It???s hard to pick one word to describe women???s sports in 2015.?? This year has been filled with excitement, disappoint and progress.?? In 2015 women continued to take sports by storm as athletes, coaches, officials, journalists, administrators, doctors and in every other way imaginable.?? They … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2015
Andrea Mead Cross delivers with superlative series of athletic portraits
As the calendar year 2015 comes to a close, it is fitting that a former athlete provides a book filled with stunning portraits of athletes that have inspired and possibly empowered others to follow their own dreams. The result is Sports Souls, a unique project that was a true labor of love for … [Read more...]
What are your sports wishes for 2016?
2016 is just around the corner and with it the thrill of the Olympics and Paralympics in Brazil. Of course women???s sport is much more than these two events but they are still the biggest showcase. I???m not making any sports resolutions this year but I do have wishes for the New Year … [Read more...]
GladiatHer Funnies
I’m sure you’ve seen your fair share of parodies and covers of Adele’s “Hello,” but I promise that watching this one will most definitely bring a smile to your face. And it’s right in time for those workout resolutions! Feast your eyes and ears on Hella Cravings: … [Read more...]
Hoopism: Some oddities in the last night of games before break
Eastern Michigan came from 16 points behind to edge Michigan, 64-63. San Diego upended BYU, 78-65. Santa Clara topped St. Mary's, 73-67. Pacific downed San Francisco, 70-57. Also: Georgia routed Cincinnati, 60-42. They are 11-1. Gonzaga held off Loyola Marymount, 66-59. Shelby … [Read more...]
A Powerful Ritual for the New Year
by Erica Quam Beginnings...bring a different energy+ACE I love the start of a new year.??There's something exhilarating about a fresh start and a clean slate: a new calendar, writing the number 1, and re-training the brain to write a '16 instead of a '15 on checks (if you … [Read more...]
Hey, Leave Ballerinas Out Of It
Josh Norman and Odell Beckham Jr. (OBJ) gave football fans action on and off the field this past weekend.?? The league???s top-rated cornerback and wide receiver, respectively, hit hard physically and verbally as they attempted to show their defensive and offensive prowess.?? There are rumors about … [Read more...]
Hoopism: Beyond the Games
Team news: Navy is learning to adjust. Player news: Notre Dame's Brianna Turner is making progress and may soon return from injury. An attitude adjustment has paid big dividends for Kentucky's Alexis Jennings. Bigger and better, Allie Havers is giving Nebraska force inside. Duke's … [Read more...]
C&R: Stanford Crushed Cornell
Well, that was fun. It was billed as the battle of the brains, as the Stanford Women???s Basketball team took on Connell for the first time ever, and killed them 53-13???..in the first half. The final score was 93-38. The only real dram was would the Stanford B and C teams get us to 100. Cornell … [Read more...]
A Lesson in Sexism
Sigh.?? In case you haven???t heard, Gilbert Arenas wants everyone to believe that the WNBA does not have its desired fan base (which is obviously men) because its players aren???t attractive enough and are wearing too much clothing.?? Yup, the all-knowing Gilbert Arenas wants the ladies to … [Read more...]