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WBC President Demands $30,000 Payout for Women’s Title Champs
by Wombat Sports
posted August 11, 2011 at 12:13am

WBC President Jose Sulaiman sees value in female fights, and wants promoters to give them their just dues. In a press conference this week, Sulaiman stated that he wants promotions to guarantee Women’s World title holders receive $30,000 minimum for...more

NCAA Inclusion Summit to Address Challenges, Champions and Collaborative Strategies
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted August 10, 2011 at 12:58am

Join University Presidents, Chief Diversity Officers, advocacy groups, senior athletics administrators, student-athletes and Conference Commissioners as they engage in a deliberate dialogue to identify measurable action-oriented outcomes and strategies...more

A Few Thoughts on WPS vs. Dan Borislow Round 392 (A.K.A. When Things Got Litigious)
by All White Kit
posted August 4, 2011 at 12:52am

First off, before you proceed, read Beau Dure’s illuminating piece that’s currently up on espnW. The report contains a comprehensive rundown of events, what exactly is being contested, and when the legal proceedings were first set in motion. Beau�...more

Sparks now have a unique marketing opportunity
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 12, 2011 at 7:53am

Twenty-four hours after the Sparks announced they were dumping Jennifer Gillom for Joe Bryant, fan reaction has been varied. Some say it was a hasty decision. Others say it should have been done long ago. A couple said General Manager Penny Toler should h...more

Stop Blaming the WNBA for the NBA Lockout
by SLAM Online -W
posted July 5, 2011 at 3:20pm

By Ben York / @bjyork Ignorance, as we all know, can be bliss. When the NBA lockout officially hit last week, sportswriters across the country immediately began casting blame on the WNBA, calling it “money-bleeding” and a “bad business venture” ...more

Is there an ideal ownership model for the WNBA?
by Swish Appeal
posted June 30, 2011 at 12:51pm

Since January 2003 when the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the owner of the Mohegan Sun Casino) bought the then-Orlando Miracle, the WNBA has turned from a league that was basically run by the NBA (mostly to give it a leg up in the league's early stages...more

Podcast – Blackeye Entertainment Promoter Janet Martin
by Wombat Sports
posted June 27, 2011 at 8:01pm

Promoter of the highly successful Blackeye Entertainment card this past month, Janet Martin is one of the major contributers to the upcoming G2 Women’s MMA Summit in Vegas July 1-3. We talked to Mrs. Martin about the Summit, and where she sees women�...more

Forum July 6th: London Olympics:What's In It For Women?
by Women in Sport International
posted June 16, 2011 at 2:35pm

We are passing along news of the London Women and Planning Forum. Looks like a great event for those of you in England! LONDON OLYMPICS: WHAT'S IN IT FOR WOMEN?Wednesday 6th July, Arts Lecture Theatre, QMUL, 1.30-5.30, followed by areceptionThe London Wom...more

"We will spend our money where we get respect and a shared commitment to grow the game" - Mystics owner Ted Leonsis
by Swish Appeal
posted June 16, 2011 at 9:35am

Here is what I do find NOT acceptable. If I hear a radio station sportscaster again say, "I didn’t even know the WNBA season had started"; when we buy advertising on that station; or we do promotions on that station for the team then we will simply t...more

Around the WNBA: Marketing buzz, statistical leaders, rookie performances and more
by HoopFeed.com
posted June 14, 2011 at 1:16pm

Marketing Brouhaha Since the preseason, several articles about the league’s marketing have made their way into print. Some of them talked about the lack of impact of WNBA marketing among marginal fans (including new president Laurel Richie before h...more

Dear Mavs Owner Mark Cuban: Please Buy a WNBA Team
by SLAM Online -W
posted June 13, 2011 at 4:58pm

By Ben York / @bjyork Mark Cuban can be a polarizing figure. He’s brash. Nontraditional. Passionate. Honest. Spontaneous. Charismatic. Doesn’t much care what you think of him. Gets into a bit of trouble with his impulsive reactions at times. And he...more

Gwen Sisto: mother, wife, business owner, MIT graduate and weightlifter!
by Pretty Strong
posted June 7, 2011 at 10:53am

Name: Gwendolyn SistoAge: 28Weight class: 63 kgSport: weightliftingGwen is a weightlifter, wife, mother, business owner, and an MIT graduate. She's awesome! We thought training full time and going to school full time is hard. Tell us about your typica...more

Black Coaches and Administrators Report: Hires of nonwhites in head coaching positions declines
by HoopFeed.com
posted May 28, 2011 at 4:01pm

Hiring of nonwhite coaches in women’s college basketball has declined according to a study released by the Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA) group. The report “’Scoring the Hire:’ A Hiring Report Card for NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball ...more

Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics announces new grants program
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted May 27, 2011 at 4:23pm

Posted on behalf of the Knight Commission The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics is requesting proposals for grants to support research on intercollegiate athletics policy. The program is intended to enhance the Commission's long-standing...more

What I Would Do as USATF CEO, part 2
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted May 27, 2011 at 3:47pm

Yesterday I posted part 1. Today I continue with the goals I would set out if anyone were insane enough to make me USA Track and Field’s new CEO. Attempt to create some more domestic professional and semi-pro meets. The goal would be to get a meet or ...more

T&F; Superblog: What I would do as USATF CEO, part 3
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted May 27, 2011 at 12:21am

Over the last two days I’ve outlined some goals I would have in a Bizarro universe where I’m the USATF CEO (a job I am in no way qualified for or interested in, nor should any reasonable person should ever entertain the thought of hiring me for it). ...more

What I Would Do as USATF CEO, part 1
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted May 25, 2011 at 9:47am

Earlier today I took a look at the USATF non-CEO issue, and mentioned a possibility that Oregon head coach Vin Lananna might be a stealth candidate. It’s a long shot to be sure, but nothing is impossible. Except, of course, that I become the next CEO ...more

Fitbloggin' Recap Part One
by Run Girl Run
posted May 24, 2011 at 7:02pm

Fitbloggin' was amazing from beginning to end. From the people I met and the new friends I made, to the things I learned and the things Katy and I hopefully taught others, it was a great conference. My favorite thing about this year's Fitbloggin' was tha...more

Branding: Not Just for the Big Dogs
by Run Girl Run
posted May 21, 2011 at 3:04pm

Fitbloggin' Presentation 2011 Thanks to everyone who came to see Katy and I present this morning at Fitbloggin. We had a blast teaching you all about the ins and outs of social media and building your brand. For those of you who couldn't be here or if...more

Sanya Richards Ross defending the dream
by The Fast Life
posted May 20, 2011 at 12:16am

Sanya Richards Ross "Defending The Dream" from Game Unlimited on Vimeo. Episode TWO of Defending the Dreamthe exclusive interview series that follows the reigning 400m World Champion throughout the 200 Track season in route to the World Championships i...more

More on NCAA Division I attendance: Gonzaga ranks 25th
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted May 19, 2011 at 7:56pm

Guess there were plenty of witnesses for Gonzaga's historic season, including the rising public spotlight on PG Courtney Vandersloot. She's settling into WNBA training-camp in Chicago after helping the Zags attract an average 4,060 fans to rank 25th in th...more

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand add Maya Moore
by HoopFeed.com
posted May 18, 2011 at 2:37pm

The Jordan Brand, a division of athletics company NIKE, added basketball star Maya Moore to its roster of athletes Wednesday. The former UConn star is the first female athlete to join the brand. “I am thrilled to welcome Maya Moore into the Jordan Bra...more

DI, DIII, total basketball attendance up
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 18, 2011 at 1:06pm

Hey, here's some great news:NCAA women’s basketball attendance for the 2010-11 season surpassed 11 million for the fourth consecutive year as record highs were achieved in Divisions I and III. Attendance for all three NCAA divisions was 11,159,837, good...more

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