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Gays in sports: On the field -- and in the closet
When I was 7 years old, my friends and I would play football in my backyard for hours, often with my mother watching through the kitchen window. One of the games we played was called "smear the queer." At the time I didn't know what "queer" meant. I...
Tags: Branch Rickey, Football, Minority Groups, National Football League, Seattle Seahawks
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Women's World Cup: U.S. and Japan tied at halftime of final, 0-0
The Fabulous ForumAt halftime in the final of the Women’s World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, the U.S. and Japan were tied at 0-0 in a match the Americans were dominating. Time and again in the first 45 minutes the Amercians created opportunities...... -
Women's World Cup: U.S. vs. Japan: Game tied 1-1 going into extra time
The Fabulous ForumThe Women’s World Cup final between the U.S. and Japan is all tied at 1-1 and is heading for 30 minutes of extra time in Frankfurt, Germany. Alex Morgan gave the Americans the lead in the 69th minute on a...... -
Women's World Cup: U.S. vs. Japan: Victory on penalty kicks earns Japan title
The Fabulous ForumThe most dramatic Women’s World Cup final in history has produced the most surprising champion. Japan twice came from behind to tie the score, first in regulation and then in extra time, and then went on to win the penalty...... -
Seattle Reign finally scores, but it can't stop another loss
Seattle TimesThe losses and injuries keep piling up for Reign FC. Seattle, hosting the Washington Spirit in its second home game of the NWSL season, took an early lead through forward Lindsay Taylor but couldn't keep up in a 4-2 loss Thursday in front of 1,011 at...Tags: Hope Solo
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Gay athletes have come out while active or retired
Even before Jason Collins, plenty of other athletes around the world have come out as gay, either while still active or in retirement. From Martina Navratilova to Greg Louganis to Sheryl Swoopes, men and women from a variety of sports have openly...
Tags: HIV, Sexual Assault, Football, Sports Illustrated, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Thorns hope to thrive in Portland, league
The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.Twice in the last dozen years, entrepreneurs have given women's professional soccer a shot. Both the Women's United Soccer Association (2001-2003) and Women's Pro Soccer (2009-2011) succumbed to debt after three seasons. Portland Timbers owner Merritt...Tags: Soccer, Alex Morgan, Portland Timbers, Major League Soccer, Sports
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Gold medal-winning USWNT back on the pitch for a celebration tour
Channel Guide MagazineU.S. women's national team players Kelley O’Hara (l) and Alex Morgan (r) hold up their Olympic gold medals, with American soccer legend Brian McBride. USWNT celebrates Olympic gold with an exhibition tour across the United States After winning... -
Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan lead huge USWNT comeback against France
Channel Guide MagazineThat ol’ comedy of errors defense we’ve come to expect from the U.S. men was on surprising – and disappointing – display in the U.S. women’s national team’s opening Olympic match. France was quick to take advantage of a... -
Olympic roundup: Day 1
LONDON — You rarely ever see it, but you did on Saturday, the first full day of competition at the Olympics. But there atop the swimming medal stand, was no Michael Phelps. In the first shocking result of the Games, Phelps finished fourth in the 400...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weightlifting, John Orozco, Candace Parker, Chris Horner
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U.S. women win soccer thriller in OT; Suhr strikes gold in women's pole vault
AP Sports WriterLONDON (AP) — Five things to know about Monday, Day 10 of the London Olympics: — American classic: U.S. women win soccer thriller against Canada. — Durant helps feisty U.S. beat Argentina in men's hoops. — U.S. judo...Tags: Heather O'Reilly, Gymnastics, Track and Field, Sports, Gabby Douglas
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Where to watch the USWNT on their path to Olympic gold
Channel Guide MagazineSoccer News of the Week - The United States women's soccer team look stronger than ever as they head into the Olympic Quarterfinals. They made it through the Group Stage undefeated – three dominant displays to gain three Ws. Goalkeeper Hope Solo...
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