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Veiled Basketballer Finds Support in US
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 22, 2013 at 8:29pm

Despite opposition in different American schools, officials at Gilbert school were open to accept Alahwas' uniform.BY: ONISLAM WINSTED — Finding support among school officials, a veiled Muslim player has joined basketball team in her Connecticu...more

Six-O’Clock-Scramble Recipe: Chicken Tikka with Indian Quinoa Pilaf
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 22, 2013 at 7:48pm

I’m always in search of flavorful, healthy recipes, so when I came across The Six O’Clock Scramble I knew I hit the jackpot. It’s a web-based subscription service that sends you weekly menus and shopping lists that not only taste am...more

Former Liberty basketball players return to team as coaches
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 22, 2013 at 3:31pm

This was a whammy today: former Liberty players Barbara Farris and Taj McWilliams-Franklin will come back this year as assistant coaches, and Teresa Weatherspoon and Tamika Whitmore will be associate coaches to consult with the team during training camp a...more

Observations on (my) Pregnancy (via @laurenfleshman)
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted March 21, 2013 at 9:51am

Eleven weeks (+/-) to go before this baby claims its very own three-dimensional space on Earth. To provide some context, this is what I look like right now with very little clothing: And that’s why we pregnant people prefer to wear clothes. Big clo...more

Food for Thought: Why is the 'Biggest Loser' so popular?
by The Rabbit Hole
posted March 21, 2013 at 9:45am

The Biggest Loser just wrapped up its 14th season.  I'm not sure what the ratings were like but from watching social media it seemed that the Biggest Loser is still as relevant to people's lives as it has ever been.  I have been working on a res...more

It's back to the drawing board for new NCAA recruiting rule
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 21, 2013 at 9:31am

That new rule eliminating electronic communication restrictions between coaches and recruits? It's been overthrown and it's back to the drawing board:Another piece of controversial recruiting legislation passed by the NCAA this year is headed back to the ...more

Hijab in Sport and Unhelpful Media Biases
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 21, 2013 at 9:22am

BY: SHIREEN AHMEDOne of the most exciting aspects of the Olympic Summer Games 2012 was that every participating nation sent in women athletes as part of their delegations. Media faithfully reported on the successes and stories of “hijab-clad&rd...;more

Personalized Nutrition – Making Food Choices that Work for You
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 20, 2013 at 3:58pm

As March marches on, I’m still finding ways to celebrate National Nutrition Month’s theme of “Eat Right, Your Way”. I was on WBAL (watch the full WBAL clip here) and Let’s Talk Live DC recently and shared some...more

Blame Patriarchy: Thoughts on Steubenville rape case and "Jock Culture"
by From A Left Wing
posted March 20, 2013 at 9:51am

In a recent polemic Dave Zirin asks if "jock culture" is to be blamed for the Steubenville case.Responding to evidence that adults around these football players conspired to cover up the shame and the crime of it all, Zirin tackles the social structu...more

What are the Similarities and Differences in the NCAA Men's and Women's Tournaments?
by jschonb
posted March 19, 2013 at 9:51pm

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments are what some people like to refer to as March Madness. Many people get involved with the tournament and create their own brackets with estimates on who they think will win during the games. While both me...more

It’s True: Ski Racer Lindsey Vonn and Golfer Tiger Woods Are Dating
by Pretty Tough
posted March 19, 2013 at 5:25pm

With announcements to a combined Facebook and Twitter audience of nearly 6.5 million, golfer Tiger Woods and skier Lindsey Vonn confirmed Monday that they are dating, then asked for privacy because they want to live “as an ordinary couple.” ...more

How to be Good: Work Hard, Dream Big and Believe in Yourself
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted March 19, 2013 at 4:50pm

Self-doubt is a self-defense mechanism. If you don’t think you’re any good, then you’ll be right when you have a bad shift or a not-so-great game.  If you aren’t confident in yourself, there is no way that someone can attack ...more

Tips to Avoid Morning Madness rush with a simple beauty routine
by Pretty Tough
posted March 19, 2013 at 4:47pm

A typical morning for me goes something like this – my alarm jolts me out of a peaceful, happy sleep into reality. After hitting the snooze button a couple of times and being equally surprised each time the alarm goes off , eventually I muster enou...more

LA Marathon: Race Recap (via Fast at Forty)
by Fast at Forty
posted March 19, 2013 at 12:31pm

The streets of Los Angeles are infamous for the constant hustle and bustle.  LA traffic hardly knows a quiet time, with impatient drivers honking the moment a light turns green and others scurrying across an intersection making a left turn even thoug...more

Make Your Own Granola – Chocolate Pecan, Vanilla Almond, Orange Maple
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted March 18, 2013 at 11:31pm

Most people love granola, but what you might not know is how easy AND inexpensive it is to make at home. These three recipes were shared with me by a client, and I couldn’t help but share them with all of you! They’re all packed with...more

Remember, Honor, Celebrate: Women's History Month (via @NACWAA)
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted March 18, 2013 at 9:13pm

Author:  Annie Butts, NACWAA Membership & Advocacy Intern   “I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that's me.” ― Maya Angelou In the world of sports, every day brings wins and losses. This Women&rs...;more

Sexual Harassment Roundup
by Title IX Blog
posted March 17, 2013 at 9:56pm

Here is a roundup of sexual harassment decisions handed down this winter:A federal district court in New York dismissed Title IX claims against the New York City Department of Education stemming from a single incident of peer harassment in which a male st...more

Rousey Named Coach for “The Ultimate Fighter”; Tate-Zingano Winner Will Join
by Wombat Sports
posted March 17, 2013 at 4:36pm

After years of failed attempts at a female version of a fighting reality shows, the UFC will finally do an “Ultimate Fighter” featuring women. UFC President Dana White announced that bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey will coach one team, whil...more

The winner of the Superwoman is Real giveaway is....
by carabyrd
posted March 16, 2013 at 11:10pm

We are very excited to announce the winner of the Believe I am and Betty Designs give-away! She is a superwoman herself, Dawn Dolobowsky.  Dawn told us a little about herself, “I am a physical therapy student, running coach and Oiselle team run...more

Gaza Marathon Cancelled After Women Banned From Participating
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 16, 2013 at 10:33pm

BY: SHIREEN AHMEDThe third annual Gaza Marathon, scheduled for April 10, 2013 has been cancelled according to an announcement by the Palestinian agency of UNRWA (United Nations Relief Works Agency) made March 5, 2013. It states that the authorities in Gaz...more

Twelve-year-old, Caroline Pia, Wins Her Crusade to Play Football on Catholic Youth Team
by Pretty Tough
posted March 16, 2013 at 8:18am

It was a huge Title IX victory in Pennsylvania this morning, as a 12-year-old girl from Philadelphia won her crusade to play football for a Catholic Youth team.  Caroline Pia, who has played organized football since kindergarten and for the past two...more

Appellate Court Reinstate Female Referee's Sex Discrimination Case
by Title IX Blog
posted March 16, 2013 at 8:15am

Tamika Covington is a high school basketball referee in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  For several years, she has been litigating for the right to officiate boys' games as well as girls' games.  She has sued the International Association of Appro...more

3 Killer Tips From 3 Women’s College Hockey Coaches
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted March 14, 2013 at 11:14pm

I truly believe any player who wants to play at the college hockey level can. Not everyone is going to make the Olympic team, but there are over 110+ colleges and universities in North America that have varsity women’s hockey programs, which means t...more

Towson goes through with athletic team cuts
by Title IX Blog
posted March 14, 2013 at 10:53pm

Last fall Towson University announced plans to cut men's soccer and baseball. This past week they followed through with these plans after a process that--from all reports--was mired in confusion and perhaps deception.Athletic Director Mike Waddell drew cr...more

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