Sports on Shine

The Crazy (Expensive) World Of Competitive Kids' Sports

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Yesterday I went to the bank to get checks to pay for my son's soccer uniform and tournament fees (he plays club soccer.) The check for the uniform was $339 and the check for the next 2 tournaments was for $200. Jonathan the teller said, "Wow! That's a lot of money for…

What sports movies motivate you?

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I am not a big sports fan. I will go to a game and cheer but I don't have very much patience for the rules or stats or plays. I love the Olympics but I don't have it in me to follow those athletes throughout the year on Saturday afternoon coverage of figure skating or swimming competitions.…

What You Need to Know Before You Run the New York City Marathon

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by Dr. Holly Andersen This Sunday is the 40th running of the New York City Marathon — and our renowned cardiologist reflects on its history, the significance of female runners and how your body reacts before,…

What Men Want: 9 Rules For Watching Football With Guys

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It’s football season, people! I’m psyched to see USC take on Notre Dame tomorrow. I’ll be watching with my family, at home in San Diego. The last time I watched football with a guy (youknowwho), he said I needed to do a better job of keeping track of who had the ball. So I decided to ask a few of my guy friends how a woman should act when she goes with a date to a football-watching party. Jason, Ross, Pete, and John all had a lot to say about this matter, so I’m glad I asked! The art of watching football is serious business, girls. Here are their tips for appropriate behavior on Game Day:

Is it time to accept the fact that tennis icon Chris Evert may be … complicated?

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by: Michele Willens A couple that I have known and loved for 19 years recently split up. So why did that not disturb me as much as the announcement that Chris Evert and Greg Norman were separating after 15 months? I played tournament tennis as a youngster, so perhaps I was a bit more…