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Kentucky Wildcats, LSU Tigers Hang On To Advance in SEC College Hoops Tourney
by Swish Appeal
posted March 3, 2012 at 10:49am

There's probably a lot that could be said about the Kentucky Wildcats' 71-67 win over the Florida Gators. However on a day on which a couple of the nation's top-ranked teams found themselves headed home early, the response from UK fans like Greg Alan E...more

2012 Atlantic Sun College Hoops Tourney: Jacksonville Dolphins Stun Belmont Bruins, 62-58
by Swish Appeal
posted March 3, 2012 at 2:06am

March Madness is all about improbable upsets, shocking victories and comeback wins. That’s exactly what happened with the Jacksonville Dolphins' upset of the Belmont Bruins, 62-58. Early on, Belmont showed why they were the favorite as they took i...more

2012 WCC Hoops Tourney: Game Times, Bracket, TV & Live Stream Info
by Swish Appeal
posted March 3, 2012 at 2:04am

The top-seeded BYU Cougars and Gonzaga Bulldogs don't play until tomorrow afternoon in the West Coast Conference tournament, but the teams that beat them in conference play this season are on the schedule for today. The entire 2012 WCC women's basketbal...more

College Hoops Coach Of The Year Nominees
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 3, 2012 at 1:25am

In no particular order: Image: Daniel Shirey / AP Tina Martin, Delaware.The Blue Hens were undefeated this season in the Colonial Athletic Association. They went from unranked, to #8. Star Elena Delle Donne is on ...more

Why I Love When My Team Makes Mistakes
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted March 3, 2012 at 1:19am

source You will become clever through your mistakes.—German proverb I’m old enough to have accumulated a long list of mistakes.  Small ones like locking my key in the car to big ones.  I’d like to tell you a little story of a...more

Notice. Casting Call In California
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted March 2, 2012 at 10:24pm

FEMALE SKATEBOARDING CASTING CALL – THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Do you think you have what it takes to be the next Pro Female Skateboarder? If you are between the ages of 18-22 years old and live in the Southern California area, or are able to drive to ...more

The Politics of FIFA and the Hijab
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 2, 2012 at 1:28pm

By Curtis R. RyanFIFA, the international federation for world soccer, is poised to make a decision in a few days that will impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of young Muslim women -- whether or not to overturn the current ban on the hijab, or heads...more

How Danica Patrick Moved Beyond Fear in NASCAR
by Loren Fogelman
posted March 2, 2012 at 1:26pm

Danica Patrick, a former Indy car driver, has moved over to NASCAR in a big way. After a horrific crash which totaled her car during a qualifying race for the Indy 500, she walked away with minor injuries....more

Boxing Training After 40
by The Glowing Edge
posted March 2, 2012 at 1:25pm

If you’re over 40 and in the amateur ring, boxing most likely isn’t (and isn’t going to be) your career. But you can pretty much guarantee that it will change your life. I’m not trying to convince you of something, I’m mos...more

2012 SEC Tourney: Kentucky and Tennessee... A Step Above The Rest
by Swish Appeal
posted March 1, 2012 at 11:05pm

Chris Pendley of SB Nation's University of Tennessee site Rocky Top Talk breaks down the odds for the SEC Tournament in advance of the Tennessee Lady Vols' first game tomorrow. The favorites should be somewhat obvious. Kentucky (24-5, 13-3), Tennessee...more

#8 Delaware Easily Handles William & Mary, 79-53, Goes Unbeaten in Conference Play
by Swish Appeal
posted March 1, 2012 at 11:00pm

Image: BlueHens.com #8 Delaware Blue Hens beats the William and Mary Tribe 79-53, Goes Unbeaten in CAA Play While most of us have talked a lot about the "usual suspects" like Duke, UConn, Baylor, and Notre Dame, Delaware on the other hand has gra...more

Write a post for Women’s History Month
by Pretty Tough
posted March 1, 2012 at 10:53pm

The month of March marks a global celebration of women’s talents, achievements and contributions to society. Every year, since the United Nations proclaimed March 8th International Women’s Day in 1977, organizations around the world host a va...more

Members on the Move & New to NACWAA
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted March 1, 2012 at 4:10pm

Author:  NACWAA Kathleen Brasfield is retiring as the Athletic Director at Angelo State University after a 33-year career at ASU. Read the official release. Michelle Melia has been named Assistant Director of Compliance at St. J...more

Stanford Seniors Remain Unbeaten on Home Court
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted March 1, 2012 at 3:59pm

Just got back from watching the Stanford Women’s Basketball beat…Seattle? A rare non-conference game during conference play. The two teams have never played each other. Stanford has a 79-straight game wining streak going on at Maples, longest...more

March Into Tennis
by Sports Girls Play
posted March 1, 2012 at 1:15pm

It is going to be 70 degrees today which means the kids are going to want to be outside after school – guaranteed! With the warmer weather, kids across the country are ready to get out and play in the sunshine again. If your child is looking for som...more

Roundup of Sexual Harassment Court Decisions
by Title IX Blog
posted March 1, 2012 at 1:28am

A federal district court in Massachusetts has refused to dismiss Title IX and other claims against Palmer Public Schools stemming from a male guidance counselor's sexual relationship with a female high school student. According to the court, plaintiff su...more

How Sports Make People Smarter
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted March 1, 2012 at 1:25am

source I was excited when I saw the title of this TEDtalk, How Games Make Kids Smarter by Gabe Zichermann , because I’d like to believe that (contrary to popular opinion) it takes quite a bit of brain power to excel at sports.  Imagine my surp...more

Old Dominion University bids a fond farewell to super-rebounder Tia Lewis
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 1, 2012 at 1:23am

Image: ODUSports.com Tonight Old Dominion hosts Towson in their final regular-season home game, during which they will honor senior Tia Lewis.The 6-foot-3 center/forward leaves the program as the seventh player of all time to record 1,000 rebounds - only...more

Pac-12 College Hoops Power Rankings
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted March 1, 2012 at 1:07am

Due to a lot of news, including some key deaths, we were unable to run a full story about Washington senior Regina Rogers being named Pac-12 Player of the Week. We did have a note in Tuesday's newspaper and I'll begin this week's power rankings with what ...more

NCAA Women's Tournament 2012: Bracket Making And Myth Busting - A View From The Inside
by Swish Appeal
posted February 29, 2012 at 9:01pm

The NCAA is becoming more and more forthright about what goes into the NCAA tournament selection process of late, and I think this is a wise and proactive move for the organization. Rather than hiding behind a piece of paper, the organization is openin...more

Interview with Pre-Teen Pankration Champ Aalijah Pineda
by Wombat Sports
posted February 28, 2012 at 5:41pm

Pankration, one of the first fighting sports in history, is gaining popularity in several states including California, Louisiana, Nevada, and Wisconsin. With no striking to the neck and above, it’s a milder form of MMA. With the rules in place...more

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