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Open Court

The stuff we need to talk about in sports and life.

By Joanne C. Gerstner
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Playing with the fame monsterWe all want it, because the world tells us to chase it. What am I if you don't know know me? Let's go.
Jan 13
When helicopter parents attack: World Cup editionHey, we all want our kids to get some playing time, even if they are adults and in the World Cup. Amirite?
Jan 6
To Sir Andy Murray, with love. Also: ESPN is doing us all so, so wrong with its approach to the Australian Open.
Jan 20
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Time to unplug for a bit. Open Court is taking a break for the holidays, but before I chill out, let's chat.
Dec 23, 2022
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Opening slammed-shut doors requires courage
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Let's hit the Open Court...
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Time to unplug for a bit.
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Float like a butterfly, hang like a bat. Or not.
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To Sir Andy Murray, with love.
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When karma comes at you like a penalty kick...
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Let's hit the Open Court...The only place you will find hoops, Shakespeare, Humpty Hump, and Sean Connery's brutal attempt at a Russian accent in one coherent mix. Vamos.
Dec 16, 2022
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Float like a butterfly, hang like a bat. Or not.The curious cat in me struck hard, leading me to try aerial yoga. Unfortunately, I lack the athletic flexibility of a feline. Or the skill of some…
Dec 2, 2022
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When karma comes at you like a penalty kick...The 2022 men's World Cup kicks off Sunday in Qatar. Buckle up, the ride's already getting bumpy.
Nov 18, 2022
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Opening slammed-shut doors requires couragePioneering sports writer Jane Gross made the ABA open its locker room doors to woman. Without her, my job covering the NBA would have been harder.
Nov 11, 2022
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All hail Queen Serena, and her smart exit from tennisThe best women's player of all time, Serena Williams, has big plans for her future away from tennis. I'm cheering her on.
Nov 4, 2022
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The best is yet to come...The Waze is being charted for Open Court's future. And you are totally part of the GPS. Let's discuss.
Nov 4, 2022
Tennis v. pickleball: who gets to claim me?Spoiler alert - that's a trick question with only one answer. I did the beta test last weekend, and got the results back loud and clear.
Oct 28, 2022
Coming soonThis is Open Court, a newsletter about The stuff we need to talk about in sports and life..
Oct 19, 2022
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Opening slammed-shut doors requires courage
18
Let's hit the Open Court...
5
Time to unplug for a bit.
4
6
Float like a butterfly, hang like a bat. Or not.
3
To Sir Andy Murray, with love.
3
2
When karma comes at you like a penalty kick...
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See all popular
Open Court

Open Court

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