• Canadian Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke Sarah Burke Remembered at X Games

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    Published 27. January 2012 at 9:17 pm - No Comments

    Sarah Burke Dies at 29 Canadian freeskier Sarah Burke, a four-time Winter X Games champion, died Thursday from injuries she suffered during a Jan. 10 training run. She was 29.  Burke was a four-time Winter X Games gold medalist, and won the world championship in the halfpipe in 2005. She successfully lobbied the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to have the event added to the Olympic program for the 2014 Winter Olympics. She was considered a medal favourite in the event. “Female athletes everywhere owe a debt of gratitude to Sarah’s passionate trailblazing efforts over the last 15 years. As the first...

  • TRACK & FIELD: Pre-U.S Open Press Conference

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    Published 26. January 2012 at 4:05 pm - No Comments

    American hurdler Dawn Harper along with Jamaican sprinters Veronica Campbell-Brown, Asafa Powell and Nesta Carter answered questions regarding Saturday’s U.S. Open at Madison Square Garden. Below are excerpts from the press conference. For more information on the U.S. Open please see www.usopen.usatf.org. Dawn Harper The 2008 Olympic 100m hurdles gold medalist will compete in the 50m hurdles at the Garden. Also scheduled to compete in the race is Kellie Wells (USA), Lolo Jones (USA), Tiffany Porter (GBR), Nia Ali (USA) and Ginnie Crawford (USA). Dawn Harper (USA) & Veronica Campbell-Brown (JAM) On Indoor competition “It...

  • An Interview with Robin Roberts – WSEN’s 2011 Personality of the Year

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    Published 23. January 2012 at 10:04 pm - No Comments

    Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts is one of the most engaging personalities in all of broadcasting, she is also one of the most versatile in the business.  Her resume speaks for itself.  Ms. Roberts has interviewed some of the most influential personalities in the world of sports, politics and entertainment. When not traveling around the country or the world covering breaking news events, Roberts is at “GMA’s” studio in Times Square conducting interviews with a diverse group of newsmakers. Her headline-making interviews include: President Barack Obama; First Lady Michelle Obama; actor Sidney...

  • SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE: Carissa Moore, Surfer

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    Published 22. January 2012 at 10:13 pm - No Comments

    Video: Jun 25, 2011 Carissa Moore surfing beach break lowers world champion Image via Wikipedia Surfer Carissa Moore (HAW) earned a Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Nomination for 2011 and with good reason. In only her second year competing amongst the world’s best, Moore made ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) history as the youngest ever ASP Women’s World Champion, clinching her maiden title at the Roxy Pro Biarritz. Throughout the 2011 Tour, Moore won the Billabong Rio Pro, Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic and the Roxy Pro Gold Coast. During the ASP World Tour, she placed first in three...

  • SKI JUMPING NEWS: Visa Team posts top results in Zakopane Continental Cup

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    Published 21. January 2012 at 8:35 pm - One Comment

    Jumpers pay tribute to Burke, donate portion of earnings to family Daniela Iraschko, AUT - Image via Wikipedia Zakopane, Poland, Jan. 21 — The Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team continued its strong performance this weekend with four members in the top 10 on Friday and five in the top 15 on Saturday at a Continental Cup (COC) event in Zakopane, Poland. Sarah Hendrickson, who leads the overall standings on the World Cup, took a 1st and 2nd; Jessica Jerome a 6th and 8th; Abby Hughes a 7th and 10th; Alissa Johnson a 7th and 9th; and Nina Lussi a 15th and 22nd. This weekend’s COC event replaced a World Cup event scheduled...

  • ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2012 – Carolina Kostner (ITA) leads Ladies after Short Program

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    Published 20. January 2012 at 9:20 pm - No Comments

    Carolina Kostner of Italy skated to the lead in the Ladies Short Program ahead of Finland’s Kiira Korpi and Ksenia Makarova of Russia. Performing to an Allegretto by Dmitri Shostakovich, Kostner landed a triple toe-triple toe combination, a triple loop and double Axel. She picked up a level four for the flying camel spin and scored 63.22 points. „I was a little nervous when I approached the ice rink and saw the people. But then I thought, this is the 10th time I’m doing this, just enjoy it because you don’t know if next year you’ll still be here. It helped me a lot to calm down, to just do what I do in practice,...

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Track & Field:  Lolo Jones making a statement on and off the track

Track & Field: Lolo Jones making a statement on and off the track

Jones back on top at U.S. Open 1/28/2012 NEW YORK — Lolo Jones made a successful return after an injury-plagued 2011 season and Jamaica’s Asafa Powell ran the fastest 50-meter time in the world since 2005 en route to winning Athlete of the Meet honors Saturday at the U.S. Open presented by Harris at Madison...

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SOCCER:  USA defeats Costa Rica and qualify for the 2012 London Olympics

SOCCER: USA defeats Costa Rica and qualify for the 2012 London Olympics

2012, Vancouver, Canada, FIFA Olympic Women’s Soccer Trials, Costa Rica applied some early pressure, but is wasn’t enough as Team USA is confirmed for the Olympics winning 3-0. Carli Lloyd - Image via Wikipedia The U.S. WNT advances to its fifth straight Olympic Games after defeating Costa Rica 3-0 in...

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TENNIS:  AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012 – Inside the Life of Victoria ‘Vika’ Azarenka- Australian Open 2012 Winner & New World #1

TENNIS: AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012 – Inside the Life of Victoria ‘Vika’ Azarenka- Australian Open 2012 Winner & New World #1

Serena Knocked Out of Australian Open; Kvitova Advances to Quarters 4 double faults, 2 aces, 2 unforced errors, 2, winners in one interesting game. Serena shows lots of emotions during the match against Ekaterina Makarova.  Makarova made the biggest headlines of the day, and perhaps the whole tournament,...

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Abby Wambach & Sydney Leroux Named 2011 U.S. Soccer Athletes of the Year

Abby Wambach & Sydney Leroux Named 2011 U.S. Soccer Athletes of the Year

U.S. Soccer has announced the 2011 Athletes of the Year. Clint Dempsey, Abby Wambach, Brek Shea and Sydney Leroux give their acceptance speeches as the winners of this prestigious award. Abby Wambach - Image by andsenal via Flickr Sydney Leroux CHICAGO (Jan. 20, 2012) – For their excellence at the highest levels...

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SOCCER:  CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Jan. 19-29, Vancouver – USA crushes DOM in Olympic Soccer Trials

SOCCER: CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Jan. 19-29, Vancouver – USA crushes DOM in Olympic Soccer Trials

2012, Vancouver, Canada, FIFA Olympic Women’s Soccer Trials, within minutes, the top ranked USA was scoring points, the 88th ranked Dominican Republic muster little offend, losing 14-0. U.S. WNT Scores Seven Goals in Each Half to Pass Previous Record of 12 Goals in a Game Rodriguez Ties U.S. WNT Record...

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FREESTYLE WRESTLING:  Kelsey Campbell wins gold, Whitney Conder silver, Stephany Lee bronze at Mongolia Open

FREESTYLE WRESTLING: Kelsey Campbell wins gold, Whitney Conder silver, Stephany Lee bronze at Mongolia Open

January 15, 2012 2:33 PM gabbott@usawrestling.org ULAN BAATAR, Mongolia – The United...


ABBY WAMBACH:  Women’s Sports & Entertainment Network Female Athlete of the Year

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Abby Wambach reacts after Brazil scored an own goal during the quarterfinal match...


USA BOXING NEWS: Spokane, Washington to Host Historic U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Women’s Boxing, February 13-19

The First-Ever U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Women’s Boxing Participants are Announced (COLORADO...


Final Olympic Qualification Places At Perth 2011 Taken Ahead Of Final Day

Final Olympic Qualification Places At Perth 2011 Taken Ahead Of Final Day

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PERTH 2011 ISAF SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATE – Women’s Match Racing Gold for Anna Tunnicliffe (USA)

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The USA’s Anna Tunnicliffe, Deborah Capozzi and Molly Vandemoer have taken the...


BOWLING WORLD CUP:  Aumi Guerra defends her title

BOWLING WORLD CUP: Aumi Guerra defends her title

Aumi Guerra Aumi Guerra of the Dominican Republic stylishly defended her Qubica...


U.S. women’s trampoline team finishes fourth at Worlds

U.S. women’s trampoline team finishes fourth at Worlds

The U.S. women’s trampoline team placed fourth in today’s team final at the...


Rhonda Rajsich remains on top the leader board for Women’s Professional Racquetball Organization (WPRO)

Rhonda Rajsich remains on top the leader board for Women’s Professional Racquetball Organization (WPRO)

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Pat Summitt talks season at SEC Media Day

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WNBA:  Lynx Re-Sign Six-Time WNBA All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin

WNBA: Lynx Re-Sign Six-Time WNBA All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin

Minneapolis/St.Paul – The Minnesota Lynx today announced the re-signing of...


WNBA’s “SWEET 16″ – The 2012 WNBA SEASON TIPS OFF MAY 18

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Image via Wikipedia – Minnesota Begins Quest for Second Consecutive Championship...


WNBA: STORM TRADE CASH & WILLINGHAM TO SKY

WNBA: STORM TRADE CASH & WILLINGHAM TO SKY

Stars Light Up the Sky Sky Acquire Seattle Storm star forwards Swin Cash and Le’Coe...


WNBA:  LOS ANGELES SPARKS WIN TOP PICK IN 2012 WNBA DRAFT

WNBA: LOS ANGELES SPARKS WIN TOP PICK IN 2012 WNBA DRAFT

Image by Getty Images via @daylife – Sparks Become Second Team in League History...


EUROLEAGUE WOMEN NEWS:  TAURASI, BONNER, McCOUGHTRY IMPRESSIVE EARLY ON…AND MORE

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WNBA FINALS 2011:  Minnesota Lynx Win First WNBA Title, Seimone Augustus Named Finals MVP

WNBA FINALS 2011: Minnesota Lynx Win First WNBA Title, Seimone Augustus Named Finals MVP

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THE 2011 MINNESOTA LYNX – WNBA Champs!!!!

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WOMEN’S SPORTS BUSINESS NEWS:  Lisa Leslie Joins Los Angeles Sparks Ownership Group

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