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Discusses the decline of one of tennis's greatest players and what happened to the entire sport in the dawning of the nineties.

Nancy Drew believes that at an international chess tournament, a stolen chess set is the key to solving a kidnapping.

Reviews the 1997 World Championship women's figure skating competition in which U.S. skater Tara Lipinski claimed first place and Michelle Kwan won second, provides brief biographical information about the two young women, and discusses their push toward the goal of the 1998 Olympics.

Describes different kinds of fishing tournaments and participation in them.

Discusses aspects of organized hockey, including its history, youth leagues, minor leagues, college hockey, women's leagues, the National Hockey League, the Olympics, and how to join a hockey league.

"Kat is thrilled to be competing in her first junior tennis championship at Melbourne Park. But things are off to a horrible start. Her doubles partner, Miri, is sneaking around at night, showing up late to practice and jeopardizing their matches. Miri's boyfriend, Hamish, is too focused on his own game to notice. Then strange things begin interfering with Hamish's performance, and Kat suspects Miri may be involved. Who is trying to sabotage Hamish? And can Kat put a stop to the plot before it's too late?"--P. [4] of cover.

Chronicles the efforts of Iowa high school seniors Jay Borschel and Dan LeClere to become four-time state wrestling champions, following them through the 2004-05 school year to the four-day Iowa State High School Wrestling Tournament, and on to college at Virginia Tech.

Nick sets out to make Ned, his cousin whom he considers a nerd, a part of his three-on-three basketball team when a player drops out before the tournament.

A collection of essays and interviews which profile the most influential players in professional tennis and provide information on the game's most memorable matches and controversies.