Gimelstob Apologizes for Crude Remarks
Published: Sunday, June 29, 2008
The Star-Ledger reports that retired tennis pro Justin Gimelstob, is set to make a donation to the Women's Sports Foundation as a part of his apology. This follows derogatory comments he made about Anna Kournikova and other female tennis players. Gimelstob met with Billie Jean King, founder of the Women's Sports Foundation, following the unfortunate incident.
Los Angeles Sparks' Candice Parker Receives Prestigious Award
Published: Monday, June 23, 2008
Streetinsider.com reports on Parker, who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks, who recently received the 32nd Annual Honda Broderick Cup, making her the 2008 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. The prestigious award honors athletic and academic achievements as well as team and community contributions. Prior to receiving the award, Parker became the second woman to dunk in a WNBA game.
Cardenas Work with "Can You Dig It" Draws Receptive Attention
Published: Thursday, June 12, 2008
San Antonio Express- News reports on Harlandale Volleyball Coach Sylvia Cardenas, who is featured in an exhibit at the Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center. Cardenas was honored for her work with the Can You Dig It volleyball league she started. The inexpensive volleyball league provides young disadvantaged volleyball players the opportunity to participate in a club team sport, which would normally be costly.
U.S. Goalkeeper Makes an Unwelcome Return
Published: Sunday, May 25, 2008
The New York Times reports on U.S. Goalkeeper Hope Solo, who has many obstacles ahead of her. Not only will she face the challenge of competing in the soccer tournament at the Beijing Olympics but she will also be dealing with the wrath of her teammates. This comes after Hope's harsh criticism of her coach's decision to bench her and her teammate's poor performance during the World Cup last September. Many people question whether or not Hope would be receiving this harsh treatment had she been a male athlete who made the comments.
Women's Sports Center "Stands Out" Among Salutes
Published: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The New York Daily News' Mark Lelinwalla reports on the Billie Jean King International Women’s Sports Center, the Women's Sports Foundation's wing in the Sports Museum of America and the first museum exhibit and hall of fame dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Lelinwalla describes the Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center as the standout exhibit of the Sports Museum of America.
Sports Icons Ring Closing Bell
Published: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The NYSE welcomes Billie Jean King, Sports Museum of America Co-founders Philip Schwalb and Sameer Ahuja and Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis to ring the closing bell to celebrate the grand opening of the Sports Museum of America - home to the Foundation's Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center.
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