Sure, hockey and basketball are fun, but for those of us who start feeling a little bit lost as the final out of the World Series is recorded, there’s nothing quite like baseball season.

That’s where the Internet comes in very handy. Even though it’s the off-season, we can still visit the websites of our favorite teams all winter long and keep up with their latest moves (two full months since the season ended, and the Mets still haven't made any major changes. Are they under the impression that the bullpen is going to fix itself?).

In any case, as well as keeping up with MLB, there are many other sites of interest to keep a fan busy until pitchers and catchers arrives. Even those who have a cursory interest in baseball but follow women’s sports will enjoy the official site of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which commemorates the players and teams profiled in the movie A League of Their Own.

So, you’ve seen the movie (in which, as has been pointed out on this site, the teams were populated with butch, but strictly straight, women. I mean, really, lesbian softball players? How silly would that have been?). If the movie made you think it must have been fun to play in the AAGPBL, keep in mind that athletic skills, oddly enough, were often secondary. Hard to believe, but then, we’re talking about the 1940s here — not exactly an enlightened time for women. Which accounts for much of the allure of playing: It represented opportunity, a way out of small towns and a shot at a better future. … continue reading

Maybe I'm asking too much, but I think reality shows with "celebrity" in the title should be required to feature actual celebrities. You know, people who are well known, preferably for something besides appearing on reality shows. This, for example, is not a celebrity.

I'll give Omarosa credit for making the most of losing the Apprentice, but please. She's not even good at being bitchy. Maybe Donald Trump's ego has convinced him that she is a celebrity and that's why she's one of the "stars" on the upcoming Celebrity Apprentice. But I beg to differ.

How about this next contestant — do you recognize the face? (Yes, I want you to look at her face.) … continue reading

My brain is filled with images of ponytails and visors after watching hours of the Women's College World Series for softball all weekend on ESPN and ESPN2. Did you catch all of the coverage? I never get tired of watching Olympic gold medalist Michele Smith, who was one of the commentators.

This weekend, Arizona State, Texas A&M, DePaul, Baylor, Northwestern and Washington all got knocked out of the series, leaving the Arizona Wildcats and Tennessee Lady Vols to play for the title starting today. … continue reading