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WOMEN TALK SPORTS POSTS for May 9, 2012

Dual Meet Hall of Fame: Coach

posted by The Track & Field Superblog Wed, May 9 at 10:00pm

Over the last few days I’ve rolled out the College Dual Meet Hall of Fame. I’ve named the initial honorees in the categories of “Rivalry” (USC vs UCLA) and “Venue” (Hayward Field). Now it’s time to name a coach....more
Update on Lesbian Golf Coach’s Lawsuit Against the University of Minnesota

posted by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog Wed, May 9 at 10:00pm

In December, 2010 I blogged about a lawsuit filed by Katie Brenny, a lesbian golf coach at the University of Minnesota who alleged that she was discriminated against on the basis of her sexual orientation.  Included in the lawsuit were charges agains...more
Podcast: P & G Olympians and their Moms Roundtable

posted by anngaff Wed, May 9 at 3:18pm

(L-R) Sarah Robles, Ryan Lochte, Shawn Johnson, Jordyn Wieber, Ashton Eaton and Diana Lopez attend NBC TODAY Show on May 8, 2012 in New York City. (May 7, 2012 - Source: Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images North America) Gymnasts Shawn Johnson and Jordyn Wieb...more
3 Completely Counterintuitive Boxing Secrets

posted by The Glowing Edge Wed, May 9 at 2:38pm

Boxing doesn’t always work like you might think. Last night I was training at Second Round, my home gym. The afterschool crew was working through their paces with Sinclair, so I did my jump rope rounds, stretching, and shadowboxing alone. Mostly ...more
Mercury Make Roster Moves Prior To Beating Japan; Lottery Picks Continue To Adjust

posted by Swish Appeal Wed, May 9 at 2:36pm

The Phoenix Mercury were active yesterday in both making roster moves by day and beating Japan by night. Elsewhere, there was plenty of media coverage of the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm. Kristofer Habbas of SB Nation Arizona reported that the Pho...more
Results are in: Farther 3-point line makes a (small) dent in scoring

posted by Fair Game News Wed, May 9 at 2:34pm

By Ashleigh Sargent One foot might not seem like a major difference – unless it’s on a basketball court. And unless it’s the three-point line you’re talking about. Last year, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel decided to move...more
See How Easily You Can Increase Your Team’s Attention To Detail

posted by Coach Dawn Writes Wed, May 9 at 2:32pm

source I’m sure we’ve all heard those crazy stories about what stars demand for appearances.  Here’s a few of them: Apparently singer Barbara Streisand asks for peach colored toilet paper because it matches her skin; Mariah Carey...more
Storm a motivator for A Plus Youth Program's Girls Hoops Squad

posted by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog Wed, May 9 at 2:31pm

Seattle's hoops glitterati turned out to support A Plus Youth Program's third annual breakfast Tuesday morning. Names like Martell Webster and Chris Hansen hobnob in an effort to raise money for the foundation that helps youths academically through basket...more