For this post, I’m going to take a trip down memory lane. It will be easy, because it wasn’t that long ago. With all the pundits and prognosticators picking Maria Sharapova or Serena Williams to win Wimbledon 2012, it seems Victoria Azarenka has been lost amongst the handful of players seen capable of winning the … Continue reading
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Maria Sharapova, Kim Clijsters Roll In First Round Of Wimbledon 2012; Elena Vesnina Ousts 5-Time Champion Venus Williams
Four of my favorite players started their Wimbledon 2012 campaigns on the first day of play; Kim Clijsters, Jelena Jankovic, Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams. Two survived. Two did not. Of course, it was guaranteed that one would fall, as Clijsters and JJ played each other. But first, I’ll start with the current world #1, … Continue reading
Mayu Hattori Wins 2012 Earth Mondamin Cup (JLPGA), Ends Japanese Winless Streak
The eagle has landed! The winless streak by Japanese golfers on the JLPGA came to thrilling end as Mayu Hattori went from 12-under to 15-under on the final two holes with a birdie on 17 and an eagle on 18. Mayu was having an decent, although up and down, round until those two scoring holes … Continue reading
Celebrating Women Athletes: Joan Benoit Samuelson, Lisa Leslie, Diana Taurasi and Marlen Esparza In Nike Promo
Although a promo for Nike, this video focuses more on female empowerment through sports. It stars Joan Benoit Samuelson (running), Diana Taurasi (basketball), Lisa Leslie (basketball) and Marlen Esparza (boxing). It’s especially poignant for me to listen to how Joan and Lisa were shunned by their male counterparts early in their athletic lives.
Celebrating Women Athletes: Billie Jean King, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Summer Sanders, Shawn Johnson and Cheyenne Woods Talk About Title IX
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Title IX, I am starting a “Celebrating Women Athletes” category on my blog. In this first post, Billie Jean King (tennis), Jackie Joyner-Kersee (track), Summer Sanders (swimming), Shawn Johnson (gymnastics) and Cheyenne Woods (golf) join others at a Celebration of Women in Sports gala sponsored by Coca-Cola and … Continue reading
Sakura Yokomine, Chie Arimura In Contention To End Japanese Winless Streak At 2012 Earth Mondamin Cup (JLPGA)
The LPGA of Japan Tour is open to players from around the world. They have welcomed and celebrated golfers from Australia, South Korea, China, the United States of America and many other countries. However, like any other tour, the Japanese spectators like to see their countrywomen win. Unlike the LPGA tour in America, the JLPGA … Continue reading
Tamira Paszek Wins 2012 AEGON International (Eastbourne)
This is why it’s so difficult to predict a winner in sports. Coming into the 2012 AEGON International (Eastbourne), Austria’s Tamira Paszek only owned 2 match victories this year against 13 losses. That included 11 one and done tournaments and 2 two and done tournaments. Eastbourne is a prestigious Wimbledon lead-in tournament, this year including … Continue reading
Morgan Pressel: Fairways and Photography
In the lead up to the US Open, Kohler is letting fans see a little peek behind the scenes and learn about some of the interests of various LPGA players. In this video LPGA Major winner Morgan Pressel shares her love of photography. In addition to being a world class golf professional, Morgan’s work with … Continue reading
Martina Navratilova Talks About Defending Wimbledon Ladies Singles Champion Petra Kvitova
When Petra Kvitova won Wimbledon 2011, it was the realization of the enormous potential many saw in the left-hander from the Czech Republic. One of the people who recognized Petra’s potential is Martina Navratilova, herself a native of the former Czechoslovakia. She speaks in the video about the position she occupies as a hero to … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Talks To Evian About Wimbledon 2012
Maria Sharapova is one of the favorites going into Wimbledon 2012. The former and now once-again world #1 regained the top spot in women’s tennis following her semifinal victory at Roland Garros, en route to ultimately taking the title in Paris and completing the career Grand Slam. Masha took a few minutes to speak to … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 