Tennis is one of the women’s sports (along with women’s golf) which has been able to attract a large amount of journalistic attention. Part of that, in my opinion, is due to the Williams’ sisters ability to perform, and perform well against each other. Wednesday night’s match between Serena and Venus did just that. According [...]
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Serena Tops Venus in Quarterfinal of Open
Posted in Sports Headlines, Sports Journalism, tennis, tagged 125 mph serve, Billie Jean King, bloggers, doubles, Fish, media, Nadal, New York Times, NY Times US Open Blog, Serena Williams, sports bloggers, U.S. Open, Venus Williams, Venus' serve, Williams sisters, women's sports, Women's Tennis Association, WTA on September 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Speak English!” says LPGA
Posted in golf, tagged English, Geno's Steaks, Ladies Professional Golf Association, Libba Galloway, LPGA, LPGA sponsors, LPGA Tour, New York Times, South Phildelphia, speak English on August 27, 2008 | 5 Comments »
A recent article in the New York Times explained that members of the LPGA must speak English in order to play. Interesting move, considering most of its athletes are foreign-born. Apparently, the concern is over appeal to sponsors. “Being a U.S.-based tour, and with the majority of our fan base, pro-am contestants, sponsors and participants [...]
Opening Ceremonies
Posted in Olympics, Sports Journalism, tagged 2008 Olympic Games, beautiful, Beijing, ceremonies, crowd, environment, National Stadium, New York Times, NY Times, Olympics, Opening ceremonies, picture, pictures on August 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
… are taking place right now. Here’s a picture from the New York Times Wow, I wish I was there… It looks incredible. Don’t forget to watch tonight at 7:30pm on NBC!!
The Food We Don’t Eat
Posted in Health, tagged article, food, food crisis, Health, New York Times, Nutrition, obesity, wasted food, wastedfood.com on May 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There has been a lot in the news lately about obesity, health and basically how American’s can’t seem to close their mouths when it comes to food. However, there is also a lot in the news lately about rising oil prices, and –even worse — a global food crisis. But, in the face of a [...]
Sportsmanship and Moral Judgment
Posted in Sportsmanship, tagged athlete, College, female, moral judgement, NCAA, NCAA rules, New York Times, sports, Sportsmanship, YouTube on May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sportsmanship extends far beyond the “man” part of the word. Women across the globe now participate in sports in alarming numbers. In America alone, more than 40,000 student-athletes participate in NCAA championship competition each year, and that’s just at the collegiate level. I don’t even know if the numbers exist for high school athletic participation, [...]
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