A federal judge in Miami ruled against star Maria Sharapova, saying a Florida production company was entitled to market a documentary on her despite her agents' attempts to halt distribution. U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks said Byzantium Productions Inc. was lawful in its production of two films, "Anna's Army" and "Russian Women's Tennis." The documentaries did not violate trademark laws.

2nd Annual Ticket to Ride Horse Shows benefiting Kids with Cancer to be held July 27-30th

Alpharetta, GA (July 20, 2006) - Prudential Georgia Realty's 400 North, Dahlonega and Dawsonville offices are putting on the 2nd Annual Ticket to Ride Horse Shows to benefit the Sunshine Kids Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that assists kids with cancer.

Some form of cancer affects, on average, more than 12,000 children in the United States each year. Cancer is still the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15. The goal of the Sunshine Kids Foundation is to help families deal with this disease and to help these children have a quality of life by providing them with positive group activities and outings so they can do what kids are supposed to do---have fun and celebrate life.

The 150+ agent team of the Prudential Georgia Realty Cumming, Dahlonega and Dawsonville offices have banded together to put on another horse show series this year, called Ticket to Ride. Last year’s event raised more than $25,000 for the Sunshine Kids Foundation and the offices have set a lofty goal of at least doubling that amount. This year, the event will be supported by a well known, local celebrity to help get word out about this important cause.

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has signed on to be the official celebrity spokesperson for the Ticket to Ride Horse Shows.

There are also signed collectors sports items including a tennis racquet signed by Maria Sharapova.



Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova (centre) is joined by John McEnroe (left) and Patrick McEnroe during a Sharapova's promotional shoot in New York on Wednesday, 12 July 2006. AP


Final score Wimbledon:
Amelie Mauresmo FRA (1) 6 3 6
Maria Sharapova RUS (4) 3 6 2



Forbes magazine's "most powerful" list of celebrities has Maria Sharapova at number 63 with annual earnings estimated at 19 million $US per year. The other two tennis players who make the list were Serena Williams at number 87 and Venus Williams at number 90. Maria is the top ranked athlete!







SI Swim Suit Edition 2006 staring Maria Sharapova!


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