My Month as Hope Solo’s PR Manager
Sigh. Hope Solo. Instead of talking about what a great goalie and representative of women???s sports she is, we???ve spent the majority of August talking about what a poor sport she is. She???s seriously been a public relations nightmare and I can only imagine that her management??team is in full-on … [Read more...]
Olympic Taekwondo Recap: Jones Retains; Galloway Takes Home Bronze
Great Britain???s Jade Jones became the second woman ever to defend her Taekowndo Olympic title. Jones outscored her opponents 44-17 in what was a dominate 57kg tournament for her. Wu Jingyu of China was unable to make a three-peat of her title, losing in the quarterfinals to eventual silver … [Read more...]
Olympics: And If You Don’t Know, Now Ya Know…
The Olympics have come and gone. ??I must say, aside from Ryan Lochte???s full-on frat bro display of stupidity and utter disrespect, I enjoyed what I saw. ??I was unquestionably entertained and inspired. ??I actually think that it???s the inspiration piece that really makes the Olympics so great. … [Read more...]
Olympic Boxing Recap: Shields and Adams Repeat; Mossely Takes Gold
Flint, Michigan???s Claressa Shields continues her dominance as the best amateur female boxer at 75kg. She became the first US boxer male or female to repeat as a gold medalist as she defeated Netherlands???s?? Nouchka Fontijn Sunday in an unanimous decision in the 75kg finals at the 2016 Olympic … [Read more...]
OLYMPIC Wrestling RECAP: Japan Continues Dominance; Maroulis Takes first US Gold
Japan took home four golds at the 2016 Olympics, solidifying their position as the best female freestyle wrestling team on the planet. Now four time Olympic champion Kaori Icho lead the charge, defeating??Valeria Koblova of Russia in the finals 3-2 in 58kg finals. Icho dropped in weight from winning … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics brings new attention to women who wear hijabs in sports
NBC Sports chief responds to colleague’s remarks diminishing women Olympics viewers
USA smashes China to end first round at Olympics
On the last day of pool play: The U.S. blew by China, 105-62. Quotes. Photos. Spain rolled past Canada, 73-60. What? Serbia beat winless Senegal, 95-88. Play resumes Tuesday: Australia vs. Serbia Spain vs. Turkey USA vs. Japan France vs. Canada Olympic team … [Read more...]