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Sharapova Backs Plan To Quiet Grunts on The Court

Sharapova Backs Plan to Muzzle Grunters

By: Taipei Times, Reuters, Tokyo

October 3, 2012 – Plans to muzzle the ear-bashing grunters of women’s tennis have found an unlikely ally in Maria Sharapova.

One of the worst offenders, Sharapova’s screams have been measured at more than …

Prince Nets Court OK for Restructure Plan

Prince nets court OK for restructure plan New York Post
New York City
July 29, 2012

Prince Sports, a pioneer of the modern oversized tennis rackets, has won court approval of its restructuring plan giving ownership of the company to lenders.

US Bankruptcy Judge Kevin J. Carey …

Lifeguards To Compete In Flagler Beach

Lifeguards To Compete In Flagler Beach  FLAGLER BEACH, Fla.—On July 16 and 17, Flagler Beach will host the United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Regional Championships, a two-day event drawing an estimated 250 competitors. The event, which is expected to attract more than 1,000 spectators to the area will feature rescue …

CA City Considers New Sports Commission

Does Riverside need a $100k sports commission?
By: Alicia Robinson
The Press-Enterprise
RIVERSIDE, California
July 7, 2012

The company that runs Riverside’s convention center could start promoting the city as a sports mecca, if the council approves adding $100,000 to the company’s existing contract. More …

Sports Mgmt Degree Debuts @ University Of Indianapolis

Sport management degree debuts this fall By: Associated Press
UIndy News
INDIANAPOLIS
July 6, 2012

A unique new master’s degree program at the University of Indianapolis will prepare students for management-level careers in intercollegiate athletics.

Debuting this fall, the Master of Science in Sport Management program makes …

MLS, Players? Union Reach New Collective Bargaining Agreement

MLS, Players’ Union Reach New Collective Bargaining Agreement By Michelle Martin

Despite now boasting 16 Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs and soccer-specific stadiums to support 10 of those clubs, professional soccer in the United States was at risk of being sidelined for the 2010 season. Players and management began discussions …