Archive for November, 2007

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“Top tennis players have to be recognised as the elite athletes they are.”

HE might not be as good-looking as Roger Federer, but he’s definitely got his eyes. via Daily Express

Tennis/Clash of the Titans challenge: Nadal, Gasquet ready to rumble

Tennis/Clash of the Titans challenge: Nadal, Gasquet ready to rumble Rafael Nadal admiring a portrait of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin after the press conference at the Kuala Lumpur … via New Straits Times

Federer tops season-ending rankings a fourth straight year

Roger Federer of Switzerland topped the season- ending men’s tennis rankings issued on Monday the fourth straight year, with Rafael Nadal a familiar second and Novak Djokovic a new third. via Earth Times

Tennis player Nadal anxious to end season on a high in Malaysia

“I am also eager to set the record straight after losing to Rafael in Shanghai last week. Hopefully Malaysia will prove to be a luckier hunting ground for me.”

World number two Rafael Nadal, seen here, is anxious to end his season on a high against Richard Gasquet at an exhibition in Kuala Lumpur after his Masters Cup thrashing by arch-rival Roger Federer World number … via TurkishPress.com

M’sian players can earn ticket to play in ATP challenger

“Staging of the Malaysia Open from Nov 17-25 is an excellent development for tennis in Malaysia. It is an important step in building a solid foundation for the sport in Malaysia”

Kuala Lumpur : Local tennis players will be given a chance to qualify to the main event of the Malaysia Open ATP Challenger Series by participating in the qualifying competition at the National Tennis Centre in … via Daily Express

Jones is likely to take a plea deal

Suspended Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones is expected to take a plea deal that will get him probation in return for testimony about a Las Vegas strip club triple shooting, his attorney said Tuesday. via Detroit News

UPI NewsTrack Sports - November 14, 2007

“Coach Leach’s public statements called into question the integrity and competence of game officials and the Conference’s officiating program”

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 Cleveland left-handed pitcher C.C. Sabathia was voted the American League Cy Young Award as the league’s top pitcher for 2007. via Earth Times

Federer too strong for Nadal

Roger Federer underlined his number-one status by beating second seed Rafael Nadal to reach the final of the Masters Cup in Shanghai. via Louth Today

Tennis: Malaysia Open spices up the ‘Clash of Titans’

“This is the best time for fans who are passionate about tennis to come and watch some of the best players in action.”

Tennis: Malaysia Open spices up the ‘Clash of Titans’ By : Christopher Raj World No 56 Florian Mayer is the top seed for the Malaysia Open. via New Straits Times

ATP Masters Cup Results

Results Sunday from the US$4.45 million ATP Masters Cup at Qi Zhong Stadium : Round Robin Singles Gold Group Rafael Nadal , Spain, def. via PR-inside.com

WBC plans statue of Rocky Marciano

The World Boxing Council said Saturday that it plans to set up a statue honoring late heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano in his home state of Massachusetts. via ABS-CBN News

Federer finds form to face Nadal

A compound photo of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. At the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai, world number one Roger Federer will now face Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals after thrashing Andy Roddick in … via CCTV

UPI NewsTrack Sports November 16, 2007

“I understood exactly what I need to do to have a good score around this golf course and it is up to me to do it”

Roger Federer earned a semi-final berth at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai Friday without even having to lift his racket against Andy Roddick. via Political Gateway

Star on the rise

Meet Zainab who believes in setting high targets for herself and achieving them. via The Hindu

PGA Drug Testing Policy, Rafael Nadal Bites Back, NBA All Star…

“Shaun has been a strong supporter of CHOICES in the past and this most recent contribution will absolutely help us serve more kids.”

Posted by Delinda in Hot Pro male athletes, hollywood, gossip PGA DRUG TESTING POLICY The PGA Tour’s new drug - testing’ program has gotten approval from the policy board. via Hottest Pro Male Athletes News