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Patrick McEnroe is a tennis commentator for ESPN. He is a former professional tennis player and captain of the US Davis Cup team. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. London (CNN) When I first heard back in February that the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) was considering banning Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, I was surprised. After all, most other major leagues have allowed individual Russian athletes to continue to work in their respective sports -- whether it's the NHL in the US and Canada, European football leagues or the World Tennis Tour. Patrick McEnroe I have gone back and forth on whether the AELTC made the right decision. But after plenty of conversations with people at both ends of this political -- because it is political -- argument, I have reached a conclusion. The club made the wrong call. On Monday, the oldest and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Wimbledon’s Russian and Belarusian player ban is the wrong call

(CNN) With the dust hardly settled from the clay-court season, the gaze of the tennis world has already turned to Wimbledon for the third grand slam of the year. The tournament, which gets underway on Monday, was wrapped in controversy weeks before a ball was due to be hit at SW19 with organizers banning Russian and Belarusian players amid the war in Ukraine. That decision led the ATP and WTA Tours, the governing bodies of men's and women's tennis, to strip this year's Wimbledon of ranking points , but that hasn't deterred the world's best players from taking part. Indeed, Serena Williams is scheduled to make a return to grand slam tennis after a year-long absence from the sport. This week, she has been competing in the women's doubles event at Eastbourne alongside Ons Jabeur, although the pair had to withdraw from the tournament semifinals after Jabeur picked up a knee injury. With so little match experience, it's difficult to predict how … [Read more...] about Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams returns to grand slam action as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic headline men’s draw

Roehampton, London (CNN) It's unmistakably a scene from the British summer: across a stretch of green, well-kept courts, tennis players shoot balls over the net as spectators -- some seated, some sprawled on grass banks -- watch on in the lazy afternoon heat. This is Wimbledon -- the third grand slam tournament of the calendar year -- but the venue and the competitors are not quite as most know it. At this tennis club, the crowds are smaller, the cheers quieter, and the courts packed closer together than at the All England Club three miles away. While the Wimbledon main draw may not get underway until next week, for more than 250 players the journey to get there has already begun. The four-day qualification tournament in the London district of Roehampton can be a golden ticket for the Wimbledon main stage -- a place at which some players have dreamed of competing their whole careers. "I haven't actually been to the main set at Wimbledon since my … [Read more...] about A short distance from Wimbledon, players struggle and strive to qualify for the main draw

(CNN) Wimbledon organizers announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to compete at this year's grand slam following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Given the profile of The Championships in the United Kingdom and around the world, it is our responsibility to play our part in the widespread efforts of Government, industry, sporting and creative institutions to limit Russia's global influence through the strongest means possible," the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said in a statement. "In the circumstances of such unjustified and unprecedented military aggression, it would be unacceptable for the Russian regime to derive any benefits from the involvement of Russian or Belarusian players with The Championships. "It is therefore our intention, with deep regret, to decline entries from Russian and Belarusian players to The Championships 2022," it added. The Kremlin said earlier on Wednesday that a ban on … [Read more...] about Russian and Belarusian players barred from competing at Wimbledon tennis tournament

701 Politics & Government Marches speaking out against overturning of the landmark court decision are slated for Friday evening in Chicago, Wheaton and Naperville. Jeff Arnold , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies CHICAGO — As the swift response to Friday morning's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade continues, several protests are scheduled for the greater Chicago area against the court's decision to strip women nationwide of the right to have an abortion. Several marches have been announced for Friday evening, including in downtown Chicago and in Wheaton and Naperville, organizers announced on Friday. The events will take place as state leaders — including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and others — have said that Illinois will remain a sanctuary for women who want to have the procedure done in Illinois. Friday's 6-3 court decision opens the door for states to make the procedure of … [Read more...] about Protests Slated Around Chicagoland After SCOTUS Overturns Roe V. Wade

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Hadassah Chicago-North Shore's annual Power Hour in Chicago hosts panel "Are the Kids All Right" on June 27th at Anshe Emet Synagogue. Frank Tobin , Community Contributor Posted | Updated Reply Hadassah Chicago-North Shore's annual Power Hour in Chicago delves into the perils of child and teen mental health with the panel "Are the Kids Alright? - Navigating Child and Teen Mental Health Today," announced Francine Ephraim, Hadassah Chicago-North Shore President. The panel will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27th online or in person at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613. The in-person evening event features a distinguished panel of guests moderated by Heather Bodie, Executive Artistic Director, Erasing the Distance . Panelists include Steve Arkin, M.D., neurologist and co-founder … [Read more...] about Hadassah Hosts “Are the Kids All Right” Community Panel on June 27

0 Business Morgan Li, a south suburban furnishing and graphic business, was designated one of 50 quickly growing companies in the Chicago area. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Reply CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — A Chicago Heights furniture and graphics business has been included in Crain's Chicago Business's Fast 50, a list of the 50 fastest growing companies in the Chicago area. This is Morgan Li's fourth year making the list, officials said. The custom furniture, light fixture and graphic maker had to submit financial documents for Crain's to review before deciding on the top 50 companies. This year, almost 150 companies applied for consideration in the list. "After the challenges that we and many others faced in 2020, it's an honor to rejoin the ranks of Chicagoland's fastest-growing organizations," said Jonathan Rosenband, President of Morgan Li, in a statemtent. "As one of the 50 finalists and one of the only manufacturers … [Read more...] about Chicago Heights Business Makes Crain’s ‘Fast 50’ List Of Companies

0 Pets Plenty of adorable animals are up for adoption in the Chicago Heights area. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been hoping to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, you should check out these shelters in and around Chicago Heights for a pet up for adoption. About 6.5 million companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by animal rescue organizations nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a lovable new family member is at South Suburban Humane Society, where Crayon the cat is waiting patiently, or another local rescue facility. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed … [Read more...] about Chicago Heights Area Adoptable Pets: Dogs, Cats & More

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Health & Fitness Franciscan Health Crown Point, Michigan City and Olympia Fields earn national accreditation from the Commission on Cancer Franciscan Health , Community Contributor Posted Reply The Franciscan Health cancer programs in Crown Point, Michigan City and Olympia Fields have earned three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care. Franciscan Health's CoC-accredited cancer centers take a multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer as a complex group of diseases that requires consultation among surgeons, … [Read more...] about Franciscan Health earns three-year cancer accreditation

4 Community Corner Rumors circulating social media about Oak Fest, an annual festival which was canceled permanently in 2020, are not true, officials said. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies OAK FOREST, IL — Oak Forest's former annual festival will not be happening this year, according to city officials. The group that organized "Oak Fest," a weekend-long festival which was held over the Fourth of July, permanently disbanded in 2020 following a cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions. The festival ran from 1987 to 2019, according to event organizers, and was set to have its 33rd year in 2020 before a COVID-19 outbreak caused the fairgrounds to cancel. A month later, the commission announced it voted to disband permanently due to "the difficulty of running an event solely from donations." In years past, the event drew hundreds of south suburban residents and featured local bands such as the Flex Group, … [Read more...] about Oak Fest Not Happening This Year, Despite Rumors: City Officials