Racism: it's not just for soccer fans anymore!

Posted on Tue Mar 27, 2007 at 10:08:49 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: racism, Serena Williams, tennis (all tags)

It seems the overwhelming number of stories we do on racism involve soccer fans. However, we were reminded that tennis is still a predominantly white sport despite the dominance of the Williams sisters over the past 10 years. A heckler was tossed from the Sony Ericcson Open after going all Hooman Hamzehloui on Serena Williams.

There was this guy in the stands harassing me throughout the whole match, and I really should have said something sooner. And then even the people out there were pointing to who he was.

The guy said, 'Hit the net like any Negro would.' I was shocked.

Serena's stepsister later told reporters that "negro" wasn't the exact word he used. The unidentified man was escorted out of the stadium and a copy of his license and photograph was taken by security. If he ever returns to the stadium, he will be arrested. The WTA is also considering banning him from all tour events. We say someone should give him a ride to Compton where Serena Williams grew up.

Links:
[Local 6]: Serena Williams: Heckler Made Racist Remark

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If you ain't first, you're last!

Posted on Wed Mar 14, 2007 at 02:08:16 PM EST in Other Sports
More on: NASCAR, reality tv, John Elway, Serena Williams (all tags)

Shake and Bake!

"Dancing With the Stars," meet your twin with an engine, "Fast Cars and Super Stars." Hoping to mimic the success they had with "Dancing With The Stars," ABC has unveiled their latest concept show that will team Nextel Cup drivers with B-listers as they compete in a variety of racing related events to work their way into the finals where the three remaining teams will participate in a time trial with the winner being crowned champ.

The celebrity participants come from a variety of backgrounds but most are equipped with some sort of athletic ability. Some of the attention seekers include John Elway, Tony Hawk, William Shatner, Laird Hamilton and his wife, Gabby Reese, WWE champion John Cena, John Salley, Serena Williams, Bill Cowher, and Jewel and her boyfriend, rodeo king Ty Murray. How the hell did the Shat and Jewel work their way into this cast? Guiding the wannabes throughout their experience will be drivers Kurt Busch, Kasey Kahne, Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray, Ryan Newman and Jimmie Johnson.

Because Gillette could end up being one of the shows sponsors, they have insisted that all contestants "must be well-groomed" and that "stubble or scruff of any kind" will not be tolerated. Yes Serena, that includes you too.

Links:
[NASCAR.com]: ABC TO AIR NEW REALITY SHOW FEATURING 'YOUNG GUNS'
[Denverpost.com]: ELWAY AMONG SUPERSTARS RACING INTO REALITY SHOW

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