Last month I wrote a blog post titled Serve-and-volley: Shifting from tennis to squash? One of the comments that I received was from Patrice Boies, a former colleague. Patrice played tennis for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 1989-1993,…
A ship passes through Miraflores locks
Squash had just been denied a spot at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics when I wrote a post titled Nine Spectacular Squash Venues. At that time, kite-Surfing and Rugby Sevens were given the nod by the International Olympic…
Taking your pickleball to new heights requires more than just a basic understanding of the game. While the game may appear deceptively simple, the nuances of mixing aggression on the court with patient defensive play come with experience. If you’re…
It started with a Matt Damon film that was being screened at the Toronto International Films Festival (TIFF). The movie was scheduled for noon at Roy Thompson Hall. My wife and I had joined our daughter and son-in-law who were…
So how well do you know your phone? Your smartphone, that is. If you don’t have a smartphone or some other kind of mobile device that offers you location services, you can stop reading now. Location has become a big…
Free is Good!
Last updated on January 01, 2024 An up-to-date, chronological list of professional tennis tournaments is hard to come by. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) websites do provide updates and information on tournaments. However, the data…