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I am a big sports fan. I grew up playing almost every sport. Now however, I mostly confine myself to the big
three: tennis, golf, and ultimate frisbee. I went to school in Colorado where I played on my college tennis team and club frisbee team. I play golf for fun on the weekends. Other than sports, I enjoy writing and making short movies. I majored in English -- what I plan to do with that? I'll keep you posted.

If you enjoy some of the stuff I've written, you can also check out my personal blog at http://leah-umyeah.blogspot.com

Zip's Recent Articles

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: James Blake of USA plays a backhand during the men's final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on Day 7 of the AEGON Championship at Queens Club on June 14, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

James Blake Returns to Tennis World with First Round Match in Cincinnati

Published 2 months ago
408 reads 4 comments

June Is The Best Sports Month

Published 7 months ago
85 reads 5 comments

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 21: Roger Federer of Switzerland walks to the net after losing his semifinal match to Andy Murray of Great Britain in the BNP Paribas Open on March 21, 2009 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Fed Express Derailed at Murray Lane

Published 7 months ago
285 reads 2 comments

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 19: Fernando Verdasco of Spain tosses the ball up before serving to Roger Federer during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 19, 2009 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Earth to Fernando Verdasco: You're Only As Good As Your Second Serve

Published 7 months ago
496 reads 5 comments

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Kaya Camilla commented on The Inherent Sexism Behind Female Athletes' Wardrobes
Rob York commented on James Blake Returns to Tennis World with First Round Match in Cincinnati
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The Short List What Zip thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal, Derek Jeter, Pete Sampras, Andy Roddick
Favorite Sports Teams

Yankees, Reds, Bearcats, Lakers, Colts
All Time Sports Moment

Aaron Boone hitting the walkoff homerun in the 2003 ALCS and Tiger Woods winning the 2008 U.S. Open on one leg
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East

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by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

Hey Zip,
Exclusively for you. You would not want to miss this one out.

If you get a chance, please share your thoughts on my new article. I'd appreciate your take.
"Sexiest Beastly Babe To Win the US Open 2009."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245336-sexiest-beastly-babe-to-win-the-us-open-2009

Thanks,
Xeno
by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

Hi Zip,
The US Open Draw is released. I've analyzed the Men's draw, in addition to the Top Ten players' form and recent performance, and made some projection in an unconventional way.
Check it out. I am sure you'll like it.
Thank you so much,
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243601-us-open-2009-draw-released-hotties-of-mens-tennis

Xeno
by Ricky
7 months ago

Hey... come check out my new article...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141807-lakers-best-nba-franchise-ever?just_published=1
by Sergey
9 months ago

Zip,

Let me know what you think of this Valentines Day ode.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124430-caroline-wozniacki-whats-not-to-love

Cheers,
-SZ
by Pete
9 months ago

This article has special meaning to me. Please give it a read if you get a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124059-to-an-athlete-dying-young
by J. Michael
9 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122082-alex-rodriguez-admits-nothing-we-didnt-already-know
by John Louie
9 months ago

Ms. Zip,

hi..

Hope everything's fine..
I would like to share my recent work to you.. =)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/121928-the-cradles-of-eminence-in-sports
by John Louie
9 months ago

Zip..

the article I am proud of.. my sports hero.. I hope you'll like it..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/115123-my-sports-hero-not-kobe-never-was-lebron-just-my-uncle
by Long John
9 months ago

you are featured on cbs mate

http://www.cbssports.com/tennis
by Long John
9 months ago

liked your new article ... just left a comment
by Dan
11 months ago

Zip,

A little holiday treat for all NFL teams, let me know what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86683-nfl-thanksgiving-32-teams-to-be-thankful-this-holiday-season-part-1-of-3?just_published=1

Dan
by Dave
12 months ago

Nice work with the fist pumps article, pretty classic.
by Paul
12 months ago

Hi Leah,

You probably won't believe this but I've been following your career at Colorado College for a couple of years. Why? Once again, you won't believe this but my daughter's name is Leah Zipperstein (told you you wouldn't believe it!!). We live in Redlands, CA (yep, you were here a couple of years ago for a tennis tournament. I found your name after your visit here otherwise we would have come to cheer you on). My daughter is going to be 15 years old on 11/22. We are originally from Chicago, Illinois. My father is Nathan, his father is Louis. I'm sure our family trees are connected somewhere. Anyway, my Leah plays soccer and basketball and currently attends Redlands East Valley High School. I like your short list but if I were picking between Jordan and Russell I would select Jerry West (hate the Bulls, REALLY hate the Celtics). My family and I hope your life is everything you dream it to be. Say Hi to the Cincinnati Zipperstein's from their long, lost cousins?? (maybe)

Paul Zipperstein
Redlands, CA
by James
about 1 year ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/73910-the-cowboys-believed-and-won-13-9-what-miracle-happened
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/73403-is-it-just-me-or-is-the-nfl-doing-a-bad-job-of-protecting-players
Comment Please.
by Long John
about 1 year ago

i like your name - Leah

hey - thanks for the first article on tennis - am looking forward to reading more from you, i left comments on the article in itself

cheers

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