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WOMEN TALK SPORTS POSTS for January 17, 2013

Everything in Moderation: Do we make good choices about our health?

posted by The Rabbit Hole Thu, Jan 17 at 9:53pm

Photo from eurweb.comIt's the beginning of a new year, which means (a) your gym is probably packed with new people who you will see a few times and then never again, or (b) YOU are that person joining a gym. Everyone is talking about health these days, ...more
NCAA Track & Field College Notes

posted by The Track & Field Superblog Thu, Jan 17 at 9:52pm

With the pros not quite up to speed yet, most track news comes from colleges. Here are four college track items worth noting. Ken Goe is back on track Now that college football is finally over, Goe is going back to his track assignment. A sportswriter f...more
The Washington Mystics' free agency strategy Part 2 of 2: Which players from other teams should they go after?

posted by Swish Appeal Thu, Jan 17 at 9:49pm

Before we go on: Let me put out a disclaimer, which comes almost word for word from Part 2 of "The Manifesto." There may be some folks I mention who aren't realistic targets for the team, but because they're free agents, the Mystics should take a look...more
Financial Inequality, College Sport, and Title IX: Reflections on the NCAA Scholarly Colloquium

posted by Title IX Blog Thu, Jan 17 at 9:46pm

I'm just back from the NCAA Convention, where I attended the Scholarly Colloquium for the first time in my capacity as a member of the board charged with running the Convention's annual academic conference. As it turns out, that first time will also be ...more
St. John's declaws Pitt

posted by Swish Appeal Thu, Jan 17 at 9:44pm

I do enjoy watching my team lay a good old-fashioned smackdown sometimes. There's something to be said for a competitive game, and something to be said for a tight game, but sometimes you just need to see the end of the bench get some minutes and cheer...more
The points and rebounds club reaches two members

posted by They're Playing Basketball Thu, Jan 17 at 9:42pm

Central Arkansas' Megan Herbert has become just the second active Division I player to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in her career.Other college news:Once a Lady Vol, always a Lady Vol.Tenn questions with Izzy Harrison.St. John's has landed two tr...more
Women's Ski Jumping USA announces new leadership team

posted by anngaff Thu, Jan 17 at 10:47am

Beck named executive director, Holden is program director PARK CITY, Utah — Women’s Ski Jumping USA has named Robbie Beck as the foundation’s Executive Director and Jenny Holden as Athletic Program Director. Beck and Holden, bot...more
The “Screw It” Moment of Training for a Fight

posted by The Glowing Edge Thu, Jan 17 at 9:43am

  If you had asked me last Friday “How’s training for your fight going? How are you feeling?” you might have heard me growl and scowl and say I didn’t give a damn anymore. I was wholly, mortally sick. Of. It. Done. Sc...more
Nicole Cooke retires from cycling with a bang

posted by Inspiring Sports Women Thu, Jan 17 at 9:39am

I've just been reading British cyclist Nicole Cooke's retirement speech and well, you need to read this. It's long but a crucial look at what's wrong with modern sport's attitude to doping but also a powerful comment on why feminism really needs to look m...more
Track and Field Dual Meet Report

posted by The Track & Field Superblog Thu, Jan 17 at 9:37am

Today the “Week 1″ women’s dual meet rankings were released, an update on the pre-season rankings released two weeks ago. You can read the release at Track and Field News. The men’s and women’s rankings as of right now&hell...;more
Invicta Signs Australian Kickboxer Alex Chambers

posted by Wombat Sports Thu, Jan 17 at 9:33am

On the heels of Bec Hyatt making waves at InvictaFC, the promotion has signed its second fighter from Australia. Kickboxing champ turned MMA fighter Alex Chambers (3-1) has signed to the promotion this past week. Chambers got her start in MMA with the up...more
GRO Brings Girls To Surf Expo

posted by Girls Riders Organization, Inc. Thu, Jan 17 at 9:31am

Laura Fong Yee Last week I ventured to Florida and gathered the girls to go make an alternate type of girls presence at Surf Expo in Orlando. Now these trade shows are covered with girls. models in Bikinis and less, representing brands in this male do...more
7 Cs That Make Coaches Happy

posted by Total Female Hockey Club Thu, Jan 17 at 9:28am

Over the holiday season, I take a few days to reflect on what my teams and players have achieved (and still need to work on) in this first half of the season. I thought I would share with you the 7Cs that me and my fellow coaches are looking for (and hopi...more
Game, Set, Style: 2013 Australian Open Fashion Preview

posted by A Glam Slam Thu, Jan 17 at 9:21am

The first Grand Slam of the season is underway in Melbourne, giving players an opportunity to debut their 2013 tennis fashions. Apparel trends in the sport continue to mirror those in the fashion world. Bright colors, bold patterns, feminine details, form...more