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Introduction: Kaci Kust
by Kaci Kust
posted January 1, 2010 at 2:48pm
Since I can remember I have been an athlete. I am willing to admit that I wasn’t necessarily always good. According to my parents, when I first started playing soccer I just ran around following the girl I had heard others say was the best. When I tried...more
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NBA D-League Frisco announces job fair
by HoopFeed.com
posted December 28, 2009 at 12:04pm
The economy is still recovering from a recession but the newest member of the NBA D-League will hold a job fair Wednesday, December 30, 2009.
The job fair will provide applicants an opportunity to work for the D-League franchise in Frisco. The team will ...more
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Mental Toughness: Beyond the L's and W's
by PrincessPunish
posted December 23, 2009 at 7:27pm
“I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, his greatest fulfillment of all he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.” -Vince Lombardi...more
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People who use walkers need not apply
by Sports, Media & Society
posted December 22, 2009 at 7:22pm
In Denver, taking shots at the Oakland Raiders is as much a pastime as hitting the slopes during the winter. So it came as no surprise that prior to Sunday’s Oakland-Denver game, the Denver Post ran a piece detailing the recent declining success of the ...more
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Success in life through athletics
by PrincessPunish
posted December 20, 2009 at 5:10pm
“A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life, it can be done.” -Vince Lombardi...more
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Best Female Hockey Player in the World?
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted December 10, 2009 at 12:49pm
In order to become the best female hockey player possible, you have to be the best athlete and best person possible first. I’ve been very fortunate to play with some of the best female hockey players in the world for over a decade and I can honestl...more
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What I do for a living
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted December 9, 2009 at 12:47pm
Today I was almost going to blog about the horrific day of travel I had yesterday, spanning 14 hours, with nothing to eat but a biscoff cookie and some peanuts (due to the absence of any type of money), and landing in a city that was not my destination. ...more
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Amelie Mauresmo retires
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted December 7, 2009 at 3:50pm
French pro tennis player, Amelie Mauresmo, retired last week. Amelie was one of several women professional tennis players to come out publicly as a lesbian. What set her coming out apart from the others is that she came out at the beginning of her career....more
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Princeton Sports Symposium
by Sport Management Education
posted December 7, 2009 at 11:58am
This week’s post is a wrap up of the Princeton Sports Symposium and was written by guest blogger Georgie Crandell a senior sport management student at York College of Pennsylvania.
The 2009 Princeton Sports Symposium took place last Friday. The pla...more
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Is it worse when a golfer cheats?
by Fair Game News
posted December 4, 2009 at 1:18pm
By Laura Pappano
More than other sports, golf is a game of honor. The story of amateur Bobby Jones in the 1925 U.S. Open assessing himself what essentially became the tournament-losing stroke when a ball in the rough moved ever so slightly as he addresse...more
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Amelie Mauresmo: I'm crying too
by After Atalanta
posted December 3, 2009 at 1:19pm
Amelie Mauresmo announced her retirement today, shedding tears in the process. I think we need to do some mutual comforting. Was sad I didn't get to see her play in the 2009 French Open when I was there but glad I had the opportunity to see her in both Ne...more
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"Sports Jobs" and Social Relations
by Sports, Media & Society
posted December 3, 2009 at 11:36am
Versus Network will premier a new show tonight named “Sports Jobs.” The host is veteran NFL linebacker, Junior Seau, and the concept is a sporting take on the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe.” Dirty Jobs has gained tremendous popu...more
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Marion Jones seeking a pro basketball career
by HoopFeed.com
posted November 30, 2009 at 7:20pm
Marion Jones is training for a professional basketball career in Europe according to Fanhouse.com. The former world champion track and field athlete trains in San Antonio. She helped North Carolina win the NCAA basketball championship in 1994 when she wa...more
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Things I learned today about ESPN…
by One Sport Voice
posted November 24, 2009 at 3:23pm
Today I had Rick Abbott as a guest speaker in my Sport in a Diverse Society class (can I say guest speakers on the eve of Thanksgiving are the best!). Abbott is the VP of Global Security and Facilities Operations for ESPN where he oversees 4,000 ESPN ...more
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Holding McCourt
by amber2jewel
posted November 5, 2009 at 7:13pm
Welcome to the first edition of LOL or BMEO (ball my eyes out) Many stories, especially those worth writing about, elicit a visceral reaction. It either makes me laugh (as in all the way to the bank or because it’s actually hilarious) or cry ...more
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Interview with author Dave Salter
by Sport Management Education
posted October 19, 2009 at 4:50pm
If you know someone who has been affected by breast cancer you should watch this interview. Dave has authored books on girls/womens athletics in the past. This book will not only help fill the leadership void it also gives money back to help find a ...more
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UPDATE: Video: WISE Networking and Panel (Parts 1-3)
by Pretty Tough
posted October 7, 2009 at 12:14pm
If you’re interested in a career in sports, you need to know about a great organization called WISE.
WISE bills itself is the leading voice and resource for women in the sports and events industry. The group celebrates and connects emerging and estab...more
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Career Advice: What’s Next?
by Sport Management Education
posted October 5, 2009 at 4:36pm
Over the last few days I have had numerous conversations with former students about their future. These students have all been working in the industry for at least two years. Some are even working at their “dream job.” Topics such as opportunities...more
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