Young tennis player, Naomi Osaka is early into her sports career — but she’s already making major waves. Recently named 2020 Female Athlete of the Year, Osaka is on track to dominate the court with her motivational message at the forefront. Female Athlete of the Year, Naomi Osaka, is making a name for herself in […]
How long has Rafael Nadal been in the Top 10?
For tennis fans, it’d be borderline blasphemy to even contest Rafael Nadal’s reign as tennis royalty. He’s certainly earned his right as a legend of the sport. Here’s how long the athlete has ranked in the Top 10: This week, Rafael Nadal added yet another notch to his incredible belt of tennis accomplishments. He has […]
Homeless man becomes local hero, saves animals from fire
When a local animal shelter caught fire, an unlikely hero sprung into action. Aaron Umen, World Bird Sanctuary volunteer, shares the story: In Atlanta, Georgia on December 18th, W-Underdogs, an animal shelter, became engulfed in flames as the result of a kitchen mishap. Witness, Keith Walker, sprung into action, charging into the shelter to save […]
Tennis Players Who Retired in 2020
Anything but a normal year, 2020 has served up some interesting happenings in the tennis world. But, just like any other, this year waved its fair share of goodbyes. Here are four tennis pros who retired in 2020: There comes a time when even the greatest tennis players decide to step away from the court. […]
New Kids on the Court: The Next Generation of Tennis Legends
Make no mistake: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are still the leading legends out on the court. But there are quite a few young tennis stars in the making who are already making waves. Aaron Umen shares some insight on who’s who in men’s tennis: The Next Four vs. The Big Three There […]
World Bird Sanctuary to Offer Raptor Basics Live Event
If you’re in the Valley Park area, Aaron Umen recommends checking out World Bird Sanctuary’s upcoming event! In times of lockdown, quarantine and social distancing, live events have become something many locals long for. World Bird Sanctuary and MDC are doing their part to fulfill that need with an educational live event featuring raptors! On […]