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Male Coaches
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted April 8, 2009 at 1:01am

I know what you’re thinking, what an odd title for a women’s sports blog! What does it mean to have two male coaches in the women’s final? was featured this afternoon on the NCAA Double-A Zone blog. The article opens restating the statistics r...more

WNBA’s economic struggles
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted April 7, 2009 at 8:48pm

The economy isn’t just hurting the everyday blue- collar workers, it’s also hurting the future of professional women’s basketball. It was brought to my attention by a friend to take a look at an article released on ESPN.com today, in regards to the ...more

The Grand Frozen Four TweetUp
by ...On Being a Sports Girl
posted April 6, 2009 at 3:31pm

Because I always must take charge and plan things, I took it upon myself (after a Twitter discussion with my fave Bemidji State fan @kellyschultz) to plan an informal Frozen Four TweetUp (a meeting of Twitter users.) Hockey Twitterers who will be at the...more

Michelle Obama's arms: nice, but how much fuss do they merit?
by Athletic Women Blog
posted April 6, 2009 at 3:20pm

Kym (Saigh) of Championing Ourselves has written a piece that goes beyond the hoopla and sets forth the most plausible reason for the recent attention paid to Michelle Obama's arms—often missed, despite all the talk—along with several other worthwhile...more

Women's Tournament Challenge Leader: C&R; Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
by mhueter
posted March 23, 2009 at 1:17pm

Of the participating WTS members, we're excited to announce that Cynthia from the C & R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog is leading the Women Talk Sports group in the ESPN Women's Tournament Challenge. Jupal 1 (created by M. Elliot) is also tied wi...more

Women's Tennis Weathering Economic Storm: Scott
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 19, 2009 at 1:31am

INDIAN WELLS, California (AFP) — The WTA Tour is weathering the global economic downturn, but chief executive Larry Scott said the women's tennis tour can't afford to be complacent as fans and sponsors feel the pinch. "The message I'm sending to play...more

ESPN Anchor: Zina Garrison, 'Queen of Black-American Tennis'
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 15, 2009 at 4:05pm

Very shortly into the video, watch Zina Garrison's 'side eye' when this chick says that she was the "queen of Black-American tennis."Alright, I usually give people the benefit of the doubt, but not this wacky chick. At what point in history was ther...more

Michelle Obama Comic Book To Be Released In April
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 14, 2009 at 6:46pm

Michelle Obama comic book (Bluewater Productions) (March 13, 2009) ...more

Meritorious Or Not, Garrison's Lawsuit Contains Hurtful Words
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 14, 2009 at 5:57pm

By Roy S. Johnson - A Yahoo Sports BlogAs a player, Zina Garrison was known for her speed. She was pigeon-toed, not at all imposing. But when she was on the other side of the net, there seemed to be four Zinas, one for every corner of the court.In her own...more

Guardian story about the rape and murder of Eudy Simelane
by From A Left Wing
posted March 13, 2009 at 3:30pm

I am too upset to write about this right now, but want to share this story about the rape and murder of Eudy Simelane, a much admired South African National Team player and lesbian feminist activist:Rape and Killed for being a Lesbian: South Africa Ignore...more

Dietitians Ring The Bell NASDQ - March 12, 2009
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 12, 2009 at 11:44am

Registered Dietitians Ring NASDAQ on March 12 2009 Just wanted to share my excitement for the American Dietetic Association members invited to ring the bell today at NASDAQ. About American Dietetic Association (ADA): The American Dietetic Association...more

How cell phone companies can save women’s professional sports
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted March 7, 2009 at 5:15pm

So I’ve been brainstorming for the past 24 hours about ways women’s professional sports can generate popularity. One of my ideas is that cell phone companies can work with the WNBA, WPS, the LPGA (and others) to generate attention....more

Nutrition Services for Obese Kids - Change Coming?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 7, 2009 at 12:49am

Sadly, insurance companies think obese kids don’t deserve nutrition counseling. But the Alliance for a Healthier Generation may help change that. According to a 2/19 press release… The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the ...more

Roxy Pro Surf Contest on but women’s tour may be facing wipeout
by Pretty Tough
posted March 5, 2009 at 11:53pm

The stage is set for a stellar finish to the Roxy Pro Gold Coast with quarterfinalists being decided in rising 1-metre waves at Duranbah on the southern end of Australia’s Gold Coast today....more

IOC Celebrates 2009 Women and Sport Awards & International Women's Day
by Pretty Tough
posted March 5, 2009 at 1:36pm

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Family today celebrated International Women's Day and the 2009 Women and Sport Awards, where five exceptional personalities in the world of sport received accolades....more

The First Palestinian Women’s Soccer Team
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 3, 2009 at 5:09pm

The founders of the team, and several enthusiastic girls who love to play soccer, got together in the town of Bethlehem to form the nucleus of the first girls’ soccer club. The goal was simple: Create new opportunities for Palestinian girls....more

Dear Mr. Mayor, Keep San Francisco Healthy
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted March 3, 2009 at 3:11pm

Hi Gavin, I'm writing you as a resident of San Francisco, I am very concerned about the budget cuts to the Parks and Recreation Department....more

Why female golfers need to start “stepping up to the tee” online
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted March 2, 2009 at 3:49pm

Found out two interesting pieces of news about the female golf community. Apparently, not only has Golf for Women Magazine gone out of business, but golf (in general) is also unfair to women (shocking)....more

What do cyclists do with overzealous fans?
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted February 27, 2009 at 8:37pm

They punch them! ...more

Save Kezar and SF Parks & Recreation!
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted February 27, 2009 at 6:59pm

If you haven't heard yet, the city of San Francisco has begun laying off many of it's Parks and Recreation department employees. This will result in Kezar Track being closed as of May 1 and turned over to a private entity...more

A recent survey by Charity Commission in Britain has revealed that mosques across the country provide space for sport and leisure activies
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted February 24, 2009 at 8:32am

The Muslim Council of Britain recently welcomed the findings of an independent Charity Commission survey of mosques in Britain. The survey shows that mosques contribute to their local communities through a wide range of services and activities...more

Women Talk Sports Blogderby: Round 1
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted February 21, 2009 at 12:49pm

Welcome to the very first Women Talk Sports (WTS) Blogderby, Round 1. Every few weeks, we will “pass the torch” to a different blogger in our community who will be responsible for rounding up the best blog posts about women’s sports....more

Peer sees no place for politics in tennis
by Pretty Tough
posted February 19, 2009 at 7:20pm

Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer, refused a visa into the United Arab Emirates for the WTA Dubai Open, insists there is no place for politics in sport while recognizing it would not have been right to stop the tournament going ahead. “While this is a v...more

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