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The #USWNT shares some wisdom during their bus trip from Boston to New Jersey.

Today Maria Sharapova advanced to the 4th round of the French Open beating Zheng Jie 6-1, 7-5. Check out Amy Maestri’s latest blog (her 1st tennis post!) on Sharapova and how the Russian star got her hooked on the game: http://wsn247.com/2013/06/01/a-new-tennis-fans-appreciation-for-maria-sharapovas-sweet-intensity/

Today Maria Sharapova advanced to the 4th round of the French Open beating Zheng Jie 6-1, 7-5. Check out Amy Maestri’s latest blog (her 1st tennis post!) on Sharapova and how the Russian star got her hooked on the game: http://wsn247.com/2013/06/01/a-new-tennis-fans-appreciation-for-maria-sharapovas-sweet-intensity/

Megan’s a terrific player. She is one of those who takes pride in her technical game. She loves freedom of expression, whether with her hairstyle or her magic on the ball. She is a player who just loves the game and that attitude is infectious.

—Mia Hamm (on Wolfsburg-Lyon final, Rapinoe) [x] (via notsoanon)

(via nothingbutuswnt)

Throwback Thursday. Wyomia Tyus, 1968. “Wyomia Tyus was there to witness one of the most memorable events in Olympic history. She watched as Tommie Smith and John Carlos bowed their heads, raised their fists, and silently protested the country that had shown such incredible racial injustice. Tyus was so moved by these actions she dedicated the gold medals for which she had worked so hard to Smith and Carlos. “What I did … was win a track event. What they did lasted a lifetime, and life is bigger than sport.” Tommie Smith and John Carlos were not the only athletes to make history at these 1968 Olympics. Tyus became the first runner, male or female, to defend her title in the 100-meter dash.” Read more on Women Talk Sports: http://bit.ly/17XKUw8

Throwback Thursday. Wyomia Tyus, 1968. 

“Wyomia Tyus was there to witness one of the most memorable events in Olympic history. She watched as Tommie Smith and John Carlos bowed their heads, raised their fists, and silently protested the country that had shown such incredible racial injustice. Tyus was so moved by these actions she dedicated the gold medals for which she had worked so hard to Smith and Carlos. “What I did … was win a track event. What they did lasted a lifetime, and life is bigger than sport.” Tommie Smith and John Carlos were not the only athletes to make history at these 1968 Olympics. Tyus became the first runner, male or female, to defend her title in the 100-meter dash.” 

Read more on Women Talk Sports: http://bit.ly/17XKUw8

Three gold-medal women’s teams – the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, aka The Fierce Five℠, and the 2007 World Championships Teams for artistic gymnastics and tumbling – will be inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame as the Class of 2013. Congrats, ladies! 

Three gold-medal women’s teams – the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, aka The Fierce Five℠, and the 2007 World Championships Teams for artistic gymnastics and tumbling – will be inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame as the Class of 2013. Congrats, ladies! 

Tobin Heath opened the scoring in the #USAvNED match w/this 1st half goal assisted by @SydneyLeroux.