Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork. Jim Kelly Youth Jersey .com) - Vic Braden, a former tennis player who became one of the nations top tennis instructors, died from complications of congestive heart failure at the age of 85. He died Monday at his home in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, according to his wife of 43 years, Melody Braden. Braden, who played in the late 1940s and early 50s, began playing tennis in grade school in his hometown of Monroe, Michigan and captured the Class A state singles title in high school in 1946 and 47. The 5-foot-6 Braden was a 1951 graduate of Kalamazoo College in Michigan, where he was captain of the tennis team and later inducted into the schools athletic hall of fame. He was one of the top players on teams that won the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships in each of his four years. Braden turned pro after college at a time when there were only a few professional tennis tournaments. He eventually joined the legendary Jack Kramer on Kramers fledgling pro tour. Among those Braden played with were Jimmy Evert, the father of Hall-of-Famer Chris Evert, and George Richey, the father of future pros Cliff and Nancy Richey. Rest in Peace, Vic Braden., Chris Evert wrote on her Twitter account. Innovative, cutting edge kind of guy. Will miss his enthusiasm and knowledge of the game. Hell be greatly missed. Braden and Kramer later co-founded the Jack Kramer Club in Rolling Hills Estates, California, where future Hall-of-Famer Tracy Austin learned the game as a child. So sad to hear of the passing of tennis coach Vic Braden, a pioneer, innovator, & true legend in our sport! Austin tweeted. Braden was known for his innovative teaching style, and his application of technology to the basics of tennis instruction. He authored several books and articles on tennis instruction and was a licensed psychologist in California. Tennis has lost a treasure, Billie Jean King wrote on Twitter. he was always on the cutting edge of science in tennis & is an all-time great in our industry. Braden is also survived by children Kory Braden-Hittelman, Kristen Paul, Troy Davis and Shawn Davis, and four grandchildren. His daughter, Kelly, died 12 years ago from complications of lupus. Bradens body has been donated to the University of California, Irvine, for research purposes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Andre Reed Youth Jersey . -- Miami Dolphins defensive co-ordinator Kevin Coyle defended the management style of coach Joe Philbin in the wake of the teams bullying scandal. Josh Allen Womens Jersey . Louis, MO (SportsNetwork. http://www.authenticbillsfanaticfootball.com/authentic-ed-oliver-bills-jersey/ . The Sioux Falls Canaries scored two in the seventh and three more in the eighth to come back from a 3-0 deficit and defeat the Winnipeg Goldeyes 5-3 in front of 6,769 at Shaw Park on Sunday afternoon.Manchester City Women continued their perfect start to their Women’s Super League campaign with a 6-0 thrashing of Doncaster Belles on Monday. Ruthless City showed little sign of any tiredness, despite playing their second game in four days, as they put five goals past their visitors in a one-sided opening half.Lucy Bronze scored the first in the seventh minute before Jill Scott added a second soon afterwards later with a powerful volley from the edge of the area. City continued to press and Jane Ross headed in the third goal (40) after Nikita Parris effort came back off the crossbar.The visitors were finding life tough and they shipped two more goals in as many minutes just before the interval.Jennifer Beattie netted the fourth with a thumping header from a corner before Kosovare Asllani grabbed her first City goal after converting Parris centre.City eased off in the second half despite Parris hitting the bar with a header on 48 minutes. Toni Duggan scored Citys final goal Belles held out until the 74th minute before conceding again, when England striker Toni Duggan slid in at the far post to convert another precise Parris cross. Zay Jones Youth Jersey. Elsewhere, Reading and Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw at Adams Park.Beth Mead opened the scoring for the visitors, netting the rebound after her penalty was superbly saved by Mary Earps.But Helen Ward earned a share of the spoils for the Royals, firing home from the spot after Megan Beer was sent off for handball.In Sundays other game, Notts County secured their first league win of the season after they defeated Liverpool Ladies 3-2 at Meadow Lane. Notts County striker Ellen White scored twice in the 3-2 win over Liverpool The Magpies led 3-0 after England striker Ellen White struck twice either side of a goal from Jess Clarke.Liverpool fought back as striker Katie Zelem struck twice in the last five minutes but they could not add another and County hung on to claim all three points. ' ' '