the No. 1 draft pick to an endorsement deal, and there will certainly be more to come.  Griner also made headlines by openly discussing her sexuality with a comfort and ease which surpasses her 22 years. Griner, who finished as the second-leading scorer in women’s N.C.A.A. history, with 3,283 points, and is the top shot-blocker ever and had a record 18 dunks, enters the WNBA with a flare that will keep fans interested, gain new...

  

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