64 seconds. That’s how long it has taken Ronda Rousey to dispatch her last three opponents. 16 seconds for Alexis Davis. 14 seconds for Cat Zingano. And now 34 seconds for Bethe Correia. Cat and Bethe came in sporting undefeated records. Only Ronda still maintains one at 12-0, all stoppages. I guess if you’re trying … Continue reading
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WTA Wrap-Up 3.2.2014: Klara Zakopalova Wins First Singles Title Since 2005; Dominika Cibulkova Reigns In Acapulco
It was a joy to see Klara Zakopalova break her finals runner-up streak this week by capturing the 2014 Brasil Tennis Cup, defeating Garbine Muguruza 4-6 7-5 6-0. It was a rematch of their final at the Moorilla Hobart International back in January, which was won by Garbine. In fact, Klara has reached 3 finals … Continue reading
Michelle Wie Named Youth Olympic Games Ambassador For Nanjing 2014
Michelle Wie was named a Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for Nanjing 2014. She joins fellow Ambassadors such as swimmer Michael Phelps and pole-vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva. The Nanjing 2014 Youth Games will take place August 16th through 28th. Michelle will appear in a series of videos meant to inspire young athletes. She was also part of … Continue reading
Abby Wambach Wins 2012 FIFA World Women’s Player of the Year; Pia Sundhage Wins World Coach of the Year
Congratulations to United States Women’s National Team Player Abby Wambach for being named 2012 FIFA World Women’s Player of the Year at the FIFA Ballon D’Or Awards. Also, congratulations to Pia Sundhage who won the 2012 World Coach of Women’s Football award for her work with Team USA. However, at the end of the year … Continue reading
One More Chance For Victoria Azarenka To Defend #1 Ranking In 2012 Versus Serena Williams
No matter what happens in the 2012 US Open women’s singles final, Victoria Azarenka will still be the #1 ranked player in the world at the conclusion. However, if she loses…especially if Serena blows her off the court…her ranking will be meaningless. And she and others who support the computer rankings can argue whatever they … Continue reading
Paula Creamer Talks About The State Of Her Game, Americans On The LPGA, Augusta National, The Olympics and Women’s British Open
LPGA superstar Paula Creamer sat down with Fox Sports to talk briefly about a myriad of subjects including her game, American resurgence on tour, Augusta National, The Olympics and the upcoming Women’s British Open. Paula is still playing well, but she is a champion and champions…true champions…are hungry for more titles and trophies. Creamer hasn’t … Continue reading
2012 United States Women’s Open Champion Na Yeon Choi Returns Home To South Korea, Calls 2016 Olympics Top Goal
As expected, 2012 US Women’s Open winner Na Yeon Choi returned home to South Korea to a champion’s welcome. With flowers right from getting off the airplane to press conferences, she was celebrated as a symbol of national pride. NYC will stay in Korea for one week before traveling to London to watch the 2012 … Continue reading
Pornanong Phatlum Wins 2012 HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup; Angela Park Makes LPGA Return
Call it a two-day unofficial event if you want. I will tell you this. I have not been as happy to post a story on my blog than this since Kim Clijsters won the 2011 Australian Open (tennis). From the day I saw Jenny Chuasiriporn at the 1998 US Women’s Open, I have kept a … Continue reading
Ai Miyazato, Pernilla Lindberg Lead After 1st Round Of 2011 CN Canadian Women’s Open; Peanut Showing Signs Of Good Play On Day One
Oh my, I have to check the calendar. What year are we in? First, Se Ri Pak and Grace Park get off to a hot start last week at the Safeway Classic. Now, Peanut (Mi Hyun Kim) is 2 shots off the lead after the first round of the 2011 CN Canadian Open. Is it … Continue reading
One For The Ages! USA Women’s Soccer Team Defeats Brazil In Quarterfinals Of Women’s World Cup 2011
There are many places the United States Women’s National Team didn’t want to be during the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Down both a goal and a player after two halves, a 30 minute extra period and into 3 minutes of extra time is one of them. But sometimes in sports it is the ability to … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 