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  History of Women in Sports Timeline - 2006
2006 - The NCAA has set up a task force to include more women and minorities in coaching and administrative positions to the current situation in which almost 90 percent of men’s teams at the largest universities and almost 60 percent of women’s teams were coached by white men.
2006 - In the women’s luge, the Olympic medalists are Sylke Otto, Silke Kraushaar and Tatjana Huefner.
2006 - Former cross country and track and field student-athlete Anne Bersagel receives the 2006 NCAA Woman of the Year Award, given to a female student-athlete who has completed her eligibility and demonstrated both academic and athletic excellence in addition to community service and leadership.
www.northnet.org /stlawrenceaauw/time17.htm   (2875 words)

  
 Star-Telegram | 08/13/2006 | Justice in sports is frequently cheated   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
If your child was caught cheating in school, you would (pick one or several) ground him, spank him, scream at him or lock him in his bedroom until he reaches 18.
When sports heroes are caught cheating, however, the world tsk-tsks and often looks the other way.
In sports, the paying customer wants the cheaters identified and removed, as long as they're on the other team.
www.dfw.com /mld/dfw/sports/15265388.htm?source=rss&channel=dfw_sports   (738 words)

  
 Hottest Sports Cars for 2006 - ForbesAutos.com
Never have so many sports cars been available at such a range of prices, from a $19,995 compact car to the $1,250,000, 253-mph Bugatti Veyron, and with performance capabilities extending from Spartan weekend touring to full race-track potential.
Both calendar- and model-year 2006 will see a number of firsts, several of which are featured in the preceding hottest-cars list.
Some of the most stunning sports cars are mass-production versions of auto-show concept cars, which start out as one-of-a-kind vehicles intended to showcase a company’s technological talents and to serve as no-limits styling exercises for its designers.
www.forbesautos.com /buyersguide/sportscars/2006/02-hottest-sports-cars.html   (880 words)

  
 Newsvine - Philadelphia Year in Sports 2006
There were few bright spots in 2006 for the Philadelphia sports fan.
In 2006 he just set the team record for home runs in a season and won the National League MVP award.
You can read his final column here: Dolson got into sports 'when it was still fun' (at Philly.com, registration required, try www.BugMeNot.com for login information).
mydree.newsvine.com /_news/2006/12/28/497237-philadelphia-year-in-sports-2006   (1320 words)

  
 Live from Minnesota - David Kingsbury’s 7 Minute Miles Blog » Sports
Posted 11.2.2006 in Sports at 12:19 AM Tonight my daughter and I went to the Wild event at Joe Senser’s in Eagan.
Posted 10.4.2006 in Family, Sports at 9:24 AM My aunt and uncle have been in the Wild Warming House for about three years and purchased lower level tickets this year.
Posted 08.28.2006 in Sports at 11:42 PM The Wild have a nice booth at the Minnesota State Fair on the second floor of the Grandstand, with special guests every day.
www.7minutemiles.com /category/sports   (906 words)

  
 SportsShooter.com - Contest: 2006 Winners
Lexington, KY - 4/28/2006: Jockey Julien Leparoux tries to hold on to his reins as he is catapulted over the head of his mount, Sanibel Storm, after the filly hit the rail while leading the sixth race in her career debut at Keeneland Race Course on April 28, 2006.
Minneapolis, MN 10/30/2006 Minnesota Vikings -vs- New England Patriots - A beer bottle flies past the heads of Patriots #84 Benjamin Watson as he celebrates with teammate #85 Doug Gabriel after scoring on a 9 yard catch in the endzone from Quarterback Tom Brady.
Chaparral High catcher Mark Duchesne holds onto the ball after tagging out leaping Vista Murrieta High's TS Read who tried to score from thirdbase on a shallow pop-fly ball to rightfield in the 9th inning of the game in Temecula, CA.
www.sportsshooter.com /2006_contest_winners   (836 words)

  
 Active Sports Technologies
While we continue to focus on developing leading technology solutions for your business needs, we spent 2006 reviewing the Company’s hallmark Web properties – www.Active.com and www.eteamz.com to determine:
Additionally, www.Active.com will “re-launch” this Spring 2007 as a dedicated consumer portal focused on delivering visitors robust community tools, geo-targeted listings, enhanced search capabilities and dynamic content covering over 80 sports and activities.
Click Customer Update to learn how these enhancements will benefit you.
www.activesportstechnologies.com /site3.aspx   (253 words)

  
 2006 Sports Performance and Fitness Equipment Catalogs Power Systems
Power Systems, Inc. has released the 2006 Sports Performance and Fitness Equipment Catalogs, along with a newly redesigned website.
Sporting over one hundred new and redesigned products the new catalogs will fill the needs of many professionals and fitness enthusiast, both online and off.
Power Systems continues to introduce new fitness equipment and sports performance training gear, in order to be the one stop for all your exercise, conditioning and physical therapy needs in 2006.
www.power-systems.com /News/10_07_05.aspx   (221 words)

  
 Jamdat Sports NFL 2006 for Mobile Review - Mobile Jamdat Sports NFL 2006 Review
With NFL 2006, Jamdat Sports maintains the momentum it began with last year's game, but it doesn't improve a whole lot on the formula.
NFL 2006 also wisely reprises last year's passing system, which color-codes receivers for their likelihood to make a catch.
Jamdat NFL 2006 isn't a major advancement, but it definitely remains one of the better games of pigskin on wireless.
www.gamespot.com /mobile/sports/jamdatsportsnfl2006/review.html   (591 words)

  
 CalHiSports - 2006 EA SPORTS Boys Basketball All-Americans
According to national high school sports historian Doug Huff, the previous three were Oscar Robertson from Crispus Attucks of Indianapolis for 1956, George McGinnis from Washington of Indianapolis for 1969 and Damon Bailey from North Lawrence of Bedford for 1990.
The annual EA SPORTS All-American Team is selected by the editors of Student Sports, which have compiled national rankings in numerous sports for more than 15 years.
The EA SPORTS All-American program honors the nation's top high school football players and, in conjunction with Student Sports, recognizes the top student-athletes for their achievements both on and off the field.
calhisports.rivals.com /content.asp?CID=537695   (983 words)

  
 MiamiHerald.com | 10/23/2006 | People in Sports | Samson goes the distance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Marlins team president crossed the finish line in Saturday's World Championship triathlon in Hawaii in 15 hours, 36 minutes and 44 seconds, well under the time limit to qualify for one of the coveted titles in sports.
Samson, 38, the first chief executive of a major U.S. sports franchise to attempt the 140.6-mile race, developed a painful case of the shingles a month ago, leading both his doctor and his wife Cindi to try to talk him out of competing.
But after training an average of 26 hours a week since February, Samson couldn't be dissuaded, going on to place 1,581st in a field of approximately 1,800.
www.centredaily.com /mld/miamiherald/sports/15825859.htm   (526 words)

  
 2006 National Sports Forum - Philadelphia, PA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Philadelphia, PA (2/16/05) - When the National Sports Forum begins the process of considering cities and communities to host their annual gathering of professional and collegiate teams, leagues, associations and corporations — not just any city will do.
After all, with the focus of the entire team sports industry zeroed in on one community, and the topics focusing on the passions and interests of fans, sponsors and advertisers alike, the setting has to reflect the industry.
The 2006 NSF will be held January 30- February 1, 2006 at the Loew's in Downtown Philadelphia.
www.sports-forum.com /anouncement.htm   (442 words)

  
 Made in Brazil: Sports
The New York Times decided wisely not to ignore the 2006 World Cup, and devoted an entire magazine to it this weekend, with none other than the world's highest paid player on the cover.
There is a place for those afflicted by passion, and it is not just this blog: Philips has launched a website devoted to the 2006 World Cup with a variety of video games and great prizes.
Here is soccer hottie Adriano sporting the new uniform designed for the World Cup in Germany.
madeinbrazil.typepad.com /madeinbrazil/sports/index.html   (3365 words)

  
 Women's Sports Foundation EVENTS
On October 16, the Women’s Sports Foundation hosted the 27th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.
An evening celebration of women’s sports is incomplete without paying homage to Billie Jean King, founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation and perhaps the most powerful advocate in women’s sports’ evolution.
Her 2006 performance placed her in the top tier of auto racers, despite gender.
womenssportsfoundation.org /cgi-bin/iowa/events/article.html?record=241   (623 words)

  
 Open Directory - Sports: Soccer: Competitions: World Cup: 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
England World Cup Song 2006 - Coming Back For Moore - The Greatest England World Cup Song of all time "Coming Back for Moore" combines a tribute to Bobby Moore and his team, with a rousing, rallying anthem for the new 2006 team.
Official Charity Campaign of the 2006 FIFA World Cup TM - 6 villages for 2006, a joint charity campaign between SOS Children's Villages and FIFA, aims to collect donations from football friends worldwide to provide 800 orphans and abandoned children with a new home in six new children's villages.
Sport Illustrated: 2006 World Cup Team Profiles - From January through April two World Cup teams per week are profiled.
dmoz.org /Sports/Soccer/Competitions/World_Cup/2006   (771 words)

  
 2006 Asian Games - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kuala Lumpur, which already hosted the 1998 Commonwealth Games and other major sports events such as Formula One races, stressed their experience from those Games as their main issue in their bid strategy.
The plans for the Doha 2006 torch relay were revealed by the Doha Asian Games Organising Committee (DAGOC) on January 20, 2006.
The relay itself started on October 8, 2006 with a brief ceremony at the Doha Golf Club named "Flame of Hospitality".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2006_Asian_Games   (885 words)

  
 2006 in sports - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
March 26: Paul Dana is killed and Ed Carpenter is injured in an accident during the final practice before the Toyota Indy 300.
Mark Porter is killed and David Clark is injured in an accident in the final stages of a V8 Development Series support race at the Bathurst 1000 meeting on October 6.
September - At the Decathlon sport convention lacrosse was presented and the foundation of the first lacrosse team in France layed down
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2006_in_sports   (3336 words)

  
 Fall 2006 Competitive Sports Programs
We offer many levels of competition for most sports - everything from "I've never played this game before" to "I was a collegiate star!" Our schedulers work hard to ensure that teams with similar skill levels play each other as much as possible for a fun experience for everyone.
Sports team information is updated several times a week, so you'll be sure to have the most up-to-date information available.
Registration is by team only, but for most sports individuals can place themselves on a "free agent" list which is given to team managers looking to fill a roster spot.
www.montgomerycountymd.gov /rectmpl.asp?url=/content/rec/fallguide/sports.asp   (793 words)

  
 Events & Campaigns: International Women's Day, 8 March 2006 - Department of Communication   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In follow-up to the International Year of Sport and Physical Education (2005), the subject of the 2006 events is "Women in Sports".
For instance, it is generally accepted that in professional sports women earn far less money than men do, with the rationale that women's sports do not attract audiences or bring in money.
At 11:00, the IOC will present their annual "Women and Sport" awards, given since 2000 on International Women's Day to women or men (former athletes, coaches, administrators or journalists) or to organizations that have made a significant contribution to the development of women's sports in their countries.
www.ilo.org /public/english/bureau/inf/event/women/2006/index.htm   (613 words)

  
 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville adidas Partners in Sports
26, 2006 -- Some the the top names in the sports industry were in Knoxville on Thursday to share their knowlege and experiences.
Susan O'Malley, President of Washington Sports and Entertainment is one of four speakers at the 2006 Partners in Sports Conference
12, 2006-- A graduate of and a current student in the University of Tennessee Sport Management Graduate program are making news in the UT Athletic Department.
web.utk.edu /~partners   (327 words)

  
 Warsaw Sports Marketing Center :: Women in Sports Business Symposium - Webcast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The entire 2006 Women in Sports Business Symposium is available as a podcast presented by the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center.
The keynote address by Lee Ann Daly at the 2006 Women in Sports Business Symposium is available as part of the UO Media Channel podcast.
The entire 2006 Women in Sports Business Symposium is available for on-line streaming in a variety of different formats below.
www.warsawcenter.com /events/wsbs_webcast2006.htm   (129 words)

  
 2006 Sports Predictions
The world votes for the winners, who move on, and the losers are forced to work in Nigerian diamond mines.
The day before all of the other sports are cancelled, Canada defeats Russia 5-3 in hockey to win the gold medal.
His 2006 campaign is marred by neck injuries, brought on by the fact that his deflated body is no longer strong enough to support his enormous head.
www.docsports.com /2006-sports-predictions.html   (1096 words)

  
 RIA Novosti - Sports
As of January 15, 2006, only a proportion of the information published by RIA Novosti will be available on the Web site.
14-11-2006 18:00 Below follow the main events in the Russian sports world in the last 24 hours at 3: 00 p.m.
10-11-2006 18:00 Below follow the main events in the Russian sports world in the last 24 hours at 3: 00 p.m.
en.rian.ru /sports   (617 words)

  
 Summer 2006 Competitive Sports Programs
A variety of sports leagues and clinics for youth and teens are offered on a year round, countywide basis.
Youth sports registration occurs on an individual or pre-formed team basis via flyers distributed quarterly through the schools.
A variety of sport leagues for youth, teens, adults and seniors are offered on a year-round, countywide basis.
www.montgomerycountymd.gov /content/rec/smrguide/sports.asp   (368 words)

  
 Starfire Sports :|: 2006 soccer tournaments   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The 2006 Starfire Sports Youth Jamboree is an opportunity for young teams to play a couple of small sided games in a pressure free playing environment while still gaining tournament and game experience.
Held on Starfire Sports FIELDturf fields 3 and 4 with modified fields by age where each field can hold up to 4 games at a time and provide great elevated viewing points for parents.
The 3rd Annual Starfire Sports FIELDturf Cup Tournament, a college showcase tournament providing young players the opportunity for a future in college soccer, played here at the West Coast’s premier tournament facility kicks off over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend November 24-26th.
www.starfiresports.com /main_addedpages/2006soccertournaments.asp   (414 words)

  
 2006 March archive at senorpez   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Published March 27th, 2006 in Sports and Basketball.
Of all of her success this year, the giant slalom race is one that Janica Kostelic was not involved in the race for the giant slalom title.
You are currently browsing the senorpez weblog archives for the month March, 2006.
senorpez.com /archives/date/2006/03   (681 words)

  
 ESWC.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The 5th Electronic Sports World Cup Grand Final took place in Paris from 5 to 8 July gathering 750 champions from over 50 countries
The next season of ESWC 2008 will start in October with national tours and weekly rankings in order to select the best video games players of the world.
Electronic Sports World Cup is a 7 years worldwide project owned by Games Services, private company based in Paris, France
www.esworldcup.com   (88 words)

  
 2006 in sports Information
August 25 and August 27: 2006 New Balance Major League Lacrosse Championship Weekend at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, California
Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of 2006 Formula One season, at Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil
Juventus initially won the league, but was later stripped of the title due to involvement in the 2006 Serie A scandal.
www.bookrags.com /2006_in_sports   (1975 words)

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