The Problem of the Color Line, Not Politics Continues to Keep the Nation Veering Off Course
An unarmed black teen, stalked by an armed wanna-be policeman [...]
USA Today’s Robert Robinson ends 40 year career
Three weeks ago, I joined more than 60 of my [...]
Week 2 Begins with Djokovic and Williams Favorites to Collect Wimbledon Crowns
Thousands camped out overnight for ground passes. There were rain [...]
Same Same, recognized as a 2013 Montaigne Medal finalist
Doug Smith was recognized as a 2013 Montaigne Medal finalist [...]
In Tennis, Baseline Battles Are The Norm, Even at Wimbledon
Wimbledon used to provide sports fans and casual players with [...]
Doug Smith’s U.S. Open Picks
Men Novak Djokovic – Novak is quite a showman and [...]
2012 US Open Starts Tomorrow
The sports world flicks its spotlight on tennis beginning Monday [...]
Sloane Stephens at 2011 US Open
Switch to serve-and-volley style might make rising tennis pro Stephens [...]
A tribute to my high school tennis coach, role model, friend,
A note from Doug Smith: Rufus M. Gant was 87 [...]
Top U.S. Male Pros got game, but are wanting in style
John Isner, Sam Querrey and Mardy Fish should not be [...]