Hang Up and Listen, the Favre Favre Favre Edition Oct 6, 2009
In this week's episode of Slate's sports podcast, Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Brett Favre taking on the Packers, the start of the baseball playoffs, and whether table tennis will be the next big television sport ... from table tennis' Hardbat Classic. (Slate)
College Student Conquers Vegas, Wins $100,000 HardBat Classic Table Tennis Tournament Oct 5, 2009
Baker outplayed hundreds of competitors to win the title of HardBat Classic Champion, and took home the $100,000 cash prize, the largest in U.S. table tennis history ... The tournament, which took place at The Venetian Las Vegas in June and was telecast on ESPN last night, pitted hundreds of pros, amateurs and enthusiasts against each other in one of the biggest, most exciting table tennis events on U.S. soil ... "The HardBat Classic really helped put table tennis back in the public eye, and we... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Phillies CEO to head Sports Congress Oct 3, 2009
In the past 20 years, it has played a role in keeping regular visits from the Army/Navy Game, as well attracting one-time events like the ESPN X Games, the NBA All-Star Game and U.S. Olympic Trials in Table Tennis and Gymnastics. It is working on a bid to bring the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup to Philadelphia. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Montgomery named chairman of PSC Oct 2, 2009
For more than 20 years, PSC has played a major role in bringing events such as ESPN X Games, the NBA All-Star Game, U.S. Olympic Trials in gymnastics and table tennis and the annual Army-Navy college football game. "The Sports Congress has done an outstanding job of showcasing Philadelphia as a preeminent destination for sporting events," Montgomery said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Forget Chicago: Cleveland Gets the Gay Games Oct 2, 2009
Athletes compete in more than 30 sports, from track and field to table tennis. The Cleveland games will be the first to include a gay rodeo. (Time.com)
NYT: When religion involved, game is just that Sep 30, 2009
But look at it this way, table tennis is thrilled to have the Yankees and Red Sox as a lead-in. DeLuca added that in the future, you can be sure, baseball teams will be looking at all the holidays. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Grace finds way to pay it forward Sep 26, 2009
That includes playing table tennis ... He says table tennis is an activity that many of the IMA employees enjoy. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
(Editorial) Sports Fans: Games up for another round (175) Sep 19, 2009
Competition has been scheduled at different locations throughout the city over two days in officially recognized sports, including baseball, basketball, volley ball, table tennis, cheerleading, figure skating, flag football, gymnastics, ice hockey, soccer, swimming and wrestling. Thinking smartly, organizers have come up with a pre-games village that will offer live entertainment, face painters and bounce houses, and will be followed by a parade that will include participants and past Olympians,... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Government To Employ 100,000 Youth Sep 17, 2009
He outlined the recent international success of Ghanaian teams in various sports in football, boxing and table tennis. The minister urged Ghanaians to focus on some lesser-known sports, not just soccer, adding that to achieve that goal the Government planned to build sport infrastructure and facilities as it did in reconstructing a modern hockey stadium in preparation for the African Cup for Nations tournament. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dunn shows off pingpong prowess Sep 16, 2009
Advertisement What once was a bomb shelter built in the 1950s, the now aptly named Ping Pong Palace is located in the underground facility at the center of the Dunn School s campus in Los Olivos and houses the Dunn table tennis squad. Brandon Yau, pictured above as he returns a volley during an exhibition match against Midland School on Tuesday, and his brother Ryan, both elite members of the highly competitive eleven-man pingpong team, are originally from Hong Kong where the sport is massively... (Santa Maria Times)
* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: US women strike soccer gold in Taipei Sep 15, 2009
Taiwans Wen Chih-hsuan gestures during the mens singles table tennis final in Taipei yesterday. Wen Chih-hsuan defeated Wang Cong of China to win Taiwans 11th gold medal of the Taipei Deaflympics. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: Taiwan finishes Deaflympics with 11 golds Sep 15, 2009
The crowd at Taipei Arena went wild with joy as table tennis player Wen draped the Chinese Taipei Olympic flag across his back and ran across the arena to a heroic welcome from fans after his victory ... Wen and Zakladnyi had faced off in the Mens table tennis doubles event before. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
How to Make Your Child a Better Ath... Sep 15, 2009
What overzealous parents and coaches are teaching kids, say Hansen and other sports psychology experts nationwide, is a win-at-all-costs approach to sports of all kinds, from football to table tennis. Experts point to a high-pressure atmosphere created by well-meaning parents who cross the line from constructive criticism to downright bullying. (Suite101.com)
* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: Relay team storm to athletics bronze Sep 14, 2009
In table tennis, Wen Chih-hsuan and Yang Jung-Tsung both managed to to reach the last 32 of the mens singles yesterday. Both beat their opponents within about 10 minutes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: Ukraine, Russia to battle for final gold Sep 13, 2009
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* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: 'Golden Girls' settle for tennis silver Sep 13, 2009
Meanwhile, the nation failed in its bid to win another gold in table tennis as the two mens doubles teams were eliminated in the second round of the preliminaries and in the quarter-finals yesterday. Wen Chih-hsuan () and Yang Jung-Tsung (av), the champions at the 2005 Deaflympics, lost to Chinas Li Yunnan and Wang Cong. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: Taiwanese bowlers strike gold Sep 12, 2009
Taiwans table tennis mixed doubles team was completely wiped out after losing all of their games. Even the teams star player, Wen Chih-hsun, could not save him and his partner Chen Li-chien, after they lost 4-0 to South Koreas Lee Kyung-hoon and Mo Yun-sol. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Health calendar Sep 11, 2009
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* Table tennis greats say their sport needs a Beckham Sep 10, 2009
Table tennis greats say their sport needs a Beckham ... Former rivals Liu Guoliang and Jorgen Persson have sounded an alarm about waning interest in table tennis among the young and highlighted the need for high profile stars in the mould of soccers David Beckham ... We need more promotion for the sport and the key is a star, we need Beckhams in table tennis, the 46-year-old told the paper. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: Taiwan snatches table tennis team gold Sep 10, 2009
DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: Taiwan snatches table tennis team gold ... As reigning champions, the mens table tennis team, led by Wen Chih-hsuan (), did the country proud by beating Ukraine 3-1 in the final, bagging Taiwans sixth gold since the Games started six days ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Surprise scrambling to fill budget shortfall Sep 10, 2009
Pickleball, a hybrid of tennis, table tennis and badminton, is a popular sport among seniors in the area. The total for the transfer is $420,000. (AZCentral -- News)
* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: Taiwan athletes enjoy mixed fortunes Sep 9, 2009
The womens table tennis teams medal hopes evaporated after their defeat by Ukraine. Nevertheless coach Chen Ching-bing said he was pleased with his players especially as this was their first international event. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* DEAFLYMPICS TAIPEI 2009: Taiwan collects nine more medals at Deaflympics Sep 9, 2009
The mens group table tennis will also play in the final four after beating Germany 3-1. The team will face Japan this morning. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* DEAFLYMPIC TAIPEI 2009: Taiwan kicking, but thats about all Sep 8, 2009
WELL TAKE IT: Two Taiwan teams benefited when their opponents forfeited yesterday, with the Kazakhstan table tennis team not showing and a Chinese tennis duo injured By Jenny W. Hsu STAFF REPORTER Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009, Page 20 ... The mens group table tennis walked away with a victory only because Kazakhstan forfeited the game by failing to show up, securing their place in the final eight after beating Croatia and Russia on Monday ... Table tennis coach Huang Mei-chen said the players had... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Chen kicks her way to Deaflympics gold Sep 7, 2009
The mens table tennis team also performed well yesterday, enjoying two victories, against Croatia 3-0 and Russia 3-1. Other good news for the hosts included the mens group badminton team, who bagged a breezy 5-0 win against Hong Kong in the morning, but the day turned sour in the afternoon when they lost 2-3 to last years champions, South Korea. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Tech wins, but pugnacious Paul plainly isnt pleased Sep 6, 2009
Go find a table tennis game to get in. You know nothing about football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sports broadcaster Buddy Blattner dies Sep 6, 2009
He was a table tennis prodigy as a youth, winning a world doubles championship at age 16. He began his baseball career with the Cardinals in 1942, then missed the next three seasons while serving in the Navy. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
China allows pingpong champ a girlfriend Sep 4, 2009
As the reigning table tennis world champion with two Olympic silver medals under his belt, China's Wang Hao almost had it all except a girlfriend ... Pingpong lovers: China allows champ a girlfriend Articles (09-02) 01:43 PDT BEIJING, China (AP) -- As the reigning table tennis world champion with two Olympic silver medals under his belt, China's Wang Hao almost had it all _ except a girlfriend. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Pingpong lovers: China allows champ a girlfriend Sep 4, 2009
BEIJING - As the reigning table tennis world champion with two Olympic silver medals under his belt, Chinas Wang Hao almost had it all except a girlfriend. The 25-year-old was banned from dating until recently, when national team officials permitted his relationship with former national teammate, 23-year-old Peng Luyang, the government-owned China Daily reported Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Young at heart: Plano senior wins big Sep 3, 2009
The program for the NSGA consisted of 18 medal sports: archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, race walk, racquetball, road race, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon and volleyball. The 09 Games also exhibited seven new sports: equestrian, fencing, lawn bowling, rowing, sailing, soccer and water polo. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
* China to boycott Deaflympics ceremony Sep 1, 2009
The Games will feature 20 sports, namely athletics, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, football, handball, orienteering, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball, water polo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, karate, judo and taekwondo. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY CNA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Union slog to win national league title Sep 1, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Despite having the services of Korat SEA Games women s silver medallist Ng Sock Khim and Indonesian Budiarno, Keningau Lighting Home Deco (KLHD) had to settle for a runners-up finish behind Union in the Malaysia Table Tennis League Grand Finals at the Inti University College in Nilai on Sunday. Union overcame KLHD 5-4 in a thrilling final that lasted four hours. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf Roundup: Youngest winner captures Amateur Aug 31, 2009
Now, he'll take home the Havemeyer Trophy to put alongside the Olympic table tennis medals won by both of his parents at the 1988 Seoul Games. And it'll be great timing: In about 10 days, his mom is planning to visit from China for the first time since January. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
17-year-old An reaches U.S. Amateur finals Aug 30, 2009
An, the son of Olympic medal winners in table tennis, said the only difference is that young players can make a splash with big wins and make people think, He has a title, hes a good player, hes so young. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Teen makes unlikely run in U.S. Amateur Aug 30, 2009
An, the son of Olympic medal winners in table tennis, said the only difference is that young players can make a splash with big wins and make people think, "He has a title, he's a good player, he's so young.". Danny Lee was 18 years, one month when he won last year's U.S. Amateur to break Tiger Woods' record as the youngest champion by just under seven months. (The Augusta Chronicle)
An, 17, makes U.S. Amateur semifinal in playoff Aug 29, 2009
An's father, his caddie this week, and mother both won Olympic medals in table tennis in the 1988 Seoul Games. Not quite a decade later, An was 6 and following his dad around at the driving range when he tried golf. (ESPN -- Golf)
* Taiwanese bowler prepares for Games Aug 29, 2009
Our forte is bowling, table tennis, taekwondo and karate, Chao Yu-ping (), secretary-general of the Chinese Taipei Sports Association of the Deaf, who lost his hearing at age five because of measles, told a press conference yesterday. Chao said that in 2005, the Chinese Taipei delegation had only 71 athletes, but still managed to win nine golds, four silvers and three bronzes, making it No. 5 in the overall standings. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
South Korean 17-year-old An advances to U.S. Amateur semifinals Aug 29, 2009
An's father, his caddie this week, and mother both won in table tennis in the 1988 Seoul Games. Not quite a decade later, An was 6 and following his dad around at the driving range when he tried golf. (USA Today -- Sports)
Survey: Sino-Japan animosity lessens Aug 27, 2009
Japanese table tennis player Ai Fukuhara (C) poses for a group picture with little table tennis fans in Guagnzhou, Capital of south China's Guangdong Province, March ... Chinese President Hu Jintao (front 2nd R), Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (front 2nd L), Chinese table tennis player Wang Nan (R) and Japanese table tennis player Ai Fukuhara (L) pose for photos during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Japan-China youth friendly exchange year at the Waseda University in Tokyo, capital of... (Xinhuanet, China)
BumperNets expands in the Galleria Aug 25, 2009
The move will allow the store, known for its table tennis, billiards and video game offerings, to provide additional arcade services, including Guitar Hero, O2 Overdrive, Safari Deluxe and Dance Dance Revolution X, he said. The expansion will have a large table tennis and pool presence in addition to what is in the existing store ... And with both stores open, BumperNets, which is celebrating its 10th year, will continue to hold Thursday night pool tournaments, Friday night table tennis... (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
The True Beginner's Guide To Computer Literacy -- Retzer Dorvilus' Simple Guide to Learning Computers Helps Technology Newbies Aug 25, 2009
He likes music and loves to play table tennis. His dream is to reach as many people as he can to empower their minds by coaching, counseling or teaching. (Primezone Releases)
Grading SA's Head Boy Aug 20, 2009
But the most powerful man in the land isn't just all about mainstream no siree, he also appears to have a soft spot for low-profile sports and freely admits that he "enjoys table tennis very nicely". Grade: A. (iAfrica.com)
Forsberg captures gold at nationals Aug 19, 2009
Lodi pingpong legend Byng Forsberg added to his medal count last weekend, winning a gold medal in singles and a silver in mixed doubles table tennis at the Summer National Senior Games in Palo Alto. Forsberg, competing in the 80-84 age division, lost the first two sets in the singles championship match but rallied to defeat Harry McKeever of Dallas 3-2. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Powerlifter Mariappan aims to hang on to his crown Aug 15, 2009
In the Asean Para Games, Malaysias contingent of 350 (259 athletes and 91 officials) will be involved in 11 sports athletics, swimming, bowling, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball, badminton, chess, powerlifting, table tennis, sailing and sitting volleyball ... Table Tennis: OCM Indoor Arena, KL (Aug 15-19). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Malaysia out to regain Asean Para Games overall title Aug 15, 2009
Malaysia will be represented by 322 athletes in 11 sports athletics, swimming, badminton, table tennis, powerlifting, chess, bowling, yachting, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. A total of 1,038 athletes from 10 Asean countries have confirmed participation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cash first in family to receive athletic scholarship Aug 15, 2009
Sometimes Cash would play table tennis against the coach just for added competition. I wouldn't be near the athlete without him, said Cash on his inspirational coach. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Nintendo Mobile Tours Bring Creative Fun and Virtual Vacations to San Francisco Aug 14, 2009
Consumers of all ages using the Wii MotionPlus accessory in archery, Swordplay, table tennis and other Wii Sports Resort activities. Kids and adults competing together in Wii Sports Resort or while playing games on Nintendo DSi systems. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wii Sports Resort Aug 10, 2009
Table tennis is another great game that truly shows off the Wii MotionPlus great controls. By angling your wrist, the player is able to put a different spin and arc on their hit. (Suite101.com)
Fun under the sun Aug 10, 2009
Another favourite of ours was Table Tennis, a great game that closely simulates the act of playing the real game ... PING AND PONG: In order to win at table tennis you've got to think quick and act fast. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Nintendo's New Wii Sports Resort Sells More Than 500,000 Units Aug 6, 2009
Wii Sports Resort includes archery, Swordplay, table tennis, basketball, golf, bowling, Air Sports, Power Cruising, Frisbee, cycling, canoeing and wakeboarding. The game is easy enough for novices to pick up but contains a tremendous amount of variety and depth to keep veteran players and their friends and family members entertained for hours on end. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ESPN atwitter about workers tweeting Aug 6, 2009
Amid declines in participation in some mainstream sports, and hot trends that fizzled out, a few old standbys have soared since 2000, such as table tennis (+35. 3%), surfing (+19%) and, perhaps as a metaphor for the times, treadmill use (+32. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lodi Unified School District board to mull layoffs (1) Aug 2, 2009
Are you going to cut football coaches or table tennis. At (10)=$890560. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Advice & Dissent Aug 1, 2009
Not just baseball, every sport down to cricket and table tennis. If I m going to have to pay $80 for standing-room-only seats I want to see a bunch of juiced-up homicidal lunatics knocking baseballs 800 yards and throwing mile-long passes while fighting off hordes of other juiced-up homicidal lunatics. (Boston Globe)
Senior Games sporting events Aug 1, 2009
At Stanford: Basketball Race walk Racquetball Road race Shuffleboard Table tennis Tennis Track Volleyball Equestrian (demo sport). Senior Games special events. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
St. Peter Lutheran Church getting new parish hall Jul 31, 2009
Rainy-day recesses found kids in the parish hall basement playing table tennis. The new parish hall will be attached to the school building, and the former classrooms will become spaces for social activities, offices for the pastor and church secretary, and a meeting room/library. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
They bring a lot to the table (tennis) Jul 31, 2009
Actons Chase (left) and Connor (middle) Bockoven won silver and gold medals in the junior scholastic table tennis competition at the Bay State Games ... We were cleaning the attic, Chase said, and we found some table tennis trophies that our dad won ... Once or twice a week, the Bockovens take lessons at the Boston Table Tennis Club in Medford with coach Man-Wa Wong. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Cheat Sheet: 'Wii Sports Resort' Jul 31, 2009
Back from the BrinkIn Table Tennis, return a ball that hits the edge of the table. Epic RallyIn Table Tennis, keep up a rally of at least 30 hits ... RecyclerIn Table Tennis, knock the can off the table 30 times in one game. (USA Today -- Tech)
Nintendo ups gaming, motion-sensing with 'Wii Sports Resort' Jul 31, 2009
New to this version are archery, wakeboarding, Frisbee, swordplay, basketball, table tennis, jet skiing, cycling, canoeing, skydiving and airplane flying ... With the MotionPlus, it is now possible to put spin on a bowling ball and to "slice" a table tennis shot ... For some games, like Frisbee, basketball, cycling, table tennis and bowling, after you have played the standard game, you unlock exciting variations. (USA Today -- Tech)
Sportsbeat: Lane differently abled Jul 30, 2009
Winner and still Champion Howard Cohen Despite the absence of four formidable players, the Needham Senior Center hosted a lively table tennis tournament last Tuesday, with Howard Cohen, a perennial ping-pong powerhouse, once again emerging victorious ... The next Senior Center table tennis tournament will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 29. (Needham Tab, MA)
Local Briefs Jul 29, 2009
July 23-25, hauling home 66 medals in tennis, table tennis, track and field and swimming events ... Lupercio (Lupi) Rangell, 80, played table tennis, tennis and swam. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Laos to conduct dry-run for Games Jul 29, 2009
The sports are athletics, swimming, archery, badminton, snooker and billiards, muay thai, cycling, football, golf, judo, karate, sepak takraw, shooting, tennis, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, silat, petanque, fin swimming, diving and shuttlecock juggling. Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Taekwondo team not going to Laos Jul 29, 2009
In the SEA Games, scheduled from Dec 9-18, Malaysia are taking part in 20 of the 25 sports aquatics, archery, athletics, badminton, billiard er, boxing, cycling, football, golf, judo, karate-do, pencak silat, petanque, sepak takraw, shooting, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting and wushu. Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Boxford PD breaks up another house party Jul 28, 2009
Upon searching the party scene, police found two 24-packs of beer, plus many red plastic cups lined up on a long table and a table tennis ball. Among the officers responding to the scene were Lt. James Riter and Officers Joseph Borodawka, Brian Neely and Michelle Nowak. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Try your hand (and remote) at new casual games for Wii Jul 28, 2009
The company's follow-up, Wii Sports Resort ($50), a collection including wakeboarding and table tennis, hit stores Sunday and is already on its way to becoming one of the year's biggest hits. "We expect the game to remain a top seller for the balance of the year," says Matt Lynch, director of video games for , where Resort is the most wished-for video game. (USA Today -- Tech)
250,000 recruited for NSW health study Jul 26, 2009
" Study participant Gillian Hutchinson, 78, from Padstow Heights in Sydney, said it was important for people to keep their mind and body as healthy as possible in later years. Mrs (Mrs) Hutchinson was forced to retire early due to arthritis and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 and diabetes in 2006. She keeps active playing table tennis twice a week and working up to nine days a month managing the University of Sydney gift shop. "I think its very important to volunteer, not just for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
