the people i ve talked to say they re far apart right now, but there is a hope, though they re not close. that by dog this now, it may force some urgency. december 1st, no need to panic. january 1st, worry. if there s no deal by february 1st with spring training on the horizon, that s the problem, the time to get concerned. let s hope it doesn t happen. the head of the women s professional tour announced all tournaments will be suspended in china. it s because a high-ranking tennis player dropped out of view. she posted something last month that was quickly taken down. a statement from the wta chairman reads in part, quote,