Alabama team made abandoned
dog their mascot
Eating at Panera
proves to be
lucky tradition for Ky team
National champs look to repeat
their success in B'ham
Tennessee's long-time team has
20-year history
ladies' team talks strategy
before taking the court
SC team must leave
island
for 'hard' practices
Josh Moore: 3.5 player
talks
about using a wooden racket
The "Jalapenos" reveal
their hot team motto
kentucky to b'ham
5.0 National Champs Look For 5.5 Title
NC TEACHING PROS ENJOY THE CHALLENGE
It was a long time coming. After finishing second four times at the USTA League Southern Section Championships, the 5.0 team from North Carolina finally was able to take the title last year, and moved onto the national tournament in Palm Springs, Calif. more
Crosstown Rivals Band Together
Captain calls upon team with gay players
Last year Gregg Coldiron and Allen Webb were rival captains for notably different teams. This year members of the Atlanta 4.5 team say their differences off the court have been a major reason for their successes on the court. more
Sixth Time’s the Charm for Arkansas Women
With a new player and added mental toughness, this team is hoping this is their year
The 4.5 Women of Arkansas are hoping that six is their lucky number, because this year will be the sixth time they have made it to the USTA League Southern Section Championship without advancing to Nationals. more
20 Winners Crowned!
Tuesday's finals action saw 18 teams crowned 2010 USTA League Southern Section champions! Two teams also advanced to the 2010 USTA League National Championships Monday. story photos Celebration video
Clean Winners
Birmingham News' award-winning sports writer Solomon Crenshaw jr. writes about flood victim more
Lemur Proves To Be Very Smart Mascot
men's Team Brings Monkey-like Pet To Matches
Ruffed Lemurs are indigenous only on the island of Madagascar, but a special one currently resides in Gadsen, Ala. Tennis players around Alabama have gotten to know Eska, the mascot of the Gadsen Country Club Kings. more
A Friendly Rivalry
Tennessee team joined together
after years of being opponents
It is very difficult to compete against your friends, but imagine having to play against your own teammates. more
Foundation Set Up In Player’s Memory
Georgia Team Rebounds After
Player’s Passing From epilepsy
For captain Charles Darnell and the rest of the men’s 2.5 team from Georgia, winning States was a very bittersweet experience. more
Out of the Hospital, Back on the Courts
Team captain returns after brain aneurysm
Two strokes, nine surgeries, and thirty one days spent in the hospital merely two years ago and the captain of the Tennessee women’s 2.5 team looks as though she hasn’t skipped a beat. more
From Rejects to Champions
Who would have thought that rejection would be such a blessing? For Melissa Wiseman and her senior women’s tennis team, it was their ticket to the USTA League Southern Section Championships. more
It’s All About Attitude
Many teams have mottos that are pretty self explanatory when you hear them. However, that is not the case for the Alabama women’s 3.0 team. “Get your big dog on” is something they say in order to encourage one another on the court. more
Team's Upward Mobility Not Slowed
By Teammate's Woes
Tennis is just a game; try not too take it too seriously as there are much more important things in life. But to Mike Jenkins and his team the Junkyard Dogs, tennis is really important. The Junkyard Dogs are a men’s 3.5 USTA League team from Greenville, S.C. led by their captain Jeremie Hicks. more
