Maria Sharapova

In the Works: Sharapova Seeks Match with the CW, More

• Oct 24, 2007 02:11 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich

Maria Sharapova, currently ranked No. 5 among female tennis players, is partnering with scribe Jacob Epstein (Shark, Without a Trace) on a sports-themed drama for the CW that's set inside the world of professional tennis, says Variety.... Veteran game-show producers Burt Wheeler and Sharon Sussman are developing a syndicated adaptation of Trivial Pursuit, just in time for the board game's 25th anniversary as well as the arrival of Viva Laughlin as an answer.... CMT offers beleaguered truck drivers a lifestyle overhaul with Trick My Trucker, premiering Nov. 10. read more

U.S. Open: New York, New York

• Aug 29, 2007 07:01 PM ET
• by Megan Cherkezian

Wow. It's been ages since I've blogged, so I apologize. But I've been through quite a whirlwind over here! Nevertheless, I am here and totally hooked on summer's best sporting event: The U.S. Open. Every August, my mom and I get caught up in the sweat and glory of insanely good tennis. From the Williams sisters and their bold fashion choices to Andy Roddick and his fierce backhand, there is nothing better than a filled Arthur Ashe stadium and the back and forth of focused athletes battling it out for that grand slam title. Just last night, we watch Maria Sharapova cut her competition out of the running in less than an hour, while Justin Gimmelstob gracefully bowed out after Roddick topped his game — Gimmelstob playing his last singles Open match. Anyone else into the Aces and Deuces that make this sport one of the greatest? read more