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WOMEN TALK SPORTS POSTS for June 2, 2013

USWNT: U.S. Women Rally Past Canada

posted by Sarah Hallett Sun, Jun 2 at 11:04pm

The U.S. Women led by Alex Morgan prove to be too much for the Canadian squad as the Americans win 3-0 in Toronto....more
adidas Energy Boost Running Shoes for Women

posted by Sports Girls Play Sun, Jun 2 at 11:00pm

So, I have a thing for shoes – not pumps or strappy sandals, but athletic shoes. There are more athletic shoes – from golf cleats to running shoes – in my closet than there will ever be dress shoes!  adidas has so many new produc...more
Catching up with former Washington coach Kevin McGuff

posted by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog Sun, Jun 2 at 10:54pm

Former Washington coach Kevin McGuff is still in Seattle, technically. He may have accepted a similar position at Ohio State in April, jetting to the school and quickly donning a Buckeyes tie for a press conference about the hiring, but trucking his famil...more
Jenkins article at Washington Post: NCAA women's basketball a "beautiful game surrounded by ugly atrocities"

posted by Swish Appeal Sun, Jun 2 at 10:51pm

Sally Jenkins at the Washington Post wrote a new article called "Women's basketball needs to work to earn an audience." Rather than make a blanket judgment against the game that reads likes a hate filled agitprop piece (like we've seen too much of from...more
Tina Thompson to retire at the end of 2013 WNBA season

posted by Swish Appeal Sun, Jun 2 at 10:50pm

After her 17th season in the WNBA, Tina Thompson has announced that she will retire from the league at the conclusion of this season. "Basketball has been a safe haven, a protector, a comfort zone and a provider, as well as one of my life's joys," sai...more
NWSL – Fantasy Preview – Round Eight

posted by All White Kit Sun, Jun 2 at 10:47pm

  So, I had generally had an awful round last week after two consecutive outings over a hundred thirty-five points. It was enough to drop me to #60 overall after a few weeks of big gains. Obviously, captaining Alex Morgan turned out to be a gigant...more
The Atlanta Dream spoils the Indiana Fever's home opener and championship celebration, 86-77

posted by Swish Appeal Sun, Jun 2 at 10:41pm

Angel McCoughtry led the way with 29 points as the Atlanta Dream won against the defending champion Indiana Fever 86-77. A 25-14 third quarter in Atlanta's favor was a major factor along with a 36-29 rebounding advantage that held the Dream win this ga...more
Jéssica Andrade to Face Liz Carmouche at UFC on Fox 8

posted by Wombat Sports Sun, Jun 2 at 10:35pm

Andrade Carmouche After Miessha Tate got her title rematch, Liz Carmouche got a new opponent in Brazil’s Jéssica Andrade according to a report by MMAFighting.com. Andrade (9-2) got two submission wins in 2013, including a second r...more
New York Liberty defeat Tulsa Shock in overtime 78-76

posted by Swish Appeal Sun, Jun 2 at 10:35pm

The New York Liberty won this game over the Tulsa Shock in overtime after a Cappie Pondexter bucket with .5 seconds left on the clock plus a waved off Glory Johnson lay up. For New York, Pondexter had 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists while Essence Ca...more
2013 WNBA preview: The Minnesota Lynx are still the team to beat in the Western Conference

posted by Swish Appeal Sun, Jun 2 at 10:31pm

2012 review and offseason summary   It wasn't so long ago when the Minnesota Lynx were all the rage in the WNBA. They stormed through the league in 2011 putting together an historic season on their way to the franchise's first WNBA title. They we...more
Hiring of new Ohio State assistant coach a pre-cursor to signing his daughter?

posted by They're Playing Basketball Sun, Jun 2 at 10:28pm

Mark Mitchell is the final assistant coach to be added to Kevin McGuff's staff at Ohio State is Mark Mitchell. Mitchell has coached only high school, but he is the father of class of 2014 fourth-ranked recruit Kelsey Mitchell:Kelsey Mitchell is ranked No....more
Becky Runs Away: Runday, the Marathon and… Swedish Ugali?

posted by Becky Runs Away Sun, Jun 2 at 10:10pm

June has arrived and there’s no better time to be a runner in Sweden. The eternal winter nights have given way to over 18 hours of daylight and the Swedes don’t let any of it go unused. It doesn’t take much prodding to get them outdoors ...more
Sunday at the WCWS (2013)

posted by Alan's College Softball Blog Sun, Jun 2 at 10:07pm

Sunday's action is underway, with Texas leading Florida 3-0 after five innings. The loser is eliminated. The Gators have been getting runners on base, but haven't been able to get the key hit against Blaire Luna... Texas completes the 3-0 victory, elimina...more
US Women’s Wrestling Team Goes 1-1 at Battle at the Falls

posted by Wombat Sports Sun, Jun 2 at 7:20pm

In what was a great way to end FILA’s “World Wrestling Month” Friday, the US women’s wrestling team faced the Ukraine and Canada in a duals meet at Niagara Falls, Canada. The USA was able to win their dual with the Ukraine 16-13, ...more
W-League: Spirit Reserves demolish North Jersey Valkyries, 7-0

posted by All White Kit Sun, Jun 2 at 7:18pm

  Your Woman of the Match, Amber Stobbs, with a goal and four assists I thought long and hard about attending this match. Despite being on paper a home game, it was a longer trip for me than last week’s away game against Fredericksburg. But...more
Danielle Robinson leads San Antonio past Los Angeles, 83-78

posted by Swish Appeal Sun, Jun 2 at 12:36pm

Without stars Becky Hammon and Sophia Young, it was obvious that the San Antonio Silver Stars were going to need someone to step up this season. Tonight that help came from point guard Danielle Robinson. Robinson recorded a game-high 7 assists to go wit...more
Jordan Madden reflects on Baylor & her basketball career

posted by Swish Appeal Sun, Jun 2 at 12:30pm

Swish Appeal - What was it like playing for Kim? Jordan Madden- Good. She is a good coach and she treated everyone as one. SA-Were there a lot of team rules? JM- Not really and they applied to all of us. Should not wear hats or nose rings.Not much...more
'Perfectionist' Bill Laimbeer working to bring a championship mentality to New York Liberty

posted by Swish Appeal Sun, Jun 2 at 12:28pm

NEWARK, NJ - Survive and advance? There seems to be a copyright on that term virtually synonymous with March Madness. But excuse us because that is just what the New York Liberty did in Friday's 78-76 overtime win over Tulsa at the Prudential Center....more