Just the Facts, Ma'am: Coming back from a 10-point deficit, the Iona Gaels used 32 free throw attempts to claim a 65-61 win at St. Peter's. Iona was led by the 24 points of Damika Martinez, 18 in the second half. Joy Adams added 18 points and 11 reboudns for the Gaels. Kaydine Bent led the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
USA Today poll
Gonzaga drops out of this week's USA Today top 25 poll, and undefeated Arkansas and San Diego receive numerous votes:1. Connecticut2. Notre Dame3. Duke4. Stanford5. Tennessee6. Kentucky7. Louisville8. Maryland9. Baylor10. Iowa State11. North Carolina12. South Carolina13. Oklahoma State14. … [Read more...]
Serena Williams & Victoria Azarenka Hit The Runway For Thailand Fashion Show
Before they hit the court to participate in an exhibition match, the world+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s top two female tennis players took to the runway, during a fashion show held in the Hua Hin District in Thailand. During the event, dubbed+ACY-nbsp+ADsAJg-lsquo+ADs-Made in Thailand Night with Serena and Victoria,+ACY-rdquo+ADsAJg-nbsp+ADs-the … [Read more...]
The best of Swish Appeal in 2013: Our most popular articles from the year that was
With New Year's Eve upon us, we continue to reflect on the year that was. Today, we look at some of the most popular stories at Swish Appeal in 2013. In the day-to-day process of running Swish Appeal and taking care of all the little administrivia that makes the site whatever you think of it, I … [Read more...]
Bullied Student Sues Mississippi School District
The Southern Poverty Law Center has sued the Moss Point School District in Mississippi on behalf of a junior high school student, Destin Holmes, who was bullied by students and staff because of her failure to conform to gender stereotypes. The complaint alleges that Holmes was insulted as many as 20 … [Read more...]
Sochi, Here We Come
Comparing the top two teams in women+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s hockey seems almost useless if sweeping pronouncements and firm predictions are the goals.+ACY-nbsp+ADs The attempt to find an edge, however slight, has dominated the rivalry and it results in small swings of momentum but no true separation.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Women+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s … [Read more...]
Davis versus Eye added to UFC 170
Eye Davis A few days after they announced the battle of two Olympians at UFC 170, another bantamweight bout was announced by the UFC via twitter. Alexis Davis will take on Jessica Eye in what would put either in title contention. Davis (15-5) went 3-0 in 2013, including wins over Shayna Baszler, … [Read more...]
Sochi 2014: Bobsled, Luge & Skeleton
(Ed. Note: As we prep for the Olympic Games in Sochi, look for Pretty Tough Primers on all the winter events and competitions). Imagine laying on a sled the size of a bath mat wearing head to toe spandex. You grip the metal handles on either side and succumb to the forces of physics as you fly down … [Read more...]
Six Fighters Ready for Cage Warriors New Years Eve
Three pro WMMA bouts round out the year as Cage Warriors will be live from Dublin New Years Eve day. (All pictures courtesy+ACY-nbsp+ADs-Cage Warriors +AHw Dolly Clew www.dollyclew.com). Daly and Benitez On the main card which will air on MMAJunkie.com, Ais +ACY-ldquo+ADs-The Bash+ACY-rdquo+ADs Daly (13-5) will be making … [Read more...]
Jersey retirements
WNBA:Tennessee is retiring Sparks forward Candace Parker's jersey Thursday night.The plan to retire Shock guard Skylar Diggins' high school jersey at a game over the weekend didn't go as planned.....there was a dust-up.College news:Danielle Mauldin of Saint Mary's is ESPN's player of the week.Junior … [Read more...]