Wimbledon winner couldn't call mom from the court

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Wimbedon winner couldn't call mom from
the court

Wimbedon winner couldn't call mom from
the court 07/05/2004 06:17 AM
After Maria Sharapova won a Wimbledon tennis tournament, she had her dad pass down his cellphone to her on the court so she could call her mother in Russia in front of the crowd and on camera, a moment of perfect 20th Century techno-upstartness in the hidebound world of tennis. But in a moment of perfect 21st Century sods-law-itude, the phone wouldn't work. Link

Jobs places late night phone call to
iTunes winner

Jobs places late night phone call to
iTunes winner 07/12/2004 05:55 PM
As noted earlier today, the 100 millionth song downloaded from the iTunes Music Store was purchased by Kevin Britten, of Hays, Kansas...

Do-Not-Call Called to Court

Do-Not-Call Called to Court 11/12/2003 01:22 PM
The government pleads its case for a national do-not-call list, telling an appeals court that the privacy of Americans is paramount. Telemarketers argue that the list violates their right to talk ... and talk ... and talk.

Court upholds Do Not Call list

Court upholds Do Not Call list 02/17/2004 11:59 PM
A federal court decision upholding the Federal Trade Commission's Do Not Call list helps to clear the way for a do-not-e-mail list as well.

Appeals Court OKs FTC's Do-Not-Call List

Appeals Court OKs FTC's Do-Not-Call List 02/17/2004 06:31 PM

Do Not Call List Wins in Appeals Court

Do Not Call List Wins in Appeals Court 02/17/2004 05:19 PM
Maybe, but the law still seems to unfairly give political and charitable junk calls a leg up. Make all telemarketing opt-in, not just some of it.

Appeals Court Upholds Do Not Call List
(AP)

Appeals Court Upholds Do Not Call List
(AP) 02/17/2004 03:42 PM
AP - A federal appeals court upheld the government's do not call registry Tuesday, dismissing telemarketers' claims that it violates free speech rights and is unfair because it doesn't apply to charities and political solicitations.

Do-Not-Call Registry for Telemarketing
Upheld in Court

Do-Not-Call Registry for Telemarketing
Upheld in Court 02/18/2004 01:01 AM
A federal appeals court upheld the governments right to help people shield themselves from unwanted telemarketing calls.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds
Do-Not-Call Registry

Federal Appeals Court Upholds
Do-Not-Call Registry 02/17/2004 06:37 PM
A court today upheld the government's right to help people shield themselves from unwanted calls from telemarketers.

ESPN website free to call Evel Knievel
"a pimp," court says

ESPN website free to call Evel Knievel
"a pimp," court says 01/04/2005 08:56 PM
Xeni Jardin: A US appeals court ruled today that motorcycle stunt deity Evel Knievel cannot sue ESPN for publishing his photo online with two women above the caption "You're never too old to be a pimp."

The term "pimp" was probably intended as a compliment, the court said. But Knievel said, "What good is law in the United States of America if five or six goddamn bimbos are going to rule against it?"

Link. And, ROFLcopter! (Thanks, Jason!)

"Wimbledon"

"Wimbledon" 09/17/2004 08:34 AM
Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst prove they're real pros in this film about a mediocre tennis player who finds his confidence ... and his love match.

Penguins come to Wimbledon

Penguins come to Wimbledon 06/16/2004 11:40 AM
IBM serves up tennis treat

Wimbledon 3G Video Action from 3

Wimbledon 3G Video Action from 3 06/21/2004 09:13 AM
3G Jun 21 2004 12:36PM GMT

Tennis: Rain at Wimbledon

Tennis: Rain at Wimbledon 07/02/2004 09:57 AM
Bad weather delays play on men's semi-final day at Wimbledon.

Linux Scores An Ace At Wimbledon

Linux Scores An Ace At Wimbledon 06/16/2004 09:49 AM

Federer Repeats at Wimbledon

Federer Repeats at Wimbledon 07/04/2004 03:38 PM
Despite all his hustle and high velocity, Andy Roddick simply could not beat Roger Federer, who won his second straight men's final.

Wimbledon: Federer ready

Wimbledon: Federer ready 07/02/2004 02:55 AM
Champion Roger Federer faces Sebastien Grosjean in Friday's Wimbledon semi-finals.

Navratilova, 47, Wins at Wimbledon

Navratilova, 47, Wins at Wimbledon 06/21/2004 08:28 PM
Martina Navratilova savored every lopsided moment of today's first-round mismatch against Catalina Castano of Colombia.

Murray on Wimbledon centre stage

Murray on Wimbledon centre stage 06/24/2005 07:05 PM
Andy Murray will play on Centre Court for the first time when he faces David Nalbandian on Saturday.

Wimbledon Champ Sharapova Ranks No. 8
(AP)

Wimbledon Champ Sharapova Ranks No. 8
(AP) 07/05/2004 09:19 AM
AP - Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova moved into the top 10 of the WTA Tour rankings for the first time at No. 8 Monday, while two-time winner Roger Federer extended his lead atop the men's standings.

Tennis: Agassi to miss Wimbledon

Tennis: Agassi to miss Wimbledon 06/15/2004 08:25 AM
Former champion Andre Agassi confirms he will miss Wimbledon with a hip injury.

Women's semifinals today at Wimbledon

Women's semifinals today at Wimbledon 07/01/2004 10:25 AM

Lopez Knocks Off Safin at Wimbledon (AP)

Lopez Knocks Off Safin at Wimbledon (AP) 06/24/2005 03:16 PM
AP - Marat Safin's newfound confidence on grass faded fast Friday. The big Russian came up short in his bid for a second Grand Slam title this year, losing to Spain's Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the third round at Wimbledon.

Rain Washes Out Entire Day at Wimbledon

Rain Washes Out Entire Day at Wimbledon 06/23/2004 05:20 PM
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Rain washed out the entire day's play at Wimbledon on Wednesday, causing a backlog that could force organizers to schedule matches on the middle Sunday for only the third time in tournament history.

Injury Forces Agassi Out of Wimbledon
(AP)

Injury Forces Agassi Out of Wimbledon
(AP) 06/15/2004 08:41 AM
AP - Andre Agassi pulled out of Wimbledon on Tuesday with a hip injury, leaving the tournament without one of the world's most popular players.

Goran Ivanisevic Back at Wimbledon (AP)

Goran Ivanisevic Back at Wimbledon (AP) 06/22/2004 05:59 AM
AP - Goran Ivanisevic waited three years to play one match. It was everything he hoped it would be. Ivanisevic is back at Wimbledon for the first time since winning the title as a wild card in 2001. After missing the tournament the past two years with injuries, he can still claim to be a "defending" champion.

Agassi skips Wimbledon with hip injury

Agassi skips Wimbledon with hip injury 06/15/2004 06:15 PM

Women's Semifinals Today at Wimbledon
(AP)

Women's Semifinals Today at Wimbledon
(AP) 07/01/2004 07:04 AM
AP - The women's semifinals at Wimbledon are set for Thursday, with 1999 champion Lindsay Davenport leading off on Centre Court against 17-year-old Russian star Maria Sharapova. Then, two-time defending champion Serena Williams will play Amelie Mauresmo.

Wimbledon serves Linux volley

Wimbledon serves Linux volley 06/16/2004 03:44 AM
The tennis tournament will be relying on Linux and Grid computing to keep things running smoothly.

Federer retains Wimbledon crown

Federer retains Wimbledon crown 07/04/2004 12:32 PM
Roger Federer beats Andy Roddick in four sets to claim a second successive Wimbledon title in a rain-hit final.

Four Days Later, Coria Wins at Wimbledon
(AP)

Four Days Later, Coria Wins at Wimbledon
(AP) 06/24/2004 08:24 AM
AP - It took four days, but Guillermo Coria finally won his first-round match Thursday when rain held off long enough for play to get underway at Wimbledon.

Federer and Roddick Win at Sunny
Wimbledon

Federer and Roddick Win at Sunny
Wimbledon 06/27/2004 04:16 PM
Andy Roddick and Roger Federer reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon while thousands of fans lined up to be part of the third "People's Sunday" in 127 years.

Federer, Roddick in Action at Wimbledon
(AP)

Federer, Roddick in Action at Wimbledon
(AP) 07/02/2004 06:44 AM
AP - Roger Federer faces Sebastien Grosjean and Andy Roddick meets Mario Ancic in the men's seminfinals at Wimbledon today.

Wimbledon Scratched From Kentucky Derby
(AP)

Wimbledon Scratched From Kentucky Derby
(AP) 04/30/2004 07:50 AM
AP - Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby hopes were dashed Friday when Wimbledon was scratched because of swelling in his left front leg.

No trophy for cell phone at Wimbledon

No trophy for cell phone at Wimbledon 07/03/2004 11:34 AM
Maria Sharapova upsets the defending champ at tennis tourney, but can't overcome tech hurdle.

Serena, Roddick Advance at Wimbledon
(AP)

Serena, Roddick Advance at Wimbledon
(AP) 06/25/2004 08:30 AM
AP - Two-time defending champion Serena Williams advanced to the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-0, 6-4 win Friday over French qualifier Stephanie Foretz 6-0, 6-4.

Tennis: Henin to miss Wimbledon

Tennis: Henin to miss Wimbledon 06/08/2004 03:32 PM
World number one Justine Henin-Hardenne will not play at Wimbledon because of a lack of fitness.

Henman ready for Wimbledon clash

Henman ready for Wimbledon clash 06/25/2004 02:07 AM
Tim Henman takes on Ivo Heuberger in the second round at Wimbledon on Friday.

Navratilova Wins Opener at Wimbledon
(AP)

Navratilova Wins Opener at Wimbledon
(AP) 06/21/2004 09:07 AM
AP - Nine-time champion Martina Navratilova returned to Wimbledon for her first singles match in 10 years Monday — and looked as if she's never been away.
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