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Lee, Carter Lead Memphis Tigers in 86-67 Rout of Louisiana Tech
by Swish Appeal
posted December 19, 2011 at 3:04am

Image: Joe Murphy/GoTigersGo.com Just the Facts, Ma'am: The Memphis Tigers put the pedal to the metal and never looked back in an 86-67 win over the Lady Techsters of Louisiana Tech. Brittany Carter led all scorers with 24 points, while Jasmine Lee put ...more

Red Storm Steps Up Second Half Defense in 66-50 Victory Over Prairie View A&M;
by Swish Appeal
posted December 19, 2011 at 2:51am

Image: RedStormSports.com Just the Facts, Ma'am: St. John's held the Lady Panthers of Prairie View scoreless for stretches of five and seven minutes in the second half to claim a 66-50 comeback win. Eugeneia McPherson led the Red Storm with 20 points, a...more

Carbonel's 17 Point 2nd Half Performance Leads St. Mary's Past Seattle, 71-70
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted December 18, 2011 at 4:06am

Image: Tod Fierner/SMCGaels.com REDHAWKS LOSE: Call Carbonel a streak-zapper. She scored 17 of her final 19 points in the second half and setup the winning bucket to help give the Gaels a 71-70 win at Connolly Center on Saturday. If it were soccer, I'd...more

A Day in Westwood: #6 Tennessee 85, UCLA 64
by They're Playing Basketball
posted December 18, 2011 at 3:54am

The line to get into the John Wooden Center extended far to the right of this shot, around IM in OC, who took the picture, and then snaked to the left.______________________________My numerous photos of this great game and exciting day are HERE, so feel f...more

Preview: No. 1 Baylor Baylors to Battle No. 2 UConn Huskies
by HoopFeed.com
posted December 18, 2011 at 1:55am

  Baylor (10-0, 0-0 Big 12) Last Game: W, 73-59 vs. St. John’s (Maggie Dixon Classic) Head Coach Kim Mulkey   UConn (9-0, 1-0 Big East) Last Game: W, 70-37 at Seton Hall Head coach: Geno Auriemma Image: Steve Slade/UConn.edu Seri...more

Michigan Destroys Indiana State, 72-44
by Swish Appeal
posted December 18, 2011 at 1:38am

Image: MGoBlue.com   Michigan Annihilates Indiana State, 72-44 In non-conference action, Michigan was able to bounce back from its surprising loss to Eastern Michigan by destroying Indiana State, 72-44. Michigan was able to impose its physic...more

Holiday events at Colorado ski resorts
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted December 17, 2011 at 4:49pm

No matter which resort you visit during the holidays, each one will be aglow with lights and festive decor, guaranteeing a sparkly and white Christmas. Santa sightings, fireworks displays and torchlight parades have been annual holiday events for years. ...more

The latest book on Muslim women and sport
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted December 17, 2011 at 4:44pm

This book by Prof. Tansin Benn (University of Birmingham) and colleagues examines the global experiences, challenges and achievements of Muslim women participating in physical activities and sport. It makes a profound contribution to our understanding of ...more

What's that about social capital?
by After Atalanta
posted December 17, 2011 at 4:41pm

Earlier this week I mentioned how fandom of women's sports earns one very little social capital. This point was illustrated by a Yahoo contributor article I read a few days later. The author, a female firefighter, talks about how, in order to get by in a ...more

‘Loosen your girdle and let ‘er fly!’
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted December 17, 2011 at 3:26pm

Tweet So I’m about to push the “send order” button to Amazon/Santa for the sports book wish list I blogged about here last week, and “Wonder Girl,” Don Van Natta’s recent biography of Babe Didrickson Zaharias, is one o...more

ESPN Launches BCS "Bowl Bound" Apparel Collection by ADIDAS
by A Glam Slam
posted December 16, 2011 at 11:41pm

After a hard fought season, ten college football teams have secured spots in BCS Bowl Games. In honor of their achievements, a special collection has been created to allow fans to celebrate their team’s success. ESPN consumer products announced the ...more

Marchesa Wants to Design a Line of New York Jets Women's Tees
by A Glam Slam
posted December 16, 2011 at 11:37pm

NFL gear for women has received a major fashion overhaul in recent years. Apparel and accessories are more suited to the wants and needs of female fans and the league developed a dedicated “NFL Women’s Apparel: Fit For You” campaign to r...more

The ABCs of Coaching: T Is For Title IX
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 16, 2011 at 11:31pm

source Please join me for a fun series.  My mission, and I’ve chosen to accept it, is to write a post based on each letter of the alphabet.  The English major inside of me is very excited about this project…and my inner nerd is eve...more

Go to Coach Dawn's Session on Motivating Female Athletes at the AVCA Convention Saturday!
by Coach Dawn Writes
posted December 16, 2011 at 9:41am

source I wanted to hit pause on the A to Z series so that I can let you know that I’ll be speaking at the AVCA convention this Saturday.  If you’re here in San Antonio, I’d love for you to stop by and hear my talk and most importan...more

Stacy Keibler Talks New Video Game, Top Fitness Tips and Ravens Football
by A Glam Slam
posted December 16, 2011 at 2:26am

With an impressive resume that already includes pro-wrestler, Baltimore Ravens cheerleader, model, actress and top three finalist on “Dancing with the Stars,” there isn’t much that Stacy Keibler hasn’t accomplished. Fitness has bee...more

Angel McCoughtry Named a 2012 Inductee to the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
by Swish Appeal
posted December 16, 2011 at 2:17am

Image:Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images Angel McCoughtry Named a 2012 Inductee to the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame Angel McCoughtry was announced as a member of the Class of 2012 for the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. The former Louisville sta...more

Strikeforce Extends Deal with Showtime
by Wombat Sports
posted December 15, 2011 at 8:24pm

There will be eight more Strikeforce cards in 2012. In a press release Thursday, Zuffa, the parent company of Strikeforce, announced they have reach an extension with ShoSports that will also provide more coverage of preliminary bouts on Showtime ...more

Boxing After 40 With a Bad Shoulder
by The Glowing Edge
posted December 15, 2011 at 7:42pm

I took 6 weeks off of boxing lately, mostly just to rest, focus on work, and give myself a break after my last fight. I’m not crazy, though — I kept up my runs and weights at home. I just didn’t do any boxing-specific work. No heavy b...more

Marathon Training, Life and Work: Trying to Find Balance
by Run Girl Run
posted December 15, 2011 at 6:36pm

Finding balance is never easy especially when we're constantly told we can have it all and do everything, you know, that whole superwoman complex. But trying to have it all and do everything is a one-way road to burnout town. Trust me, I know. I've bee...more

Blind 11-Year-Old Finishes First Marathon After More Than 14 Hours
by Pretty Tough
posted December 15, 2011 at 6:21pm

  On Sunday, over 20,000 runners entered the 39th edition of the Honolulu Marathon, America’s fifth-largest 26.2 mile race. The top female runner, 25-year-old Woynishet Girma of Ethiopia, won the marathon in 2:31:41. Nearly 12 hours later &...more

Naming Sportswear Sites
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted December 15, 2011 at 5:36pm

It might be all about location for housing but when it comes to sportswear sites, that name just has to stick in your mind. These are some of my favourites - though I should point out I haven't shopped in any of these so don't take this as a recommendatio...more

Getting Started with Lacrosse
by Sports Girls Play
posted December 15, 2011 at 2:05pm

When my daughter came to me a few years ago expressing interest in joining the local lacrosse league with some friends, I was overjoyed! She had always been athletic, and I thought it would be another great opportunity to get involved and stay active. &nb...;more

The Gap Caused by All Star Players Leaving the Team Behind
by Loren Fogelman
posted December 15, 2011 at 12:52pm

Athletes come and go. They retire, get traded, and become injured. The athletes left behind need to rebuild once its all-star is off the roster....more

NACWAA Year in Review
by NACWAA Blog: Inspiring Perspectives
posted December 15, 2011 at 12:21pm

December 15, 2011 As the year comes to a close, we are thrilled to share and celebrate with you the success and progress made throughout all facets of the association in 2011. These new opportunities and enhancements will continue to add greater value to...more

Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen
by SLAM Online -W
posted December 15, 2011 at 12:10pm

It makes sense that great basketball coaches become icons; after all, Dr. James A. Naismith, the inventor of the game, was a coach, first and foremost. Through distinct contributions, but most importantly through the accumulation of wins, a handful of t...more

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