Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top female tennis player, recently lost to Nick Kyrgios, a man ranked 673th in the men's circuit, in an exhibition match. The rules were tweaked to make it fairer, like giving Sabalenka a smaller court and limiting serves. Some people saw this match as a step back for wo
Ping pong, often seen as a simple game, has a history that many overlook. Josh Safdie, the director of the new film "Marty Supreme, " discovered this while researching. The movie tells the story of Marty Mauser, a young man in the 1950s who dreams big and uses his ping pong skills to chase his ambit
In Pasadena, California, a pair of table tennis experts, Diego Schaaf and Wei Wang, have been quietly shaping Hollywood's ping pong scenes for decades. Their latest project? Transforming Timothée Chalamet into a convincing table tennis prodigy for the film "Marty Supreme. " Schaaf and Wang run Alph
In the bustling streets of 1940s and '50s New York City, a unique subculture thrived around table tennis. This wasn't your average basement game; it was a high-stakes world filled with gamblers, artists, and misfits. Among them, a young Jewish man named Marty Reisman stood out. Known for his sharp s
Ever heard of a ping-pong player who was also a hustler? Meet Marty Reisman. He was a big deal in the table tennis world. He loved the game and loved to bet on it. He even inspired a movie called "Marty Supreme" with Timothée Chalamet. Marty was not just any player. He was a champion. He played wit
In the movie "Marty Supreme, " Timothee Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a character who is a lot like Howard Ratner from "Uncut Gems. " Both are Jewish New Yorkers who love taking big risks. Marty is a table tennis player who thinks he can win big if he just keeps betting. The movie is set in 1952 and
The Tennessee Titans are on the hunt for a new head coach. Mike McCarthy, a seasoned NFL coach, is one of the names being considered. He has a strong background in developing quarterbacks, which could be useful for the Titans' young quarterback, Cam Ward. However, not everyone in the Titans organiz
A big chill is heading to Tennessee, thanks to a polar vortex. This weather event is pushing cold air from the Arctic into the Eastern United States. Over the weekend, temperatures in Tennessee are expected to drop significantly, reaching the low 20s and upper teens. In the Appalachian region of Ea
In the recent Tennessee House special election, Republicans clinched a victory, but the outcome also sparked concern for the party. The race showcased a significant shift in voter behavior. The Republican candidate, backed by former President Trump, secured a win by nine points. However, this was in
Tennessee's 7th Congressional District is buzzing with political energy. Two candidates, Van Epps and Behn, are fighting for a seat in Congress. Van Epps, a former Army helicopter pilot and head of the Tennessee Department of General Services, has strong backing. He won his primary with ease, thanks
