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WOMEN TALK SPORTS POSTS for August 17, 2011

Q&A; Episode 1 - Breakdown of the Rousey vs D'Alelio Controversy

posted by Women's MMA Roundup Wed, Aug 17 at 5:23pm

In the first episode of our new Q&A series we'll be offering our take on the Ronda Rousey vs Sarah D'Alelio fight that happened on Strikeforce Challengers 18. Download the MP3 at: wmmaroundup.com. ...more
Passion and Daydreams: The final weeks of summer

posted by Byline to Finish Line Wed, Aug 17 at 4:17pm

Back when Trevor Ruffin was growing up in Buffalo, no one had to knock on his door and ask him to go play basketball. No one had to call to remind him that they were playing hoops at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning. It was a story he related to a collection o...more
NY Liberty 69 Washington 66 : The Stat Analysis

posted by Swish Appeal Wed, Aug 17 at 4:14pm

NEWARK, NJ - This is getting to be a habit. Liberty coach John Whisenant greets the media post game shaking his head while perusing the stats before saying, "it wasn't pretty but it's a win." In the case of the Liberty's 69-66 too close for comfort victor...more
National Pro Fastpitch Announces Talented Cast for Championship Series Broadcasts

posted by anngaff Wed, Aug 17 at 3:39pm

via release National Pro Fastpitch announced today the television commentators for the League's hallmark event, the NPF Championship Series. The ESPN2 live telecast of the Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. EST final, will feature Jennie Finch and Leah O'Brien-A...more
Kids’ Sports — No Drama

posted by Draft Day Suit Wed, Aug 17 at 2:10pm

As a detour today from our regular drama around here, I submit, in 100 words or so, that there is no place in kid’s sports for adult drama. My kids have been involved in sports of some sort for the past 13 years or so, so I feel like I know a little ...more
Balancing Marathon Training and Tailgate Season

posted by Run Girl Run Wed, Aug 17 at 2:07pm

As you all know, I love me a good tailgate and with football season only a few weeks away, it's time to start figuring out how I'm going to balance half marathon training and tailgating. Spending six hours every Saturday at a tailgate and following tha...more
Candace Parker ejected in debut; Sparks lose to Dream 84-79

posted by They're Playing Basketball Wed, Aug 17 at 1:33pm

Things didn't go quite as planned in Candace Parker's return to the Sparks last night after a six-week rehab from a torn meniscus: LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker was ejected for arguing with the referees at the end of the Sparks...more
Worlds Preview: Women’s long distances

posted by The Track & Field Superblog Wed, Aug 17 at 1:30pm

Steeplechase Competition schedule: Heats, Friday Aug 26, 9:35 PM Final, Tuesday Aug 30, 6:05 AM 2009 medalists: Marta Domínguez (ESP), Yuliya Zarudneva (RUS), Milcah Chemos Cheywa (KEN) The Americans: Emma Coburn (Colorado), Bridget Franek (OTC Elite),...more
National Pro Fastpitch Championships start Thursday: How to Watch

posted by anngaff Wed, Aug 17 at 12:23pm

The National Pro Fastpitch Championships start on Thursday, August 18, at McMurray Park in Sulphur, Louisiana.  The night kicks of the first games of two best-of-three-series between the #2 and #3 seeds and the #1 and #4 seeds. #3-seed Chicago Band...more
An Interview With Caitlin Foord, rising Australian soccer star

posted by All White Kit Wed, Aug 17 at 11:57am

An Audacious World Cup Debut and A Big Future Caitlin Foord is one of the most precocious young talents in the women’s game today. Australia’s versatile right-sided player was named Best Young Player at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, beatin...more
Commentary: Really, it’s okay to go to Maya’s Connecticut return

posted by HoopFeed.com Wed, Aug 17 at 1:41am

Recently there was a column by a Connecticut writer that called out women’s basketball fans in the Nutmeg State for the fact that tonight’s Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx game is a sellout (or will be by game time), while the average attendance fo...more
Storm guard Tanisha Wright deals with family loss

posted by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog Wed, Aug 17 at 1:38am

Storm starter Tanisha Wright departed after her team's loss on Saturday to be with family after the passing of her mother. According to Storm coach Brian Agler, Wright was notified of the passing Friday and felt she needed to compete with her teammates in...more
Pre basketball season: Waiting for the fun to begin

posted by Eat. Play. Love. Wed, Aug 17 at 1:13am

Right now our team is in the beginning of preseason. This means a few things: My days consist of working out, sleeping, and eating. Then working out, eating, and sleeping. Blisters. My big toe nails are splitting - their ends are near. Both my basketball...more
Performance over Wellness - Is it taking a toll on our athletes?

posted by The Rabbit Hole Wed, Aug 17 at 1:09am

Rick Rypien. Photo by ME. Former Vancouver Canuck tough-guy, Rick Rypien, was found dead in his Alberta home this week. We do not yet know the circumstances of his unexpected death but it was known that Rypien was "fighting some personal demons". He ...more
Utah Pioneer of Women’s College Basketball Opens Campus Athletic Fields to Women in 1897

posted by LostCentury Wed, Aug 17 at 1:06am

Lucile Hewett of Utah pioneered women's college basketball and led a movement to open campus athletic fields to women. Article and images from The Salt Lake Herald, May 17, 1897...more