Los Angeles Times – May 27, 2006 – Martin Henderson – You watch them play softball, they smile the whole time. They run the bases 110%. They love the game, they love their teammates, they love the sport. ‘You can see the glow in their faces.… Read the rest
Sports Business News – Jan 17, 2008 – Howard Bloom – The classic 1933 Novel Lost Horizon written by James Hilton tells the story of Hugh Conway, A veteran member of the British diplomatic service who finds inner peace, love, and a sense of purpose in Shangri-La.… Read the rest
Orlando Sentinel – Apr 17, 2008 – Matt McKinley – JENNA DOERFLER, WINTER PARK’S NO.1 SINGLES PLAYER WHO QUALIFIED FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT FROM CLASS 4A, DISTRICT Acceptance. It is one thing the area’s top high school tennis players agree on as the best way to stay focused during a match, no matter the odds.… Read the rest
The Salt Lake Tribune – Mar 20, 2008 – Lya Wodraska and Chhun Sun – Asked about the significance of Utah’s franchise-record tying 19th home win on Monday and Jazz guard Deron Williams shrugged off the milestone. “It means nothing,” he said.… Read the rest
Defeat is a way of life for Shawn Faust – Mar 18, 2008 – Craig Belcher – Since 2003, hes been on the losing side hundreds of times and is likely to lose every game he plays this year. To make matters worse, every loss hes logged as a member of the Washington Generals has been consecutive and against the same opponent — The Harlem Globetrotters.… Read the rest
Tampa Tribune – Apr 18, 2008 – Eddie Daniels – Varsity rosters around the Bay area have been sprinkled with middle-school athletes, many of whom have been key components to their teams. Sounds strange, but it’s happening. Berkeley Prep eighth-grade pitcher Jenny Weissman is ranked 12th in the state in strikeouts, fanning 122 batters.… Read the rest
Feb 28, 2008 – Special to JohnFMuray.com – Tennis Professional Vince Spadea’s Undiagnosed Ailment to be Revealed for the First Time in a New Book, “The Greatest Comeback” ATP Tour tennis pro Vince Spadea owns the longest losing streak and arguably the biggest comeback in tennis history.… Read the rest
May 5, 2006 – Ritwik, quoted in a previous Outlook India article: “Now I am more focused, feel more confident, and poised during matches.” … “My coach — former world number 12 Neil Harvey, knows about sports psychology too. Later just to confirm that we were in right direction we sought advice from Dr John Murray, an American psychologist.”… Read the rest
