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...Peer found she was pushing against an open door; both the Qatar tournament organizers and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) agreed that she could compete. "They all welcomed me warmly," she told TIME at the end of a grueling practice session in Tel Aviv with her part-time coach, Conchita Mart ínez, a 1994 Wimbledon champion. Tennis officials assured the young Israeli that she would be given round-the-clock security in Qatar, and one member of her entourage was told that Peer would be treated "like the Emir's wife...
...Celtics are a stunning 40-9, the best in the NBA. When you sit down with Boston's cerebral Big Three, they'll tell you about ubuntu, the South African unity principle preached by coach Doc Rivers. But dig a little deeper and you'll discover less esoteric explanations behind Boston's success...
...Tribute to a Troubled Genius As an elementary-school chess coach, I read with great interest Garry Kasparov's tribute to the late, great Bobby Fischer [Feb. 4]. Although chess is thriving where I live, I have noticed that many talented young players have never heard of Fischer, and those who have do not view him positively. It is sad that he was never pardoned for violating a U.S. ban by playing a 1992 match in Yugoslavia. He was a chess champion who was not welcome in his own country. I think that may be partly to blame...
...hard-fought victory over cross-town rival Boston University. The Crimson (23-1-0, 18-0-0 ECAC) defeated the Terriers (12-13-3, 8-6-1 Hockey East) by a count of 3-1 at Walter Brown Arena.“It feels great,” Harvard coach Katey Stone said. “Certainly one of our goals in the beginning of the season was to recapture the Beanpot. It was a great hockey game.” Senior tri-captain Caitlin Cahow scored the eventual game-winner in Harvard’s first Beanpot championship victory...
...Certainly one of our goals in the beginning of the season was to recapture the Beanpot,” Harvard coach Katey Stone said...