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Bibbs' Legacy Is Recognized In Philly

Patricia Cage-Bibbs by BASN Wire Services
Bibbs is one of only two coaches at a historically black college or university with more than 400 Division I wins. She enters season No. 24 with 422 wins, 11 conference regular-season championships, nine conference tournament championships, nine coach of the year honors and 11 20-win seasons.
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Billy Jean King vs Bobby RiggsWhen Billie Beat Bobby, Everything Changed
by BASN Wire Services -- Sep 20, 2008 - 9:50:00 PM
The event was nationally televised in prime time on the ABC network. The match brought women’s sports and women’s rights to the forefront of the country’s awareness; Billie Jean King’s win helped contribute to a society in which girls and women of all ages experience and enjoy sports and physical activity.


Women AthletesAn Honest Look At Women's Athletics
by Allison Kasic -- Jul 3, 2008 - 9:51:00 PM
We need to move beyond praise and address the unintended negative consequences the legislation has had on men and on gender equality in general -- without erasing the gains women have won. The problem lies not with the statute itself, but rather its enforcement.


Women Sports FoundationSports Foundation To Re-Introduce Speaker Service
by BASN Wire Services -- Jun 14, 2008 - 9:51:00 PM
The Women’s Sports Foundation is the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports. The foundation advocates for equality, educates the public, conducts research and offers grants to promote sports and physical activity for girls and women.


Siriporn ThaweesukThe Black Rose Rises
by Gary Norris Gray -- Apr 7, 2008 - 9:50:00 PM
Two movies are about to be release in a few years about the female also known as Thai Samson, this will make this special person famous. Her life story has already been documented on Singaporean television. It will be made into a movie by a Thai film company and a Discovery Channel documentary.


Bonnie St. JohnOlympic Skiing Medalist Beats The Odds
by BASN Wire Services -- Dec 4, 2007 - 9:55:00 PM
Bonnie St. John is the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition as a ski racer. She won two Bronze Medals and a Silver Medal at the 1984 Paralympics in Innsbruck, Austria.


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