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Five Amazing Olympic Victories

For more coverage on the 2012 London Olympic Games, check out the Olympics Spotlight Page The torch has been lit! The thirtieth Olympiad is officially underway, and were poised and ready to watch the worlds finest compete for the gold (although, were a little peeved that NBC has refused to post a live stream of events. Who really wants to wait for primetime?).

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4 Amazing Mom Athletes

Sports Illustrated came in the mail this week, and on the cover was a dedication to Title IX. 40 years ago, Title IX was created to give women the right to play sports: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance… Not only did this amendment allow us girls to play sports as kids, but also it gave women a chance to take their skills to college and receive athletic scholarships.