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WPSL Playoffs: Charge down Fury, 1-0, in opening round
by All White Kit
posted July 14, 2013 at 9:20am

  Team captain Laura Kane - shown in this photo from preseason practice - would score the only goal for the Charge, but that's all they would need (photo courtesy of Ken Harriford) So what is it with my teams and not scoring? This week I’v...more

U19 women's basketball team opens with win over Australia
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 13, 2013 at 6:02pm

USA's U19 team opened play today in the Canary Islands with a 71-66 victory over Australia.Box score.Photos.Quotes.Head coach Katie Meier blogs.Assistant coach Nikki Caldwell blogs. ...more

Fast Start Paces Sky as they Coast to win in Connecticut
by Swish Appeal
posted July 13, 2013 at 5:56pm

The injury plagued Connecticut Sun got some reinforcements Friday night against the Chicago Sky with the return of Kara Lawson. However the result has been all to familiar to the Sun as they lost to the visiting Sky 83-70 in a lopsided game where the S...more

Race to the WNBA MVP, week seven
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 13, 2013 at 5:54pm

Some changes on this week's list:1. Candace Parker2. Angel McCoughtry3. Diana Taurasi4. Elena Delle Donne5. Sylvia Fowles6. Maya Moore7. Kristi Toliver8. Lindsay Whalen9. Tina Charles10. Cappie Pondexter ...more

Saturday morning WNBA links: Sun struggles, Latta hired and Parker leading MVP race
by Swish Appeal
posted July 13, 2013 at 5:49pm

Matthew Conyers of The Hartford Courant recaps the Sky's win over the Sun Friday night. Chicago has now won six of their last seven and looks like a team that could remain near the top of league for the duration of the season. Read more >>> ...more

Spain's IOC member Marisol Casado says Turkey has removed women wearing headscarves in bid
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 13, 2013 at 5:39pm

The head of the Turkish bid, Ugur Erdener, speaks during the presentation of the Candidate Cities for the 2020 Olympic Games during the Association of National Olympic Committees meeting in Switzerland. Picture: AP Source: APA SPANISH IOC member...more

NWSL – Fantasy Preview – Round Fourteen
by All White Kit
posted July 13, 2013 at 10:58am

  Round thirteen was a whole lot like round twelve for me. I ended up with a big points total, but there were a lot more people out there with bigger ones, meaning I’m down in a lowly 148th place for the season. Blech. My midfield was awful...more

InvictaFC 6 Weigh-Ins – The Highs, The Lows, The Odds
by Wombat Sports
posted July 13, 2013 at 10:41am

In what was the more eventful InvictaFC weigh-ins we’ve seen, some major changes occurred with two matches. Livia Von Plettenberg came in 8 pounds over for her atomweight battle against Cassie Robb. Robb getting the winners fight purse. InvictaFC t...more

Washington Spirit doubleheader: 180 minutes of frustration
by All White Kit
posted July 13, 2013 at 10:35am

  Ashley Herndon would score the Spirit Reserves' one goal of the game I went to the Soccerplex Wednesday evening hoping for some sort of success. The W-League Washington Spirit Reserves were taking on the Fredericksburg Impact, a must-win game f...more

Mystics looking for first road win in a while
by Swish Appeal
posted July 12, 2013 at 8:43pm

The Mystics won their first two games on the road in dramatic fashion, but since then the Verizon Center has been much friendlier to them than opposing teams' arenas. Washington started 0-1 at home, but is 4-1 since with the two losses coming to good t...more

Making my blood boil via Currently Running while Pregnant (@le_diable)
by Lesley Higgins: Running Before, During and After Pregnancy
posted July 12, 2013 at 8:38pm

I have seen a NY Time fitness blog posted many, many times on Facebook over the last couple days and it’s making my blood boil. It’s essentially about how a woman’s stride changes after pregnancy. it studied “a handful” of wo...more

A Tale of Two College Track & Field Coaches
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted July 12, 2013 at 9:19am

Over the last seven days I’ve met with two relatively new college coaches, or at least new to my little corner of Ohio, to talk about ways to give our sport a higher profile. I’m very happy to report that both of these two have no shortage of...more

The New York Liberty ended their three-game losing streak with defense
by Swish Appeal
posted July 12, 2013 at 9:14am

NEWARK, NJ - It wasn't artistic but it was back in the win column. The New York Liberty defeated Seattle Storm 66-57 at the Prudential center on Tuesday ending a three game skid. Of primary significance was a return to their defensive focus and perf...more

Sparks finally get that first road win, beat Shock 94-78
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 12, 2013 at 9:10am

The Sparks finally got one on the road, downing the Shock 94-78. Candace Parker lead Los Angeles with 30 points, and Kristi Toliver added 25. Lindsey Harding tied her season high of eight assists.Four Tulsa players were in double figures, lead by rookie S...more

Thursday morning WNBA links: Sylvia Fowles puts up second ridiculous stat line
by Swish Appeal
posted July 11, 2013 at 11:07pm

Philip Hersh of The Chicago Tribune recaps the Chicago Sky's triumph over the Washington Mystics Wednesday afternoon. Sylvia Fowles led all scorers and rebounders with 26 and 18. Read more >>> Sarah Trotto of The Chicago Sun-Times recapped ...more

Catching up with Tamika Catchings: The Indiana Fever's injuries, perseverance, and Pat Summitt
by Swish Appeal
posted July 11, 2013 at 11:04pm

Tamika Catchings understands she has considerable influence on children and she is using it now to raise awareness for diabetes. The WNBA's reigning MVP spent an afternoon in media interviews to promote her latest endeavor. "The direct thing is getting...more

Shawn Tamaribuchi Opens Female Fighter Photo Exhibit
by Wombat Sports
posted July 11, 2013 at 10:50pm

Aelxis Davis Courtesy Shawn Tamaribuchi Several years in the making, Shawn Tamaribuchi has traveled the world to capture a snapshot in time, the old school way. From Brazil, to Japan, and back to the U.S., Tamaribuchi has shot film pictures of a who&r...;more

Sky, Silver Stars pick up wins today
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 11, 2013 at 9:16am

Today's results:The Sky survived the Mystics, 89-85.The Silver Stars topped the Mercury, 88-80. Phoenix was playing without center Brittney Griner, out with a sprained left knee.Team news:Fever....honors, outreach for Tamika Catchings.Silver Stars....rook...more

Tweet out; Taminkka Brents in Versus Ediane Gomes
by Wombat Sports
posted July 11, 2013 at 9:13am

Due to a visa issue, Charmaine Tweet is unable to face Ediane Gomes Saturday at InvictaFC 6. In true InvictaFC fashion, they have a have replacement already set. Taminkka Brents (2-0) will step up on last minute notice to take on Gomes. The fight will no...more

Wimbledon coverage perpetuates sexism
by Sports, Media & Society
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:33pm

This year's Wimbledon brought much excitement. Additionally to the close, grueling matches, the first few days built up surprises one after the other as the superstars such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams unexpectedly f...more

Liberty withstands the Storm
by Swish Appeal
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:30pm

Hello again, loyal readers! Your intrepid blogger comes to you once more from beautiful, scenic Newark, New Jersey, bringing you the sights, sounds, and smells of the Seattle Storm and the New York Liberty! Lots and lots of words will be written about...more

Mystics and Sky meet in clash of East's two turnaround stories
by Swish Appeal
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:20pm

The Mystics seem to have put the embarrassment of the past two seasons behind them. With a 6-6 record so far, it seems clear that they will be a decent team this year at worst. The question is, what can they be at their best? Can they take on one of th...more

InvictaFC 6 Preview Part 2
by Wombat Sports
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:19pm

Throughout the next three days, we will be previewing the InvictaFC 6 card. The preliminary card will stream live and free on InvictaFC.com, with the main card airing on televised pay-per-view in the US and Canada, and on UStream.tv everywh...more

WPSL: ACF Torino USA bows out
by All White Kit
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:13am

  It seems somehow appropriate that ACF Torino USA’s disappointing season should end in a 0-0 draw with the Lancaster Inferno. Not that that was particularly representative of either team: Torino head coach David Jones focused on a lineup tha...more

USA WUG team routs Czech Republic, 101-61
by They're Playing Basketball
posted July 10, 2013 at 9:07am

Our World University Games team started fast and didn't look back, beating the Czech Republic today in the second round, 101-61.Box scorePhotosQuotesMoriah Jefferson's positive attitude has sparked her teammates. ...more

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