Archive for the ‘The Athletes’ Category
Friday, March 4th, 2011
By Ashleigh Sargent
After I recently suffered a severe ankle sprain that sidelined me from basketball for several weeks, I saw firsthand that injuries are not just physically damaging but mentally challenging too! I spoke with Kate McLaren, PhD, a sports psychologist at The Education Alliance, about what to do when ...
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
By Rachel Tompkins
Signs of Spring have appeared atop the Allegheny Front between the two Virginias. Here in Pocahontas County in West (By God) Virginia that includes shoots of green, the sound of robins --- and cheering from the gym at Pocahontas County High School as the Lady Warriors begin their ...
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
By Rachael Goldenberg
This past weekend Joel Northrup forfeited his chance at the Iowa State Wrestling title after refusing to compete against his female opponent, Cassy Herkelman. Northrup explained his decision by stating, "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Cassy(’s)…accomplishments… however, wrestling is a combat sport and it can ...
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
By Laura Pappano
It’s February and Lindsey Vonn is in the news. Again.
Unlike last year, when we debated whether or not she was exploited by an SI swimsuit spread, this year she has just won the silver medal in the downhill world championships in Garmisch-Paertenkirchen, Germany – while skiing in a ...
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
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By Laura Pappano
She is still wearing her UConn uniform, but Samarie Walker’s smiling face is already gracing the University of Kentucky’s athletic homepage.
The UConn freshman’s abrupt transfer (albeit after some bumpy months, says Swish Appeal), is spurring speculation and chatter (yes, Baylor fans ...
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
The Playbook: Year 2
An occasional series about the University of Rhode Island Women’s Basketball Team and Coach Cathy Inglese as she tries to turnaround a losing program.
By Laura Pappano
Megan Shoniker is #10, URI team captain who hit the 1,000-point scoring mark on December 29. Shoniker, a senior with ...
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Monday, January 10th, 2011
By Laura Pappano
Somehow, when Kristine Lilly announced her retirement from soccer last week, it felt real -- and appropriate, both a rarity these days among professional athletes trying to figure out if it's time to retire (or not).
Why is that?
Perhaps because she didn't do it impulsively, but took several months ...
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010
By Wendy Farnen Price
Girls are playing basketball with a level of passion and skill - and in numbers -- we couldn't have imagined a few decades ago (and just think how many more will be inspired to play by UConn's run on UCLA's 1970s-era win streak!).
But a troubling fact remains: ...
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
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By Sarah Odell
I’m not ready to declare this next decade the Era of Women’s Doubles Squash (not yet, at least), but this past weekend was ...
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
By Laura Pappano
I am frankly tired of people justifying sports for girls as a vehicle for improving self-esteem, staving off bad behavior, and improving fitness.
Oh, sure. Sports may do all that. But selling sports in that packaging misses the real power. When you play, you learn to count yourself in.
I ...
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