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Field set for the 2010 NCAA Women’s College World Series
by Pretty Tough
posted June 1, 2010 at 6:11pm
Super Regional action is over and the field is now set for the 2010 NCAA Women’s College World Series.
The biggest upset came in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, where No. 16 Hawaii recorded a pair of one-run wins to eliminate No. 1 Alabama in three ga...more
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A good coach
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 30, 2010 at 4:56pm
So what defines a good high school (and college) coach? It's more than wins and losses, though that definitely plays a part in it. Obviously a coach whose team has a losing record year after year after year isn't advancing the program or the kids in it wh...more
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Summer club ball tourneys
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 30, 2010 at 4:00pm
Here's the Summer, 2010 tournament/evaluation schedule:June 8-11: USA Basketball U17 and U18 Team Trials -- Colorado Springs, Colo. June 23-27: FIBA Americas U18 Championship -- Colorado Springs, Colo. July 5-8: USA Invitational @ Penn State -- University...more
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The Big Ten: Who's that guy?
by After Atalanta
posted May 29, 2010 at 2:09pm
So the Big Ten is being the Big Tease these days after announcing, this past winter, it's thinking about adding another team to the conference. Note that the conference already has 11 teams which sets off my OCD tendencies a little and, of course, that ad...more
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Busy weekend for Rebecca and her Army
by Running Rebecca
posted May 28, 2010 at 10:13am
This weekend will be a perfect illustration of Rebecca’s everyday life where she straddles the roles of professional athlete and high school coach. Rebecca’s Army will be in action at the PIAA Track & Field State Championships on Friday and Saturday. ...more
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Yeardley Love and Abusive Relationships
by MarieS
posted May 27, 2010 at 7:19pm
For the past few weeks the media has covered every aspect of Yeardley Love's untimely death. And, I've searched for why this case struck such a deep cord within me. Is it because it involves college athletes? Athletes who grew up in the same state I did, ...more
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Recruits: Show a little bit of wow
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 27, 2010 at 1:52pm
Mark Lewis of ESPN has more great advice for high school players looking to impress college coaches in the next two months. And it's extra-cranial advice, too - I love it:Show them that you won't overreact. Starting the game 0-for-5 from the field doesn't...more
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NCAA Regional event preview – 800M
by EliteRunning.com
posted May 27, 2010 at 12:30pm
By Chris Lotsbom
(c) 2010 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.
The NCAA Division I Regional meets will be held this weekend. For the first time, there will be just two regions (instead of four): East and West. Here i...more
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NCAA Regionals event preview – 1500m
by EliteRunning.com
posted May 27, 2010 at 12:27pm
By Chris Lotsbom
(c) 2010 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.
This weekend’s NCAA Regionals should feature noteworthy contests in the 1500m. Here is our exclusive preview:
MEN -
EASTERN REGIONAL -
In the Eastern Re...more
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Florida State to add sand volleyball
by Title IX Blog
posted May 27, 2010 at 12:22pm
We probably will not be blogging about every school that adds sand volleyball, the NCAA's latest addition to the NCAA's emerging sport list.But I was intrigued by the brief article about Florida State's decision to add sand volleyball to its roster; large...more
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Softball facility improvement forthcoming in NC
by Title IX Blog
posted May 26, 2010 at 5:01pm
It does not appear that we blogged about the complaint filed with OCR in 2009 out of Richmond County in North Carolina. But the allegations of disparities in the treatment of women's athletics, specifically softball, are currently being investigated. And ...more
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Quinnipiac plaintiffs certified as class action
by Title IX Blog
posted May 25, 2010 at 10:51pm
A district court judge in Connecticut ruled last week granted class action status to a lawsuit filed by Quinnipiac volleyball players who are suing for a permanent injunction against Title IX violations that would result from the university's decision to ...more
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Tips for Dealing with Gymnast’s Hand Rips
by Sports Girls Play
posted May 25, 2010 at 7:09pm
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A gymnast's hand rip after it has been treated using tea bags.
At our gym when one of the pre-team girls comes to us with her first “rip”, the coaches usually make a big deal about it, letting her know she is now an official gymnast. Seems ...more
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Rebecca’s Army has big night at District 6 meet
by Running Rebecca
posted May 25, 2010 at 5:09pm
Chloe Schmidt (800 & 1600), Anne Balogh (3200), and the 4×800m Relay team of Schmidt, Nora Adams, Lucia Sofo, and Kathryn McNaughton used their gold medal performances to earn a trip to Shippensburg this weekend for the PIAA Track and Field State Champio...more
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USA Basketball U18, U17 invitees selected
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 25, 2010 at 2:31pm
The U18 list has been revealed:Name - Class - Pos - Height - Home - Town - College - Choice Brittany Boyd 2011 PG 5-9 Berkeley, Calif. Undecided Stefanie Dolson 2010 P 6-5 Port Jervis, N.Y. Connecticut Raven Ferguson 2011 G 5-11 Columbus, Ohio Undecided K...more
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Are flag football opportunities equal opportunities?
by Title IX Blog
posted May 24, 2010 at 6:31pm
Recently, the New York Times profiled the increasing popularity of flag football as a high school sport for girls, particularly in Florida. In trying to examine the controversial nature of the sport, the article managed to add controversy by sensationali...more
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Catching up with Alyssia Brewer
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 24, 2010 at 12:25pm
Alyssia Brewer sat at the head of the Cal Storm Taurasi team's bench today during their championship game against Cal Sparks Gold, as part of the Cal Sparks Graduation Games 2010 Tournament.The Tennessee forward was with her former club team for their gam...more
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Preps sports reporters beat differ in values
by Sports, Media & Society
posted May 23, 2010 at 9:38pm
A recently published survey by the Curley Center has found that sports reporters differ on the way they see the role of sports coverage and on their views of ethical norms on the job -- based on beat. Although reporters who cover high school sports are mo...more
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NCAA Softball notes 5-21-10
by Alan's College Softball Blog
posted May 21, 2010 at 9:48pm
More articles on the NCAA tournament from around the country, with the bulk of the regional action starting today...Lubbock Avalanche Journal (on Texas Tech)UCLA Daily Bruin (on UCLA)Mobile Press Register (on Alabama)
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It’s time to kick off summer swim team
by Sports Girls Play
posted May 21, 2010 at 3:53pm
Summer is right around the corner – literally – with thousands of pools marking the beginning of summer Memorial Day weekend and summer swim teams starting practice. Summer swim team has got to be one of my favorite activities of the year. Some of my ...more
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