Feb13
After Last night, Vancouver kicked off the 2010 Winter Olympics with the opening ceremonies. Today is the first day of events.
I always love watching the Olympics. I very rarely watch sports at any other time. There is just something about the Olympics that brings out my sense of national pride, and gives the me completely unfounded belief that I have the credentials to judge figure skating.
For a complete overview of what to expect, visit Winter Olympics Vancouver 2010 – The Complete Guide by jeffryv.
Women’s sports have come a long way since Title IX was enacted in 1972. In my high school a few years ago, we had a girl on the football team, and two more on the wrestling team.
We’ve come a long way, but even now, thirty eight years later, the money allotted to girls’ sports does not compare to that of boys’ programs.
2010 is the 24th year of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, with this year’s theme being “Stay Strong, Play On.”
SusanVillasLewis gives a great account of some amazing female athletes in Sports: First Woman To …
(Volleyball photo by Gil Searcy)
The first game in the 2009 MLB World Series is tonight. It’s the New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies.
So as not to ruffle any feathers, I’ll feature a lens from each side:
New York Yankees Baseball Hats and Caps – Which look is your style?
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball – Pick your Phavorite Phillies!
(Photo by: Matt McGee)
