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Tennis Star lobs ball into stands in direction of crying child.
2011-04-01
Yet another example of why I no longer follow "professional" sports.
Posted by:Besoeker

#9  Last time I looked shooting free throws or batting take at least as much concentration.

Basketball and baseball players get paid regardless of whether they 'clank' a basket or swing a strike (yeah, I know - unless their stats get too low or they have a performance clause...).
Posted by: Pappy   2011-04-01 21:47  

#8  scottish=golf
french=tennis
Posted by: 746   2011-04-01 21:14  

#7  First off, I love golf.

That said, golf and tennis make a big deal about absolute quiet so they can concentrate. Last time I looked shooting free throws or batting take at least as much concentration. How can BBallers (both kinds) do it in the din?
Posted by: AlanC   2011-04-01 16:38  

#6  Steve, now thats funny.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2011-04-01 10:36  

#5  I read a while back that there has been a lack of decorum in the stands at even the highly rated tournaments, but much of it is the fault of promoters who want to "popularize" the sport. They want box office, and are less concerned about tradition.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2011-04-01 10:08  

#4  The coaches...
Posted by: Steve White   2011-04-01 10:03  

#3  Who brings a baby to a tennis match?

John McEnroe's parents?
Posted by: Frank G   2011-04-01 10:03  

#2  Who brings a baby to a tennis match?
Posted by: Pappy   2011-04-01 09:02  

#1  Spoiled Loser needs an a$$ woopin'
Posted by: armyguy   2011-04-01 07:52  

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