Martina Navratilova lines up a shot during last nights match (Photo by Matthew Healy).
Martina Navratilova has team spirit
By Joe Vieira / Boston Herald Thursday, July 17, 2008
MIDDLETON - Martina Navratilova retired from professional tennis in 2006, but the competitive nature that drove her to 59 Grand Slam titles during her illustrious career was evident yesterday.
That came even before she sparked the Boston Lobsters to a 23-19 overtime World TeamTennis win against the Springfield Lasers in front of 1,348 fans at Ferncroft Country Club.
Navratilova talked several of her Lobsters teammates and head coach Tim Mayotte into a second warmup session at 5 p.m., despite the 80-degree heat they already had endured during a practice six hours earlier.
It may have been extra game preparation, but it was also clear Navratilova, chattering and laughing with her teammates throughout, simply was having fun. Her charity work and commentary for the Tennis Channel may keep her busy, but Navratilova still relishes the chance to be a team player and an ambassador for the game.
“I play (ice) hockey, and that’s just to get great exercise and be on a team, which I love,” said Navratilova, who lives in Sarasota, Fla., “That’s what we didn’t get playing regular tennis, so it’s really fun to be part of a team.
NANCY KERRIGAN TO BE HONORED BY ICE THEATRE OF NEW YORK
The Ice Theatre of New York will be hosting a performance and benefit gala in Honor of two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan at 7 PM on Monday, October 27, 2008. The festivities include a performance by the Ice Theatre ensemble and guest stars at Sky Rink, which will be followed by Cocktails and Dinner at The Lighthouse (both on Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers). Nancy’s friend and fellow Olympian, Paul Wylie, will emcee the festivities.
One of America's most popular and versatile performers, Nancy is known for her beauty and great artistry on ice. Nancy has gone far beyond her results on the ice, becoming one of the more prolific post Olympic career skaters and co-producers with shows like Halloween on Ice, and Footloose on Ice. Always trying to be at the forefront of new developments, Nancy is currently the voice of the icenetwork.com, which is the online home of US figure skating. In addition Nancy has her own show on CN8 called Nancy Kerrigan's World of Skating, promoting skating on all levels. Nancy is a mother of three and in 2002 she was chosen as Mother of the Year by the Mother's Day Foundation. In 2004 Nancy was inducted into the Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
Philadelphia Freedom tennis player Venus Williams in action during a match vs. the Boston Lobsters in World Team Tennis play. (Jim Davis / Globe Staff)
Smashing return: Williams flashes winning smile at Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton, MA
By Baxter Holmes Globe Corespondent / July 11, 2008
MIDDLETON - Venus Williams yawned as she entered a hotel ballroom here yesterday, where she would have an eight-minute press conference before being whisked away for countless meet-and-greets.
Her schedule warranted the yawn, but she still defended it.
"I was actually a happy tired," said Williams in designer jeans with a white hat pulled low. She spoke softly and in short sentences. She certainly seemed tired, almost at that stage of exhaustion in which everything becomes humorous. It seemed that way because even with her Wimbledon titles almost a week ago, one could glance at her relentless schedule and wonder how she has enough energy to smile, which she did gracefully.
Williams flew to Boston yesterday to play in the World TeamTennis matchup between the Boston Lobsters and the Philadelphia Freedoms, the WTT team Williams plays for, at the Ferncroft Country Club.
By Baxter Holmes Globe Correspondent / July 3, 2008
"What ever happened to Tim Mayotte?" was a question on a popular tennis message board in 2005. The replies had the Springfield native in various places doing various jobs, but the former tennis star was actually in New York falling back in love with the game that had left him "completely burned out."
Mayotte can now be found coaching the Boston Lobsters - a member of World Team Tennis, a coed professional league cofounded in 1974 by Billie Jean King.
Mayotte was hired in March and his first match is 1 p.m. today, when the Lobsters open their season at the New York Sportimes.
The team's home opener is at 7 p.m. Monday against the Delaware Smash, and Venus Williams Night will be July 10 when the Lobsters play Williams and her team, the Philadelphia Freedoms.
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Pete Sampras and Roger Federer at the Jumeirah Essex House's South Gate Restaurant
ROCK CHALK CHAMPIONSHIP: The Kansas Jayhawks' Run to the 2008 NCAA Basketball Championship
Commemorative Season Highlights DVD Available May 20!!!
In a dramatic battle for the 70th annual NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship, the Kansas Jayhawks (37-3) defeated the Memphis Tigers (38-2) 75-68 in overtime to claim their first championship in 20 years.
StarGames, in conjunction with New York based Arts Alliance America, has finished production of the Jayhawks' season highlights DVD which is the second basketball, and fourth overall, commemorative DVD in the Champions Series following the likes of Live the Dream: The Texas Longhorns' March to the National Championship, National Champions: The Story of the 2006 Florida Gators, and Back2Back: National Champions.
the 2006 Florida Gators, and Back2Back: National Champions.
TRION:Z Launches its New Broadband™ Wristbands Increased Bandwidth Designed To Replace Traditional Wristbands
CARLSBAD, CA – May 19, 2008—Trion:Z announces the launch of its new Broadband™ line of ionic/magnetic wristbands. Trion:Z, famous for the dual-loop bracelets that have become the “must have” by professional athletes and is ubiquitous on the professional golf tours, begins shipping of its Broadband model this week.
Broadband™ wristbands have a more traditional sports wristband look. Broadband™ incorporates the same Trion:Z technology of minus-ion producing minerals and twin 1000 gauss magnets into a sports band that is both stylish and functional. Its wide bandwidth provides extra moisture absorption, making it ideal for strenuous sports and activities.
“Broadband was developed with feedback from Ivan Lendl, the Hall of Fame tennis legend, who knows the stress of hours of competition in hot and humid conditions” states Jim Uno, co-founder and COO of Trion:Z. “Ivan, who is also an avid golfer, has been our spokesperson for Tennis for the last year and a half, and was instrumental in the development of the Broadband™. We believe this product will have universal appeal to athletes of all sports.” “I’m happy to be associated with Trion:Z” says Lendl. “I’m excited to help spread the word about Broadband and see its success. I’ve worn Trion:Z for over two years and its helped me enjoy my active lifestyle. I believe in the product”.
Broadband™ is hand-washable and will maintain its ion-producing power even after repeated washings or use in water sports. “Broadband provides high powered bandwidth for high powered lifestyles” states Uno. “With its moisture absorption properties, it can displace traditional wristbands among athletes and people working in hot and strenuous environments.” Broadband is available in five colors.
Colantotte International Inc. dba Trion:Z is a Carlsbad, California-based manufacturer of ionic/magnetic products for people with active lifestyles. Trion:Z bracelets and necklaces are made with a unique material called “STAYERS™” which has minus ion-producing minerals woven into the fabric. Trion:Z products release 50 to 100 times the minus-ion power of competing products. In addition to the presence on the Golf Tours, Trion:Z bracelets and necklaces have also been highly visible on professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, INDY Car, NASCAR, Beach Volleyball, Cricket, Squash, and Tennis. For more information, visit www.trionz.com.
