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US Open Week 1: Big Names Fall, Robson Shines
by Sarah Hallett
posted September 1, 2012 at 3:21pm

Some of the biggest names in ladies tennis found themselves on the losing end in the first week of the US Open....more

Swinging into the last third of WNBA season
by They're Playing Basketball
posted September 1, 2012 at 9:07am

Tomorrow is September, and the last regular-season games are three weeks off.Tonight's result:Minnesota is back in the groove right now; they rallied to beat the Shock, 92-83. Rebekkah Brunson's double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds was just the begi...more

Indiana Fever win, Liberty experience a turnover malady
by Swish Appeal
posted September 1, 2012 at 9:05am

NEWARK, NJ - You could talk all you want about how good the Indiana Fever were on Thursday evening. Tamika Catchings was a game high 22 point scorer, inside and out. Katie Douglas, 15 points including three trifectas, dropping shots from the perimeter....more

Trackcenter Top Ten
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted September 1, 2012 at 9:05am

This is a few hours late due to Internet issues. My apologies. All kinds of news from yesterday’s Diamond League final in Zurich Let’s Run: Rudisha Loses, Bolt And Blake Win, Drama In Women’s Steeple, And Americans Fizzle In 5,000m Let...more

Atlanta runs away in second half: Still no signs of an "Angel"
by Swish Appeal
posted September 1, 2012 at 9:02am

As Hurricane Isaac left some lingering effects on the city of Atlanta, it seemed like that wasn’t the only storm to cause some debris. For the second straight game, there was no sign of Atlanta’s capricious superstar -- Angel McCoughtry -- wh...more

NCAA Soccer Review – 08/30/12 – BYU Notches Big Non-Conference Win
by All White Kit
posted September 1, 2012 at 9:00am

  BYU & Carlee Payne Holmoe Were Spot On Against LBSU on Thursday BYU 1 (Holmoe PK 82′) – 0 Long Beach State BYU dominated Long Beach State on the stat sheet for virtually the entire night on Thursday but needed Carlee Payne Holm...more

The Non-Trade Of Angel McCoughtry
by Swish Appeal
posted September 1, 2012 at 8:46am

The WNBA trade deadline has come and gone. No action. The big question was what the Atlanta Dream were going to do with Angel McCoughtry, their recalcitrant superstar. Would Angel McCoughtry be the big headline-making trade of the 2012 season?Answer: ...more

AFC North Preview: She Said Edition
by Draft Day Suit
posted August 31, 2012 at 5:32pm

Jill is back, this time as a regular contributor to Draft Day Suit. We will be hearing a lot more from her as the NFL season progresses. She is also kicking off our NFL previews with a look at the AFC North. We will hear from Adam soon with his take on th...more

Liberty Let Chances Slip Away Against Fever
by Swish Appeal
posted August 31, 2012 at 3:25pm

Just the Facts, Ma'am: A slow start for both teams marked the Indiana Fever's 76-63 road win at the New York Liberty. Tamika Catchings led all scorers with 22 points, while Katie Douglas added 15 points and four steals. Cappie Pondexter and Essence Cars...more

NCAA Soccer – The First XI for August 31, 2012 – One Big Friday Night
by All White Kit
posted August 31, 2012 at 3:22pm

  Florida & Erika Tymrak Will Look To Knock Off Their Second Straight #1 Team on Friday Florida State vs Florida – 7:00 PM EST As if one of the nation’s hottest non-conference rivalries wasn’t tantalizing enough already, ad...more

Jessica Rakoczy Returns to the Cage Sept. 7
by Wombat Sports
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:49am

Boxer and MMA fighter Jessica Rakoczy will return to the cage after two year absence Sept. 7 at Tachi Palace Fights in Lemore, CA. Rakoczy (0-3 MMA; 32-2-1 boxing) is an accomplished boxer, having won her past 5 matches in the sweet science. She returned...more

Race to the MVP
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:45am

Candace Parker is still the leading candidate for MVP this season, despite her lower numbers since the Olympics. The entire list:1. Candace Parker2. Tina Charles3. Tamika Catchings4. Sophia Young5. Sylvia Fowles6. Kristi Toliver7. Seimone Augustus8. Cappi...more

Game Day: Phoenix at Seattle
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:43am

Phoenix G Diana Taurasi is scheduled to play her first game against Seattle at 7 p.m. Thursday at KeyArena. But until you see her there -- even after a morning shoot-around -- who knows? That's a result of a series of late scratches to begin the second p...more

Consider contributions Paralympians make to Olympic mission
by Sports, Media & Society
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:42am

For most Americans, the ongoing Paralympics is an afterthought – especially considering the scant media attention it receives here.  (To follow coverage, refer to this earlier blog post by my colleague Dunja Antunovic.) Sports performed by tho...more

Cheer Coach's Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss
by Title IX Blog
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:34am

We blogged last year about Debbie Greenwell's lawsuit against the University of Alabama.  Greenwell had been the university's highly successful cheerleading coach until she was terminated from her position for reasons that she alleges are retaliatory...more

Strikeforce Signs Undefeated Cat Zingano; Faces Nunes in Sacramento
by Wombat Sports
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:28am

Zingano Nunes One of the best BJJ practioners in WMMA is making the  move up to bantamweight; and will do so in Strikeforce. The promotion announced this week that Cat Zingano has signed on to fight Amanda Nunes in Sacramento, which will ...more

Trackcenter Top Ten: Zurich Edition
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:25am

Today’s top ten links are a bit early as the biggest meet of the late season gets really rolling at 2:00. The Zurich Weltklasse, the first of the two Diamond League finals, begins shortly. You can watch it live at CBC.ca beginning at 2:00 PM (East...more

Is Islam Compatible With Women's Sports, Fitness and Health?
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:22am

By Shahnaz Taplin-Chinoy As the Olympian winners savor their gold, silver and bronze medals and the London party winds down, I think much of the world is still perplexed by the intersection between Islam, women and sports.The global Muslim mosaic is mult...more

Bethanie Mattek-Sands Signs with Fashion Label Andrew Charles
by A Glam Slam
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:13am

Bethanie Mattek-Sands is often celebrated for her style in addition to her skill set. The tennis pro has a colorful personality and a colorful fashion sense to match. She’s garnered attention for her sartorial selections both on and off-the-court. W...more

Big East Preview: A Conference in Flux
by Draft Day Suit
posted August 31, 2012 at 12:56am

Finally, it’s here. Welcome to the first day of the 2012 college football season. And what better way to celebrate … than the Big East conference preview. Not convinced? OK … here goes. There’s a runaway favorite … but ...more

2012 WNBA Most Improved Player Rankings: How Much Better Has Kristi Toliver Been This Season?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 31, 2012 at 12:55am

Every year I say that the WNBA Most Improved Player award shouldn't be about improved situations but improvements in basketball ability. Either way, players can become more productive but the most improved players should be the ones that do more with t...more

NCAA Soccer – The First XI for August 30, 2012 – BYU vs Long Beach State
by All White Kit
posted August 31, 2012 at 12:50am

  Jessica Ringwood & BYU Will Look To Defend Their Turf on Thursday BYU vs Long Beach State – 8:00 PM Long Beach State will get a major test on Thursday night as they travel to imposing South Field in Provo to take on BYU in front of a...more

Quest for fashion
by Pretty Strong
posted August 30, 2012 at 8:05am

My quest to become a Diva Fashionista has been interesting. I've been having a blast, though! I had an article written about me in Time Magazine and I received a lot of positive feed back.  Three people reached out to me wanting to help me with clot...more

Angel McCoughtry, new Dream coach meet
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 30, 2012 at 8:01am

Suspended forward Angel McCoughtry and new Dream Coach Fred Williams met today:Fred Williams, who was promoted from assistant coach earlier this week to replace Meadors, tried to do some damage control for the team on Wednesday.In a face-to-face meeting i...more

Aussie to Aussie: Storm All-Star Lauren Jackson speaks with Tulsa's Liz Cambage
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 30, 2012 at 7:53am

In the latest episode of "As the WNBA Turns," Australian Olympian Liz Cambage has opted not to honor her contract to return to the Tulsa Shock. Citing fatigue to Aussie press, Cambage didn't board her flight Monday. ''Monday morning came and I just could...more

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