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30 May 2011

30 May 2011, 19:36

French Open Day 9: Djoker Through To Semis, Results, Day 10 Preview

James Waterson reports on today's highlights from day nine of the French Open. Novak Djokovic is the first man into the semifinals at Roland Garros becuase his would-be opponent in the quarterfinal, Fabio Fognini, withdrew because of a leg injury.

29 May 2011, 19:05

French Open Day 8: Highlights, Fognini & Murray Injured, Zvonareva Upset

Lauren Lynch reports the top results from day 8 and previews day 9 at the French Open, possibly without an injured Andy Murray. Injured Fabio Fognini played a grueling 5-set match against Albert Montanes.

28 May 2011, 18:00

French Open Day 7: Highlights, No More Americans, Azarenka Defends Wozniacki

Lauren Lynch reports the latest highlights from the French Open. There are no Americans left in the singles draw as Mardy Fish and Vania King fell out. Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martin Del Potro. Fernando Verdasco was upset by Ivan Ljubicic.

28 May 2011, 17:07

Window on Eurasia: Gasprinsky, Reformer who Viewed Russia’s Muslims as a Single Nation, Held Up as Model

Paul Goble

Staunton, May 28 – This year marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Ismail-bey Gasprinsky, the Crimean Tatar leader who sought to unite the Muslims of the Russian Empire on a reformist rather than revolutionary basis in pre-parliamentary times.

28 May 2011, 16:13

Window on Eurasia: Muscovites Live a Decade Longer than Do Russians beyond the Ring Road

Paul Goble

Staunton, May 28 – Muscovites currently live on average nearly ten years longer than do Russians outside the capital, a reflection of differences in education, income and governmental support and yet another way in which residents of the capital city...

27 May 2011, 20:39

French Open Day 6: Results, Federer's New Racquet, Petko Dance Is Back

James Waterson reports the latest from the French Open which served as a day of upsets for the ladies. Roger Federer is considering a new racquet with a larger head size. Andrea Petkovic is bringing the Petko Dance out of a short retirement for luck.

27 May 2011, 19:43

Window on Eurasia: Moscow Must Pursue ‘Rossification’ of Immigrants, Expert Says

Paul Goble

Staunton, May 27 – As many as 40 percent of all immigrant workers in the Russian Federation would like to regularize their status and become full members of the community there, an expert on migration says...

27 May 2011, 16:26

Window on Eurasia: Russia’s Once Proud River Fleet Near Collapse

Paul Goble

Staunton, May 27 – Russia’s river fleet on which Moscow in the past has relied to move bulk cargo given the shortage of reliable highways and rail lines is near a state of collapse, threatening the country’s economy and...

26 May 2011, 18:55

French Open Day 5: Kim Clijsters Upset, Sharapova Survives, Nadal Marches On

James Waterson reports the latest from Roland Garros. We had some close calls and some upsets, as Kim Clijsters fell to 20-year-old Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands and Maria Sharapova came back after being down 3-6, 1-4 to 17-year-old Caroline Garcia.

25 May 2011, 20:21

French Open Day 4: No Upsets & Tennis Twitter Roundup

Lauren Lynch reports the latest from Roland Garros. Top seeds were safe but Novak Djokovic will face Juan Martin Del Potro next and Zvonareva was almost upset by an injured Lisicki. Svetlana Kuznetsova calls in legend Anastasia Myskina as coach.

24 May 2011, 18:32

French Open Day 3: Nadal's First Test, WTA Upsets, Balls Drama

James Waterson reports the latest new from Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal underwent his first 5-setter against American John Isner. Americans Sam Querrey and Vania King are successfully in the second round.

23 May 2011, 20:03

French Open Day 2 Results & Preview, Llodra Hits Lady, Sharapova’s/ Djokovic’s Picks

Lauren Lynch reports the latest from Roland Garros. There were some big upsets from Day 2 and some exciting matches to watch tomorrow. Michael Llodra lost his temper and hit a ball at a security guard.

23 May 2011, 14:00

Into the Fire

In the early 1900s, Puerto Barrios, in Guatemala, was on the cusp of becoming a thriving Caribbean port town. It was the bustling terminus for trains hauling produce for the United Fruit Company. From there...

22 May 2011, 17:25

Djokovic Headed for #1, Roland Garros Day 1 Results

James Waterson reports on Novak Djokovic's possible ascension to the No. 1 ranking, as well as the first day's results from the French Open. David Ferrer, Stanislas Wawrinka, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Samantha Stosur and Julia Goerges advanced to the second round at Roland Garros...

18 May 2011, 19:41