Quote of the Day
“They’re more sexy, let’s say, they show more skin. They talk more about that than actually their forehand and backhand.”
— ATPer Roger Federer, on women’s tennis (N.Y. POST, 8/29).
Top Stories
- “Change” is an underlying theme as the ‘05 U.S. Open gets underway today in Flushing Meadows, as the USTA’s Arlen Kantarian has spearheaded a revamping of how the sport is presented. But while the U.S. Open Series has seen its TV ratings increase significantly in its second year, some believe the sport needs to be even more aggressive moving forward. John McEnroe: "The big innovation is a blue court. That’s a major change in our sport? That’s like putting a Band-Aid on something.” Meanwhile, star players like Andy Roddick, Roger Federer and James Blake have garnered some attention in the run-up to the Open.
Open To Change
Agassi Among Stars Beginning
U.S. Open Play Today
Storm Watch
Superdome roof coming apart as Hurricane Katrina passes through New Orleans.
Youth Center
Michelle Wie nears representation deal with William Morris Agency.
Who Let The Blogs Out?
THE DAILY begins weeklong examination of blogs in the sports world.
Knocked Around
Revelation that one vote removed softball from Olympics provides hope for sport to be reinstated.
Mag Wheels
Time Inc. institutes hiring freeze, calls for cost reductions across all units.
Monday Morning Quarterback
Wall Street Journal examines the state of the NFL in special section.
Ain’t No Place He’d Rather Be
Predators hire former Titans President Jeff Diamond to boost ticket sales.
Jacobs Ladder
Indians box office draw not indicative of on-field results.
