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Wow. You would think that by now, women would get the fact that it’s not cool to mock another woman’s body. But tennis star, Caroline Wozniacki, doesn’t seem to understand this after her recent display of mocking fellow player, Serena Williams, and her body. More
Three-time U.S. Open winner Serena Williams had a good day yesterday. She handily beat opponent Coco Vandeweghe, despite windy conditions..and expectations that her on-court antics might outshine her performance. How does Williams find motivation to keep winning, even after decades of playing the game? According to an ad spot from WTA’s new Strong Is Beautiful campaign, with…outfits. As in, clothing. Let’s discuss. More
Earlier today, Deborah explored one of the many maddening facets of professional sports’ unequal treatment of men and women—coddling and special treatment, which essentially keeps women from every actually being equal. However, there’s at least one way that male and female athletes are equal, in tennis, anyway: they all appear to be mildly-to-extremely bonkers when they’re on the court. More
Yesterday’s U.S. Open started with Cyndi Lauper flubbing the words to the National Anthem, then in the women’s finals Serena Williams was back to her old tricks and had an outburst at an umpire calling her a “hater” and “unattractive on the inside”. Way to show good sportsmanship, Serena, as usual. In the end, Australia’s Samantha Stosur won in two sets and took home a cool $1.8 million check–the same amount that the winner of the men’s finals will take home this afternoon. That launched a debate in our house about why women take home as much prize money as the men. More
Earlier this week, Serena Williams received emergency treatment for a hematoma caused by a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in her lungs). Though she’s now recovering at home and hopes to be back on the tennis court by early summer, she says that her health problems have been “scary and disappointing,” according to the Washington Post. While most doctors and experts agree that the blood clot was likely caused by a recent foot surgery (which increases changes of an embolism), many fans are also scared by the fact that someone so healthy could suffer such serious medical conditions. Many headlines ask readers, “could it happen to you?” and the resounding answer is “yes.” Unfortunately, we’re all at risk for health complications – even the world’s best athletes. More
True, professional athletes are in way better shape, more famous, and richer than we are. But that doesn’t mean they can’t slum it on Halloween and dress up in idiotic costumes like the rest of us. However, come October 31, we don’t always idolize the sartorial selections of these role models. Money, fame, and physical perfection don’t necessarily buy you a clever Halloween costume idea, but hey, these 10 pro superstars are just trying to do the best they can with what they were given. More
Runner’s World Magazine Gets A Makeover – Reader calls Runner’s World the “Cosmo of running”, and the editor is pissed. (Runner’s World)
Spotlight on Eggs – The latest salmonella outbreak put all eyes on food safety in the egg industry. Conclusion? Not good. (New York Times)
Serena Williams Sitting This One Out – The tennis player cut her foot on glass at a restaurant and had to pull out of the US Open. (World Tennis Magazine)
Catholics Embrace Yoga – But the real question is: How do you say “Om” in Catholic? (U.S. Catholic, via Social Workout)
How Not To Get Busted – Training for a fall 5k? Learn how not to bust your knees, ankles, and hips while you run. (FitSugar) More
