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Diana Taurasi Charged With DUI After Early Morning Traffic Stop

While it is normally male athletes in the news for their bad behavior, one of the members of the fairer sex is in a bit of a legal bind today. Diana Taurasi, the WNBA star who made a name for herself after 4 stellar years at U Conn, has been charged with DUI. Taurasi, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, was stopped by police at 2:30 Thrusday morning and failed sobriety tests. She was then given a blood test and released.
Roger Federer Takes to Facebook to Answer Fans Questions

Tennis Legend Roger Federer asked his fans on Facebook to ask him some questions and picked three questions to answer from them. The 27 broached the subjects the Wimbledon roof, when he plans to call it quits from tennis, and offerded advice to the next generation of tennis players. You can follow Federer on Facebook by following this link.
Here is what he had to say in the exchange with fans.
When do you plan to retire from tennis?
When I stop playing tennis, which I hope will not be for a very long time, I plan to dedicate a lot of time to my foundation. I will also get involved with some businesses I enjoy and try to continue to give back to tennis. I will also try to catch up with my family and friends that I don’t get to see very often and I will make sure I am a great Dad and husband.
But, I don’t like to think about life after tennis as I am enjoying the sport so much now and don’t see stopping anytime soon.
How do you feel about the new Centre Court roof?
Elizabeth Hasselbeck to Create New Line of Maternity NFL Apparel

Until now, pregnant football fans have been relegated to purchasing oversized men's t-shirts to show their support of the sport. But now, "View" host Elizabeth Hasselbeck has teamed up with the NFL and Reebok to create a new line of football jerseys especially for pregnant women.
Hasselback, a footballer's wife herself who also happens to be pregnant, said:
“The NFL has a tremendous amount of female fans. Watching a game can be a real family bonding experience, and I can tell you that the women behind the games are truly the most intense of the fans.”
The new shirts will feature sayings such as "Kicker" and "#1 Draft Pick" across the belly. The shirts will retail for $15 to $17.50, and will launch not this year, but during the fall 2010 football season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Select Christian Eyenga from Congo With 30th Pick in the Draft

The Cleveland Cavaliers choose Christian Eyenga out of the Congo with the 30th pick in this years NBA Draft. Eyenga is a 20 year old shooting guard/small forward who is said to be very athletic.
While Eyenga is said to possess the tools physically succeed in the NBA he lacks the fundamentals to contribute to the Cavaliers right away.
Eyenga stands at 6' 6'' and weighs 210 pounds. Here the rundown of the first round of the NBA Draft.
OSU vs. Toledo Game at Cleveland Browns Stadium Will Kick-Off at Noon
It was announced this week that Ohio State University's football game against Toledo on September 19 at Cleveland Browns Stadium will begin at noon. The Toledo game will be shown regionally on ESPN-Plus and will be available for purchase on ESPN Game Plan.
Additionally, OSU's game against Navy on Sept. 5 at Ohio Stadium will also kick-off at noon, and will be televised by ESPN.
Their Oct. 3 game against Indiana will begin at 7pm and will be shown on the Big Ten Network, and their Oct. 24 home again against Minnesota will be at noon (TV schedule not yet determined).
It has been previously announced that OSU's Sept. 12 home game against Southern California would begin at 8pm and be shown on ESPN.
Thus far the starting times for five of OSU's 12 games are known.
Last season the Buckeyes were 10-3. Returning will be 12 starters - eight on defense and four on offense.
CEO of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is Elected VP of International Children’s Games

The General Assembly of the International Children’s Games elected David Gilbert, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, to serve a four-year term as Vice President of their Executive Committee. Gilbert holds the distinction of being the sole Committee Member who resides in the United States and will be the International Children’s Games’ first Vice President from the United States. In his role as Vice President, he will assist with setting policies and managing the future direction of the Games.
"It is a real honor to be so intimately involved in an international event that touches the lives of so many young people. It also continues to develop relationships and open up doors for Cleveland's ongoing work to be recognized as a national and international destination for hosting major sporting events," stated David Gilbert.
The International Children’s Games was first organized in Celje, Slovenia in 1968 and is considered the world's annual Youth Olympics with a vision to promote peace and friendship through sports. Athletes ages 12-15 participate in the world's largest international multi-sport youth games.
Former Men's Wimbledon Champ Says Ladies Are "Just There to Sell Sex"
As a former Wimbledon champion himself, one might expect Michael Stich to appreciate the skill and dedication required to play tennis at the highest level and to compete in the world's most prestigious tournament. However, just ahead of the 2009 tournament kick-off, Stich, now a BBC Radio 5 Live commentator, has sparked outrage amongst some of tennis' female stars by stating that their role is as much about "selling sex" as it is their skills on the court.
Stich, who was the men's singles champion in 1991, made the comments last night after involving himself in an arguement over the loud grunting that many of the sport's top women engage in during play.
Stich, 40, said that the noises detracted from the women's "sex appeal", and quipped, "Just play it back to the women. It sounds disgusting, ugly, unsexy!"
When Stich was challenged that the women's role was to play the best tennis they could rather than look sexy, he stuck to his stance: "That's what they sell. They want to look good, they pay attention to their looks and everything."
The former German champ also joked that the only way to stop women players from grunting was to "shoot them."
The End of an Era: Retractable Roof Means No More Rain Delays at Wimbledon's Centre Court

Wimbledon is one of four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, and is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Held at the All England Club in the London suburb of Wimbledon since 1877, the tournament has also become known for its infamous rain delays. Wimbledon participants and viewers have grown to expect unpredictable weather, ranging from torrential downpours to on-again-off-again trickles. But beginning this year, the rain will no longer be a factor in game play.
When Wimbledon kicks off Monday, spectators will find a new waterproof feature on the Centre Court - a translucent retractable roof. Dedicated last month in front of crowd of nearly 15,000, many believe it was a long time coming. Others are sad to see the end of an era and a long-standing tradition. The outer courts will still be open to the elements, but it won't be the same with Centre Court fully protected.
Prior to the roof, grass-protecting tarpaulins needed to be deployed by teams of groundsmen at the slightest hint of rain, and then quickly removed when the rain ended. With the unpredictable nature of the rain in England, this start-stop process could go on and on and on.








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