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In case you didn't know...the USOC is a boys club
by After Atalanta
posted February 4, 2010 at 12:19pm
...the Olympics are run by boys. Shocker.But if you want some of the details check out Christine Brennan's column about the male-dominated USOC. All the National Governing Board (the groups that govern individual sports such as skating, skiing/snowboardin...more
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Misconceptions about Serena's game
by Women's Sports Blog
posted January 31, 2010 at 9:40pm
Serena prevailed in a Slam final that actually lived up to the hype, but unfortunately the long match gave the commentators plenty of time to trot out the tired old tropes they live by when a Williams sister is concerned. The most insidious is that Sere...more
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Uh-oh, the Sol go under
by After Atalanta
posted January 29, 2010 at 6:47pm
Last year when everyone was like "Oh the WPS is starting during troubled economic times" and "oh, the WUSA failed even after the success of the World Cup" and "oh women's professional sports don't draw enough fans to be self-sustaining", I--the perpetual ...more
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Who's talking about Tebow?
by After Atalanta
posted January 28, 2010 at 12:55pm
So much for my one religion post a month. I guess I just can't will culture to limit my exposure to such things.So who is talking about Tim Tebow--besides this reluctant blogger? Well every guy on Sports Center and Mike and Mike in the Morning (I sit thro...more
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Tebow supporters don't like their own medicine
by Women's Sports Blog
posted January 27, 2010 at 12:06pm
Tim Tebow is free to have any views he likes. I find them abhorrent, but strangely I still think the guy appealing. I also respect that he is willing to stand up for his political convictions in an athletic environment where many people aren't brave e...more
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Monique Currie Props
by Women's Sports Blog
posted January 26, 2010 at 3:43pm
I know I sometimes use this space to say she's wrong about stuff. She's still one of the most interesting athletes on Twitter.
Some highlights from the past day:
Who
wants to pay for me to go back to graduate school? I need something to
do to pass ...more
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The sport and Christianity post
by After Atalanta
posted January 26, 2010 at 2:55pm
The title implies that there might only be one--ever--on this blog. That would be nice. But alas it's probably more accurate to call this the January sport and Christianity post. And that's only because the Superbowl doesn't happen until February.Because ...more
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I'm divorcing Runner's World
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted January 26, 2010 at 11:30am
Let's be clear on one thing, I didn't pay for my subscription to Runner's World. I can't actually remember why I started getting the magazine last May in the first place. The only thing I can think of is that I must have gotten an offer to use frequent fl...more
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What do fans of women’s sport want to see?
by One Sport Voice
posted January 25, 2010 at 6:05pm
Leading up to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver the US Women’s National Hockey Team has been training here in Blaine, MN and going on tour to play exhibition games to prepare. I had the opportunity to support the team and watch two games over the winte...more
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White Basketball League: Confused followed by disturbed
by After Atalanta
posted January 21, 2010 at 6:42pm
Sean at Sportsbabel was kind enough to send along this article entitled "Basketball league for white Americans targets Augusta."But the title confused me. A white basketball team was going to protest Augusta National which still won't allow women as membe...more
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The beauty queen triathlete
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 21, 2010 at 5:28pm
Normally the phrase “beauty pageant” and the word “triathlon” live in two separate spheres. One is controversial for its portrayal of the stereotypical feminine image and the other is about endurance and strength and peeing in your wetsuit, thin...more
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For the love of the game?
by Draft Day Suit
posted January 20, 2010 at 5:59pm
What is the purpose of youth sports? At what age do you feel it is appropriate for children to actually ‘train’ for a specific sport? What about travel teams? Or ’stacking teams’ to win the division? These questions literally keep me up at night.
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So glad to live in a post-gender society*
by After Atalanta
posted January 20, 2010 at 12:36pm
Of course! Of course, Patrick McEnroe and Mary Jo Fernandez and every other Australian Open/ESPN commentator. Gender had nothing to do with Serena Williams's biggest-fine-in-tennis-ever as she claimed in a recent interview at the Australian Open. I mean, ...more
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Vonn isn’t “heavy” she’s a great athlete!
by One Sport Voice
posted January 14, 2010 at 5:43pm
In the last week Austrian coaches claimed downhill skier and USA Olympian (and fellow Minnesotan!) Lindsay Vonn was heavy, which they said gives her a competitive advantage. Really? Are you sure she isn’t one of the best skiers because she is an amazi...more
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Mark McGwire: Color me not surprised
by After Atalanta
posted January 12, 2010 at 2:47pm
Woo-hoo, look at me, up on the breaking news that Mark McGwire has admitted to taking steroids. Shocker. Seriously.But even in admitting his deep regret and wishing he had never ever taken steroids, the heartfeltness of it all remains suspect--to me, anyw...more
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Roid rage
by Draft Day Suit
posted January 12, 2010 at 1:48pm
“If I only had three words of advice, they would be, ‘tell the truth.’ If got three more words, I’d add, ‘all the time.’” -Randy Pausch
In the category of “Not Exactly News,” Mark McGwire admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs ...more
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It still takes a team
by Women's Sports Blog
posted January 11, 2010 at 12:54pm
It's past time for me to comment on the fact that the Women's Sports Foundation has eliminated its homophobia initiative, and along with it Pat Griffin's job. I don't understand it and I certainly don't agree with it. Does this mean homophobia is over...more
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Re-Thinking The Gold Pride Draft Board
by Women's Sports Blog
posted January 10, 2010 at 2:18pm
I thought the lack of team tallies might mean the Pride would put someone who scored near the top of the league at forward. But apparently Abily's going to anchor an attacking midfield, something of a contradiction in terms for this team in the past....more
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