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Reuters is reporting that Wall Street Journal Europe has withdrawn its sponsorship in Dubai, but the newspaper refuses to say how much money it had in the tournament.
February 17, 2009
In an outrageous move, Dubai is blaming Israeli Shahar Peer for the UAE’s decision to bar her from entering the country. See, their “security” is at stake. “We do not wish to politicize sports, but we have to be sensitive to recent events in the region and not alienate or put at risk the players […]
February 17, 2009
And the recriminations are starting to roll in for the WTA. Kudos to the Tennis Channel for pulling the plug on its planned tv coverage of the women’s tennis event that started today in Dubai. Attention Larry Scott, this is what the CEO of the Tennis Channel had to say about its decision. “This is […]
February 17, 2009
The #48 player in the world, Israeli Shahar Peer, was denied a visa by the United Arab Emirates, effectively prohibiting her from playing the tournament in Dubai. The UAE only allows Israelis with dual citizenship to enter the country. Yeah, we know what that’s all about don’t we? WTA Tour president Larry Scott issued a […]
Passing Shots 
February 17, 2009
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