Articles filed under Tennis
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Henin eclipses Venus WilliamsSep 07, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Venus Williams left the U.S. Open the same way Serena Williams did, undone by all those big shots off the racket of little Justine Henin. In a riveting match...
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Aurora Central 52, St. Edward 36Sep 07, 2007 11:00 pm - The St. Edward football team pushed its consecutive loss streak to 23 games by letting a fourth quarter lead slip away and losing its Suburban Catholic Conference opener...
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When very good isn't good enoughSep 06, 2007 11:00 pm - When Rob White took over as Glenbard West girls tennis coach two years ago he knew he had a talented young team with a bright future. He was so sure of the Hilltoppers' ...
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Venus Williams in semifinal todaySep 06, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- David Ferrer kept up his surprising run at the U.S. Open, reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal by defeating Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on a quiet Th...
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Mustangs shut out KnightsSep 05, 2007 11:00 pm - The Grayslake North boys soccer team figured to lose sometime. That sometime was Wednesday night at Mundelein. David Burdick scored twice to lead the Mustangs to a 3-0 n...
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Venus Williams in semis, now wants to beat HeninSep 05, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- So expressionless and serious-minded all night, Venus Williams waited to crack a smile until her victory was complete. That's when Williams simply could not ...
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Glenbard W. like a machine in win over Naperville N.Sep 05, 2007 11:00 pm - Last week Glenbard West's Audrey Young was having trouble with volleys, so she went out on Sunday and hit against a tennis ball machine for two hours. In the Hilltoppers...
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Geneva sweeps away RosarySep 04, 2007 11:00 pm - Geneva's girls tennis team expects its top players to win the vast majority of their matches. The only real concern is the lack of experience in the bottom half of the l...
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St. Viator nets comeback victory over rival CarmelSep 04, 2007 11:00 pm - The fall used to mean football to St. Viator coach Dan Tripamer. It especially meant Viator vs. Carmel. As a football coach, he lived for the packed stadiums, the fans' ...
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Blake can't close deal against HaasSep 03, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- James Blake certainly had his chances to avoid another fifth-set disappointment. Seven times, he was 2 points away from victory Monday at the U.S. Open. Thre...