This will be short post, as you've come to learn, sometimes at One Sport Voice pictures tell the story better than I could blog. One of my graduate students (Thanks AN+ACE) found this picture while she was playing paintball this weekend. (Does one +ACI-play+ACI paintball? What is the proper terminology?... … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2010
Vonn Olympic Helmet Unveiled
Black History Month - Honoring Female Athletes
Over the years, there have been many great black athletes. This month, to celebrate Black History Month, we'd like to honor some of the women who have contributed to the soul of sports. Pioneers Althea Gibson was a pioneer in both amateur tennis and professional golf. In 1942, Althea entered and won … [Read more...]
Cyborg defeats Coenen
This was one of Cris Cyborg's best fights yet. The savage beauty of her power-hand hammers dropping from standing and partially in-guard positions is undeniable. These are the blows that ended the Cyborg-Carano fight so quickly last summer. I am impressed that Strikeforce challenger Marloes Coenen … [Read more...]
A look at goalkeeping philosophies
I think both were accomplished and in particular I would like to further discuss a seminar and field session by Maarten Arts on a different philosophy of playing the position of goalkeeper. … [Read more...]
Misconceptions about Serena’s game
Serena prevailed in a Slam final that actually lived up to the hype, but unfortunately the long match gave the commentators plenty of time to trot out the tired old tropes they live by when a Williams sister is concerned. … [Read more...]
Haley Wickenheiser is a Badass
As soon as the Olympics start we Americans can go back to hating her, but now: an appreciation. … [Read more...]
Snowboarder Torah Bright out of X Games
Australian Olympic snowboarder, Torah Bright, has withdrawn from the 2010 Winter X Games after hitting her head on the ice in training and suffering yet another concussion. According to The Australian, Bright was training in the half-pipe at Aspen, Colorado, yesterday to prepare for this weekend's … [Read more...]
ING Miami Marathon Race Day
Good morning! It's humid in Miami, but we knew that would be the case. Time to do my happy dance, relax and enjoy the race! … [Read more...]
FCF Women’s Grand Prix Preview
FCF Women's Grand Prix Preview Watch it live Jan 30th, 7pm Central on www.freestylecagefighting.com. A preview of the upcoming fights at FCF39 Women's Grand Prix tournament. Featuring Adrienna +ACI-AJ+ACI Jenkins, Sarah Schneider, Jan Finney, Liz Carreiro, Kaitlin Young, Jennifer Tate, Megumi Yabushita … [Read more...]