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An Islamic Opinion: "The Integration between Sports and Islam
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:19am

Sports and Islam have relevance and be consistent when done accordance Islamic rules and laws applicableExercise a key factor in order to be a healthy and strong body to perform various activities. In Islam, the sport not only intended to make the body he...more

A Week of Advancement & Announcements
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted August 31, 2012 at 8:16am

Author:  NACWAA Kris Kuhr Fowler has been hired as associate athletic director for compliance at Indiana University. She was formerly assistant athletic director for compliance at the University of Kansas. Former NCAA coordinato...more

Grand Jury Won't Press Charges Against Xavier Student Expelled for Sexual Assault
by Title IX Blog
posted August 29, 2012 at 9:22pm

The University of Montana, which we blogged about earlier today, was not the only university in the news this week in a story involving athletes and sexual assault.  A grand jury in Ohio decided not to file charges against Dezmin Wells, a former Xavi...more

University of Montana Imposes Online Training to Prevent Sexual Assault
by Title IX Blog
posted August 29, 2012 at 9:20pm

As readers well know, the Department of Justice is currently investigating the University of Montana on charges that it failed to respond appropriately and prevent numerous incidents sexual assault in recent years, including the possibility that the Unive...more

Metabolic Syndrome – Not Simply a “Spare Tire” Issue
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 29, 2012 at 4:01pm

I recently read an article called “Metabolic Breakdown: How a spare tire leads to diabetes and heart disease” published in Nutrition Action Health Letter. The expert interviewed for this article was Doctor Michael Miller, the director of the C...more

Female Leaders: How To Get Ahead And Not Alienate People
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted August 29, 2012 at 3:33pm

source Hey ladies…it’s true!  We always thought that it was, now there’s proof.  A study by the Harvard business school shows that when women asked for raises, not only were their bosses less inclined to give them the raise, ...more

The New Home Gym
by Pretty Tough
posted August 29, 2012 at 12:58pm

No wheels? Can’t catch a ride to the gym? No worries.  There are new digital tools being applied to the fitness sector that can make working out easier than ever. It’s unlikely that they’ll replace the gym entirely, but live streami...more

It's about time
by Fast at Forty
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:46am

Competitive swimming is steeped in time standards. As a novice, the goal is to move from C times to B times and then on to A, AA, and AAA. From there, junior Olympics, Junior Nationals and Senior Nationals loom large. The ultimate time standard is an Olym...more

U.S. Open Tennis Balls Get the Fashion Designer Treatment
by A Glam Slam
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:33am

Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, is tennis’ biggest fashion fan and a longtime friend of Roger Federer. Clad in designer dresses and sporting a perfect bob and her signature shades, Wintour is never far from the U.S. Open action. In honor of thi...more

How To Make The Varsity Volleyball Team – Tips On Getting The Coach To Notice You
by Pretty Tough
posted August 28, 2012 at 9:49pm

Okay some volleyball players CAN rely on pure physical raw talent when it comes to being considered for the Varsity team. But there are also some things you can do if you aren’t quite as tall, or as quick or as strong as your teammates to get the vo...more

Playing Sports is Good for Your Child’s Grades
by Sports Girls Play
posted August 28, 2012 at 8:31am

It has been proven over and over, kids who are physically active and participate in sports get better grades!  According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), teens who receive mostly As are almost twice as likely to get the CDC recommended dail...more

UN Women and IOC join forces!
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted August 27, 2012 at 5:08pm

UN Women signs partnership agreement with the International Olympic Committee to advance gender equalityPosted on August 23 2012 | NewsUN Women and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have signed a partnership agreement which will pro...more

Complaint Filed Against Wisconsin School District
by Title IX Blog
posted August 23, 2012 at 9:13pm

Parents in New Berlin, Wisconsin filed a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights last week alleging that inferior facilities for female athletes, as well as other inequities in athletics at Eisenhower High School, violate Title IX.  Primarily, the...more

Racers take three awards, three All-NPF honors in 201 regular season awards ceremony
by stephaniemp
posted August 23, 2012 at 12:38pm

Racers take three awards, three All-NPF honors in 201 regular season awards ceremony   ROSEMONT, Ill. -- With a strong batting average (.343), eight home runs and 27 RBIs, Akron Racers catcher Sam Marder (pictured below) took home the National Pr...more

Let’s Talk Live! Gluten Free, Vegetarian & Heart Health On the Go
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 23, 2012 at 8:22am

Earlier this week, I was given the opportunity to appear on Let’s Talk Live!, a DC-based morning talk show, to share some thoughts about dealing with food allergies in the home and when on the go. For this appearance, I focused on gluten free, vege...more

My Maine “Babymoon” and Dinner at Primo
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 21, 2012 at 8:45am

For this month’s “Recipe Redux” we’re sharing stories of our favorite summer meal and our recipe for making it healthier. There is one meal that stood out for me above the others. It was at Primo in Rockland, Maine. Chef Melissa ...more

In a social media world, potential recruits need to watch what they say
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 19, 2012 at 8:53pm

The vast majority of young people have a Twitter account, a Facebook page, or both. They tend to put their random thoughts on Twitter, and more elaborate info and pictures on Facebook.But increasingly, what young athletes post on either social medium is b...more

“IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME” or, A Real Olympic Legacy
by Women in Sport International
posted August 18, 2012 at 7:35am

Tweet “IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME” or, A Real Olympic Legacy By Felicity Hawksley, Twitter: @thesportscarton, Personal Blog: http://stackpolesspin.wordpress.com/ The marginally incorrect “if you build it, they will come” i...more

Another Piece on "Western Media on Muslim Women Athletes"
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted August 15, 2012 at 8:15pm

By Mariam MORSHEDI By Mariam Morshedi, Small Media Guest Researcher Edited by Small Media A Narrow FocusThe western media has a narrow focus when it comes to Muslim women athletes. Most news pieces relating to Muslim women and sporting discuss...more

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