Boasting one of the best rookie classes in franchise history, the Buffalo Beauts have maintained a tremendous momentum that culminated with an exciting Isobel Cup win. Complemented by a trio of All-Stars that previously competed in their native Canada, the proud franchise has remained in the … [Read more...]
Tara Swanson tremendous contributor for Team Canada at ISBHF Worlds
Part of a group of talented new recruits hailing from Alberta, Tara Swanson experienced the privilege of wearing the Maple Leaf at the 2017 IFAF Worlds. Hosted in Pardubice, Czech Republic, Swanson, the pride of Wetaskiwin, was part of a gathering of fantastic forwards that featured a combination of … [Read more...]
Madison Woo extends hockey career with exciting new chapter in China
Part of an exciting chapter in the unfolding history of womens ice hockey, Madison Woo takes a great sense of pride in donning the jersey of the Kunlun Red Star. One of two professional womens ice hockey teams in China, along with their expansion cousins, the Vanke Rays, competing in the CWHL during … [Read more...]
Hockey hero Cherie Hendrickson continues to inspire with dazzling displays of endurance
Highly devoted to fitness and peak performance, Cherie Hendrickson is a tremendous competitor whose positive attitude and gracious demeanor were key factors in making her an accomplished champion and popular teammate in ice hockey. Part of a unique sorority of distinguished women to have captured … [Read more...]
Fighting Crohn’s Disease and Winning at Kickboxing with Caradh O’ Donovan
Working with Caradh for the Irish Mail on Sunday andTom Honan Most people with a chronic illness like Crohn's Disease would be happy to get through the day, but for Caradh O' Donovan the day is not complete without intensive training sessions and medal dreaming. I knew of Caradh from … [Read more...]
IMMAF 2017 World Championships Coverage
In what will be the first time Bahrain will see a female MMA fights, 53 women athletes from across 22 countries will competing for the IMMAF World Championship. Five champions will be crown in a six day tournament November 11-16. Two countries will be sending representatives for the first time as … [Read more...]
Gathering of strong leaders comprises NWHLPA Board of Directors
With a third season filled with optimism and a bold direction forward, the NWHL features strong leadership in the board room and on the ice. A significant aspect towards ensuring a prosperous future involves a strong working relationship between the league and its player representatives. With former … [Read more...]
SUNY Albany Title IX Lawsuit
This past spring SUNY Albany's athletics director made the decision to cut the women's tennis team. The problem with the cut, in terms of Title IX compliance, was that Albany does not meet the proportionality prong. When a university cuts a women's team it must, by default, provide opportunities … [Read more...]
Stanford Opens Season with loss to Ohio State
Well, C and R are sure Tara Vanderveer will use this loss as a learning tool for her young team. And the Stanford Womens Basketball team can learn from the first half, where they didnt back down, ran the fast break and matched them bucket for bucket until the closing minutes of the second … [Read more...]