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Olympics: Tragic teammate inspires Pakistan runner
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 26, 2012 at 5:11pm

ISLAMABAD: For Pakistani athlete Rabia Ashiq, the Olympics are not about glory or medals -- she knows she has no chance -- but honouring a close friend and teammate who died in tragic circumstances. When the 20-year-old, one of only two female c...more

2012 Olympics Basketball Preview: Russia
by Swish Appeal
posted July 26, 2012 at 2:47pm

Russia, tied for second in the FIBA World rankings with Australia, enters the Games with more uncertainty than usual. Unlike the last two Olympics in which the Russian team took third, this time there are new faces and the noticeable absence of some con...more

Track & Field/Road Racing Roundup: Pre-Olympic
by carabyrd
posted July 26, 2012 at 1:32pm

The opening ceremonies are Friday which means the European track season is coming to a hiatus. For many this means going back to training and for a few select other it means heading over to the Olympic village. These last chance track meets will give us a...more

Rower Jenn Gibbons doesn't let attack deter her from her mission
by Caitlin Constantine
posted July 26, 2012 at 12:28pm

Jenn Gibbons was on her way to becoming the first person to row the entire 1,500-mile perimeter of Lake Michigan, a feat she was undertaking with the goal of helping raise awareness of the role exercise plays in the fight against breast cancer. She was...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Stephen F. Austin – Ladyjacks On A Mission
by All White Kit
posted July 26, 2012 at 9:01am

  Kylie Louw Will Try To Lead Stephen F. Austin To The NCAA Tournament in 2012 Preview Index General | Conference Realignment Breakdown | Final 2012 Recruiting Class Rankings | Early 2013/2014 Recruiting Class Rankings | Coaching Changes Big Sk...more

Olympics – Day 1: What We Learned – United States 4:2 France
by All White Kit
posted July 26, 2012 at 8:32am

  (For those that were here during last year’s World Cup, first of all, thank you. Second, we’re going to tweak the format slightly because there were so many games in just one day. So instead of one post, you’ll get six. The longe...more

Olympics – What We Learned: Day 1 – Great Britain 1:0 New Zealand
by All White Kit
posted July 26, 2012 at 8:26am

  Probably not too surprisingly under a British coach and with a young, athletic team that might not quite add up talent-wise with some of the best in the world, New Zealand under Tony Readings came out with a high-pressing, direct style that gave h...more

Top 5 Women Olympic Boxers to Watch in 2012
by The Glowing Edge
posted July 25, 2012 at 5:18pm

History in the making While big names like Pacqiao and Mayweather kept men’s boxing in the online conversation during 2009, women’s boxing finally got some press with the August 13th announcement from International Olympic Committee chair J...more

InvictaFC 2 Preview – Alexis Davis vs. Hitomi Akano
by Wombat Sports
posted July 25, 2012 at 4:42pm

With InvictaFC 2 vastly approaching, Wombat Sports will be doing previews of the fighters this next week. InvictaFC 2 will be live in Kansas City, KS and available outside KC streaming live and free on InvcitaFC.com July 28. Unified ranked batn...more

USWNT: U.S. Women Get Past France with 4-2 Win
by Sarah Hallett
posted July 25, 2012 at 4:36pm

Glasgow, Scotland (July 25, 2012)-The U.S. women were looking for a fast start against France to open Group G in their first game of the 2012 London Olympics. However a talented French team still bitter after their semi-final loss to the U.S. last year at...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Toledo – Questions Abound for Trophy Hungry Rockets
by All White Kit
posted July 25, 2012 at 4:34pm

  Captain for Club & Country, Natalia Gaitan Hopes to Go Out With More Trophies in 2012 Preview Index General | Conference Realignment Breakdown | Final 2012 Recruiting Class Rankings | Early 2013/2014 Recruiting Class Rankings | Coaching Ch...more

MWSJA Players of the Week – Week 11
by All White Kit
posted July 25, 2012 at 8:12am

  Yes! Player of the Week, for sure! With the Maryland Capitols’ season done and with no member of the MWSJA attending the final Chesapeake Charge match of the season, we decided it would be unfair to put together a full list of players. Ho...more

2012 London Olympics Basketball Preview: Canada
by Swish Appeal
posted July 25, 2012 at 8:07am

The Canadian women gave their country a Canada Day treat when they qualified for the Olympics after winning the knockout bracket of the FIBA World Qualifying Tournament this summer. Now, they'll look to play some tricks on their fellow competitors in Gr...more

NPF Week 7 Recap - everything from no hitters to multi-home run games
by anngaff
posted July 24, 2012 at 6:19pm

Carolina Diamonds' Jami Lobpries, photo by Dina Kwit This weekend National Pro Fastpitch was filled with everything from no hitters to multi-home run games. It was a weekend for those who love offense and those who love a good pitchers duel. There was ...more

Olympic weightlifter blazes a trail for Gulf women
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 24, 2012 at 5:53pm

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Najwan El Zawawi didn't have the Olympics in mind when she arrived to set up a weightlifting program in the United Arab Emirates four years ago.Her main aim was just to recruit a handful of girls whose families allowed them ...more

Olympic Soccer Preview And Predictions: Has It Been That Long Since Japan’s Win Already?
by All White Kit
posted July 24, 2012 at 8:24am

  Was it already more than a year ago that we watched in delight as the United States women’s soccer team pulled off a comeback for the ages against Brazil, and then in horror as Japan did the same just a week later to capture an unexpected (a...more

WPSL Elite: The Show Must Go On; At Least It Should
by All White Kit
posted July 24, 2012 at 8:08am

  The Chicago Red Stars enjoyed a big crowd against Western New York on July 14, but had to forfeit a game just five days later when they couldn't make it to New England. “Do or do not. There is no try.” - Yoda NORTHAMPTON, Mass. &nd...;more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Oregon State – Rough Waters Ahead in Corvallis?
by All White Kit
posted July 24, 2012 at 7:56am

  Oregon State's Offense Will Hope To Stay Afloat Until the Return of Jenna Richardson Preview Index General | Conference Realignment Breakdown | Final 2012 Recruiting Class Rankings | Early 2013/2014 Recruiting Class Rankings | Coaching Changes...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Portland – Can Pilots Fly Back To Top of WCC?
by All White Kit
posted July 23, 2012 at 6:14pm

  Portland & Kendall Johnson Will Be Hoping for A Return to The Top in 2012 Preview Index General | Conference Realignment Breakdown | Final 2012 Recruiting Class Rankings | Early 2013/2014 Recruiting Class Rankings | Coaching Changes Big S...more

Who’ll Stop The Reign? Results And Impressions From The Star Of Texas Bowl
by Zeeev
posted July 23, 2012 at 5:44pm

The Texas Rollergirls hosted New York City’s Gotham Girls (the current WFTDA Champions), San Francisco’s Bay Area All Stars, and Chicago’s Windy City Rollers to a six bout tournament in Austin’s state-of-the-art downtown convention center...more

Kara Patterson heading back to the Olympics
by carabyrd
posted July 23, 2012 at 12:22pm

Kara Patterson made her second Olympic javelin team this year with a throw 59.79m and finishing second. She was in the lead until she hyper -extended her left knee and had to pass her next throws. Patterson is looking to improve on her 2008 Olympic perfor...more

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