Former World No. 1 Jim Courier will provide blogs from the U.S. Open during the run of the tournament.

It’s US Open time! I’m doing TV on USA Network so I’ll have a good look at what’s going on out there.

So this is, as we all know, the Agassi Open until further notice. If AA makes a run it’s going to get pretty kooky at the newly named BJKNTC (well done, USTA). I hope that is the case. He’s been at various times a friend, foe, rival and teammate of mine. Now, just a friend. I spent a day with him in Vegas recently. I got to see the school that he built for needy children that will change the path of families for generations. Heady stuff. I don’t care if you like him, you have to respect him for that alone. Anyway, I will be, not so secretly, pulling for him to go a long way in this event even though it means nothing to his legacy at the end of the day. 21 years on Tour. One match won’t change anything but I sure hope his back holds up so he can give it a great run for his sake. He deserves that.
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GRIZZLIES WORLD HEADQUARTERS –- Eyes and ears in Hawaii report that Grizzlies point guard Damon Stoudamire and his bride enjoyed a beautiful wedding over the weekend.

What else would you expect when the nuptials happen somewhere considered to be PARADISE by any other name?

Griz majority owner Michael Heisley and members of the coaching staff were among the guests. Former teammates (i.e. Bonzi Wells), current colleagues (i.e. Dahntay Jones) and NBA buddies (i.e. Gary Payton) also attended.

TOMORROW: Reaction to a major shakeup looming in the Grizzlies’ business operations.