Legendary Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award today at the White House. President Obama put the medal on Summitt himself. His comments about her:President Obama’s introductory comments about Pat Summitt:“When one doctor told Pat Summitt she … [Read more...]
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012
The fans have spoken! Congratulations Gail Devers (track & field), Jean Driscoll (paralympic track & field), Gary Hall, Jr., Lisa Fernandez (softball), Kristine Lilly (soccer), Dan O’Brien, Jenny Thompson (swimming), the 2004 U.S. Olympic Women’s Softball Team, Ed Temple, James … [Read more...]
Sports Illustrated’s Title IX Anniversary Issue Released; 12 Women’s Basketball Players On SI.com’s Top 40 List
For its May 7 issue, Sports Illustrated is honoring the 40th anniversary of Title IX with a number of articles online and in print. Their online spread is fairly extensive with some great columns about Title IX, how far it's come, and where women's sports is going. We received a preview of the print … [Read more...]
WNBA training camp opens this Sunday; Pat Summitt receives Wooden Award
WNBA:Good news for LA Sparks fans - Candace Parker has signed a multi-year contract extension.The Seattle Storm's training camp roster is complete, with the addition of five signees. Two are from Washington state: Ashley Corral, who just graduated from USC, and Seattle native Jacqua Williams. I … [Read more...]
InvictaFC Offers to Fight Bonuses - How You Can Help
With less than two weeks until InvictaFC 1, the promotion has announced that the fighters will be getting some extra for their efforts. Fight, submission, and KO of the night bonuses will be awarded at the event. Also, to help promote the card, Invicta has announced a social media bonus for … [Read more...]
Griner wins Wooden Award; All-American Team named
Baylor center Brittney Griner won the John R. Wooden Award tonight at a ceremony in Los Angeles. Griner couldn't be there due to academic obligations, according to assistant coach Damion McKinney, who spoke to the audience on her behalf. The ceremony was streamed live online.Four of the other … [Read more...]
Ashley Corral wins three-point shootout
No official release on the web as of yet, but the Twittersphere is abuzz with the news: USC guard Ashley Corral won the State Farm College three-point championship contest tonight. Corral was one of five women selected for the competition, which was broadcast on ESPN.Congratulations to her. … [Read more...]
Oklahoma State Cowgirl basketball is one of three finalists for a new award presented by the WBCA…
Oklahoma State Cowgirl basketball is one of three finalists for a new award presented by the WBCA this season - the "Together We R" Team Award. In its first year, the “Together We R” Team Award honors programs that have strived to succeed in the face of adversity, overcoming … [Read more...]
Wooden Award finalists
Star studded list:Elena Delle DonneSkylar DigginsBrittney GrinerTiffany HayesShenise JohnsonA'dia MathiesNnemkadi OgwumikeChiney OgwumikeSamantha PrahalisOdyssey SimsShekinna StricklenAlyssa ThomasElizabeth WilliamsRiquna WilliamsJulie Wotja … [Read more...]
UW’s Jazmine Davis is Pac-12 coaches pick
Washington point guard Jazmine Davis was named Pac-12 Freshmen of the Year by the league's coaches. She's the first Husky to be honored for the award since post Karen Deden in 1988. Davis, who was honored by the conference media on Monday, was also named to the 15-member All-Pac-12 team along with … [Read more...]