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Sex sells, or does it? Courtney Force controversy examined.
by Horsepower & Heels
posted July 11, 2013 at 10:54pm

Nothing like a little skin to get the controversy rolling.    This one I’ve had my eye on since it was announced, waiting anxiously to see what reaction it generates. Bold and Artful or Distasteful? The Body issue is a yearly projec...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

Finding the right yoga teacher
by Pretty Tough
posted July 8, 2013 at 9:59pm

In order to find a quality yoga instructor, you need to know what to look for. Since there is no universal certification program for yoga teachers, not all of them are created equal as you can see by the following example. I had been practicing yoga in m...more

4 Ways to Add Nutrition to Your Summertime Staples
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 8, 2013 at 9:29pm

On the set of WBAL.  Schools out for the summer! But that doesn’t mean our learning gets put on hold. Now that your kids are home, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring them into the kitchen and teach them the importance of preparing b...more

It's just not a major sporting event until...a male commentator makes a sexist remark
by After Atalanta
posted July 8, 2013 at 9:25pm

...a male commentator makes a sexist remark.Someone needs to start a blog or Tumblr or something entitled "Commentators Say the Darnedest Things"--and by darnedest I meant racist, homophobic, sexist. Last winter the BCS Championship was marred by a one-si...more

The Muslim women who are excelling at top-level sport
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted July 6, 2013 at 8:08am

Farah Jassat guardian.co.uk,  Salma Bi (right) … 'The main challenge is family support'. Photograph: Nick WilkinsonkOn a recent weekday evening at London's Wembley Stadium, half a dozen Muslim women, some wearing headscarves, were taki...more

U.S. Women Ski Jumpers eyeing Sochi 2014; aim to raise $100,000 through crowdfunding, annual benefit
by anngaff
posted July 3, 2013 at 8:34pm

PARK CITY, Utah — U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping Team members aim to raise $100,000 at an annual gala benefit July 18 in Park City, which will serve as the kick-off to their most significant competition season ever. Over the next seven months, te...more

#MovingtheNeedle: Celebrating Women ADs & Commissioners via @NACWAA
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted July 2, 2013 at 10:51pm

Author:  NACWAA The advancement of women to the highest levels of athletics leadership is a key NACWAA initiative in 2013 and beyond. With the first half of the year behind us, we are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the 18 wo...more

Book Review: Rethinking Thin
by The Rabbit Hole
posted July 2, 2013 at 10:37pm

Rethinking Thin: The new science of weight loss - and the myths and realities of dieting by Gina Kolata.As someone who once believed in the 'calories in = calories out' maxim I found Rethinking Thin to be a fascinating read. Logically, the math makes sens...more

New documentary looks at locker-room access for women covering sports
by Sports, Media & Society
posted July 2, 2013 at 10:36pm

Although ESPN has made dozens of documentaries for its acclaimed "30 for 30" film series, the number of those films that focused on women could be counted on one hand. But a new film series, "Nine for IX," will turn the network's lens to women over the n...more

Why there is no Title IX for sports media
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted July 2, 2013 at 9:09pm

  I don’t want to rain on a parade. I really don’t, even though the local forecast does call for showers as my hometown’s annual Independence Day parade is scheduled to take place on Thursday. The parade I’m referring to beg...more

Champagne on hold amid growing Brazilian protests
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted July 1, 2013 at 9:53pm

Tweet To illustrate how tone-deaf FIFA has truly become in the wake of general mass protests in Brazil, consider this: The unveiling of a special label by Taittinger, the official bubbly provider of next summer’s World Cup, and of the just-complet...more

What have you seen today?
by Byline to Finish Line
posted July 1, 2013 at 9:48pm

“What have you seen today?” “Nothing good.” It’s one of the classic exchanges in one of my favorite movies. Remember the premise in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” was for Ferris to help bring his best friend, C...more

Alyssa Milano’s Touch Apparel Line Launches Nascar Collection
by A Glam Slam
posted July 1, 2013 at 9:42pm

Alyssa Milano first launched her Touch line in 2007, after noticing the lack of team-themed apparel options to suit the needs of female fans. The actress has had success with her stylish sports fashion range, which includes shirts, tanks, sweaters, jacket...more

Are you mentally tough?
by Fast at Forty
posted July 1, 2013 at 9:37pm

What is mental toughness? This concept is bandied about in the sports world, often used recklessly. Is it mentally tough to forge through a race injured, bleeding or puking? Or, is it mentally tough to train while sick or when the weather is shitty? Perha...more

Get Your Mental Game In Gear
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted July 1, 2013 at 9:35pm

As hockey players and coaches, we often focus the majority of our time and energy on the physical side of the game. From on-ice practices to off-ice training, most of our resources go directly towards the “hockey” side of things. But as base...more

Quinnipiac settlement approved
by Title IX Blog
posted June 30, 2013 at 9:50pm

Erin wrote in April about the settlement reached in the Quinnipiac class-action lawsuit. As she noted then, the settlement was subject to court approval. That approval came last week. We've already noted some of the terms of the settlement, one of the big...more

Title IX Violations Alleged in D.C. Public Schools
by Title IX Blog
posted June 30, 2013 at 10:50am

The Washington Post reported yesterday on efforts to remedy the gender disparities in athletics throughout the public high schools in the District of Columbia.  This week, the National Women's Law Center filed a complaint challenging the relative lac...more

Is Tenure the Next Title IX Trend?
by Title IX Blog
posted June 28, 2013 at 7:28pm

A lot of research has been devoted to the situation women in academia face in terms of getting jobs, getting tenure-tracks jobs (versus positions as adjuncts, lecturers, and temporary visiting positions). Though the number of women in graduate programs co...more

New & Nutritious Recipes For Your 4th Of July Celebration
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 28, 2013 at 7:16pm

Everyone loves a good old-fashioned 4th of July party–spending time with friends, enjoying the outdoors and a traditional BBQ. Revive the old menu of hot dogs & hamburgers with these 3 delicious and nutritious modern BBQ recipes. These recipes a...more

[Video] Oklahoma Pitcher Keilani Ricketts Wins 2013 Honda Cup
by Pretty Tough
posted June 28, 2013 at 9:14am

  Sooners softball fans were hardly surprised when Keilani Ricketts, who dominated collegiate softball all season, was named the 2013 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and recipient of The Honda Cup. Ricketts, who has been called &ldq...;more

Val Ackerman Named Big East Commissioner via @NACWAA
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted June 28, 2013 at 9:10am

Author:  NACWAA Former WNBA and USA Basketball President Val Ackerman (right) was named the new Big East Conference commissioner. The new 10-school conference will officially begin operation on July 1. Read more Ragean Hill, for...more

12 Year-Old Girl from School Football Team for Being a Girl
by Pretty Tough
posted June 28, 2013 at 8:46am

  Last season, 12-year-old Maddy Paige was the defensive tackle for her school’s football team in Georgia. Even though she was the only girl on the team, Maddy was encouraged to continue by her classmates and principal who went...more

Women at Wimbledon through the ages
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted June 27, 2013 at 4:11pm

Wimbledon is here again, time to break out the whites and cobwebbed racquets. Time to pretend to be your favourite player out in the garden ...Thanks to Rebecca over at Keith Prowse for this info-graphic. Everything you could possibly want to know about t...more

Sooners Pitcher Keilani Ricketts Wins 2013 Honda Cup
by Pretty Tough
posted June 27, 2013 at 10:19am

Sooners softball fans were hardly surprised when Keilani Ricketts, who dominated collegiate softball all season, was named the 2013 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and recipient of The Honda Cup. Ricketts, who has been called “her s...more

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