TOM RIFE
Correspondent - Sports
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Tom Rife is a correspondent for the sports section of the Daily News and naplesnews.com. Rife previously served a lengthy and distinguished tenure as sports editor of the Naples Daily News.
Recent stories:
- Local racing: Wallace keeping pace in Nationwide Series
August 29, 2008 - Local tennis: Tropical Junior Series at Cambier Park next week
August 28, 2008 - Local racing: Bodine rebounds with second-place finish
August 22, 2008 - Local tennis: Pelican Marsh hosting a couple of big events
August 21, 2008 - Local racing: Germain Racing team penalized for infractions at event
August 14, 2008 - Local tennis: World Tennis Club team wins championship in Daytona Beach
August 13, 2008 - Racing: Naples' Bigley having strong season on Hooters Pro Cup Series
August 8, 2008 - Local tennis: Marco's Embree continuing strong summer
August 7, 2008 - Local racing: Immokalee Regional coming off hectic session
August 1, 2008 - Local tennis: Dog Days can be a challenge for rookie competitors
July 31, 2008 - See full list of stories by TOM RIFE...
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Longtime local speedboat racer Brian Ohlis is leading the effort to bring the ChampBoat Series national finale to Naples. The two-day charity Naples ChampBoat Grand Prix will take place Nov. 1-2 on Lake Avalon at Sugden Park in East Naples.

Amy Grossklag of Bonita Springs focuses on a return during the Bush Florida Open girls 16 singles championship match Thursday at The Landings in Fort Myers. She was the No. 1 seed, but bowed in the finals to unseeded Nelo Phiri of Yonkers, N.Y., 7-6 (1), 6-2. Tom Rife/Staff

Tennis broadcaster Mary Carillo.

The Lady Liberty V8 Super Stock buggy, driven by Lorrie Johns, roars off the starting line Sunday at the Florida Sports Park. She won her class and finished second to Dan Greenling in the day-ending Big Feature.


