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Women Have ALREADY Accomplished Olympic Boxing Goals
by The Glowing Edge
posted August 6, 2012 at 6:08pm

I’m still reeling from the sheer pleasure of watching 17-year-old Claressa Shields (USA, pictured above) light up London’s Olympic boxing ring in her semifinal bout against Sweden’s Anna Laurell. The two were 12-12 after three rounds, ...more

Olympic Boxing Day 2 – Team USA’s Esparza & Shields Guaranteed Medals
by Wombat Sports
posted August 6, 2012 at 5:59pm

The air was electric as an excited crowd welcomed the female boxers for day two of competition. The quarterfinals saw some upsets and crowd favorites move onto the semi-finals, which would guarantees each competitor at least a bronze medal....more

Olympic Steeplechase Final Preview
by carabyrd
posted August 6, 2012 at 2:46pm

A sub 9 steeple?...more

London 2012 Olympics: Preliminary Statistics Of Former And Current WNBA Players
by Swish Appeal
posted August 6, 2012 at 12:28pm

There are 38 current or former WNBA players dotting the Olympics rosters. There are 143 players on the rosters, so players with WNBA ties (and this isn't counting the drafted but never played, a la Jo Leedham) comprise over 26 percent of the women's bas...more

Yesterday's Basketball games at the Games
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 6, 2012 at 8:35am

The close one:Turkey over Croatia, 70-65, lead by Quanitra Hollingsworth's 14 points.Decent wins:Brazil defeated Great Britain, 78-66.Australia 72, Canada 63.France beat Russia, 65- 54.The blowout:The Czech Republic thrashed Angola, 82-47.The annihilation...more

Olympics: Soccer Semifinal Preview – U.S.-Canada: One Small Switch, One Giant Leap for Canada
by All White Kit
posted August 6, 2012 at 8:32am

  Perhaps one of my best coaching moves ever was a complete fluke, really. The summer months are technically a time for a break, but youth soccer takes few breaks these days, so of course a summer league was hastily organized. The games were glorifi...more

Olympic Women’s Boxing Debuts – USA’s Underwood Out; India’s Kom Outstanding
by Wombat Sports
posted August 6, 2012 at 8:24am

Queen Underwood vs. Natasha Jonas – Courtesy Ivan Sekretarev Associated Press The fighters came to impress on the historic first ever day of Olympic Women’s Boxing in London Sunday morning. 36 pugilists in 3 weight divisions will duke it ou...more

The Poetics of Failure: On NBC's Coverage of Gymnastics
by From A Left Wing
posted August 6, 2012 at 8:18am

The network that broadcasts the Olympics mediates the Olympics. That is what media does. NBC has been particularly stingy with the live broadcast of marquee events. By the time the network airs its prime time program, people like myself have already consu...more

US Women Match 20-Year Scoring Record In Rout Of China
by Swish Appeal
posted August 6, 2012 at 8:13am

US Women Match 20-Year Scoring Record In Rout Of China The United States capped off pool play with a U.S. record-matching and record-breaking day. The American's tied their 20-year mark for total points in Olympic competition with 114, but fell shor...more

Olympic Day 4 Track & Field Preview
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted August 6, 2012 at 8:08am

Each day I’ll be doing a fairly extensive but “just the facts, ma’am” preview. For something a little more narrative, head on over to Flotrack. Some notes: names in gold, silver or bronze are the medal position predicted by Track ...more

USWNT: Wambach the Talk of London
by Sarah Hallett
posted August 5, 2012 at 6:24pm

Abby Wambach has led the U.S. women into the Olympic semifinals as they are seeking their third consecutive gold medal....more

Olympic Day 3 Track and Field Preview
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted August 5, 2012 at 3:11pm

Each day I’ll be doing a fairly extensive but “just the facts, ma’am” preview. For something a little more narrative, head on over to Flotrack. Some notes: names in gold, silver or bronze are the medal position predicted by Track ...more

400 meter Olympic Preview
by carabyrd
posted August 5, 2012 at 1:28pm

The 400 meters like all the other events at the Olympics has an incredible field. The favorites are the 2009 World champion Sanya Richards-Ross, and Briton Christine Ohuruogu, the defending Olympic champion and the reigning World champion Botswana Amantle...more

Gabby Douglas wins GOLD! Hear Her Proud Momma(s) Talk About the Historic Win
by Pretty Tough
posted August 5, 2012 at 12:31pm

All of America is smitten with Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas and we’re on board as well. The tiny teen’s smile can light up a room and her powerful performances at this year’s Summer Games leave us, well. speechless. Douglas...more

Will Increased Ratings For 2012 Olympic Women's Basketball Help WNBA Viewership?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 5, 2012 at 6:39am

Seattle Times reporter Jayda Evans reported today that 2012 Olympic women's basketball ratings have shown a surge in viewership compared to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but what might that mean for the WNBA? On that NBC Sports Network, through two games...more

USA will face China today
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 5, 2012 at 6:37am

Team USA faces China tomorrow, 8:45 a.m. PDT/11:45 a.m. EDT.France and Russia will kick off tomorrow's action in the first game.Statistical leaders so far.TV viewership of women's hoops has surged in these Olympic Games.Video interview with Australia's La...more

Last thoughts before I compete
by Pretty Strong
posted August 5, 2012 at 6:28am

I lift tomorrow at 3:30 London time. I am both ready and a little nervous. Who wouldn't be? It's the OLYMPICS! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me in any way at any time along my journey. I hope to make you all proud. I hope to have "Sarah'...more

Olympic women's basketball ratings records surge in viewership
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 4, 2012 at 5:48pm

Prior to the London Olympic Games I was told by a few British reporters and a few imports that their country wasn't going to give much attention to the women's basketball competition. "They'd rather watch beach volleyball with their tiny bikinis," a rando...more

Olympic Women’s Judo Overview – France Earns Most; US Shows Strong
by Wombat Sports
posted August 4, 2012 at 5:40pm

French Women’s Judo Team (Courtesy Yahoo Sports) The judokas of France were able to edge out the rest of the nations at this year’s Olympics. Led by Gold medalist Lucie Decosse, they also gained 4 bronze medals to lead the count to 5. Japa...more

"Too big" for women's clothes
by After Atalanta
posted August 4, 2012 at 5:26pm

This article features comments from US Olympic weightlifter Sarah Robles about how athletic gear is not made for larger women. One could argue that clothes in general are not made for larger women. But Robles point is that she, as a heavyweight lifter--an...more

USA Women's Basketball Vs. Czech Republic: Why Poor Three Point Shooting Is Not A Fatal Flaw In The 2012 Olympics
by Swish Appeal
posted August 4, 2012 at 2:53pm

With the USA women's basketball team currently shooting 24% from beyond the 3-point arc, Bleacher Report columnist Chris Stephens' suggestion that they should, "...just lob it inside every time and shoot an occasional three-pointer" doesn't exactly seem...more

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