Congressman John Lewis calls Gibson/Ashe benefactor an ‘unsung sports hero’
Congressman John Lewis paid tribute to the late Dr. R. Walter (Whirlwind) Johnson last week. Rep. Lewis praised Dr. Johnson, who guided tennis greats Althea [...]
Black Pioneer’s entry to Tennis Hall of Fame is doubtful
For the second time in three years the name of the late Dr. R. Walter (Whirlwind) Johnson is on the ballot for induction into the [...]
Williams sisters in sync, still on course for U.S. Open quarterfinal showdown
Whether it was Serena Williams in a U.S. Open match in the afternoon or Venus Williams at night, the sisters’ U.S. Open early round matches [...]
DOUG SMITH HANDICAPS U.S. OPEN
It’s that time of year again. Big names playing under bright lights way off Broadway – in a place called Flushing Meadows. For two weeks [...]
Two Wondrous Wimbledon finals fuel wider tennis interest
Tennis fans – no, make that sports fans - throughout the world were treated to two remarkable Wimbledon finals over the fourth of July weekend.Sustained [...]
Black teen earns berth on USA junior golf team, eyes pro career
ORLANDO -- After slicing a tee shot in the right rough on a par 5 (503 yards) hole, Jerrell Parrish surveyed his lie and then [...]
Williams sisters are playing more, but also must add to arsenal
Looks like tennis’ Sisters Act finally has made a serious commitment to focus on its best paying job. That, of course, is good for U.S. [...]
Sampras content to play senior tour and Federer in exhibitions
Yep, it’s inevitable. Pete Sampras, one of the tennis world’s gifted former champions, soon will lose the handle, “all-time greatest†to Roger Federer, an incomparable [...]
Team USA powers past Sweden (4-1), Faces Russia in December for Davis Cup Title
Don’t know much about the Davis Cup? Well, Andy Roddick certainly did his part over the weekend to put the once prestigious international tennis competition [...]