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Possible Progress In Castle Rock Title IX Complaint
by Title IX Blog
posted January 27, 2012 at 1:00am

This past week's meeting which would have addressed the Title IX complaint against the Castle Rock school district (Washington) was postponed until next month. But administrators say they are taking steps to remedy some of the inequities upon which&n...;more

Victoria Azarenka vs. Maria Sharapova Australian Open Final Will Be a Scream
by Pretty Tough
posted January 27, 2012 at 12:57am

The top ranking at the women’s game will be on the line when third seed Victoria Azarenka meets fourth seed Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday. The other big story – one that was tweeted about repeatedly as the semifinal...more

10-Year-Old NJ Girl Breaks World Squat Powerlifting Record
by Pretty Tough
posted January 27, 2012 at 12:55am

Her name is Naomi Kutin, but many people these days are call her ‘Supergirl.” Sunday the 97 lb Kutin broke the world record for raw squatting when she lifted 215 pounds, more than twice her body weight. The previous record for the 97 pound ...more

The FIFA/CONCACAF Women’s Soccer Conference in Vancouver
by Soccer Science
posted January 26, 2012 at 11:18pm

I arrived tonight in Vancouver, B.C., for the FIFA/CONCACAF Conference on the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany 2011. After looking through my brochure, I’m excited to see that many coaches, instructors and staff from FIFA projects I’...more

Tips for Keeping Your Athlete Healthy This Winter
by Sports Girls Play
posted January 26, 2012 at 12:10am

Once the winter months hit and cold and flu season are at their peak, how to you keep your athletes healthy and ready to play? The truth is no level of vigilance and preparation will guarantee your child will not get sick two days before the championship ...more

Swatch Celebrates 2012 London Games With Olympics-Inspired Wristwear
by A Glam Slam
posted January 25, 2012 at 5:57pm

The 2012 Olympic Games are still six months away but companies are already gearing up for London with commemorative merchandise. Fans can get a head start in scooping up a wide variety of London 2012-themed items. Swiss fashion watch and jewelry maker, Sw...more

"Linebacker" Lindsey Keller and Oklahoma State Upend Texas A&M; 57-53
by Swish Appeal
posted January 25, 2012 at 5:55pm

Coach Gary Blair's final appearance at Gallagher-Iba Arena, a building Blair had lost in but once before, went down to the wire for the Texas A&M Aggies. After digging themselves into a 10-point deficit early in the second half, the defending natio...more

Nike Unveils Hyper Elite Platinum College Hoops Unis
by A Glam Slam
posted January 25, 2012 at 5:48pm

After a college football season that was filled with sartorial highs and lows, college hoops style is now taking center stage. Today Nike unveiled the Hyper Elite Platinum series, a set of innovative new uniforms designed to pay tribute to universities wh...more

I Believe It Is Possible: Work-Life Balance
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted January 25, 2012 at 5:43pm

source The other day, my eyes were really heavy while driving…like I could have fallen asleep right at that moment if there were a bed handy.  The only problem is?  I was on my way to work!  Is work/life balance possible?  I th...more

Possible Defection of Cuban Futbolistas During Olympic Qualifier
by Pretty Tough
posted January 25, 2012 at 9:56am

When Cuba’s national women’s team showed up for Monday night’s CONCACAF Olympic qualifying match against Haiti in Vancouver, BC two players were conspicuously missing. Unconfirmed reports say star forward Yesenia Gallardo Martinez,...more

Abby Wambach Comes to Kansas City for National Girls and Women in Sports Day
by anngaff
posted January 24, 2012 at 10:58pm

KANSAS CITY, MO – The Women's Intersport Network (WIN for KC) is proud to announce that women’s sports icon Abby Wambach will be the keynote speaker for the 18th annual Women's Sports Awards Celebration set for 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 20...more

Gatorade National Cross Country AOY Molly Seidel surprised by Shalane Flanagan with honor
by anngaff
posted January 24, 2012 at 10:48pm

via release Hartland, Wis. (Jan 24, 2012) – In its 27th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS today announced Molly Seidel of University Lake School (Hartland, Wis.) a...more

Everyday Mental Training
by alangelier
posted January 24, 2012 at 5:29pm

Need to inject more positivity into your training or into your life? Look no further than your immediate environment!...more

Thoughts On Bringing The Mile Back To Track & Field
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted January 24, 2012 at 5:28pm

In recent weeks and months, the idea of bringing back the mile as a standard racing distance has gained some notoreity. The website bringbackthemile.com launched last week to some fanfare. At the USTFCCCA’s annual convention, Texas A&M coach...more

Baylor Holding Strong in Latest USA Today/ESPN Poll
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 24, 2012 at 5:22pm

Image: Zach Long/AP Georgia Tech and North Carolina are back in this week's poll, and there's a three-way tie for ninth place. Gonzaga and Nebraska take big jumps:1. Baylor2. Notre Dame3. Connecticut4. Stanford5. Duke6. Kentucky7. Maryland8. Miami9. (tie...more

Sneak Peak: The Retro Baseball Collection From New Era
by A Glam Slam
posted January 24, 2012 at 5:16pm

Many associate New Era as the official on-field cap of Major League Baseball but the brand’s appeal extends well beyond it’s sports heritage. The company’s headwear has been seen on fashion runways and on the heads of iconic musicia...more

Would barring non-US citizens from US National Doubles Tourney kill the future women’s squash?
by Fair Game News
posted January 24, 2012 at 5:11pm

By Sarah Odell What does it mean to be the best? I pondered this recently while studying the lacquered hardwood board at the Greenwich Country Club listing past winners of the North American Open Doubles Tournament. How many winners – spanning...more

Dana Hoiles Talks Sports-Themed Jewelry Line
by A Glam Slam
posted January 24, 2012 at 4:52pm

As the wife of former Baltimore Orioles catcher, Chris Hoiles, sports have long been a part Dana Hoiles’ lifestyle. Attending countless Major League Baseball games and supporting the athletic pursuits of her three sons inspired Hoiles to dabble in s...more

My First Triathlon Training Plan
by Run Girl Run
posted January 24, 2012 at 4:50pm

Wow, putting together a training plan that covers a 10 mile race in April, a sprint tri in May and an Olympic tri in June that still leaves time for things like my volleyball and softball leagues is much, much harder than I expected. In fact, it took me ...more

Tweet vs. Weinberger Set for Medicine Hat, Alberta
by Wombat Sports
posted January 24, 2012 at 7:28am

Pride of Poplar, MT, Marshelle Weinberger will be making her pro-MMA debut in Medicine Hat, Alberta Feb. 24 at the “School of Hard Knocks 20″ card. She will be facing  Charmaine “Not So Sweet” Tweet. Weinberger we...more

Taking It To The Streets: A Guide To Marathon Running
by Run Girl Run
posted January 23, 2012 at 11:29pm

Guys I am a major infographic nerd, so when I came across this cool chart on marathon running, I had to share it. My favorite section is the part that deals with race fears. I used to be so afraid I'd come in last at races that I only signed up for huge r...more

NSCAA Convention Presentation: 5 Secrets to Successful Soccer Websites
by Soccer Science
posted January 23, 2012 at 11:22pm

What would the NSCAA Convention be without the added excitement (and pressure) of speaking? For the second year in a row, my good friend and peer Ryan Knapp and I presented together. Ryan and I met in 2009 at Tweet – Blowing the Whistle on Social...more

K.O.B.E. 2012 Collection: Spring/Summer Preview
by A Glam Slam
posted January 23, 2012 at 11:20pm

Kobe Bryant has his basketball game and footwear game down pat and now he’s looking to score on the fashion front. Bryant is gearing up to release the third installment of his apparel line, K.O.B.E. Collection by Nike Sportswear.  The name of t...more

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