Former UConn Teammates Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi Remain Winning Combination – ESPN
I think it’s fair to say that Sue and Diana will always be linked (and I’d add Loz in there, too). Former …
Read more...On the Road with the Phoenix Mercury (Slam Online)
I’m old enough to remember when male professional athletes lived this life (though not the year-round play part). SLAM ONLINE | » …
Read more...New Terps Women’s Hoops Pledge Realizes Dream (Baltimore Sun)
Maryland has that effect on people. So does Coach B. I hope that Chloe Pavlech finds UM to be everything she wants …
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WNBA 2010 – 13 Players I Watch
I’m a WNBA fan. If I have the time and access, I will happily watch a game and enjoy the experience. But there are some players that elevate the experience for me. We all have them. These are the women who we will pay extra attention to, distracting us from the general patterns of team offense and defense
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Can We Level the Title IX Playing Field?
Is it time to rethink how scholarships are distributed in college athletics? The head-butting between Title IX and Football has resulted in some inequities that should be addressed for the health of all college varsity sports.
Read more...Ethics Watch: Mechelle Voepel on the Pat and Geno Convo
To all you “journalists” who wouldn’t know professional ethics even if it hit you with a stick (or a skyscraper)… this is …
Read more...WNBA Mystics’ Crystal Langhorne and the Importance of Family
The Washington Post articles on Terp and Mystics star Crystal Langhorne. The main article: Hard work is a family matter for the …
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More Flash Trumping Competence
The International Skating Union (ISU) has announced that they are dropping the Compulsory Dance from the Ice Dancing competition. Bad move, but hardly surprising given their history.
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WNBA 2010 – What’s Going On In the West?
It’s June 19. After 10-12 games played only one team in the WNBA’s Western Conference has a winning record. ONE. That’s pathetic. So…what the heck is going on in this half of the league, and what can they do to make a better showing?
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Miss Weller, Coaching, And All That Jazz
An article on knoxnews.com brought back a lot of memories. With former University of Maryland Head Women’s Basketball Coach Chris Weller’s well-deserved induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame this Saturday, the article reflects on how past players, particularly Jasmina Perazic, find that they sound like their college coach.
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WNBA 2010 – Fixing the Sparks
I was going to post this along with my early season thoughts, but I held off until after the outdoor game between Los Angeles and Seattle, which Seattle controlled the entire game for the win. With the Sparks now sitting in the cellar, the question isn’t so much can they make the playoffs but more with how they can right the ship.
Read more...Michael Messner: Dropping the Ball on Covering Women’s Sports
<blockquote>When it comes to coverage of sports on television news and highlights shows, if it’s male, it not only leads — it …
Read more...Jacques Rogge’s IOC No Advocate For Women Athletes
His gender and regional biases have been (sadly) increasingly apparent over the years. Jacques Rogge’s IOC no advocate for women athletes – USATODAY.com.
Read more...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, …
Read more...Geno Auriemma On What Makes His Team So Much Better Than Their Competition
A lot of/most players should pay attention to Geno: bring the honest effort & attitude and you’ll have success. In the end, …
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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...For Football Fans, Almost Losing Is Ideal
The most exciting football games are those your team almost loses. via For Football Fans, Almost Losing Is Ideal | LiveScience.
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2009-10 Maryland Women’s Basketball Early Review
Yesterday, Maryland suffered its first loss in the season’s first four games. Given that the Terps are playing nine underclassmen on their active 10-player roster, it’s probably best to think of it as a learning exercise.
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