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Michael Chang Inducted Into Tennis Hall of Fame

When I was a kid, I watched men's tennis now and then, especially the Grand Slams. Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier. But my favorite player was Michael Chang after his improbable French Open victory in 1989. He was 17, was the first American to win the French Open in more than three decades, and was -- and still is -- the youngest Grand Slam tournament champion ever. And he did it in amazing fashion after coming down with severe leg cramps. In what is a classic match, he defeated Ivan Lendl in the round of 16 after being down two sets to nothing.

Ex-Cub Bobby Murcer dies at 62

Ex-Yankees star Bobby Murcer dies at 62
Had short stint with Chicago Cubs

The Associated Press
5:20 PM CDT, July 12, 2008

www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/cs-080712-bobby-murcer-dead-new-york-yankees,0,2274224.story

Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

7 yr old boy hit by foul ball at Wrigley Field

Hey everyone, please add this little fellow to your prayer lists.

Thanks.

Boy's 1st Cubs game turns into a fright

Quote:
Dominic woke up Friday but still was in serious condition at Children's Memorial Hospital, where he is recovering from a fractured skull and swelling around his brain. His doctors and family believe the threat to his life has passed, but they are concerned about long-term neurological effects.

By James Janega | Chicago Tribune reporter
July 12, 2008

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-baseball-boy-hurtjul12,0,5534169.story