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		<title>Athlete Sightings At The Cartoon Network Hall Of Game Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shaquille O&#8217;Neal hosted the Second Annual Carton Network Hall of Game Awards over the weekend in Santa Monica. The show, which hands out awards in categories ranging from &#8220;That&#8217;s How I Roll&#8221; to &#8220;We Got Game&#8221; will air tonight on Cartoon Network at 4 pm PST. David Beckham beat out Giants pitcher Brian Wilson, Miami [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=shaquille+O'neal" target="_blank">Shaquille O&#8217;Neal</a> hosted the Second Annual Carton Network Hall of Game Awards over the weekend in Santa Monica. The show, which hands out awards in categories ranging from &#8220;That&#8217;s How I Roll&#8221; to &#8220;We Got Game&#8221; will air tonight on Cartoon Network at 4 pm PST.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AES-061903.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-18540  aligncenter" title="2nd Annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards - Press Room" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AES-061903.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=david+beckham" target="_blank">David Beckham</a> beat out Giants pitcher <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=brian+wilson" target="_blank">Brian Wilson</a>, Miami Heat star <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=dwyane+wade" target="_blank">Dwyane Wade</a>, and <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=serena+williams" target="_blank">Serena Williams</a> in the &#8220;That&#8217;s How I Roll&#8221; category.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AES-0619111.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-18542    aligncenter" title="2nd Annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards - Press Room" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AES-0619111.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">USA soccer goalie <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=hope+solo" target="_blank">Hope Solo</a> got the &#8220;She&#8217;s Got Game&#8221; award, beating out skier <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=lindsey+vonn" target="_blank">Lindsey Vonn</a>, hoops star <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=maya+moore" target="_blank">Maya Moore</a>, and tennis pro <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=maria+sharapova" target="_blank">Maria Sharapova.</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AES-061909.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-18543  aligncenter" title="2nd Annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards - Press Room" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AES-061909.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=cam+newton" target="_blank">Cam Newton</a> got the award for &#8220;Gnarliest Newb.&#8221; Other football stars who won awards: <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=victor+cruz" target="_blank">Victor Cruz</a> beat out <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=Novak+Djokovic" target="_blank">Novak Djokovic </a>for the &#8220;Dance Machine&#8221; award. <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=tim+tebow" target="_blank">Tim Tebow</a> got the &#8220;Captain Clutch&#8221; award and Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson won the &#8220;Dynamic Duo&#8221; award.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AES-061882.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-18544  aligncenter" title="2nd Annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards - Arrivals" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AES-061882.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Always one to make us say, &#8220;Awww,&#8221; Tim Tebow brought a special date. Presli Collins, a 9-year-old from Colorado with a genetic tumor disorder, got to walk to &#8220;green&#8221; carpet with the Broncos star.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photos: Andrew Evans  / PR Photos</em></p>
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		<title>Novak Djokovic Wins Sportsman Of The Year At Laureus World Sports Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic, who walked down the red carpet with his lovely girlfriend Jelena Ristic, won the top honor of sportsman of the year at last night&#8217;s Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in London. Kenyan distance runner Vivian Cheruiyot won the sportswoman of the year award. Other awards given away included best team, awarded to Barcelona [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=Novak+Djokovic" target="_blank">Novak Djokovic</a>, who walked down the red carpet with his lovely girlfriend Jelena Ristic, won the top honor of sportsman of the year at last night&#8217;s Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in London. Kenyan distance runner Vivian Cheruiyot won the sportswoman of the year award.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Other awards given away included best team, awarded to Barcelona for winning the Spanish league and Champions league in 2011. Irish golfer Darren Clarke won comeback of the year, while the young Irish golfer <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=Rory+McIlroy" target="_blank">Rory McIlroy</a> won breakthrough of the year.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Bobby Charlton, who survived the Munich air disaster 54 years prior that killed eight of his Manchester United team won the lifetime achievement award.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The awards are voted on by the 47 sports stars who make up the Laureus sports academy.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Other athletes at the event:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AMB-001060.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-18498  aligncenter" title="2012 Laureus World Sports Awards - Arrivals" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AMB-001060.jpg" alt="" width="399" height="600" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Former No. 1 tennis player, Boris Becker and his wife Lilly Becker.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AMB-001068.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-18499  aligncenter" title="2012 Laureus World Sports Awards - Arrivals" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AMB-001068.jpg" alt="" width="396" height="600" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Former No. 1 womens tennis player Monica Seles.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Celebrities in attendance included British socialite Tamara Ecclestone, model Bar Refaeli, Clive Owen and Thandie Newton. Actor Luke Wilson was there with his girlfriend, former basketball star Meg Simpson, also.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photos:  Away! / PR Photos</em></p>
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		<title>Athletes Attend 2011 SI Sportsman Of The Year Award Presentation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We told you yesterday that Pat Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski were named the 2011 Sports Illustrated Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Last night in New York City, an award presentation honoring the two college coaches was held with many athletes, SI models, and former winners of the award in attendance. The honorees, pictured above [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">We told you yesterday that <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=pat+summitt" target="_blank">Pat Summitt</a> and <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=Mike+Krzyzewski" target="_blank">Mike Krzyzewski</a> were named the 2011 Sports Illustrated Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Last night in New York City, an award presentation honoring the two college coaches was held with many athletes, SI models, and former winners of the award in attendance. The honorees, pictured above with Time Inc. Sports Group editor Terry McDonell, are the winningest coaches in men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s college basketball.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CNO-005175.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17946  aligncenter" title="2011 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Award Presentation - Arrivals" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CNO-005175.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="415" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Former Sportswoman of the Year and tennis player <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=chris+evert" target="_blank">Chris Evert</a> was at the presentation along with wakeboarder Noah Flegle, who was named the 2011 SportsKid of the Year.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Other athletes in attendance were: <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=wayne+gretzky" target="_blank">Wayne Gretzky</a>, <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=david+ortiz" target="_blank">David Ortiz</a>, <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=sugar+ray+leonard" target="_blank">Sugar Ray Leonard</a>, and <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=david+robinson" target="_blank">David Robinson</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photos: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos</em></p>
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		<title>College Basketball Coaches Named Sports Illustrated Sportsman And Sportswoman Of The Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The winningest basketball coaches of all time in the NCAA, Pat Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski, were named the 2011 Sports Illustrated Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Tennessee&#8217;s Summitt and Duke&#8217;s Krzyzewski are now a part of an elite group of people in sports, and two of only four college basketball coaches to receive the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111205170626ENPRNPRN18-SPORTS-ILLUSTRATED-SPORTSWOMAN-AND-SPORTSMAN-2011-1y-1323104786MR.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17917    aligncenter" title="20111205170626ENPRNPRN18-SPORTS-ILLUSTRATED-SPORTSWOMAN-AND-SPORTSMAN-2011-1y-1323104786MR" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111205170626ENPRNPRN18-SPORTS-ILLUSTRATED-SPORTSWOMAN-AND-SPORTSMAN-2011-1y-1323104786MR.jpg" alt="" width="379" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The winningest basketball coaches of all time in the NCAA, Pat Summitt and <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=mike+krzyzewski" target="_blank">Mike Krzyzewski</a>, were named the 2011 Sports Illustrated Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Tennessee&#8217;s Summitt and Duke&#8217;s Krzyzewski are now a part of an elite group of people in sports, and two of only four college basketball coaches to receive the honor. UCLA&#8217;s <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=john+wooden" target="_blank">John Wooden</a> was given the honor in 1972 and North Carolina&#8217;s Dean Smith in 1997.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Sports Illustrated editor Terry McDonnell said, <strong>&#8220;</strong>The voices of those who have been inspired by Pat Summitt and Mike Krzyzewski  echo from everywhere and will continue for decades. What they have  achieved through their coaching and, more importantly, their teaching  places them among history&#8217;s transcendent figures. It is an honor to now  include them in the select group of Sportsmen and Sportswomen.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Summitt and Krzyzewski will be honored tonight in New York City, and will be joined by fellow Sportswomen and Sportsman including <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=chris+evert" target="_blank">Chris Evert</a>, <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=sugar+ray+leonard" target="_blank">Sugar Ray Leonard</a>, <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=wayne+gretzky" target="_blank">Wayne Gretzky</a>, <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=david+robinson" target="_blank">David Robinson</a>, and <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=david+robinson" target="_blank">David Ortiz</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photo: PR Newswire</em></p>
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		<title>Jon Jones Wins Fighter Of The Year At World MMA Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2011 World MMA Awards were held last night at The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas. The awards, which honor achievements in the sport of MMA from September 2010 until August 2011, not only honor individuals but brands, gyms, media sources, and ring entrances among the titles. The Charles &#8220;Mask&#8221; Lewis Fighter of [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The 2011 World MMA Awards were held last night at The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas. The awards, which honor achievements in the sport of MMA from September 2010 until August 2011, not only honor individuals but brands, gyms, media sources, and ring entrances among the titles.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Charles &#8220;Mask&#8221; Lewis Fighter of the Year title was awarded to <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=jon+jones" target="_blank">Jon Jones</a>, not surprisingly. The title is named after one of the founders of the TapouT clothing brand that promotes many MMA fighters. Lewis was killed in a car crash in 2009.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">UFC President<a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=dana+white" target="_blank"> Dana White</a> won the Leading Man of the Year title, <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=arianny+celeste" target="_blank">Arianny Celeste</a> was named the Ring Girl of the Year, and Donald Cerrone was awarded the Breakthrough Fighter of the Year title.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=shawn+tompkins" target="_blank">Shawn Tompkins</a>, who passed away earlier this year, was honored with a special lifetime achievement award.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mma_awards_06_wenn3635416.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17878  aligncenter" title="mixed martial arts awards 011211" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mma_awards_06_wenn3635416.jpg" alt="" width="421" height="648" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Miesha Tate was named the Female Fighter of the Year. Congratulations to her, we love girls getting acknowledged for their part in the sport! We do not, however, love the green dress she chose to wear.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Some of the other awards included:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">International Fighter of the Year: Alistair Overeem</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Gym of the Year: Black House</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Referee of the Year: Herb Dean</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Comeback of the Year: Cheick Kongo</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Test Technical Equipment: Everlast</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">MMA Journalist of the Year: Ariel Helwani</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Coach of the Year: Greg Jackson</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Media Source of the Year: MMAJunkie.com</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Celebrities in attendance included Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, Cheryl Burke, Frankie Muniz, and Fox sportscaster Curt Menefee.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The awards ceremony will be televised on Dec. 11 on Fox Sports Net.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photos: Judy Eddy/Wenn.com</em></p>
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		<title>Athlete Sightings At Footwear News Achievement Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NFL free agent Eric Johnson joined his very pregnant fiance, Jessica Simpson at the 25th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City last night. Simpson wore a red Donna Karan dress that showed off her baby bump.  Simpson&#8217;s footwear brand was honored at the event, along with [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">NFL free agent <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=eric+johnson" target="_blank">Eric Johnson</a> joined his very pregnant fiance, <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=jessica+simpson" target="_blank">Jessica Simpson</a> at the 25th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City last night. Simpson wore a red Donna Karan dress that showed off her baby bump.  Simpson&#8217;s footwear brand was honored at the event, along with other legends in the business including Manolo Blahnik who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/JTM-059092.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17847  aligncenter" title="25th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards - Arrivals" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/JTM-059092.jpg" alt="" width="349" height="600" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Tennis star and designer <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=serena+williams" target="_blank">Serena Williams</a> sported a saucy red dress with some sky-high slingback gold heels with a bow at the peep-toe.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Other famous designers at the event included Betsey Johnson, Steve Madden, (wearing an Occupy Wall Street hat) Vince Camuto, Carolina Herrera, Rachel Zoe, Brian Atwood,  Nicholas Kirkwood, Patricia Field, and Kenneth Cole.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Photos: Janet Mayer / PR Photos</p>
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		<title>Cristiano Ronaldo Receives Golden Shoe Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the 2011 European Golden Shoe in Madrid on Nov. 4. The award goes to the top goal scorer in the European league. Ronaldo scored 40 goals in La Liga, a new record for goals scored in a season in the Spanish first division. Ronaldo won the award back in [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Soccer stud <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=cristiano+ronaldo" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> was awarded the 2011 European Golden Shoe in Madrid on Nov. 4. The award goes to the top goal scorer in the European league. Ronaldo scored 40 goals in La Liga, a new record for goals scored in a season in the Spanish first division.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Ronaldo won the award back in the 2007-2008 season when he was in the Premier League.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photo: Michael Murdock / Splash News</em></p>
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		<title>Athletes Attend Annual Salute To Women In Sports</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Womens Sports Foundation, founded by Billie Jean King (pictured above),  held their annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Gala at Cipriani in New York City last night. The Womens Sports Foundation &#8220;is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity.&#8221; Among those in attendance: tennis star Venus [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The Womens Sports Foundation, founded by <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=billie+jean+king" target="_blank">Billie Jean King</a> (pictured above),  held their annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Gala at Cipriani in New York City last night.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Womens Sports Foundation &#8220;is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/women_in_sports_70_wenn3565559.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17268  aligncenter" title="women in sports 201011" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/women_in_sports_70_wenn3565559.jpg" alt="" width="377" height="648" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Among those in attendance: tennis star <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=venus+williams" target="_blank">Venus Williams</a> (above), and Olympic figure skater <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=michelle+kwan" target="_blank">Michelle Kwan</a>, (pictured in the last photo). <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=alex+morgan" target="_blank">Alex Morgan</a> and <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=abby+wambach" target="_blank">Abby Wambach</a> from the women&#8217;s U.S. soccer team, as well as WNBA player <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=maya+moore" target="_blank">Maya Moore</a>, boxer and WSF President <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=laila+ali" target="_blank">Laila Ali</a>, and golfer <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=annika+sorenstam" target="_blank">Annika Sorenstam</a> were just some of the many faces on the red carpet.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The U.S. Women&#8217;s Ski Jumping team received the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award for their &#8220;perservance and courage in fighting to gain equality in, and acceptance into, the Olympic Games.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111020035138ENPRNPRN24-WSF-WILLIAMS-WAMBACH-1y-1-1319082698MR.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17271  aligncenter" title="20111020035138ENPRNPRN24-WSF-WILLIAMS-WAMBACH-1y-1-1319082698MR" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111020035138ENPRNPRN24-WSF-WILLIAMS-WAMBACH-1y-1-1319082698MR.jpg" alt="" width="333" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">U.S. Women&#8217;s soccer goalie <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=abby+wambach" target="_blank">Abby Wombach</a> was named the team sport&#8217;s Sportswoman of the Year, and LPGA golfer <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=yani+tseng" target="_blank">Yani Tseng</a> was named the individual sport&#8217;s Sportswoman of the Year.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Twelve-year-old triathlete Winter Vinecki was the winner of the 2011 ANNIKA Inspiration Award. Winter founded Team Winter, a non-profit to benefit prostate cancer research and awareness, in honor of her late father.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/women_in_sports_84_wenn3565573.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-17269  aligncenter" title="women in sports 201011" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/women_in_sports_84_wenn3565573.jpg" alt="" width="346" height="518" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photos: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com and PR Newswire</em></p>
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		<title>Dirk Nowitzki Awarded Germany&#8217;s Highest Honor For Sport</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In anticipation he will lead the German national team to the 2012 Olympics, Dirk Nowtizki was awarded the country&#8217;s highest honor for sport yesterday in Berlin. The Dallas Mavericks star was handed the &#8220;Silberne Lorbeerblatt,&#8221; German for silver laurel leaf, a German sports medal. German President Christian Wulff presented him with the award. Photo: Away! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/AMB-000528.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-16522  aligncenter" title="Dirk Nowitzki is Honored with the &quot;Silberne Lorbeerblatt&quot; Silver Laurel Leaf German Sports Medal in Berlin on August 28, 2011" src="http://queenofsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/AMB-000528.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="600" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In anticipation he will lead the German national team to the 2012 Olympics, <a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=dirk+nowitzki" target="_blank">Dirk Nowtizki</a> was awarded the country&#8217;s highest honor for sport yesterday in Berlin. The Dallas Mavericks star was handed the &#8220;Silberne Lorbeerblatt,&#8221; German for silver laurel leaf, a German sports medal. German President Christian Wulff presented him with the award.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Photo: Away! / PR Photos</em></p>
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		<title>Dennis Rodman Delivers Emotional Hall Of Fame Speech</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leah Hollar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Dennis Rodman is quite the character. He has done some pretty wacky things over the course of his career and after, that have put him in a bad light. But despite his bizarre and outrageous tendencies, [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.queenofsports.com/?s=dennis+rodman" target="_blank">Dennis Rodman</a> is quite the character. He has done some pretty wacky things over the course of his career and after, that have put him in a bad light. But despite his bizarre and outrageous tendencies, he still was able to win five NBA championships over the course of his career. He earned his place in the basketball Hall of Fame and showed a different side of himself while delivering his acceptance speech. He showed behind all the crazy hats and feather boas he is still human, and got so choked up he couldn&#8217;t speak the first minute he was on stage.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Rodman thanked the many people who helped him get to where he is today and talked about the toll his lifestyle and persona took on his family and friends. You can watch all twelve minutes of the speech above, or just catch the emotional beginning.</p>
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