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#17 Kansas, #22 Iowa State upset
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 7, 2012 at 8:22am

Arkansas handed #17 Kansas their first loss of the season with a 64-56 victory.#22 Iowa State also sustained their first loss, to Iowa, 50-42. Crazy thing was, the Hawkeyes had been up by much more.#10 Penn State made it a game with #2 UConn most of the w...more

What’s going on (@wineberg400 blog)
by Mary Wineberg: I'm Back....for my 2012 Olympic Quest
posted December 7, 2012 at 8:19am

Hey everyone, So guess what it’s that time…yes my newest blog is up and running. Thanks for checking me out and please spread the word about my site. If you want to get a chance to learn a little bit more about me then you have came to the r...more

Corporate Greed Is Chewing Up The Olympics
by Off The Court
posted December 7, 2012 at 8:13am

A man holds placards protesting against the corporate sponsorship of and militarisation of the London 2012 Olympics. (Demotix.com) If there was a competition for corporate grubbiness ruining sporting events, the Olympics would take gold every time. Thi...more

The usual news hosing
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 7, 2012 at 8:11am

More on last night's Notre Dame-Baylor rematch:Odyssey Sims ignited the Bears past the Irish.Baylor was too tall of a task for Notre Dame.College news:The ACC says rumors of more defections are "totally false."What's in a conference name? Increasingly les...more

UC Santa Barbara 79, Loyola Marymount 69
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 7, 2012 at 8:10am

UC Santa Barbara beat Loyola Marymount at home last night, 79-69. It was the Lions' first home loss.Check out Gregory Major's fine photo gallery of the close match up, which includes the pictures below.Nicole Nesbit tries to get around Hazel Ramirez.Alex ...more

Rousey vs. Carmouche to Headline Historic UFC 157
by Wombat Sports
posted December 7, 2012 at 8:06am

Carnouche Rousey The first ever female bout in UFC history also be a main event. UFC bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey will defend her title against Liz Carmouche at UFC 157 in Anaheim, CA Feb. 25. The rumored match was annunced by UFC officials toda...more

Cyborg Says Rousey Superfight Possible at 135; Just Not Now
by Wombat Sports
posted December 7, 2012 at 7:51am

Cyborg Santos After what was a slip-up on UFC Brazil’s website Wednesday, the MMA world began buzzing once again about a superfight between Ronda Rousey and Cyborg Santos; this time as the main event of a UFC card. The flub stated that the two we...more

JEWELS adds American Wrestler Jade Marie Anderson; Reruns Available to US Viewers
by Wombat Sports
posted December 7, 2012 at 7:47am

Yabushita YabushitaAccomplished amateur wrestler Jade Marie Anderson will make her pro MMA debut at JEWELS 22nd Ring Dec. 15. She will take on featherweight Megumi Yabushita. Anderson was an all American wrestling in high school and wrestle...more

Baylor bests Notre Dame in rematch
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 6, 2012 at 7:35am

It was a close game most of the way, but Notre Dame ran out of gas and Baylor won the championship rematch, 73-61. Brittney Griner lead the Bears with 24 points and 14 rebounds.Also tonight, Creighton upset #25 Nebraska, 66-57.Other stuff:The Western Athl...more

Washington prepares for three-game homestand; a national showdown and WNBA notes
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 6, 2012 at 7:30am

Washington (5-1) is preparing for its final and toughest home stretch of the nonconference season. The three-game homestand begins Wednesday against San Diego State (4-2) at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Aztecs are 1-2 against Pac-12 teams this season. SDSU...more

My Votes for Women’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted December 6, 2012 at 7:27am

My last post listed my top five picks (out of ten) for Track and Field News’ men’s Athlete of the Year, as I’m part of the panel of experts (which is now a panel of experts plus one blowhard). Here are my top five for the women’s ...more

Tiffany Van Soest vs. Alexis Rufus Announced for Lion Fight AXS TV Debut
by Wombat Sports
posted December 5, 2012 at 6:40pm

Van Soest Rufus As announced last week, Lion Fight Promotions will bring kickboxing to national TV this coming January on AXS TV. This week, they announce their first female match to be broadcast. LFP mainstay Tiffany Van Soest will take on England...more

Plenty this morning (NCAA Baskeball links)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 5, 2012 at 1:44pm

Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins have found success in their own backyards/comfort zones.They are three to see.Learning life as a Lady Vol."Tenn questions" for freshman Bashaara Graves.Bright lights for lone UConn recruit Saniya Chong...more

Notre Dame-Baylor rematch tomorrow night
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 5, 2012 at 7:34am

It's a rematch of last year's NCAA title game between Notre Dame and Baylor, and the Bears are the favorites.LaChina Robinson previews the game.Beth Mowins and Debbie Antonelli podcast.On Thursday, Penn State will be at Connecticut, which will pit former ...more

Washington prepares for three-game homestand; a national showdown and WNBA notes
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 5, 2012 at 7:31am

NCAA Soccer (Sort Of) – And Now For Something Completely Different…
by All White Kit
posted December 5, 2012 at 7:29am

If you haven’t noticed, it’s the offseason, AKA the time for grandiose statistical projects. Yesterday, I got tipped off to Basketball State’s rather amazing list of total athletic expenses for DI schools and decided to have a g...more

Washington Mystics offseason: Who will become the next head coach and general manager?
by Swish Appeal
posted December 5, 2012 at 7:20am

After firing head coach and general manager Trudi Lacey shortly after their second consecutive non-playoff season, the Washington Mystics search for a replacement. But who will it be and how long will it take? S.L. Price of Sports Illustrated has a pie...more

John Altavilla: Former Sun Head Coach Mike Thibault Has Talked to Washington Mystics
by Swish Appeal
posted December 5, 2012 at 7:13am

According to a tweet from Hartford Courant writer John Altavilla, former Connecticut Sun head coach Mike Thibault has been in contact with the Washington Mystics in regards to their vacant general manager and/or head coach positions. Thi...more

NC State To Wear “Don’t Ever Give Up” Tribute Jerseys For Jimmy V Classic
by A Glam Slam
posted December 4, 2012 at 7:15pm

The revolving door of college sports uniforms continues to turn, as the unveiling of new team gear has become a weekly event. The newest fashion update in college basketball involves a tribute to the late Jimmy Valvano, legendary North Carolina State bask...more

Alexia Standish leaves Texas A&M;
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 4, 2012 at 7:08pm

Sophomore guard Alexia Standish has left Texas A&M;. Odd release from the school:The Texas A&M;women's basketball team lost half its returning starters from last season's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 team when sophomore point guard Alexia Standish qui...more

North Carolina at Tennessee pictures
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 4, 2012 at 7:56am

Check out the photo gallery from yesterday's game, courtesy of my friend Kim Hersh, who was lucky enough to be there. The photo below is included. The Lady Vols beat the Tar Heels 101-57.ESPNW player of the week Meighan Simmons has hops. ...more

Some WNBA news in our stockings
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 4, 2012 at 7:54am

Fred Williams' title has changed from "interim head coach" of the Atlanta Dream to head coach and general manager, the organization announced today.Former Tennessee coaches talk about Phoenix Mercury forward Alexis Hornbuckle. She will make a trip to the ...more

NCAA Basketball Players of the week
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 4, 2012 at 7:52am

Tennessee's Meighan Simmons is ESPNW's player of the week.Purdue's KK Houser is the Big Ten player of the week.Alyssa Thomas of Maryland is the ACC player of the week.Baylor's Brittney Griner is the Big 12 player of the week.SDSU's Courtney Clements is th...more

Jordan Gaza to Face Lisa Lamb at Legacy Fighting on AXS TV
by Wombat Sports
posted December 4, 2012 at 7:51am

Lamb Gaza Jordan Gaza will be making her national TV debut Dec. 14 as she will take on Lisa Lamb at Legacy Fighting in Dallas, TX Dec. 14. The event will air on AXS TV. Gaza is replacing Amber Stautzenberger, who has dropped out due to an undi...more

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