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Boxing versus ski jumping
by After Atalanta
posted June 10, 2009 at 11:47am

You're thinking: "where can she possibly be going with this? These sports have next to nothing in common."True. But both are seeking inclusion in the Olympic Games--the female athletes of the sports because, of course, the men are already in.Haven't heard...more

Whoa Mama!
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted June 5, 2009 at 10:42am

Apparently I'm nearly two months behind on this one. I just saw this ad today for got milk? in Cosmo. My first thought was Holy S***! That's Dara Torres? Don't get me wrong, I know the woman is gorgeous and in kick-ass shape. But wowsers. She does not lo...more

Generations For Peace
by Women's Sports Nation
posted June 3, 2009 at 11:30am

International Softball Federation Executive Council member Beatrice Allen will help partake in softball training with the 70 peace camp delegates at the latest Generations For Peace Camp in Amman. Through Generations For Peace, softball coaches teach you...more

Athlete Spotlight: Lex Gillette
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted June 2, 2009 at 11:38pm

Anybody that works out on a consistent basis knows what it’s like to just not feel like it sometimes. I get that feeling on occasion…times 100. Working out for a living is a blessing and a curse. Obviously the blessing is having the opportunity to ...more

Debate in Saudi Arabia over Women's Sports
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted May 30, 2009 at 2:47pm

Recently, the Saudi public, government, and religious discourse has been engaged in a debate over women's sports, particularly women's gyms, physical education instruction in girls' schools, and competitive sports clubs for women.The issue of women's spor...more

HP and Dara Torres Inspire "Moms for Simplicity"
by Athletic Women Blog
posted May 28, 2009 at 11:29am

I think it is worthwhile to support companies that support female athletes, and endeavor to that end as best I can with this blog. Today's post comes as a result of HP's (wise) decision to partner with Dara Torres, the ageless wonder, for a new campaign....more

First game ever
by Women's Sports Nation
posted May 27, 2009 at 10:29am

Here is a little Olympic Softball history. The first Olympic softball game the United States played was held on July 21, 1996 against Puerto Rico. The US won 10-0 with the game being called in the sixth inning due to the run ahead rule. The US had 13 hits...more

Montreal Muslim Olympics
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted May 24, 2009 at 9:42pm

Life is a collection of doors and roads that we alone can choose to open or explore. For those compelled to explore the boundaries of their imagination and abilities, the Montreal Muslim Olympics offers an amazing opportunity to answer the question “How...more

Will women’s boxing be included in the 2012 Olympic Games?
by ...Because I Played Sports
posted May 22, 2009 at 10:17am

Read an interesting article on BBC this morning about a new possibility to include women’s boxing in the 2012 London Olympic Games. The story broke in Europe today after hearing International Olympic Committee president Jacque Rogge publicly back its i...more

Save the date
by Women's Sports Nation
posted May 20, 2009 at 2:24pm

Mark your calenders. June 13th will be the Fifth Annual World Softball Day. In 1991, eighteen years ago to the day, the IOC added Softball to the Olympics. This year's theme will be "Back Softball" as ISF member nations will be commemorating this histor...more

Coca-Cola looking for teens to join the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
by Pretty Tough
posted May 16, 2009 at 12:06pm

Not often would parents and teachers encourage teens to miss a few days of school, but when a once-in-a-lifetime experience is the reason, there’s no need to worry about detention or losing driving privileges. Next January, Coca-Cola will...more

Softball’s commitment to youth and peace underlined at IOC forum
by Women's Sports Nation
posted May 13, 2009 at 9:53am

ISF President: “Softball has always been a vehicle for creating sustainable change in society”Re-establishing Olympic Games Programme status will further strengthen softball’s global reputation for building peace through sport in conflict zones, ac...more

Sasha Cohen plans comeback for 2010 Winter Olympics
by Sports Girls Play
posted May 12, 2009 at 11:52pm

Even though she has not competed since 2006, Olympic silver medalist, Sasha Cohen is planning a comeback for a shot at competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver according to USA Today and Sasha’s official website. Even though Sasha has not com...more

Waiting at the top of a steep slope...
by After Atalanta
posted May 12, 2009 at 10:41am

...or waiting for a court decision. Which is scarier if you are a female ski jumper? Probably the latter. The female jumpers that sued the Vancouver Olympic Committee in an attempt to gain entry into the 2010 games are now waiting for a decision from a ju...more

Women's Hoops: Olympic Trails and Tribulations
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted May 12, 2009 at 10:25am

R went out last night and our number one (and only) fan told her we are boring (in so many words). I agree, we are boring; we are sooooooo missing women’s college basketball. Someone told me the big men are playing (NBA playoffs) and it got exciting, b...more

Table tennis (aka Ping Pong) bounces back
by Pretty Tough
posted May 8, 2009 at 8:31pm

Maybe it was the film Balls of Fury (or maybe not) but Ping Pong is definitely back. The last time I played, it was at a holiday resort and it was raining (obviously). Last week, two time Olympic table tennis champion Zhang Yining came back from two s...more

Getting Naked for Nike
by Laura Landgreen
posted April 24, 2009 at 1:45am

I first found out about Bear Butte Running Camp through a Nike Pack E-mail encouraging some of us Los Angeles area runners to audition for a new “Mockumentary” that Nike was filming. I read through the description of the ad and questioned whether or n...more

Inspiration: Dana's Run
by Women's Sports Nation
posted April 21, 2009 at 10:37pm

High School senior Dana Hughes, who will be attending the University of Connecticut on a full softball scholarship, suffered a life threatening brain injury and was unconscious for 3 weeks after a car accident where her good friend Shannon Quail was kille...more

Stand with women ski jumpers today
by Pretty Tough
posted April 20, 2009 at 12:20pm

Did you know that ski jumping is the only event in the Olympic Winter Games that does not allow women to participate? The International Olympic Committee won’t let these international elite athletes jump in the upcoming Vancouver Games because the IOC ...more

Basketball legend Teresa Edwards up for Olympic vote
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 17, 2009 at 6:49pm

In case you missed it (I did), five-time Olympian Teresa Edwards is one of the nominees for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2009. From now until June 16, fans can cast their votes for the class Online at www.teamusa.org/halloffame. The inducted c...more

UPDATED: World-Leading Time in the Steeplechase at the Mt. SAC Relays Thursday
by anngaff
posted April 17, 2009 at 5:38pm

UPDATE (4/17/09): Check out the women's invitational steeplechase at the Mt. SAC Relays (commentated by Yours Truly). The winner, Olympian Lindsey Anderson, ran a world-leading time. USA women steeplers, in the first semi-final race of Olym...more

Shawn Johnson Wins the AAU Sullivan Award
by Sports Girls Play
posted April 15, 2009 at 11:09pm

Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson has another accolade to add to her resume - she was awarded the AAU Sullivan award this evening at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. (Photo left - AAU Sullivan Award winner Shawn Johnson seen here with Mitchell M...more

Sue Bird's thoughts on new Olympic coach Geno Auriemma
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 15, 2009 at 6:06pm

While it is interesting to pick a coach with little international experience to head the U.S. Olympic team, when that coach groomed the lead point guard -- the head of the team on the court -- what will it matter? Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma was offic...more

BackSoftball trotting the globe
by Women's Sports Nation
posted April 14, 2009 at 8:04pm

After softball was dropped from the Olympic Program in 2005, the BackSoftball campaign, a long with a 10-point blueprint, was created to develop the sport of softball internationally. The Task Force, Athlete Ambassadors, and other representative for the s...more

Auriemma to be named U.S. Women’s Basketball Coach
by Pretty Tough
posted April 14, 2009 at 4:11pm

The NCAA championships are over, the WNBA Draft is done and just when you thought there might be a lull in women’s basketball comes major breaking news. UConn’s Geno Auriemma, 55, will be named coach of the U.S women’s basketball team through the 2...more

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