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Running with a Purpose: Establishing New Goals for The New Year
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted November 28, 2011 at 1:21am

I have been running....obviously! I took 3 weeks after the marathon to get my legs under me before I resumed any sort of real training. The last two weeks I have started to feel like my old self again.I'm still feeling tired. Like I squeezed 18 weeks of m...more

"Most of us are still Neanderthals" - Sexuality in Professional Sports
by The Rabbit Hole
posted November 27, 2011 at 4:01pm

On November 22, 2011 the NY Daily News published an article titled "MLB's new collective bargaining agreement to add 'sexual orientation' to discrimination clause."Sounds progressive right? Not exactly. The new CBA, released Tuesday, added the words &ldq...;more

Akron Zips Win Tourney Title with 85-74 Victory Over Seattle Redhawks
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted November 27, 2011 at 3:31am

Photo: University of Akron REDHAWKS LOSE: This one was hard to take because SU really did play well in the tournament. But in a flash, the Zips used a 10-0 run to win 85-74 before 270 people at Connolly Center. The culprit was a lack of rebounding by t...more

Busy Saturday of College Basketball Action: Georgetown Downs Georgia, Vandy Upsets Oklahoma, and Other Holiday Treats
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 27, 2011 at 3:20am

Photo: John Gurzinski/AP Upsets:#21 Georgetown beat #10 Georgia.Unranked Vanderbilt defeated #14 Oklahoma.Excitement:#3 Notre Dame needed a last-second Natalie Novosel bank shot to overcome #6 Duke at the Junkanoo Jam.#18 Green Bay needed a last-second...more

Oklahoma State Returns To The Court With A Win
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 27, 2011 at 3:12am

Photo: Sarah Phipps/AP The 59-35 victory over Coppin State was more than just a win - it was a triumph: STILLWATER, Okla. -- For the first time in more than a week, the Oklahoma State women's basketball team felt somewhat normal for a few hours Saturd...more

Michigan Improves To 7-0 With 71-51 Win Over Marquette
by Swish Appeal
posted November 27, 2011 at 3:06am

Photo: Zena Lewis/MGoBlue Michigan Improves To 7-0 With 71-51 Win Over Marquette Obviously, this makes for a good day for fans of the Maize & Blue, with the Michigan women's basketball team sweeping their Paradise Jam slate in addition to the...more

The FIFA Women’s Com-Unity Seminar in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
by Soccer Science
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:57am

42 hours of flight time for 5 days of work, and totally worth it. I’m honored to have been the Communications and Marketing instructor for the FIFA Women’s Com-Unity Seminar in Tanzania in October 2011. FIFA conducts these seminars to brin...more

"The Healing Process, I Believe, Started Today" Oklahoma State Prevails in 59-35 Victory Over Coppin State
by Swish Appeal
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:54am

After perhaps the roughest nine-day stretch imaginable for the Oklahoma State Cowgirl basketball squad, the team laced them up and returned to action. After an emotional week filled of disbelief, sadness, mourning for the four lost in a Thursday plane c...more

MMA: Kaitlin Young to Face Anna Barone on January 6, 2012
by MMARising.com
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:46am

After bouts in Russia failed to materialise, Kaitlin Young will remain at home for her next fight. The Minnesota native is expected to face Canadian Anna “Smiles” Barone in a featured 140-pound matchup on January 6, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency H...more

Florida's Jordan Jones Shoots Down LaSalle with 28 Point Performance
by Swish Appeal
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:43am

Photo: Matt Pendleton/Gator Zone Just the Facts, Ma'am: Florida withstood several La Salle runs to win 85-74 at Long Island's holiday tournament. The Gators' Jordan Jones had 28 points to lead all scorers, while Jennifer George had 18 points...more

Stanford's Hecka Nneka Too Much for Xavier in 80-64 Victory
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:37am

Photo: David Kohl/AP It’s so hard to write a blog about The Stanford Women’s Basketball team’s win over Xavier if you don’t see the game live, televised or even follow it on Gametracker. Both C and R were doing family things the...more

Keeping Up with Women's College Basketball Holiday Tourneys
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:29am

Photo: David Kohl/AP Stanford overpowered Xavier, 80,64, behind Nnemkadi Ogwumike's season-high 34 points.The Cardinal spent Thanksgiving at the home of junior forward Mikaela Ruef.At the Junkanoo Jam in the Bahamas, Skylar Diggins and Notre Dame had s...more

UConn Huskies Make Short Work of Fairleigh Dickinson with 74-28 Blowout
by Swish Appeal
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:20am

It's easy to look at a 44-5 halftime score and think that when the Connecticut Huskies were playing Fairleigh Dickinson Knights that it was an offensive and defensive clinic by the Huskies.  In reality, it was an overmatched team squaring off again...more

Day to Day: How to Cope with Injuries within Youth Sport
by Sports Girls Play
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:15am

It has been a month of drama around here. While I know that injuries are just part of sports, it still stinks when it happens. My older daughter has been a gymnast since she was a baby (she is now 13), having grown up in the gym while I was coaching. It ...more

23 Point Performance by Kiara Evans Leads Long Island Past Charlotte, 81-72
by Swish Appeal
posted November 27, 2011 at 2:02am

Photo: Long Island Blackbirds Athletics   Just the Facts, Ma'am: A strong second half gave the Long Island Blackbirds an 81-72 win over the visiting Charlotte 49ers. Kiara Evans led all scorers with 23 points, one of four Long Island players in ...more

Muay Thai Pro Fighter Roxy Richardson Hangs-up the Gloves
by Wombat Sports
posted November 27, 2011 at 1:46am

Courtesy – Muay Thai is Life One of the stars of America’s Muay Thai stars is hanging up her gloves. After an exciting split decision win over  Elaina Maxwell a few weeks ago at the Lion Promotions card in Vegas, Roxy Richardson announ...more

Save WPS - Convince Ellen DeGeneres and Rachel Maddow to buy a Women's Professional Soccer Team
by anngaff
posted November 26, 2011 at 11:28am

Update: the videos are rolling in! The first #SaveWPS video! Ellen Help us #SaveWPS by @CristianoLove7 Great #SaveWPS video by Lauren, age 15 HopeOnTheSolo's Plea to #SaveWPS #SaveWPS by 93AmyT #SaveWPS and Save my Dream by Ellie, age 13 #SaveW...more

SU Redhawks advance to championship game
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted November 26, 2011 at 8:44am

REDHAWKS WIN: The good news is SU won 74-56, advancing to the championship game of its tournament for the second consecutive season. The Redhawks will play Akron at 8 p.m. on Saturday at Connolly Center. The bad news? Both Bonvicini and Kerfoot credited a...more

University of Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena: The View From "The Woods"
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 26, 2011 at 1:56am

The modern-day symbol for the University of Oregon.....this old schooler doesn't like it.____________________This past weekend I finally got to check out the University of Oregon's new basketball/volleyball court, Matthew Knight Arena. I had been curious ...more

Twitter Follow Fridays: Check out Pro Fighters @AisyDaly, @JessicaEvilEye, @CatZingano
by Wombat Sports
posted November 26, 2011 at 1:51am

Our weekly twitter picks for Follow Friday features three of the top 125 pounders in the world This week we recommend… Ash “The Bash” Daly (@AisyDaly) The current NAAFS champion locked up a submission victory this past week; her secon...more

Sue Bird and Candace Parker Talk About Pick Up Games with the Boys
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 26, 2011 at 1:47am

Sue Bird and Candace Parker talk about playing against dudes.Dishin & Swishin interviews Tamika Catchings.Cal is in Hawaii at a tournament, and they're set to take on former Coach Joanne Boyle's Virginia team.I'm holding off on score...more

Seattle University Dominates San Francisco in Women's College Basketball Action, 74-56
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted November 26, 2011 at 1:40am

Photo: Kyle Scholzen, Seattle University LITTLE TEACHING: Bonvicini has put in the bulk of her youth, freshman Jessi Williamson closing out the highlights with a block. Others were getting instructions on procedure. BIG APPLAUSE: SU coach Joan Bonvici...more

High School Basketball Tourney Time: Southern California Style!
by They're Playing Basketball
posted November 26, 2011 at 1:30am

Photo: Brea Olinda Ladycats, 2010 Nike TOC   ......the happiest time of the year........Nov. 28-Dec. 3:Brea Olinda Ladycat ClassicInglewood City of Champions TournamentNov. 30-Dec. 3:La Jolla Country Day Sweet 16 InvitationalDec. 5-Dec. 9:Mater D...more

Michigan Destroys Washington State at Paradise Jam Tournament, 69-39
by Swish Appeal
posted November 26, 2011 at 1:19am

Photo: Angela J. Cesere, AnnArbor.com via Flickr Michigan Destroys Washington State at Paradise Jam Tournament, 69-39 Michigan held Washington State to 32% shooting from the field in a blowout, 69-39. Michigan was led by Courtney Boylan's 17 poi...more

Holly Holm Prepares to Fight Anne-Sophie Mathis at “World Dominance”
by Wombat Sports
posted November 26, 2011 at 1:07am

Holly "The Preacher’s Daughter" Holm (30-1-3, 9 KOs) faces French knockout specialist Anne Sophie Mathis (25-1, 21 KOs) in a battle of two of the top boxers in the world December 2nd. Holm trains out of one of the best fighting gyms in the world: J...more

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