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Griner wins Wooden Award; All-American Team named
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 7, 2012 at 10:55am

Baylor center Brittney Griner won the John R. Wooden Award tonight at a ceremony in Los Angeles. Griner couldn't be there due to academic obligations, according to assistant coach Damion McKinney, who spoke to the audience on her behalf. The ceremony was ...more

Ashley Corral wins three-point shootout
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 31, 2012 at 9:53am

No official release on the web as of yet, but the Twittersphere is abuzz with the news: USC guard Ashley Corral won the State Farm College three-point championship contest tonight. Corral was one of five women selected for the competition, which was broad...more

Oklahoma State Cowgirl basketball is one of three finalists for a new award presented by the WBCA...
by Swish Appeal
posted March 14, 2012 at 4:57pm

Oklahoma State Cowgirl basketball is one of three finalists for a new award presented by the WBCA this season - the "Together We R" Team Award. In its first year, the “Together We R” Team Award honors programs that have strived to succeed in ...more

UW's Jazmine Davis is Pac-12 coaches pick
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted March 7, 2012 at 11:20pm

Washington point guard Jazmine Davis was named Pac-12 Freshmen of the Year by the league's coaches. She's the first Husky to be honored for the award since post Karen Deden in 1988. Davis, who was honored by the conference media on Monday, was also named...more

Wooden Award finalists
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 7, 2012 at 7:34pm

Star studded list:Elena Delle DonneSkylar DigginsBrittney GrinerTiffany HayesShenise JohnsonA'dia MathiesNnemkadi OgwumikeChiney OgwumikeSamantha PrahalisOdyssey SimsShekinna StricklenAlyssa ThomasElizabeth WilliamsRiquna WilliamsJulie Wotja ...more

Pictures from yesterday's Tennessee-Vanderbilt matchup
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 4, 2012 at 8:01am

Game ball jumpMeighan Simmons elevatesLady Vol Coach Pat Summitt presents Chamique Holdsclaw with the award naming her an SEC Great at halftime- photos by Kim Hersh ...more

IOC celebrates six winners at 2012 Women and Sport Awards #womenandsport
by Pretty Tough
posted February 18, 2012 at 1:18pm

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday honoured five women and one organisation for their outstanding contributions to the development of women’s participation in sport and sports administration during a ceremony for the 2012 IOC Wome...more

Conference happenings
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 16, 2012 at 8:41am

The SEC will honor and recognize eleven "SEC Greats" athletes during the conference's women's basketball tournament, March 1-4 in Nashville. Inductees include ballers Carolyn Peck (Vanderbilt), Chamique Holdsclaw (Tennessee), Jocelyn Penn (South Carolina)...more

Team Sports and Team Parents
by CPS8910
posted January 30, 2012 at 7:40pm

Have you ever noticed that when team sports need parents to help with team things like fundraising, working in a concession stand, it is always the same parents?  How do some people have the volunteer spirit alive in their hearts, and other turn th...more

Gatorade National Cross Country AOY Molly Seidel surprised by Shalane Flanagan with honor
by anngaff
posted January 24, 2012 at 10:48pm

via release Hartland, Wis. (Jan 24, 2012) – In its 27th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS today announced Molly Seidel of University Lake School (Hartland, Wis.) a...more

Ava Shmueli Wins NFL National Punt, Pass and Kick Award Representing the Miami Dolphins
by anngaff
posted January 18, 2012 at 6:48pm

Boca Raton resident Ava Shmueli  wins National Punt, Pass and Kick Contest in Baltimore, MD Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins. via Miami Dolphins press release BALTIMORE, MD – Boca Raton resident Ava Shmueli took home the girl’s 10-11...more

OSU's Liz Donohoe Picks Up 4th Big 12 Freshman of the Week Award
by Swish Appeal
posted January 17, 2012 at 1:57am

Image: AP Liz Donohoe Picks Up Fourth Big 12 Freshman of the Week Award Oklahoma State's Liz Donohoe has been tapped as the Big 12 Freshman of the Week for the fourth time this season. She averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds a game in last week...more

More bling for boxer Katie Taylor
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted January 16, 2012 at 12:15am

Katie Taylor took home Boxer of the Year from the Irish Amateur Boxing Association at the weekend. Yes, that's 'boxer of the year' not 'female boxer of the year'. Great to see her achievements - world champion for the third time, European champ for the fi...more

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011: A no show for the women
by Women in Sport International
posted January 14, 2012 at 1:36am

Tweet BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011: A no show for the women By JoJo Rennie Image: Press Association Images There was certainly cause for celebration this year as Mark Cavendish was awarded BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY). He ...more

Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year: Jordan Burgess
by anngaff
posted January 11, 2012 at 12:54pm

World Champion and Pro Beach Volleyball Player April Ross Surprises Standout with Elite Honor  Tampa, Fla. (Jan 10, 2011) via release – In its 27th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in colla...more

“Queens of the Cage” Wins Award at the L. A. Film Festival
by Wombat Sports
posted January 10, 2012 at 3:41pm

European MMA has come a long way since Rosi Sexton lead the way almost a decade ago. As a new crop of female fighters begin to put their names out there, Arid Films decided to follow a British up and coming fighter Michelle Tyler. The movie, “Que...more

Homare Sawa Caps Off Charmed Year With FIFA Ballon d’Or
by All White Kit
posted January 10, 2012 at 10:11am

  It’s a hat-trick of honors for Homare Sawa. The central midfielder captured widespread acclaim for her talismanic performances throughout Japan’s triumphant run in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 33-year-old won bo...more

NACWAA Members Finish Strong in 2011
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted January 6, 2012 at 1:18am

NACWAA members finished 2011 strong, advancing into new and exciting positions and collecting distinguished honors. In addition, 23 women recently joined NACWAA and are now equipped to be empowered, develop and advance to their greates...more

Ronda Rousey Wins Fighter of the Year at the WMMA Awards
by Wombat Sports
posted January 2, 2012 at 1:02pm

The Strikeforce fighters came out in full effect on the last day of the WMMA Awards. Champion Miesha Tate, Alexis Davis, and Ronda Rousey all came to accept their awards. Featherweight champ Cyborg Santos was also honored with “Fan Favorite Fighter ...more

Sara McMann Honored in Day 2 of the WMMA Awards
by Wombat Sports
posted December 31, 2011 at 1:07am

The second day of the WMMA Awards saw a day of remembrance, inspiration, and a look into the future of the sport. The show started out with Georgia promoter David Oblas talking about two fighters we have lost during the year, Maryellen Cano and Sher...more

WMMA Awards – Three Part Show Schedule
by Wombat Sports
posted December 29, 2011 at 9:05pm

It’s so big, it will take three shows to give away all of them. The 3rd Annual WMMA Awards will be held over three days starting Thursday at 1 p.m. pacific/4 p.m. eastern time on the Wombat Sports podcast. Awards in 16 categories will be ...more

Kickboxer Julie Kitchen Honored for Female Martial Artist of the Year
by Wombat Sports
posted December 27, 2011 at 10:20am

The Martial Arts Hall of Fame honored the best in the sport earlier this month, and The Muay Thai Premire League’s own Julie Kitchen was honored with “Best Female Martial Artist of the Year.” Combat Magazine in association ...;more

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