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BOYS NATIONALS: Good chance for champions in Kalamazoo
While the Girls 16s/18s battle it out for top billing in San Diego, #TeamSoCal looks poised for a race to the finish line in Kalamazoo as the USTA Boys Nationals reach the quarterfinals. In this round of eight remaining competitors, three SoCal players remain in the hunt for a Boys 18s national title. The…
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PRATT: Success of USTA Girls’ Nationals Credited to Kuhle
Junior tennis executives from the USTA were no doubt watching when tennis promoter Lornie Kuhle first acquired the Adidas Easter Bowl seven years ago, and promptly moved it to tennis mecca Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Kuhle – who has been a fixture in Southern California tennis for more the 50 years – wasn’t done there.…
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USTA 18s NATIONALS: #TeamSoCal formidable from California to Kalamazoo
Southern California may lose some of its 18-year olds to the collegiate circuit (if not the pro ranks!) this fall, but not before they take one more shot at USTA National titles across the country this week. With Girls Nationals underway in San Diego (www.ustagirlsnationals.com) and the Boys competition in Kalamazoo (www.ustaboys.com), #TeamSoCal is…
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Robert Mueller, Gilroy Garlic Festival, Rutger Hauer and Equifax Data Breach
Below is a snapshot of worldwide search interest this past week: Robert Mueller, Gilroy Garlic Festival, Rutger Hauer and Equifax Data Breach were all trending on Google this past week. searches for spirit wear up 15% searches for adult tennis leagues up 33% searches for business water filtration up 18% searches for real estate in…
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PRATT: Codd Playing Close To Home At USTA National Hardcourts
Katie Codd manages a little giggle when asked if she’s ever played fellow 15-year-old Coco Gauff, Florida’s tennis phenom who shocked the tennis world last month by qualifying for Wimbledon and beating former champion and world No. 1 Venus Williams on Centre Court at the All-England Club. “Nope. Never played her, never been in the…
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GIRLS NATIONALS: The nation’s finest come to Southern California
The future of American tennis will capture the spotlight in San Diego next week as the nation’s top 16- and 18-year old players compete at the 2019 USTA Billie Jean King Girls 16s/18s National Championships, presented by adidas. Top seed Hailey Baptiste, of Washington, D.C., headlines the 18s division. Baptiste stunned former US Open…
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Cheap Cell Phone Service Provider On Verizon Network
Ting, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that currently partners with Sprint and T-Mobile, is adding service over the Verizon network later this year. “We expect that combining the best-rated cellular network in the U.S. with Ting’s award-winning customer service will further enhance our already very compelling offering,” said Tucows CEO Elliot Noss. Ting is…
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FaceApp, Apollo 11, John Paul Stevens, Mahershala Ali and The Lion King
Below is a snapshot of worldwide search interest this past week: FaceApp, Apollo 11, John Paul Stevens, Mahershala Ali and The Lion King were all trending on Google this past week. searches for office water filtration up 75%searches for paddle shorts up 72% in past week searches for rally obedience up 20% in past week…
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Legendary coach Peter Smith departs USC
The USC Trojans will head into the new Men’s Tennis season without a familiar face at the helm. On Friday, the school announced the resignation of legendary head coach Peter Smith, effective August 1. Smith, a five-time PAC-12 Coach of the Year, was expected to return for his 18th season at USC this fall, in…
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Best States To Retire
When it comes to retirement destinations, many people look to settle down in sunny Florida or Arizona, but an increasing number of older Americans have their eyes set on the nation’s heartland. A new Bankrate study says Nebraska may have the greenest pastures of all for retirees. Florida does make the top five, but not…