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AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Iowa – Hawkeyes Ready to Take The Next Step?
by All White Kit
posted July 16, 2012 at 11:22am

Saudi Sarah Attar Hopes Olympic Appearance Will Help More Women Get Involved in Sport
by Pretty Tough
posted July 16, 2012 at 11:21am

After a great deal of negotiation and speculation, Saudi Arabia has agreed to send female athletes to the Olympics for the first time. A judoka and an 800m runner will represent the ultra conservative kingdom in London later this month, t...more

Wakeboarding Rocks: 2012 Wakestock Women’s Roundup (Video)
by WakeGirls Blog
posted July 16, 2012 at 11:18am

Awesome to see all they ladies from Europe, as well as some familiar faces! Thanks to whitenosugar for sharing with us! ...more

Nnemkadi Ogwumike's flawless transition to the pros is just the first step
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 15, 2012 at 7:16pm

I had a great time putting together this feature on super-rookie Nnemkadi Ogwumike.I remember watching then-freshman Ogwumike in March, 2009 address the media at the Pac-10 Conference, and her maturity struck me then. But this past April, at the Final Fou...more

Iranian Female Players' Right to Unveil
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 15, 2012 at 7:13pm

This is one of the few posts in MWS blog, authored by the blog owner. I have been sharing updated information on FIFA ban (recently lifted) and on Saudi Arabia both of which are related to Muslim women's right to play, in different aspects. However, by l...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Michigan State – Rebuilding Year in East Lansing?
by All White Kit
posted July 15, 2012 at 7:10pm

The Goals of Olivia Stander Will Be Vital for MSU's Postseason Hopes in 2012 Preview Index General | Conference Realignment Breakdown | Final 2012 Recruiting Class Rankings | Early 2013/2014 Recruiting Class Rankings Big Sky | DI Independents...more

USWNT: Making Waves Across the Pond
by Sarah Hallett
posted July 15, 2012 at 2:06am

The U.S. Women's National Team has found themselves all over the headlines in recent weeks as they begin their last training camp in England....more

Podcast – Strikeforce’s Miesha Tate
by Wombat Sports
posted July 14, 2012 at 7:07pm

On the heels of losing her title, Miesha Tate is looking to climb back into comention as she faces veteran fighter Julie Kedzie at Strikeforce Aug. 18 in San Diego. We’ll talk to Tate about her recovery, her opinions on the SF women’s divis...more

Hiroko Yamanaka vs. Germaine de Randamie Added to Strikeforce Aug. 18
by Wombat Sports
posted July 14, 2012 at 7:03pm

de Randamie Yamanaka Strikeforce is breaking ground once again as a third female match has been to their upcoming Aug. 18 card in San Diego. The #1 Unified ranked featherweight Hiroko Yamanaka will take on Germaine de Randamie on the Strikeforce: R...more

Crystal Langhorne Mystifies Liberty
by Swish Appeal
posted July 14, 2012 at 6:47pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: On Camp Day in Newark, 22 points from Cappie Pondexter wasn't enough to save the day for the Liberty, as they fell to the Washington Mystics 70-53. Crystal Langhorne's 24 points led Washington, with Monique Currie chipping in 16. ...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Vanderbilt – Dores To Sing The Blues Again in Nashville?
by All White Kit
posted July 14, 2012 at 6:42pm

Cherrelle Jarrett & A Young Vanderbilt Core Will Hope for Better Days in Nashville This Season Preview Index General | Conference Realignment Breakdown | Final 2012 Recruiting Class Rankings | Early 2013/2014 Recruiting Class Rankings Big...more

Lolo Jones, Nick Symmonds denied entry to London Grand Prix; Meet director calls them "liabilities"
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted July 14, 2012 at 6:41pm

The men’s 800 meters was part of this morning’s conclusion to the Aviva London Grand Prix. US champion Nick Symmonds wanted to be in that race, but wasn’t able to be. This was not because he wasn’t good enough–only three of...more

Beauty is Strength: Mission Accomplished
by Pretty Strong
posted July 14, 2012 at 3:06pm

I entered Under Armour's "What's Beautiful?" contest a little while ago with one goal in mind: "I will...Prove that beauty is strength. my size, my story, my olympics, my glory" I participated in many challenges to prove that Beauty is Strength but...more

Lawmakers outraged at "Made in China" Team USA uniforms
by HoopFeed.com
posted July 14, 2012 at 3:02pm

RalphLauren.com splash page for Team USA uniforms. As the WNBA heads into the Olympic break and players begin their final preparation for the London games, Congressional lawmakers are furious that Team USA uniforms by Ralph Lauren were made in China. ...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – UConn – Dethroned Royalty Now Tantalizingly Under The Radar
by All White Kit
posted July 14, 2012 at 2:58pm

Rising Star Riley Houle Will Hope To Lead A UConn Charge Back Into the Postseason Preview Index General | Conference Realignment Breakdown | Final 2012 Recruiting Class Rankings | Early 2013/2014 Recruiting Class Rankings Big Sky | DI Indepen...more

Three Things the Washington Mystics Must Consider During the Olympic Break
by Swish Appeal
posted July 13, 2012 at 11:56am

All 12 teams are now just a couple days from the Olympic Break and won't be playing again until mid August to allow for Olympians to play for their countries. Most WNBA teams will have at least one player in London, but the players who aren't in the Olym...more

Basketball Player Breanna Stewart Wins 2012 Gatorade AOY Award
by Pretty Tough
posted July 12, 2012 at 9:53am

Incoming UConn freshman Breanna Stewart was selected as the country’s top female prep athlete at the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year ceremony Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Stewart joins Tina Charles (2005-06) and Maya Moore (2006-07) as pa...more

Winning streaks, and other news
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 12, 2012 at 9:50am

Today's game action:The Suns have a four-game winning streak going after defeating the Mystics, who are now tied with the Shock for league's worst record (3-14).In the meantime, the Silver Stars have won eight in a row after a 77-68 decision over the Sky....more

Live game thread: Atlanta at Seattle
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted July 11, 2012 at 9:32pm

TIE GAME: Bird kicked the ball out to Smith for a three-pointer, tying the game at 25 points apiece with 4:11 left in the half. Add a 16-foot jumper by Wright off a Bird feed and Seattle is now up 27-25. SUPER STRICK: Stricklen is making plays off the be...more

BMX Women Still Advocate To Ride At X
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted July 11, 2012 at 9:31pm

Women BMX has never been represented in X Games. These girls and thousands of others think it is time to change. Why? Women inspire girls and there are a lot of girls attending X Games. Nina Buitrago, Lindsay Hale, Jessica Ausec, Mini Park and Angie...more

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