With the first six months behind us, time to look at what has happened so far in the professional women???s divisions of MMA. We have already seen some expansion and some surprises in terms of the statistics, as we are looking towards what will be another banner year. Here are some key facts about … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Beyond the Accolades: How Pat Summitt Changed My Life
Over the next several days, you???re going to hear and read powerful stories about the late, great Patricia Sue Summitt. Family, friends, former players and coworkers, sportswriters and fans will all be sharing touching, personal moments from the life??of the??winningest basketball coach in NCAA … [Read more...]
Patricia Sue Head Summitt: June 14, 1952-June 28, 2016
Sports world reacts to the death of legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. Pat Summitt dies at 64. Among the family members she is survived by is her mother, Hazel. Summitt used basketball to empower young women. In Summitt, a toughness greater than invincibility. Summitt was +ACI-just Pat+ACI- … [Read more...]
Rest in Power Pat
There???s this thing called favor. God gives it to ALL of His children. He wants us all to enjoy His anointing in our lives. You just have to figure out where He wants you, what your purpose is, so that you can be there to receive that favor. When you???re walking in your purpose you can truly … [Read more...]
Undefeated Katlyn Chookagian Signs with UFC;Faces Murphy in Debut
One of the best flyweight prospects has signed with the UFC. Katlyn Chookagian (7-0) will make her octagon debut facing Lauren Murphy (9-2)??UFC Fight Night 91 in Sioux Falls on July 13. Combat Press???s Rob Tatum was the first to the report this Monday. A two division champion at CFFC, Chookagian … [Read more...]
Coaching legend Pat Summitt may soon leave us
The news started leaking out on social media last night that Pat Summitt may be close to passing away: Pat Summmitt +ACI-struggling+ACI for the last few days She is surrounded by family and some former players. Pat Summitt through the years. No words. Just deep, cavernous … [Read more...]
Women Supporting Women
Elena Delle Donne spreads that message. Good for her. It's the only way we're going to make any gains. Also: Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer talks gender bias in college sports. WNBA team news: Dallas has won four in a row, and is hitting their stride. Olympics news: Maya Moore … [Read more...]
What’s up with all the overtimes??
I mean, really. I don't remember this many overtimes in a WNBA season ever. Another one today: The Liberty outlasted the Dream in two OT, 90-79. Atlanta had been on a 9-0 run. On the upside, Sancho Lyttle returned to the Dream today, and showed off her versatility. More results: The … [Read more...]
Who Are The 20 At 20?
Yesterday, right before the epic game that was the Lynx v. Sparks???s Battle of the Undefeateds, the WNBA named its 20 Greatest and Most Influential Players in League History in honor of its 20th anniversary. The list was announced on Sports Center on the anniversary of league???s inaugural … [Read more...]
WNBA: Big things poppin
An epic showdown it was between the Sparks and Lynx today. It was a huge, highly-anticipated game that lived up to every bit of the hype that preceded it. In the end, Minnesota pulled out a 72-69 win. My story will be posted shortly, but here are my pregame interviews. Also today: Dallas … [Read more...]