Nix Women’s Hockey? Jacques Rogge Sounds Sexist
Actually, with a resume of softball- and women’s ski-jump- nixing, he’s acting sexist, too. There are many lopsided sports in the Olympics, …
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W. Oregon Sara Tucholsky first HR – ultimate sportsmanship
It’s so easy to be cynical about sports and athletes at times. This story never fails to wash that away for a …
Read more...Whither Olympic Softball?
Ever since the IOC (International Olympic Committee) announced that softball (and baseball) would not be contested in the 2012 London Olympics, I’ve …
Read more...Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 13
It was a mixed bag for the USA women’s teams in a day filled with finals. Softball, Soccer, and Water Polo plus …
Read more...Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 12
Beach Volleyball has two undisputed queens of the sand: Americans Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. Not only have they won the gold …
Read more...Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 7
I tried staying awake to watch it live, I really did, but the Soccer match between the USA and Canada women took …
Read more...Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 6
Wow. What a day. It began with upsets and ended with favorites. The shockers for me happened at the Tennis venue. First, …
Read more...Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 4
My day started with watching the soccer match between the USA women and the kiwis from New Zealand. I’m so happy I …
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