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The Spark: New and Notable in the Yahoo! Directory - (USA)
Mrs. O - The flurry of interest in her arms has waned, but a number of people are following Michelle Obama's fashion choices. This blog provides a satisfying fix for those interested in knowing what Mrs. O is up to and who she’s wearing. (In First Lady Michelle Obama ) Billy the Kid Territory - This weekend you might not be able to make it to the Billy the Kid Pageant in New Mexico, but the state's tourism department has put together a great website for any American history buffs wh
http://dir.yahoo.com/thespark/9833/new-and-notable-in-the-yahoo-directory/
ASPIRE Football Dreams Success in Vietnam - (USA)
ASPIRE Football Dreams Success in VietnamHO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, August 6/PRNewswire/ –- More Than 20,000 Young Hopefuls Narrowed to Three Lucky BoysOver the past three weeks, Vietnam has played host to ASPIRE’s Football Dreams program – the largest football talent search of its kind in the world. Experts from ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence teamed with some of the sports’ top coaches as they assessed over 20,000 would-be footballers.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090804/35
http://www.only2press.com/archives/18277
A Young Athlete's Journey - (USA)
lexis Page practices at Aviator Sports and Recreation in Brooklyn. From The NYTimes: Sports of The Times A Young Gymnast’s Distant Olympic Dream By GEORGE VECSEY Published: July 29, 2009 On weekends, the subway and bus trip can take two and a half hours — each way, that is. Alexis Page, 13, is pursuing her sport, her art, from uptown Manhattan to the outer fringes of Brooklyn. Millions of hopeful American youths ride to practice in team vans or their parents’ cars or perhaps they bicy
http://mirroronamerica.blogspot.com/2009/07/young-athletes-journey.html
Vote for Sportswoman of the Year - (USA)
It’s that time of year. Time to head over to the Women’s Sports Foundation website to vote for Sportswoman of the Year. Every year, WSF recognizes an individual and team Sportswoman whose performances over a 12-month time span have been exceptional. Criteria is based on new records and world championships won. Nominees represent a variety of sports including tennis, bowling, swimming, softball, and gymnastics among others. Some are well-known athletes like tennis champ Serena Williams and ra
http://www.womentalksports.com/items/view/44661/vote-for-sportswoman-of-the-year
Top 11 Most Dangerous High-School Sports - (USA)
When it comes to dangerous sports in high school and beyond, cheerleading can definitely lead to serious injuries. All those daring lifts and complicated dance moves aren't the only way you athletes hurt themselves. Here is a list of other sports that top the injury list . Lacrosse Football Baseball/softball Cheerleading Gymnastics To see the rest of the list read more. Soccer Ice Hockey Track and Field/Cross Country Swimming/Diving Basketball Wrestling
http://www.fitsugar.com/3921459
10 Amazing Cold War Propaganda Posters - (USA)
The Cold War lasted from the end of World War II right up to the early 1990s, although the Soviet Union and the USA never actually engaged in direct battle. Instead, the Cold War was expressed through weapons development (the nuclear arms race), technological development (the space race), espionage and propaganda. Western democratic states churned out huge amounts of propaganda material throughout the First and Second World Wars, but practically decommissioned their propaganda machines post 19
http://www.designer-daily.com/10-amazing-cold-war-propaganda-posters-2901
Things to do - (USA)
Baseball MATULIA HOLIDAY BASEBALL Camp will be held Dec.16-18 at Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in Leesburg. The camp is for players 8-12 and will be conducted by the Lake-Sumter Community College coaching staff and have current professional players and college players instructing. Coach Rich Billings will conduct the camp. Fee: $60 per child. Hours: 6-9 p.m. Details and registration: LSCC athletic department, 352-323- 3645, or Leesburg Recreation Department, 352-728-9885, or leesburgflorida.g
http://www.icefirecn.com/sports/mlb/things-to-do/
Longines makes its debut in the world of Badminton - (USA)
/India PRwire/ - Having renewed its involvement in International tennis in 2007, Longines is now entering the world of badminton this summer. The well known Swiss watch manufacturer whose history is closely linked with that of sports timing has just become a partner of the Indian Badminton Federation. Longines will also be the Official Partner and Official watch for the Badminton World Championships that is taking place in Hyderabad (India) from 10 to 16 August 2009. Having been involved for ma
http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/sports/2009081131225.htm
Ex-coaches accused of abuse - The Boston Globe - (USA)
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/12/10/ex_coaches_accused_of_abuse/
Inside Gymnastics Magazine - (USA)
Inside Gymnastics is the all-new magazine for the sport of gymnastics with stunning photography, athlete profiles, and event coverage.
http://www.insidegymnastics.com/
Novelty DTC genetic testing company torpedoes their way into NY Times - (USA)
Today’s New York Times had a story about a new DTC novelty genetic testing company. It’s a rather obvious example of a torpedo. This article was seeded by a PR company — it’s only news because ATLAS Sports Genetics has investors that know their best shot at success is buying their way into the New York Times. ATLAS Sports Genetics is offering a test for ACTN3, otherwise known as the speed gene. They charge $149. For $249, you get the “ATLAS Plus” kit. It tells you how high your kid jumps. The
http://www.thinkgene.com/novelty-dtc-genetic-testing-company-torpedoes-their-way-into-ny-times/
International GYMNAST Magazine - (USA)
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http://www.intlgymnast.com/
Blogderby Book Edition: Sporty reads for teens - (USA)
Sports fiction for teens: As an athletic fanatic and sporty young adult author, I’m always on the hunt for an amazing book that features an athletic main character. And guess what? Some of the best teen and tween novels on bookshelves today feature a sporty protagonist. Born to run? There’s a ton of great sporty books out there for cross-country and track lovers. Eileen Cook’s ( http://www.eileencook.com ) What Would Eileen Do? follows Emma on her quest to snag a track scholarship with some
http://prettytough.com/blogderby-book-edition-sporty-reads-for-teens/
Women in Professional Sports - (USA)
Author : Damian Higgens What comes to mind when you think of a sports star? In most cases, the first thought is undoubtedly how attractive that person is Saying that sports stars have always been sex symbols is by no means too far-fetched Long before music and movie stars began to attract people's attention and win millions of hearts, sports stars were enjoying the same privileges In fact, we could go as far as saying that worshiping sports stars goes back as far as the history of sports its
http://thoughtsearch.com/Art/121761/52/Women-in-Professional-Sports.html
CNNSI.com - Olympic Sports - Gymnastics - Schwikert makes the cut for U.S. gymnastics team - Friday - (USA)
Tasha Schwikert isn't supposed to be here. Oh, sure, there's the whole saga of her being the second alternate, a late addition to the training camp squad and an even later addition to the U.S. gymnastic team's roster. But that's nothing.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/olympics/2000/gymnastics/news/2000/09/15/gymnast_alternate_ap/
Aviator Sports and Recreation - (USA)
http://www.aviatorsports.com/
My favorite Crossfit workouts - (USA)
About a year ago, my pal Danny , a trainer in New York City, introduced me to Crossfit , a fitness regimen that has changed the way I think about physical training. What is Crossfit? Crossfit is a fitness philosophy that incorporates calisthenics, running, jumping, and weight lifting done at high intensity , usually for short periods of time. The Crossfit Wikipedia page has a good overview. And here’s a two minute YouTube video that explains the Crossfit mentality. You can
http://newley.com/2009/08/07/my-favorite-crossfit-workouts/
NBC Olympics | Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing China - (USA)
http://www.nbcolympics.com/
Advanced Stretching Tips - (USA)
http://tigeyoung.com/stretching/
A Young Athlete’s Journey - (USA)
lexis Page practices at Aviator Sports and Recreation in Brooklyn. From The NYTimes: Sports of The Times A Young Gymnast’s Distant Olympic Dream By GEORGE VECSEY Published: July 29, 2009 On weekends, the subway and bus trip can take two and a half hours — each way, that is. Alexis Page, 13, is pursuing her sport, her art, from uptown Manhattan to the outer fringes of Brooklyn. Millions of hopeful American youths ride to practice in team vans or their parents’ cars or perhaps the
http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/07/a-young-athletes-journey/
Just My Observation - (USA)
I am an avid sport fan. Ever since I was young I’ve always love sports. During grade school days I would go with brother to play baseball with his team mates. I was the only girl their but I did not mind. My family would watch PBA together; I can still remember my mom’s screaming her lungs out. We were rooting for different teams. In high school I played softball and basketball, and I think I was good at it. And still played basketball during college. It was during my college days that my intere
http://www.kittykat1981.com/2008/11/just-my-observation.html
Obama Makes Chicago Pitch - (USA)
Obama Makes Chicago Pitch Stories By Category 2016 Games Archery Badminton Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Beijing Games Boxing Canoe/Kayak Closing Ceremonies Cross-country skiing Cycling Diving Doping Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Figure Skating Freestyle Skiing Gymnastics Handball IOC Judo London Games Marathon Modern Pentathlon Opening Ceremonies Organizing Committee Paralympics Politics Press Center Rhythmic Gymnastics Rowing Sailing Security Shooting Short Track Speedskating Ski Ju
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/olympics/2008/11/obama_makes_chicago_pitch.html
America’s Got Talent: Top 10 of the Vegas 40 - (USA)
This week, the America’s Got Talent moved on to Las Vegas, where 160 talented entertainers found out if they were going on to the next phase of competition: live performances in Hollywood. Forty contestants made the cut, including country singer Kevin Skinner and 14-year-old singing sensation Thia Megia. There were a few surprises, as well: guitar phenom Tallan Noble Latz didn’t advance and neither did singer Kari Callen, whom many pegged as America’s answer to Susan Boyle. With the exceptio
http://blog.hulu.com/2009/07/30/americas-got-talent-top-10-of-the-vegas-40/
Nicole Anderson Interview - JJJ Exclusive! - (USA)
Nicole Anderson stars as the self-proclaimed #1 JONAS fan in the new Disney Channel series, JONAS . JJJ recently caught up with the 18-year-old actress and chatted about the series, the JoBros ‘ tunes and becoming a princess. Check it out: JJJ: What is your favorite JONAS episode that you filmed so far? NA : My favorite is probably the one where Chelsea [Staub] and I had all our scenes together. It’s me teaching [her character] Stella how to play sports so she can pass P.
http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2009/05/02/nicole-anderson-interview-jjj-exclusive/
FanIQ Blog Week In Review - (USA)
One of you said this week in one of the posts that this was the year of the cheerleader on FanIQ. And how you had no problem with that. Neither do I. And there was plenty more cheerleader related stuff this week, along with a few other things. So let's get to them. A Denver Nuggets cheerleader made some announcers speechless, and me as well. A former Tampa Bay Bucs cheerleader got arrested and gave us one of the sexier mug shots of all time. We had a college gymnastics team scandal. Not quit
http://FanIQ.com/blog/FanIQ-Blog-Week-In-Review-Blog-14651
The BCS is as bad as Figure Skating and Gymnastics! - (USA)
The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) is major College Football’s answer to a National Championship. The only problem is it doesn’t work. Every other college sports settle the National Championship on the field, court or ring. But the Presidents of the major colleges decided to keep the “BOWL” system with a twist. The Call it the Bowl Championship Series. I call it a joke. Now, I’m going to tell you up front I’m a fan of the University of Alabama. I really should have nothing to complain a
http://kevinbussey.com/2008/11/24/the-bcs-is-as-bad-as-figure-skating-and-gymnastics/
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