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Allen Einstein/NBAE/Getty ImagesSome critics may say that I was not the most popular guy in the league during my time in the NBA. Perhaps I was an antagonist, but they can’t argue with one thing: I sure did get people going.
Cathrin Mueller/Getty ImagesTwo-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist George Foreman turns 64 today, and his greatest gift to us very well may be his “lean, mean, fat-reducing” machine. Since its introduction in 1994, the George Foreman Grill has sold more than 100 million units, reportedly amassing more than $200 million for Big George (that's multiples of what he made in the ring).
Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty ImagesHappy New Year! We’re halfway through the season, closing in on the final three World Cup races and the world championships. I’ve got to say, this season has had its ups and downs for me. It was exciting to start things off with a bronze medal, racing with Tianna Madison at the World Cup in Lake Placid in November.
Jeff Gross/Allsport/Getty ImagesThe controversial class of 2013 for the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced later today, but the banner 2013 class for the Softball Hall of Fame is already set. A record four women will be enshrined.
Ciurtesy of Penn State Athletic CommunicationsMany people who are a part of the Lady Lions program work behind the scenes and are just as important as the players and coaches. As we begin another semester at Penn State, I would like to introduce you to one of those.
AP Photo/Greg Wahl-StephensThirty-three years ago today (and eight years after Title IX was passed in 1972), the NCAA began officially governing women's sports and sponsoring championships in basketball, cross country, field hockey, rifle and volleyball.
Duke PhotographyHappy New Year, women’s basketball fans!The holidays are always a hectic time for us. After our trip to California, Coach P gave us some time off to spend Christmas with our families. One of the coolest things about our team is the different places we come from.
Robin Alam/Icon SMIFor every tackle that Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o makes during tonight's BCS national championship game against Alabama, tackle your own burpee workout (burning 10 calories per minute). Since Te'o, a Heisman Trophy finalist, averages 8.
AP Photo/Doug MillsMany assume the majority of sports-related knee injuries occur due to direct contact -- as was the case with the blow Nancy Kerrigan suffered 19 years ago today in the whack heard ’round the world -- but studies prove otherwise.
AP Photo/Joe RaymondWhen UConn and Notre Dame tip off this afternoon, it will be the ninth time the women's basketball rivals have met in the past three seasons. The wins have been split evenly, and there have been some doozies.
Courtesy of Courtney ForceEvery year for Christmas my family heads eight hours north to enjoy the snow at Lake Tahoe. It has been a tradition for years because it is the one time we all can get together as a family and enjoy each other’s company.
AP Photo/Eric RisbergTonight's Cotton Bowl reminds us to salute one of the most important piece of equipment for any female athlete -- the sports bra. Back in 1977, coincidently the same year that Victoria's Secret was founded, avid runner Lisa Lindahl and costume designer friend Polly Smith sewed two jockstraps together to design the first exercise bra.
AP PhotoOn 1/3/13, we honor two of the most famous No. 13s in women's soccer history. Current fate tempter Alex Morgan concluded the 2012 season with 28 goals and 21 assists, becoming the first U.S. women’s national team member to tally at least 20 goals and 20 assists in the same calendar year since Mia Hamm did it 14 years ago.
Getty ImagesWe Lady Lions are blessed to have two extremely talented, but also very different point guards in Alex Bentley and Dara Taylor. They are the floor generals of our team, and they are in charge on the court.
Press Association/AP ImagesIn honor of Wednesday night’s Sugar Bowl, did you know that the American Heart Association recommends that most women get no more than 100 calories (or about six teaspons) from added sugar a day?