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WOMEN TALK SPORTS POSTS, BY DATETuesday, December 15, 2009

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WNBA Dream Faces Challenges in 2010

posted by Pleasant Dreams - An Atlanta Dream Blog Tue, Dec 15 at 9:11pm

From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:Still, Betty has some tough financial obstacles to overcome, which is why she’s looking for other investors to join her. She would not disclose the troubling financial numbers, but I’m told the Dream lost about $3...more
Kelly Clark wins Copper Mountain Grand Prix

posted by Pretty Tough Tue, Dec 15 at 6:35pm

Copper Mountain has a longstanding history with the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix tour, having hosted events in 1998, 1999 and last season. Last week, the Copper halfpipe was stacked with big air and beauty as the best women in the sport hit up the 22...more
Anna Kournikova and Nick Bollettieri in Afghanistan

posted by WTA Women's Tennis Tue, Dec 15 at 6:35pm

Anna Kournikova and Nick Bollettieri in Afghanistan The troops who are serving in Afghanistan received the visit of former tennis star Anna Kournikova this week. Kournikova was not the only celebrity present at the meeting held at the military airport ...more
Dream Pass in Monarchs Dispersal Draft

posted by Pleasant Dreams - An Atlanta Dream Blog Tue, Dec 15 at 5:10pm

The dispersal draft for the Sacramento Monarchs was held today. By the time they got down to the Dream, Chelsea Newton was still available. However, the Dream passed and Newton ended up with the Storm.Incidentally, Chelsea Newton's PER last year was 9.9...more
Duke Out

posted by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog Tue, Dec 15 at 5:03pm

Let’s catch up with C and R on the eve of Stanford’s most important game so far, number 7 Duke, with Tennessee the very next game.R: What time should we leave for the Duke game at Maples?C: Well, we have a little bit of a problem here.R: What?C: The l...more
Dear Derby Santa

posted by eRacer X-Files Tue, Dec 15 at 4:16pm

Dear Derby Santa, I've been a bad good, good rollergirl. How about getting me a few gifts to shove in my fishnet & stiletto stockings? You know, it IS the off-season training time, and what better time to break in new gear than as I sweat off all those h...more
UNCC decides to add football

posted by Title IX Blog Tue, Dec 15 at 4:14pm

The trustees at the University of North Carolina Charlotte have decided to go forward with the plan to add a football team. The team will make its debut in 2013.This is also a good time to mention that Hofstra University cut its team last week, shortly af...more
Look sleek on the slopes

posted by A Glam Slam Tue, Dec 15 at 3:21pm

Hit the slopes in style on your ski vacation this season. Introducing every ski bunny’s dream: the new Gucci Eyeweb Ski Goggles. The luxe Italian brand has just released unisex ski goggles that come in black or white, with the signature red and green st...more
Washington guard Sara Mosiman out for season?

posted by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog Tue, Dec 15 at 2:42pm

Washington senior starter Sara Mosiman could possibly be out for the season due to a shin injury, coach Tia Jackson said via a Pac-10 teleconference call this morning. Jackson had just received word herself, told Mosiman (pictured right by UW) would under...more
Interview with Olympic Hurdler Damu Cherry-Mitchell

posted by Sports Girls Play Tue, Dec 15 at 2:39pm

A month or so ago I did an email interview with US Olympic Hurdler, Damu Cherry-Mitchell after exchanging “tweets” with her on Twitter. I had posted about Kayla Williams winning vault at the World Championships and Damu shared the congratulations. Tha...more
Throwing punches in girls hockey

posted by Total Female Hockey Club Tue, Dec 15 at 12:50pm

I think I might be getting old. Back when I played midget and junior female hockey in the late 90’s, I can honestly say I maybe saw three or four punches thrown in an entire season. Even when I was playing in the elite women’s leagues, I only saw ...more
Chic Runner'sTraining Plans

posted by Chic Runner Tue, Dec 15 at 12:44pm

One of the biggest keys that people always forget when looking for a training plan is that it has to fit you. It has to match the days you work out and it has to be for YOU. It seems to me that sometimes people get so obsessed with a given training plan o...more
DC All-Stars meet Richmond's Poe's Punishers!

posted by RollerWomyn Tue, Dec 15 at 12:44pm

Make your plans now! Don't miss the upcoming December 19th double-header at the DC Armory!...more
Yanina Wickmayer still ineligible to play tennis

posted by WTA Women's Tennis Tue, Dec 15 at 12:20pm

Yanina Wickmayer still ineligible to play tennis Yesterday we learn that Yanina Wickmayer’s ban was suspended and today she got an offer to play at the ASB Classic but now the ITF says she is still not eligible to compete. Nick Imison, International...more
Update on Jessica Watson: “I Feel Like the Luckiest Girl in the World!”

posted by Cool Adventure Girls! Tue, Dec 15 at 12:15pm

A couple of months ago, I reported about 16-year-old Jessica Watson, the ambitious Australian who set off to become the youngest person to sail around the world — solo and unassisted. According to her blog, she is doing well: “I can honestly say th...more
Fun facts about No. 7 Duke before tonight’s game

posted by Left Coast Hoops Tue, Dec 15 at 12:07pm

< p>What you need to know about No. 7 Duke (7-1) before today’s game vs. No. 2 Stanford at Maples… Duke has never played at Stanford. This is only the fourth meeting between the two programs. Coach Joanne P. McCallie is 3-0 vs. Tara VanDerveer i...more
Yanina Wickmayer offered ASB Classic wildcard

posted by WTA Women's Tennis Tue, Dec 15 at 11:39am

Yanina Wickmayer offered ASB Classic wildcard Now that her ban is suspended, Yanina Wickmayer has been offered wildcard entry to the ASB Classic in Auckland. Brenda Perry, tournament director for the US$220,000 ASB Classic which runs from January 4 to...more
UConn and the Best of the America East Conference: Striving for Perfection

posted by Swish Appeal Tue, Dec 15 at 11:38am

The University of Connecticut's last two games were against the best of the America East conference. Although it's a conference that usually only gets its conference tournament winner into the NCAA tournament, both Vermont and Hartford began the season ...more
TheTrickedOutHorse.com's Lisa Barone - Part 2!

posted by The Barrel Racing Blog Tue, Dec 15 at 11:36am

The woman behind The Tricked Out Horse brings real rodeo barrel racing experience to her outlaw brand of tack and belts. Lisa Barone has had success in the International Professional Rodeo Association, American Professional Rodeo Association, Professiona...more
2010 Florida Tour de Cure Bike Rides

posted by Bike Diva Tue, Dec 15 at 11:31am

From time to time, my husband and I participate in charity cycling events that benefit organizations such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Police Athletic League. Tour de Cure rides, which take place throughout t...more
Boosting Media Coverage for Women's Sports

posted by MarieS Tue, Dec 15 at 11:30am

How do we boost coverage for women's sports? I played sports in college and love it when women's softball is on TV in May yet the rest of the year I watch and follow men's sports (don't boo me just yet). Why you ask? Well for one, that's what's on TV and ...more
Pain, Pain, Go Away...

posted by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn Tue, Dec 15 at 11:26am

I despise going to the dentist. In fact, there is probably nothing in life that terrifies me more. It starts the moment you sit in the chair and they tell you they’re just going to give you a quick shot that will numb your mouth. They make you believ...more
Court suspends tennis ban for Yanina Wickmayer

posted by WTA Women's Tennis Tue, Dec 15 at 11:23am

Court suspends tennis ban for Yanina Wickmayer A Belgian court decided to suspend the one-year doping ban given to Yanina Wickmayer. Wickmayer’s lawyers hopes she can play as soon as possible while she wishes to receive a wild card for the Australia...more
I’m tired of losing. Tired of losing but I’ll tell ya: I’m proud of our kids, we played hard, we bat...

posted by Swish Appeal Tue, Dec 15 at 11:14am

I’m tired of losing. Tired of losing but I’ll tell ya: I’m proud of our kids, we played hard, we battled, we've improved so much; it doesn’t show in the win column really. But we lose by 1, we lose by 5, and we lose by 7, and a lot of it comes ...more
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