Troy Polamalu earns contract extension

Congratulations Troy! From ESPN.com:

Polamalu, one of the most versatile players in Steelers history, was a first-team All-Pro player when Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl during the 2005 season and was a second team All-Pro in 2004. He made the Pro Bowl the last three seasons and, besides being known for the flowing black hair that streams out of his helmet, is widely regarded as one of the league's top defensive players.

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Fleishman Keeps Moving Up!

Zack Fleishman, who trains extensively with Sports Lab, won again at the Countrywide Classic, 7-6, 6-3 over Robert Kendrick. Zack is a former UCLA Bruin, and his alma mater's artcle has some great quotes:

“I just feel like I went out and played great against Gonzalez, and there’s no reason I can’t come out and play great again,” Fleishman said after clinching his first-ever quarterfinal appearance on the ATP Tour. “I think I proved that this is an official level that I can play at, instead of just one good outing.”

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Former Bruin Zack Fleishman handled Robert Kendrick in two sets to move on to the quarterfinals at the Countrywide Classic.

Zack Fleishman advances at Countrywide!

Following up on his test at Wimbledon, Sportslab athlete Zack Fleishman takes another stride in the world of Men's Tennis by defeating Fernando Gonzales, the #6 ranked player in the world.
"I beat a top 10 player at my former college, in my hometown, at a place where I've practiced since I was 9 years old," said Fleishman, who now is 2-2 in tour matches this year and 5-12 lifetime. "My pure strategy coming in was to play my game and if I needed to adjust I would."
We couldn't be happier for Zack and will be cheering him along from success to success!

Zach Fleishman returns a shot to Fernando Gonzalez, of Chile, during the first round of the Countrywide Classic tennis tournament, Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in Los Angeles. Fleishman won 7-6 (5), 6-4.
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Zach Fleishman reacts after upsetting top seed Fernando Gonzalez, of Chile, in the first round of the Countrywide Classic tennis tournament, Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in Los Angeles. Fleishman won 7-6 (5), 6-4.
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