Few would associate tennis with Iran, but despite its failure to produce dominant world players (in part because of its political history), for me the country remains the point of origin for a game over which I’ve become more than a little obsessed.

Brianna told us that we should show some footwork drills. Cool, let’s do it. When we set up the video shoot on the court and she started with the drills,…

Discovering tennis and becoming a die-hard player in my 40’s, I naturally wish I’d started earlier, especially as I face opponents who did. Despite ample coaching and court time, I can’t seem to match those who learned and drilled the fundamentals of the sport in their youth. Even these guys, however, talk with some regret about getting older and losing the athleticism they once had. It’s reassuring to know I’m not the only one sometimes wishing I were younger.

A year ago I picked up Jim Gaffigan’s book “Dad is Fat.” I wasn’t sure where Jim Gaffigan stood among the landscape of top-tier comedians. I’d seen him here and…

  So far this year’s grand slams have not disappointed in bringing us some entertaining outbursts like Viktor Troicki righteous tirade at this year’s Wimbledon, No. 4 below. While many…

We all know that serving fast is impressive but what’s more impressive is good form. Take it away Brianna!

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