Western Michigan’s women’s tennis team is wrapping up their season this weekend. The final week of the season will see the Broncos face off against the Toledo Rockets and the Northern Illinois Huskies. The ‘20-‘21 season has been quite the ride for collegiate tennis teams across the country. For weeks, officials rallied the options before players even had a chance to hit the court. But, sure enough, the sport outfitted itself to meet covid regulations… and the season served right along.

Good news for the Vernon HS tennis team! A court is at the center of every tennis match — literally. And although practicing on court isn’t always necessary, it certainly feels much more natural in perfecting a tennis player’s form. Unfortunately, at Vernon High School, their homecourt has no nets… But that’s about to change. Thanks to a generous donation, the Vernon High School tennis team is receiving a major upgrade! Although the team has a home tennis court, it’s completely without nets.. And painted like a football field. Dwindling sports program funding has pushed the tennis team’s needs further and further down the list…

Soon, you too will be able to swing with the success and stamina of living tennis legend, Rafael Nadal! Well, at least, you’ll be able to own a version of the racquet that Nadal has been all but glued to across 20 Grand Slam singles titles and years of wins… Babolat, a French manufacturer of high quality tennis racquets, has decided to partner up with a familiar swing out on the court. For nearly two decades, Rafael Nadal has sworn by his Babolat Pure Aero. First crafted in 2005, this thick and yet aerodynamic frame is complemented by a wide…

Gone are the days of lugging around glossaries of bird identification info on your bird sighting adventures. Here are the days of smartphone apps that offer the same info — and more! Birding, or bird-watching, is made much easier with the help of a reference guide. In the digital days, smartphones are offering that valuable insight and information to birders. Recently, apps that provide photo identification of birds have increased in popularity. These apps allow users to snap photos of birds which…

According to Serena Williams, some of her Grand Slam trophies have gone missing. Surprisingly enough, the legendary tennis star doesn’t seem all that bothered either! In an interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, Serena Williams made a shocking — and yet completely nonchalant — admission. The 23 time Grand Slam winner and tennis ace said that some of her trophies have actually gone missing. Serena suggests that a “house party years ago” could…

No, I’m not talking about the Harley Quinn movie… If you’re still reading this blog post, then here’s some information about birds of prey — from a dedicated World Bird Sanctuary volunteer! Birds of prey (also known as raptors), are bird species that hunt in order to feed themselves and their offspring. These natural-born hunters are marked by keen eyesight, strong feet and curved beaks. There are many species of birds that are identified as birds of prey, or raptors. Here are…

Unfortunately, World Bird Sanctuary’s much anticipated Eagle Days has been postponed to March 2021. In the meantime, here are five fast fun facts about the fierce and majestic birds of prey: The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States of America. Okay, okay… so maybe just about everyone knows this one already! But, it’s still worth mentioning. A symbol of strength and ferocity, the bald eagle has been associated with Americana, officially, since 1782. The bird of prey…

Fans of Roger Federer have been sent into frenzy after the Swiss tennis pro announced that his beloved ‘RF’ caps are back! To say Roger Federer is a tennis legend would be a pretty harsh understatement. At this point, he has just about solidified his mark as one of the greatest tennis players of his generation. The Swiss pro has certainly made a name for himself! His career is one to admire…