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Most Memorable Olympic Moment: Basketball, Nationalism, and Šarūnas Jasikevičius
by Swish Appeal
posted July 2, 2012 at 7:10pm

In a recent lecture on "How to Watch the Olympics", writer David Goldblatt mentions that team sports tend to capture the nationalistic imaginations of the world audience more than individual sports (at the 48 minute mark). I just think with individuals ...more

2012 NCAA Soccer Preview: Conference Realignment Breakdown
by All White Kit
posted July 2, 2012 at 7:08pm

  Preview Index General DI Independents Big East – Cincinnati | DePaul | Pittsburgh | Rutgers | Seton Hall | St. John’s (NY) | Syracuse | Villanova Big Ten – Indiana | Nebraska | Purdue Mid-Majors – Florida Gulf Coast Pac-...more

2012 NCAA Soccer Preview: St. John’s (NY), Is Experience Enough?
by All White Kit
posted July 2, 2012 at 7:06pm

  Red Storm Midfielder Amy Marron May Have To Carry Much of The Offensive Load This Season Preview Index General DI Independents Big East – Cincinnati | DePaul | Pittsburgh | Rutgers | Seton Hall | Syracuse | VillanovaBig Ten – Ind...more

2012 NCAA Soccer Preview: Florida Gulf Coast, Rebuild or Reload?
by All White Kit
posted July 2, 2012 at 7:02pm

Ashley Ciesielczyk is One of The Few Sure Things FGCU Can Count on in 2012 Preview Index General DI Independents Big East – Cincinnati | DePaul | Pittsburgh | Rutgers | Seton Hall | Syracuse | Villanova Big Ten – Indiana | Nebraska | Pur...more

Women's tennis and the gender politics of grunting
by Caitlin Constantine
posted July 2, 2012 at 11:43am

I'm not so much interested in whether the move to ban grunting is sexist as much as why so many people find the sounds of female physical exertion so off-putting....more

WTA: Wimbledon Wrap-up, Week 1
by Sarah Hallett
posted July 1, 2012 at 8:07pm

Some popular ladies were sent packing from the All England Club, while many of the top names hung on for the second week of play....more

USWNT: Victorious Send Off from Sandy, Utah
by Sarah Hallett
posted June 30, 2012 at 5:12pm

The U.S. Women's National Team put on a show with a 2-1 win over Canada in their final game before the Summer Olympics....more

2012 NBA Draft Day Fashion Recap
by A Glam Slam
posted June 29, 2012 at 5:16pm

After adjusting their collars, fluffing their pocket squares and straightening their ties, a new crop of NBA youngsters took take stage for the 2012 NBA Draft. Behind-the-scenes, the process of suiting up requires a draft day glam squad. Stylists were on-...more

2012 NCAA Soccer Preview: Canadian Inspiration at Rutgers
by All White Kit
posted June 29, 2012 at 5:11pm

  Jonelle Filigno - Still Looking To Replicate Canadian WNT Form for Rutgers Preview Index General DI Independents Big East – Cincinnati | DePaul | Pittsburgh | Seton Hall | Syracuse | Villanova Big Ten – Indiana | Nebraska | Purdu...more

4 Guidelines for Sports Families
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted June 29, 2012 at 5:06pm

source A few weeks back Coach Dawn wrote a post that I think should be invaluable to any sports family.  Her notes on 6 Reasons Kids Quit Sports sparked a quick email conversation between the two of us.   With two young boys of my own, age...more

2012 NCAA Soccer Preview: Time For The Washington Huskies To Bite Back?
by All White Kit
posted June 29, 2012 at 5:05pm

  Washington Midfield Lindsay Elston Will Try To Lead The Huskies Back to the NCAA Tournament in 2012 Preview Index General DI Independents Big East – Cincinnati | DePaul | Pittsburgh | Seton Hall | Syracuse | Villanova Big Ten – I...more

Oklahoma State's Toni Young Takes To The Track At The Olympic Trials
by Swish Appeal
posted June 29, 2012 at 5:00pm

Oklahoma State women's basketball player Toni Young might be more comfortable on the court than when she takes the 10-step approach toward the high jump pole at the fabled Hayward Field infield in Eugene, Ore., today at 5:00 p.m. But comfort aside, You...more

Knockout Round Set For FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament
by Swish Appeal
posted June 28, 2012 at 4:02pm

The group stage has been completed in Ankara, Turkey as all 12 tournament teams played two games against the foes in their group. The top two teams in each group survived to advance to the knockout round, which will be played on Friday. The winners of thi...more

Emily Geraghty finds the balance in Karate
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted June 28, 2012 at 4:00pm

Concluding the series of interview with women doing Karate in Ireland. These interviews first appeared as a single story in the June edition of "Irish Fighter". Emily Geraghty (left) pic: CestheDay PhotographyDubliner Emily Geraghty, 25, says making ...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Cincinnati – The Clock Ticks On in The Queen City
by All White Kit
posted June 28, 2012 at 3:58pm

  Christi Howard Will Look To Help The Bearcats Break Their Postseason Duck This Year Preview Index General DI Independents Big East – DePaul | Pittsburgh | Seton Hall | Syracuse | Villanova Big Ten – Indiana | Nebraska | Purdue Pa...more

Silver Stars Fighting For Respect…Again
by SLAM Online -W
posted June 28, 2012 at 3:56pm

by Stephen Litel / @stephenlitel The San Antonio Silver Stars feel as if they are being overlooked by WNBA fans and the media that covers the league. After all, as of today, they do stand as the number three seed in the Western Conference. “With...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – DePaul – Dark Days Again For Blue Demons?
by All White Kit
posted June 28, 2012 at 3:54pm

  Rebekah Roller & DePaul Will Be Looking For Better Days in 2012 Preview Index General DI Independents Big East – Pittsburgh | Seton Hall | Syracuse | Villanova Big Ten – Indiana | Nebraska | Purdue Pac-12 – Arizona Stat...more

LPGA: Yani Tseng Set to Defend in Arkansas
by Sarah Hallett
posted June 28, 2012 at 3:17pm

The LPGA returns to Arkansas for the Walmart NW Arkansas, Brittany Lang picks up her first victory, Melissa Reid with an emotional win on the LET....more

A Dream Deferred: Post-Trials Thoughts by Loree Smith
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted June 28, 2012 at 3:16pm

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore– And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over– like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it e...more

Storm cuts Victoria Dunlap, clears way to possibly add Svetlana Abrosimova
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted June 26, 2012 at 10:40pm

Storm coach and general manager Brian Agler cut F Victoria Dunlap on Tuesday. She was acquired from Washington via trade for C Ashley Robinson in February, but missed three games due to two concussions. Dunlap averaged 2.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in five ...more

Tuesday Links: Seattle Storm Waive Victoria Dunlap After Working Out Svetlana Abrosimova On Sunday
by Swish Appeal
posted June 26, 2012 at 10:36pm

We've already got some links relevant to today's games posted in our open thread (thanks to thewiz06), but the following is just a few additional odds and ends. Kevin Pelton of StormBasketball.com reports that the Seattle Storm have waived second-year ...more

Brianna Glenn is in Eugene
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted June 26, 2012 at 10:23pm

I will be spending the week in Eugene, waiting for my opportunity to earn my spot on the Olympic Team. Being here for a whole week is a great thing, but it comes with it's own set of challenges. You can feel the excitement, cut the electricity with a kn...more

NPF WEEK 3: Pitching Takes a Backseat to the Long Ball; 18 Total Home Runs hit, 12 on Title IX Anniversary
by anngaff
posted June 26, 2012 at 11:55am

Chicago Bandit catcher, Kristen Butler (photo by Dina Kwit)   via release  After a week of pitching dominance, the bats around the NPF awoke from their slumber. The third week of action in the NPF showed us how powerful the league can be an...more

AWK’s 2012 NCAA Soccer Preview – Seton Hall – Steady Success At Last For The Pirates?
by All White Kit
posted June 24, 2012 at 6:07pm

  Katie Ritter Will Look to Drive Seton Hall's Offense Forward Again in 2012 In retrospect, it’s a little hard to believe that at one time Seton Hall played host to one of the very best players in the world, England and former Boston Breake...more

Red Stars Rally to Down Charge, 3-1
by All White Kit
posted June 24, 2012 at 6:03pm

  The Charge battle the Red Stars on a rainy night For 45 minutes Paul Riley looked like a prophet after predicting “they get somebody on the wrong day, they’ll beat them” about the Chesapeake Charge downing one of the WPSL Eli...more

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