Right now it may be difficult to avoid thinking about how racism and sexism continue??to permeate American society. ??But in the midst of political and social upheaval, it???s so very important that we also focus our energy on women and people of color who are winning in spite of powers hell-bent of … [Read more...]
GladiatHer Wives: COURTNEY AJINÇA
We all grow up with certain expectations in life. We have ideas about what careers we???ll have, who we???ll marry, how many kids we???ll have???what our adult lives will generally look like. On the road to adulthood and living our fairytale lives, however, there are often unexpected events that … [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...]
Most Powerful Women in Sports
Forbes just came out with the Most Powerful Women in Sports. Those on the list span leagues, collegiate athletics, holding companies, media companies, politics and professional athletes. Forbes contributor Jason Belzer says, +ACI-The women on??the list??represent a true minority in a business … [Read more...]
Interview with a Legend: Tamika Catchings
The world is a buzz this week after Kobe Bryant announced??that he would be retiring from his career as a professional basketball player. ??The court will be missing one of the greatest who ever picked up a basketball and he should continue to be celebrated for the impact he had on the sport. … [Read more...]
Becky Hammon to coach Spurs’ summer league team
San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon will coach the Spurs' summer league team, according to multiple reports. The San Antonio Spurs continue to show why they are a first-class organization, as Becky Hammon will coach their summer league team, per multiple reports. About a year ago, the … [Read more...]
In Defense of Isiah…Well, Sort Of
Before I really get started, I think it???s important to establish a few things. ??Maybe they???ll give me a bit of credibility???maybe they won???t. First, I???m an attorney. ??Second, I???m an attorney who devotes at least a third of her practice to employment discrimination/harassment work. … [Read more...]
Becky Hammon on being Spurs assistant coach: ‘Why couldn’t I be the first?’
Spurs beat Mavericks 101-100 in Becky Hammon’s coaching debut
The NBA's defending champs start their 2014-15 season on the right foot as Hammon begins her career as an assistant coach. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 101-100, where they shot 52.9+ACU from the field, and also made 14-of-28 of their three point attempts. The Spurs' Big Three of … [Read more...]
3 key differences between two of the WNBA’s and NBA’s oldest teams
Average age isn't what it seems when you compare how two of the oldest teams in the WNBA and NBA are constructed. Last week, Conor Dirks of Truth About It+ACY-nbsp+ADs-wrote about the transformation of the Washington Wizards NBA team from one of the league's youngest teams in 2010-11, to the oldest team … [Read more...]