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Can golf courses be sexist?
by The Rabbit Hole
posted May 8, 2012 at 12:44am

Photo from Cylex Signs.Dr. Heather Hundley seems to think so. Well not the golf courses themselves, but the people who create them.  I came across Dr. Hundley's article, Keeping the Score: The hegemonic everyday practices in golf, a little while ago ...more

Dual Meet Hall of Fame: USC-UCLA Rivalry
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted May 8, 2012 at 12:41am

Yesterday I announced the creation of the College Dual Meet Hall of Fame, an attempt to honor its history and traditions. Today I’m announcing the initial honoree. It’s not an athlete or a coach, but a rivalry. There could only be one such ...more

Track & Field/Road Racing Roundup: Oregon Twilight, Jamaica Invitational and more!
by carabyrd
posted May 8, 2012 at 12:37am

After such a full week of track and field meets last weekend, many athletes decided to travel internationally this past weekend to compete and othersdecided to race at more local ones.  Check out the wrap-up from this past weekend. Oregon Twilight-G...more

Boxing: Watch Jessica Rakoczy's TKO Victory from This Weekend
by Wombat Sports
posted May 7, 2012 at 5:17pm

Courtesy The Boxing Examiner It’s been a while since we saw Jessica Rakoczy in the cage or the ring, but she hasn’t lost a step. Rakoczy  (32-3 boxing; 0-3 MMA) took on Brittany Cruz in her return to action. Rakocz...more

Joanne Calderwood Victorious at Super Fight League 3 Despite Opponent’s Dirty Tactics
by Wombat Sports
posted May 7, 2012 at 5:14pm

Joanne Calderwood’s second win in MMA will be a memorable for more than the obvious reasons. Calderwood got the unanimous decision victory over Lena Ovchynnikova at the Super Fight League 3 in New Dehli, India Sunday. The win came with some dirty...more

Pat Summitt and the power of personality
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted May 7, 2012 at 5:07pm

Tweet The sport that Pat Summitt helped transform is going through a massive upheaval just as she steps away from the sideline. The designation last month of the Tennessee Lady Vols legend as “head coach emeritus” added to the more than 60 h...more

How To Recognize Leaders Who Can Handle Crisis
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted May 7, 2012 at 5:05pm

source   Cultivating leaders has been on my mind lately.  I’m trying to make sure that I do my best to create the best and most amazing leaders that I possibly can…I want my athletes to be rock stars! What does an awesome leader ...more

WNBA Preseason Games, Roster Moves, Penny Taylor Update & Becky Hammon's Russia Commitment
by Swish Appeal
posted May 7, 2012 at 4:56pm

WNBA news is picking up as preseason games begin and the tough roster decisions must be made on some talented young players, including the Washington Mystics' first round draft picks. Here's a look around the web at what the media is reporting. Marc A...more

Carla Esparza vs. Sarah Schneider Planned for InvictaFC 2
by Wombat Sports
posted May 7, 2012 at 10:57am

Esparza Schneider After the announcement of Sara McMann versus Shayna Baszler at InvictaFC 2 on July 28, a possible second match is close to being official. According to WMMA Today, #5 Unified ranked flyweight Carla Esparza will take on Sarah Schne...more

Video: WNBA Tip-Off Commercial Unveiled During 2012 NBA Playoffs
by Swish Appeal
posted May 7, 2012 at 12:31am

WNBA Season Tip-Off Spot Featuring Phoenix Mercury Guard/Forward Diana Taurasi With the WNBA tipping off on May 18, the WNBA's latest promo was played during the broadcast of the NBA Playoffs today. The 30-second ad features the Phoenix Mercury's Dian...more

Statistical Summary: Atlanta Dream, L.A. Sparks Win Preseason Openers
by Swish Appeal
posted May 7, 2012 at 12:28am

Most of us couldn't see the WNBA's preseason openers yesterday and as of this morning, we don't yet have a boxscore for the Indiana Fever - San Antonio Silver Stars game. There's not too much we can say about these games - and really, as preseason games ...more

The Dual Meet Hall of Fame
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted May 7, 2012 at 12:26am

Recently, Elliot Denman wrote about the Penn Relays Wall of Fame: Every track and field meet needs a Wall of Fame. Or a Hall of Fame. Or a Foyer of Distinction. Or whatever they want to call it. Like I said, he was talking about the Penn Relays. But ...more

ASA Chesapeake Charge: Youth, speed, and athleticism
by All White Kit
posted May 6, 2012 at 11:17pm

  Team: ASA Chesapeake Charge Website: http://www.chesapeakecharge.com/ Affiliation: WPSL-Elite Rivals: Boston Breakers, Western New York Flash, New York Fury Home venues: Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD; Old Mill High School, Millersvi...more

WNBA: Stop complaining and do your part
by They're Playing Basketball
posted May 6, 2012 at 11:16pm

Last month, NBA Commissioner David Stern and WNBA President Laurel Richie made these comments in a piece, ironically called "Shining a Light on the WNBA":One of the things Stern, and the other representatives of the league, spoke most passionately about w...more

Little Lessons for Molly Beckwith
by carabyrd
posted May 6, 2012 at 11:13pm

Molly Beckwith is a name that is being heard more often in the world of track and field.  The first time her name came up this season is when she led and won the 800 meters at the Mt. Sac Relays (2:00.34) and then taking the win in a PB at the Penn ...more

2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Host Cities
by All White Kit
posted May 6, 2012 at 11:12pm

  The Hon. Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport) and Joseph Blatter, FIFA President. Photo by the Canadian Soccer Association The six 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada official host cities were announced May 4th, including Edmonton, AB (Co...more

Who Will Make The USA Gymnastics Olympic Team in 2012?
by Sports Girls Play
posted May 5, 2012 at 12:54pm

The question as to which gymnasts will be on the 2012 Olympic team for the USA is still to be decided – with Visa National Championships and the Olympic Trials still weeks away – however, if you take a look at the album USA Gymnastics recently...more

LPGA:Lewis Holds Off Lexi, Tour Heads to Brazil
by Sarah Hallett
posted May 5, 2012 at 12:52pm

Stacy Lewis continues to have a great season with a win in Mobile. And the LPGA tour heads to South America while Lexi looks for a prom date....more

Courtney Hurt & The Difficulty Of Making The WNBA As An 'Undersized' Power Forward
by Swish Appeal
posted May 5, 2012 at 12:50pm

In a Q&A with FeverBasketball.com before training camp, third-round draft pick Courtney Hurt said that, "rebounding is what got me playing time as a freshman and it just took off from there.” For Hurt, the tenacity on the boards was both a mat...more

Joanna Hayes: Happiness and Gratitude on her Road to an Olympic Comeback
by JHayes
posted May 4, 2012 at 12:18pm

So, I wrote this blog on Sunday evening after my race but I have decided to rewrite it because it was full me complaining and being frustrated...more

Akron Racer's Kelley Montalvo on MTV's "Made" on Saturday, May 5th
by anngaff
posted May 4, 2012 at 10:17am

Nashville, TN- National Pro Fastpitch has teamed up with MTV and the producers of “Made” for an episode that will air on May 5th. Kelley Montalvo of the Akron Racers was selected as the “Made” Coach and was given an opportunit...more

Preparation for the Tour of the Gila
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted May 4, 2012 at 1:23am

How do you prepare for the Tour of the Gila?  Good question.  I will let you know when I figure it out. Altitude. Winds. Heat. Snow. It’s got it all, and we have only done two stages so far. You can go up to altitude to acclimate.  ...more

Jessica Philippus vs Amanda Hein Planned For Kansas Super Fights
by Wombat Sports
posted May 3, 2012 at 7:59pm

Philippus Hein By: Rob Sargent – MMARising.com Top-ranked amateur prospect Jessica Philippus will compete once more as an amateur on May 12th. The Missouri-based fighter is set to challenge Amanda Hein in a Kansas Super Fights women’s t...more

Kara Patterson: Thoughts on the Drake Relays
by Kara Throws Javelin
posted May 3, 2012 at 7:10pm

I traveled to Des Moines, Iowa last Wednesday, and competed in my fourth Drake Relays on Friday. The results left me feeling like I want a whole lot more, but the overall experience was great! I slept in until 11:30am on Thursday morning, because my...more

Sports Illustrated's Title IX Anniversary Issue Released; 12 Women's Basketball Players On SI.com's Top 40 List
by Swish Appeal
posted May 3, 2012 at 7:08pm

For its May 7 issue, Sports Illustrated is honoring the 40th anniversary of Title IX with a number of articles online and in print. Their online spread is fairly extensive with some great columns about Title IX, how far it's come, and where women's spo...more

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