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 tennis: Chickee Classic at Cambier Park starts next week
November 28, 2008 - Local auto racing: Homestead win gives Bodine, Germain team winter bragging rights
November 21, 2008 - POLL: Prep football: Gulf Coast hoping to erase last year's shutout loss to Washington
November 21, 2008 - Local tennis: Jimmy Arias ready for Swingtime
November 21, 2008 - PHOTOS: Prep football: Lakewood Ranch sends Palmetto Ridge to ninth straight loss
November 14, 2008 - Prep football: Neumann playing for fallen former teammate tonight
November 14, 2008 - Local racing: Bodine, Germain team wrap up Trucks Series tonight
November 14, 2008 - Local tennis: Swingtime set to swing into town Nov. 22-23
November 13, 2008 - VIDEO/PHOTOS: Prep football: Window of opportunity swings open for Golden Gate against Estero
November 7, 2008 - Prep football: Titans remember Simmons, Zhang before game with Estero
November 7, 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.


