Category Archives: Women in Sports

Tennesse rejects discrimination claims of 3 women

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The University of Tennessee has rejected claims by three employees of its women’s athletics department who say they were discriminated against because their salaries were lower than those of employees in the men’s athletics department with comparable duties.

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NCAA adopts transgender athlete policy

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA has implemented a new policy regarding the participation of transgender athletes. Under the policy, athletes who have testosterone in their systems from medical treatment will not be allowed to compete against women’s teams in gender-specific sports at NCAA … finish reading NCAA adopts transgender athlete policy

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Florida A&M basketball player dies

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Officials for Florida A&M announced that women’s basketball player Shannon Washington died in the early hours of September 4.   According to the university, Washington died from a knife wound to her neck. Tallahassee police found Washington in an apartment after … finish reading Florida A&M basketball player dies

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Will WPS dispute with magicJack franchise hurt women’s soccer

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Women’s soccer is coming off a high after the US Womens team’s runner-up finish in the Women’s World Cup.  Despite the let down of the loss, there were high hopes that the momentum would launch the next generation of women … finish reading Will WPS dispute with magicJack franchise hurt women’s soccer

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Is Cheerleading a sport? Does minimum pay apply?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Well recent events have come to question whether cheerleading can be used as a sport for purposes of Title IX calculations at NCAA institutions.  If you see the rise of competitive cheerleading and the fact that it is televised on … finish reading Is Cheerleading a sport? Does minimum pay apply?

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WPS punishes magicJack with points and draft picks

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

WPS has penalized the magicJack by deducting one point in the standings and taking away a 3rd round draft pick in the 2012 WPS Draft.  The penalties were imposed for breaching league policy by failing to display field boards of league … finish reading WPS punishes magicJack with points and draft picks

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Universities blatantly manipulate (read as: LIE) Title IX numbers

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Title IX has been one of the most important developments in college sports in the last 100 years.  Very possibly one of the largest developments in all sports. Title IX broke barriers to allow women more access to sports and … finish reading Universities blatantly manipulate (read as: LIE) Title IX numbers

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Lockerroom lewdness leads to arrest

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is always amazing how many times we look at laws and say something is unfair, and yet for anyone around that process we realize that it is difficult to draw the lines that are involved with trying to figure … finish reading Lockerroom lewdness leads to arrest

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Favre back in news as Sterger will appear on Good Morning America

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Jenn Sturger had been quiet.  There had been no news for a long time but maybe now she was waiting for the sports lull after the Final Four and the Masters and after all the baseball openers have occurred and … finish reading Favre back in news as Sterger will appear on Good Morning America

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Female boxer shot before title fight–by stepfather

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Boxer Rola El-Halabi was shot by her stepfather and former manager before a title fight, inflicting injuries that are not life-threatening but could imperil her career according to the AP report. The undefeated 25-year-old German was preparing to fight Irma … finish reading Female boxer shot before title fight–by stepfather

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Massage therapists overstate relationship with Jets according to court filings

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Two massage therapists who say the New York Jets blacklisted them for objecting to randy text messages from former quarterback Brett Favre are overplaying their ties to the team, the Jets say in court documents according to this AP report.  … finish reading Massage therapists overstate relationship with Jets according to court filings

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Taurasi’s former team wants changes at doping lab

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the wake of the poor testing and security procedures at the lab that tested Diana Taurasi’s samples, her former team is calling for the resignations of employees both at the lab and from the league officials that required the … finish reading Taurasi’s former team wants changes at doping lab

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WTL: Iowa high school wrestler refuses to wrestle girl

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A high school wrestler in Iowa is refusing to compete with a girl based on his religious beliefs according to the Des Moines Register. As a matter of conscience and my faith, I do not believe that it is appropriate … finish reading WTL: Iowa high school wrestler refuses to wrestle girl

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Taurasi’s doping ban is lifted by Turkish Federation

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Diana Taurasi was finally vindicated as the Turkish Federation lifted the ban it had imposed as a result of failed drug test results. Taurasi had her provisional suspension lifted by the Turkish Basketball Federation, which said the lab that returned … finish reading Taurasi’s doping ban is lifted by Turkish Federation

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Taurasi passes polygraph test

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Diana Taurasi, the women’s basketball star who tested positive in Turkey for the banned stimulant Modafinil, passed a polygraph test last month in which she insisted she never took the drug. In addition to passing the polygraph test her attorney, … finish reading Taurasi passes polygraph test

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Belmont hires new coach

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Belmont has hired Heather Henson as its new women’s soccer coach two months after the former coach was let go with her players saying it happened because she told them she was expecting a child with her same-sex partner according … finish reading Belmont hires new coach

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“Cheerleader fax cam” draws complaints

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

  An Alabama webcam broadcasting the posting of faxed national letters of intent on signing day has drawn a complaint from another SEC school after a provocative photo of a female student circulated on the Internet according to an AP … finish reading “Cheerleader fax cam” draws complaints

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LPGA cancels event in Mexico

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The LPGA Tour, already facing a limited schedule, lost another tournament this year when it decided to postpone the Tres Marias Championship in Morelia, Mexico, over concerns of violence from drug wars according to an AP report. The tournament had … finish reading LPGA cancels event in Mexico

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Sky Sports Keys apologizes and resigns

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Sky Sports lost one of its leading broadcast teams this week. Richard Keys apologized for his sexist comments and resigned just days after being suspended and after his partner Andy Gray was fired. Despite the apology and resignation it appears … finish reading Sky Sports Keys apologizes and resigns

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Soccer commentator Andy Gray fired

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As we reported yesterday, Andy Gray had been suspended indefinitely as a result of his sexist comments and poor behavior.   Unlike his counterpart Richard Keys who apologized, Gray refused to take accountability for his actions and accordingly he was terminated … finish reading Soccer commentator Andy Gray fired

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