November 2009 Archive

No plans for technology to detect foot faults despite Serena Williams’ fine

• Foot faults will continue to be determined by line-judge• Fears technology would interrupt flow of matchesThe ITF said today that it had no immediate plans to fast-forward any ...

Serena Williams receives a record fine for US Open outburst

• The World No1 fined £50,000 but avoids a possible ban• Fine relates to abuse of a lineswoman during semi-finalSerena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 (£50,000) for her ...

Bill Collings obituary

An umpire at Wimbledon in the 1970s who claimed to have rebuked John McEnroeBill Collings, who has died aged 100, retained a zest for life and an interest in other ...

Letter: Max Robertson obituary

Derek Wyatt writes: I came to know Max Robertson (obituary, 23 November) first through his tennis commentaries and then latterly as his editor and the publisher of his 1987 book ...

US judge rejects Doug Barron’s appeal against 12-month drugs ban

• Golfer banned for use of performance-enhancing drugs• Barron argued substance was legally prescribedA US federal judge has rejected the American golfer Doug Barron's request to lift a 12-month ban ...

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Darren Clarke shines at Irish Open to raise hopes of a Ryder Cup place

Darren Clarke shines at Irish Open to raise hopes of a Ryder Cup place

• First-round score of 66 puts 41-year-old ...
US PGA invitation boosts Darren Clarke’s Ryder Cup qualification hopes

US PGA invitation boosts Darren Clarke’s Ryder Cup qualification hopes

• Clarke 'delighted' with invite to Whistling ...
Padraig Harrington desperate to force way into European Ryder Cup team

Padraig Harrington desperate to force way into European Ryder Cup team

• Three-time major winner currently reliant on ...
Lee Westwood on brink of toppling Tiger Woods as world No1

Lee Westwood on brink of toppling Tiger Woods as world No1

• World No3 could move to top ...
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