” Hoopalooza”23 hours of college basketball

On Monday, one of the biggest sports news networks, ESPN, proves the purpose and need for media outlets like becauseiplayedsports.com. The coverage of men and women’s sports are unevenly balanced.  “Hoopalooza”, ESPN’s first annual College Hoops Tip- Off Marathon, kicks off today. It is 23 consecutive hours of college basketball coverage, 14 live games, and special [...]

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Kacy Stuart is cleared to kick on football team!

Awhile back, I wrote about how Kacy Staurt, a 13-year-old field goal kicker got booted from her team, Georgia’s New Creation Center Crusaders, for being a girl. Since then, Kacy’s mom has been fighting to try and allow her to play (she even commented on my blog – see link above). Well, the story has [...]

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Detroit Shock sweep Stars to win WNBA championship

Last night, the Detroit Shock swept the San Antonio Stars in the WNBA finals by clinching game three with a final score of 76-60. There is no doubt that Kate Smith’s performance late in the game was the highlight of the night. ESPN reported that Smith hit a long jumper and then drained a high-arching [...]

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Shock triumph Stars in game 2

Last night, in game 2 of the WNBA finals, the Detroit Shock beat the San Antonio Stars 69-61. This now puts the Shock up two games. The Shock came ready to play, as they built a big lead in the first quarter with a 19-2 lead in less than 6 minutes into the game. Kate [...]

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WNBA: Detroit Tops Liberty in the East, Sparks Eliminated by Stars in the West

Yesterday’s WNBA action was certainly exciting for both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. The Detroit Shock beat NY Liberty 64-55, and LA Sparks were eliminated by San Antonio Silver stars, 76-72. The two heroes of the day were Deanna Nolan of the Detroit Shock (pictured on the right) and Becky Hammon of the San [...]

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Reminder: WNBA Playoff Games Today

Just a reminder to everyone: WNBA playoffs are today, taking place in Detroit. Tune in to ESPN2. At 3pm EST, Detroit Shock plays NY Liberty for the East; right now, the Liberty are up 1-0. At 5pm EST, the LA Sparks take on San Antonio Stars for the West; right now, the two teams are [...]

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Undefeated Duo Heads to Beijing

On Sunday, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh went undefeated to win the AVP Long Beach Open on Sunday, making them the world’s number one women’s team heading into Beijing’s Olympics. The duo has won 101 straight matches and 18 straight tournaments. This will make them exciting to watch in Beijing’s events. Check out more on [...]

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At 50, Lieberman Joins WNBA for Seven Days

At 50 years old, Nancy Lieberman is making a comeback to professional basketball. Here’s what she had to say to ESPN: “It’s really a one-game deal,” Lieberman said in a telephone interview. “My motivation stems from the fact that I love this game and I never stopped playing it whether it’s a pickup game with [...]

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WNBA’s First Outdoor Game

This past Saturday, the Indiana Fever beat home team New York Liberty to make history – not as winners, but rather as participants in the WNBA’s first outdoor game. According to WNBA.com, in addition to making professional basketball history, the Liberty Outdoor Classic was the first non-tennis sporting event to take place at the USTA [...]

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Women COVERED at ESPYs!!!

Thank you, ESPN!!! You covered women’s sports at the ESPY’s. On Thursday night, you gave these girls what they deserve – public attention and admiration, something they don’t always see. Also, thank you to the Women’s Sports Foundation, who bring the blow information (and other great information) to their site. Inaugurated in 1993, the ESPY [...]

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