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South Asian Football Federation Women's Tournament a HUGE score!
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted September 10, 2012 at 7:38am

By: Shireen AhmedAs the world watches Women's Soccer explode on the International Stage, there in an incredible opportunity for Women's of less wealthy nations to compete for the first time in the South Asian Football Federation's Women's Cup. ...more

Video – Get to Know the Female Fighters of Brace MMA
by Wombat Sports
posted September 10, 2012 at 7:33am

Brace for War MMA is doing their part to help get Australian women fighters some exposure to the world. Their stack 14 fight card Oct. 27 in Southport, Australia will be the biggest all female event in the country’s history and to top it off, it ...more

OCR Called to Investigate Title IX Violations by the South Carolina Department of Education and 20 School Districts
by Title IX Blog
posted September 10, 2012 at 7:26am

We've got our eye on a number of complaints reportedly filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights targeting sex discrimination in athletics in the state of South Carolina. One complaint names the South Carolina Department ...more

THANKS PROBAR !!!
by Christine
posted September 10, 2012 at 7:21am

I am about to start yet another season of cyclocross, but first wanted to do a shout-out to PROBAR, my energy bar sponsor for SEVEN YEARS. All the accomplishments i have made as a pro cyclist in those years - all the wins as well as World...more

Kyra Gracie Still Gun Shy About MMA; Praises Ronda Rousey
by Wombat Sports
posted September 10, 2012 at 7:17am

It has been a few years since ADCC champ and BJJ black belt Kyra Gracie stated she would be making the transition to MMA, and it may be at least a year before she does. The multiple time BJJ champ told Tatame.com that she is still working on her s...more

Summer of Serena Capped Off With U.S. Open Win
by Sarah Hallett
posted September 9, 2012 at 10:53pm

Serena Williams won her 4th U.S. Open title after defeating Victoria Azarenka in a thrilling final match....more

NCAA Soccer – The First XI for September 9, 2012 – High Noon in Newton
by All White Kit
posted September 9, 2012 at 2:21pm

Kristen Mewis & Boston College Look to Stay Unbeaten on Sunday Against UCF Boston College vs UCF – 12:00 PM High Noon in Newton will bring a big showdown between two of 2012′s most impressive teams through a quarter of the seas...more

Trackcenter Top Ten
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted September 9, 2012 at 8:32am

Today’s top ten news links… Cool video of the day: Usually this feature goes last, but today it’s first. It can only be Aries Merritt’s remarkable 110 meter hurdles record from yesterday. Recaps of yesterday’s Diamond Lea...more

Pac-12 women's basketball schedule unveiled
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 9, 2012 at 8:26am

*Slobber*2012-13 Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Television ScheduleDay Date Game Network Time (PT)Friday 11/23/12 Notre Dame at UCLA P12N 12:00 p.m.Friday 11/23/12 Nebraska at USC P12N 2:00 p.m.Saturday 12/29/12 Connecticut at Stanford ESP...more

Videos: The All American Red Heads, Katrina McClain, Cheryl & Reggie Miller At Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame
by Swish Appeal
posted September 9, 2012 at 8:23am

The sort of running joke of the Naismith Hall of Fame induction ceremony, perpetuated by emcee Ahmad Rashad, was inductee Ralph Sampson describing the event as a "boys' night" while trying to explain why he invited his sons to accompany him on stage and...more

Cage Warriors Title Bout Set for Oct. 27 for Sexton & Gaff
by Wombat Sports
posted September 8, 2012 at 9:25pm

Sexton Gaff The two top Unified ranked flyweights in the world will duke it out for the Cage Warriors title Oct. 27 live on MMAJunkie.com. #2 ranked Rosi Sexton will take on #1 ranked Sheila Gaff in what will be the finals of the CWFC flyweight toru...more

Big 12 Conference Reaches New Media Rights Agreement With ESPN And FOX
by Swish Appeal
posted September 8, 2012 at 9:21pm

After years of hubub surrounding conference realignment, particularly when talking about the Big 12 Conference, the renegotiation of television broadcasting rights has effectively squelched this topic and left the conference looking strong for over a de...more

Sky's Playoff Drive Continues
by Swish Appeal
posted September 8, 2012 at 9:17pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: Epiphanny Prince's 30 points fueled the Chicago Sky's 92-83 win over the New York Liberty. Chicago never trailed, putting four players in double figures and shooting 50.8% from the field. Cappie Pondexter's 24 points led New York,...more

Lurethia Ann "Retha" Smith, 1954-2012
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 8, 2012 at 9:13pm

Lurethia Ann "Retha" Smith, or just "Mom," as she was known to so many in the Los Angeles basketball community.__________________________________The Los Angeles girls and women's basketball community lost one of its most beloved members on Aug. 25, as Lur...more

NCAA Soccer – The First XI for September 8, 2012 – Big Night in Provo
by All White Kit
posted September 8, 2012 at 2:31pm

Carlee Payne Holmoe Will Hope to Lead BYU to An Upset of Penn State on Saturday BYU vs Penn State – 9:30 PM BYU could’ve hardly picked a better time to put on a show, as they destroyed Texas in front of a national audience on Thurs...more

Sara McMann Slated to Face Liz Carmouche Nov. 3
by Wombat Sports
posted September 8, 2012 at 9:36am

McMann Carmouche Just days after Sara McMann signs with Strikeforce, she has got her first match in #6 Unified ranked Liz Carmoiuche Nov. 3 in Oklahoma City, OK. MMAFighting.com confimred the fight Friday. The undefeated McMann (6-0) is coming off ...more

Interview with Lynae Lovato Ahead of her Fight at Jackson’s MMA Series 9
by Wombat Sports
posted September 8, 2012 at 9:33am

Lynae Lovato is ready to make a name for herself in MMA. The talented wrestler will take on Emily Peters- Kagan this Saturday night at Jackson’s MMA Series 9 in Albuquerque, NM, which will stream live for $10 at http://Jackson...more

Sky is Friday night 'lights out' in win over Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted September 8, 2012 at 12:42am

NEWARK, NJ – Sometimes a coach just knows. The players are nor sharp. Everyone is a step slow in practice. The ‘A’ game seems miles away. The signs are all too evident. Try as he or she may, the coach cannot alter the situation. ...more

WBO Champ Kaliesha West to Face Christina Ruiz for IFBA Super Bantamweight Title
by Wombat Sports
posted September 8, 2012 at 12:40am

West Ruiz Via Press Release MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. – On Saturday night, October 6, 2012, current World Boxing Organization (WBO) Bantamweight Champion, Kaliesha “Wild Wild” West (Moreno Valley, California, 15-1-3, 4 KO...more

Friday WNBA Links: Seattle's Record-Setting Game, All American Red Heads Hall of Fame Induction
by Swish Appeal
posted September 8, 2012 at 12:37am

We haven't done links in a few days because there weren't that many games per day, preview links are generally included in game threads (thanks to thewiz06), and James, Queenie and Ray covered Wednesday's games in Atlanta and New York already. But there ...more

Field of Dreams (Soccer Style)
by Draft Day Suit
posted September 8, 2012 at 12:30am

So it apparently doesn’t just happen in the movies… It’s one of the most dreamed-about scenarios to any sports fan; you’re in the stands, watching your favorite team play and suddenly, due to injuries or some other freakish accid...more

NCAA Soccer – The First XI for September 7, 2012 – A Big Weekend In Durham
by All White Kit
posted September 7, 2012 at 3:37pm

Meg Morris & North Carolina Will Look to Ground Marquette on Friday Marquette vs North Carolina – 5:00 PM (Duke/Nike Classic in Durham, North Carolina) It might be judgment weekend for Marquette, with the Golden Eagles likely to face...more

Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame inductees; lots of WNBA news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 7, 2012 at 7:24am

Honorees:The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction is coming up this weekend. Helen has an excellent list of links profiling each of the inductees.WNBA:The return of Lauren Jackson has been more of a slow boil for the Storm, instead of the i...more

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