Status: 2001 Davis Cup winner for France; Winner of four ATP singles titles (Toulouse 1999, 2001 & 2002 Rotterdam, 2004 Doha); Career-high ATP rank #17 in 2000; Career wins over Federer, Agassi, Ferrero, Costa, Hewitt, Henman, Robredo, Grosjean, Ljubicic.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 155
DOB: April 3, 1976 In: Chartres, France
First Tennis Memory: “Me and my brother (Julien) [...]
The former Showtime Network boxing czar, senior VP and executive producer Jay Larkin has passed away at age 59. He was a friendly, accessible, kind-hearted, and very likeable man, as reflected in this Biofile interview which we did in 2002.
Hobbies/Interests: “Play with my kids, go to the theater.”
Favorite Movies: “Godfather I, II.”
Musical Tastes: “Classical Beatles, 60’s rock, Mozart, [...]
Status: 2007 World Champion in the 100 & 200 meter events. His Personal Best 9.69 is second-fastest in 100 meter history. His PB of 19.58 is third-fastest in 200 meter history.
DOB: August 9, 1982 In: Lexington, KY
First Track Memory: “Watching my sister (Tiffany) run in middle school, before I even started running track. She ran [...]
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Status: LPGA golfer and 2010 U.S. Open champion.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: n/a
DOB: Aug. 5, 1986 In: Mountain View, Calif.
Childhood Heroes: “My dad and mom without a doubt. Batman was a close second [smiles].”
Hobbies/Interests: “Music, fashion, all sports.”
Favorite Movies: “Shrek, Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Chicago, and Batman.”
Favorite TV Shows: “The O.C., America’s Next Top Model, House.”
Early Golf [...]
DOB: November 26, 1956 In: Hickory, NC
Racing Inspirations: “My dad (Ned), Johnny Unitas and Richard Petty.”
Hobbies/Interests: “Oh well, there’s not much time left in this business for hobbies, but I enjoy playing golf. I enjoy watching my kids participate in sports and activities that they have around school. I like to watch NFL football. And [...]
Status: Philadelphia Flyers left wing
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210
DOB: March 16, 1982 In: Winnipeg, Man.
First Hockey Memory: “Seeing my dad (Dennis) flood our garden in the backyard, for us to skate on as kids.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “I like to work with video and edit it on my computer. I like to work out, train, MMA. I like [...]
Status: Top 10 heavyweight contender. Has a pro record of 12-0 with 7 KO’s.
Ht: 6-6 1/2 Wt: 243
DOB: Janury 2, 1984 In: Stockholm, Sweden
Nickname: The Nordic Nightmare.
Boxing Inspiration: My father.
Childhood Heroes: My brothers, because they helped me a lot.
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: Reading books, playing with my kids.
Favorite Movie: Into The Wild, Fear & Loathing In Las [...]
Status: ATP #102. Reached his second ATP quarterfinal in 2010 in Newport. Reached second round at this year’s Wimbledon.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 180
DOB: December 8, 1984 In: Celle, Germany
First Tennis Memory: “The courts back at home where I started playing in Germany. It’s a long time ago.”
Nicknames: “Just one – Dreddy.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Listen to music all [...]
Status: Boxing Hall of Famer. Four-time world champion.
Ht: 5-7 Wt: 200
DOB: June 16, 1952 In: Guarare, Panama
Childhood Hero: “Muhammad Ali.”
Childhood Dream: “Always wanted to be a fighter.”
Favorite Movies: “John Wayne movies. Arnold Schwarzeneggar movies. Terror movies. Halloween. Jerry Lewis and Charlie Chaplin movies – my favorite comedians.”
First Job: “Painting – to help godfather in Panama [...]
Status: Pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. 2007 Cy Young Award winner.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 195
DOB: May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Ala.
Baseball Inspirations: “Shoot, man, my dad (Danny) and my grandfather — as far as people I looked up to and most wanted to be like. As far as baseball players go — Nolan Ryan was [...]
