Doug's Sports Dish: Recent Comments

Comment on Notes from SW19

Edmond Dantès — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:42:47 GMT

Hey Doug, David Felgate is actually British (used to coach Henman torwards the beginning of his pro career).

Comment on Were Israelis Erlich and Ram denied entrance to Dubai?

Jasem — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:47:19 GMT

Here's a legitimate reason:
What is a Palestinian resident of Gaza wanted to play tennis anywhere in the world? Would he be allowed to? No, because Israel has made a prison out of Gaza. Would you have hosted a player from apartheid era South Africa? No. Israel should be boycotted everywhere until it learns to be civilised. If I were Elrich and Ram, I'd go back to South America and ask them to give me citizenship.

Comment on The "Magic" of Sled Dogs

Margery Glickman — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:37:36 GMT

Many mushers have reported that their dogs lose a lot of weight racing in the Iditarod. The dogs aren't "fatigue-proof" and often get worn out by racing. Their copper enzymes get depleted, which leads to anemia and fatigue. For the facts, visit the Sled Dog Action Coalition website, http://www.helpsleddogs.org.

Comment on Taking Stock of the First Third of '08

Colette — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:46:07 GMT

Madison Brengle is not an amateur. She turned pro at last year's U.S. Open. The original AP story was in error.

Comment on The De Villiers Letter and Other Items

Denise — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:07:17 GMT

Hmmm...when I read that exchange with Andy I thought he was "swiping" at Matt Cronin....

Comment on The De Villiers Letter and Other Items

ukyo7 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:33:26 GMT

To quote your blog: "Unlike the breakup with Gilbert, there are few hard feelings. Connors’ family (but not Jimmy) was here this week attending matches. "

Sounds like suggesting that they are not on good terms to me...

Comment on Were Israelis Erlich and Ram denied entrance to Dubai?

Or — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:31:20 GMT

Surprisingly, the Tennis media in Israel has reported nothing on this, which tells me Andy and Yoni are keeping mum on Israeli channels, as well.

And Andy Ram - being PC and knowing when to shut up are two qualities he does not possess, so I take it the ATP is forcing them to keep quiet about it, and probably paid them to shut up.

BTW, when Andy and Yoni won the AO, Andy made a joke about deciding on their trip to Dubai once Shahar comes back alive from Doha, and apperantly the ATP was none too happy with the joke, he was severely told-off for that.

Comment on Roddick and Connors: Two Inflexible Forces

Rich — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:39:35 GMT

Great insight into the Roddick-Connors split. I guess Brooklyn Decker is the new Yoko Ono. Well, not exactly...but you know what I mean!

Comment on Roddick and Connors: Two Inflexible Forces

Rich — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:36:31 GMT

Great insight on the Roddick-Connors split. I guess Brooklyn Decker's the new Yoko Ono...well, not exactly I guess.

But you know what I mean!

Comment on Roddick Sheds Connors - A Good Thing?

Anna — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:34:41 GMT

Nice write up. I'm glad Andy and Connors parted ways because, as you said, Andy seemed to be stagnating. There is only so much a coach can do for his charge. It is ultimately up to Andy to bring the pieces of his game together when he needs it most. Dubai showed that he is perfectly capable of doing so.