Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Aug 4, 2009, 2:00 pm
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Jul 13, 2009, 3:35 pm
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Nov 18, 2008, 11:47 am
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Nov 18, 2008, 11:47 am
On Monday, one of the biggest sports news networks, ESPN, proves the purpose and need for media outlets like becauseiplayedsports.com. The coverage of men and women’s sports are unevenly balanced.  “Hoopalooza”, ESPN’s first annual College Hoops Tip- Off Marathon, kicks off today. It is 2...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Nov 5, 2008, 10:18 am
Paula Radcliffe, the winner from England, ran at the young age of 34. According to the New York Times, women are getting older… and better at sports. Take for instance this past Sunday’s New York City Marathon, where 41 elite female athletes competed at the average age of 33. These women were...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Nov 5, 2008, 10:18 am
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 30, 2008, 4:53 pm
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 30, 2008, 4:53 pm
I stayed up late last night reading a story that truly moved me. I came across it on ESPN Rise, an online publication that celebrates high school athletes. It was there that I found the story of Tierra Rogers, a young promising basketball player from San Francisco, California.. Basketball had been...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 28, 2008, 9:51 am
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 28, 2008, 9:51 am
On November 4, for the first time in American major motocross publication history, a female rider will be  featured in action on the cover or a major magazine. Ashley Fiolek, the 2008 WMA Women’s Motocross Champion, will be featured on the cover of TransWorld Motocross Magazine. Fiolek, a 17-ye...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 26, 2008, 11:14 am
Each week, I will be featuring Her Sports Rounds, a blog round-up of the best postings on women’s sports. From stories of the best athletes to funny YouTube videos and Presidential nominees’ comments on Title IX, the women’s sports blogosphere brought a lot of great information to the table t...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 26, 2008, 11:14 am
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 25, 2008, 7:30 am
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 25, 2008, 7:30 am
I’ve written a few times about Elite EC Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Gina Carano, one of the best female fighters in the country. Needless to say, when I read that Carano’s future is in limbo because her company, Elite XC, is filing for bankruptcy, I was a bit disappointed. From Pretty Tou...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 24, 2008, 5:01 pm
A study was recently conducted about the perceived gender-equity barriers in college coaching and administration. In this study, which will be available on the NCAA website in November, it was found that 51.7 percent of female student-athletes said they would prefer their coach to be a male, with on...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 24, 2008, 5:01 pm
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 24, 2008, 2:46 pm
I’ve been seeing more and more of this V is for Victory campaign flying around the blogosphere. For example, it can be found on one of my favorite bloggers’ sites, Women Like Sports. The Women’s Sports Foundation is sponsoring/pioneering this campaign – which I completely support. (Hell –...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 24, 2008, 2:46 pm
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 22, 2008, 5:19 pm
Awhile back, I wrote about how Kacy Staurt, a 13-year-old field goal kicker got booted from her team, Georgia’s New Creation Center Crusaders, for being a girl. Since then, Kacy’s mom has been fighting to try and allow her to play (she even commented on my blog – see link above). Well, the s...
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 22, 2008, 5:19 pm
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 22, 2008, 12:26 pm
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Megan H. posted an article on Because I Played Sports - Oct 22, 2008, 12:26 pm
Perry Lee Barber is one of the first female umpires in baseball history. Today, she’s sharing her story – and it’s a great one. Women everywhere should listen. An interview with Barber is posted on the Women’s Sports Foundation. Also, you can read Barber’s commentary on her personal blog...
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