Joanne C. Gerstner Archive
Joanne C. Gerstner
Contributor, espnW.com- More Sports
Gerstner: Five things to watch from women's draw at French Open
Will Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova meet in the French Open final? It's just one of the things we're watching from the women's draw.
May 25 2:24 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- Olympic Sports
Gerstner: Friends combine forces in search of Olympic sailing gold
Anna Tunnicliffe, Debbie Capozzi and Molly Vandermoer had an interesting idea: Wouldn't it be amazing to try to win gold at the 2012 Olympics by sailing as a team? The American sailors, friends since college, are one step away.
May 24 3:10 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Victoria Azarenka is centered on court
Formerly emotionally fragile and inconsistent, Victoria Azarenka has mastered her emotions with the help of her family and risen calmly to No. 1 in the world.
May 24 8:56 AM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Amber Wing works to bring wakeboarding to the masses
At 29, Amber Wing is a veteran in her sport of wakeboarding. With a decade of experience behind her, she's still on top of her game and working to earn more titles and exposure.
Apr 26 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- Title IX
C. Vivian Stringer talks Title IX
Forty years and 863 wins ago, C. Vivian Stringer started her career with a whistle and a dream. Recently, the Rutgers coach sat down with espnW to discuss the opportunities that Title IX has created and the challenges that still remain.
Apr 24 12:58 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Ice needs leveling in women's hockey
Yes, the U.S. and Canada still dominate women's hockey, but many players and coaches say other countries are improving and deserve more support.
Apr 16 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Gerstner: United States loses to Canada in not-so-surprising physical final
Team USA and Canada meeting in the World Hockey Championship final is nothing new. Neither is the chippy play that dominated the tone in the Canadians' overtime win.
Apr 15 2:29 AM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Lamoureux-Kolls enjoys having husband home
For Team USA forward Monique Lamoureux-Kolls and her husband of nearly two years, Lance Corporal Taylor Kolls, the page has turned to a new, happy chapter at the IIHF World Hockey Championships.
Apr 14 12:43 AM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- Olympic Sports
Young USA Hockey team still aims for title
USA Hockey adds some new faces as it prepares for the world championship.
Apr 6 5:22 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Roddick, Williams finding groove after layoff
Kim Clijsters, Andy Roddick, Serena Williams look to find a groove at the Sony Ericsson Open after injury layoffs.
Mar 24 8:26 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Gerstner: Venus Williams passes important test in her return
While it's only one match, Venus Williams' return to the court Friday was the first test passed on a path of unknowns for the tennis star.
Mar 24 10:48 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Madison Keys learns as she goes
In many ways, Madison Keys, 17, acts like a normal teen in high school. But instead of hanging with her buddies, Keys is getting another form of education -- in the pro tennis world.
Mar 23 7:36 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Gerstner: Maria Sharapova fights through slow start to win Sony Ericsson opener
Maria Sharapova needed some time to adjust to the Sony Ericsson climate, but she rebounded just in time to win her opener in Miami.
Mar 22 9:02 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Serena Williams follows sister's lead, wins
It makes perfect sense Venus and Serena Williams would make their comebacks to tennis together, after months-long layoffs due injury and illness, on consecutive days at the Sony Ericsson Open.
Mar 23 5:11 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Venus Williams: 'Great to be back'
Wednesday was a big step on the road to re-establishing Venus Williams' career, as she showed little rust, fatigue -- or mercy for that matter -- in taking out Kimiko Date-Krumm, 6-0, 6-3.
Mar 22 9:47 AM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Kim Clijsters wins in return from ankle injury
Kim Clijsters showed no signs of movement issues in defeating Jarmila Gajdosova, 4-6, 6-1, 6-0, at the Crandon Park Tennis Center.
Mar 21 7:30 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
Kleybanova wins first match back since illness
Alisa Kleybanova pulled out a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Johanna Larson.
Mar 20 8:43 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Sony Ericsson Open: Five things to watch
It's March in South Florida and there's serious business to be done over the next two weeks at the Crandon Park Tennis Center at the Sony Ericsson Open. The top players are in action in one of the biggest non-Grand Slam tournaments of the year.
Mar 21 2:43 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Alisa Kleybanova has healthy outlook
After being sidelined by Hodgkin's lymphoma for 10 months, Alisa Kleybanova returns to the tennis court at the Sony Ericsson Open cancer-free and with a sunny disposition.
Mar 19 6:49 PM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- College Sports
Jess Palacio sets new standard at Navy
Senior miler Jess Palacio has shattered U.S. Naval Academy records on her way to becoming the first female Midshipman to compete in this weekend's NCAA indoor track & field championships in Nampa, Idaho.
Mar 8 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- Womens College Basketball
Hoops team brings warm glow to Michigan Tech
At a school known for harsh winters and stringent academic standards, a jewel of a basketball program has distinguished itself in Division II.
Feb 23 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- More Sports
Girls on the Run sets right course
In nearly 16 years, GOTR has given 400,000 girls the chance to challenge themselves while learning about teamwork, self-respect and relationships.
Feb 1 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- Womens College Basketball
They get amped at Hampton
A 60-piece band, a DJ, a dance team and a cheerleading squad create a pulsating, raucous -- and intimidating -- environment for the Lady Pirates basketball team.
Jan 30 | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- Commentary
Gerstner: Sharapova completely outclassed in Aussie finale
Maria Sharapova saved her worst for last. So how is she just supposed to shake off this one?
Jan 28 10:15 AM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner
- Commentary
Gerstner: Sharapova, Azarenka pass endurance test
Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka won the battles of resolve, and their reward: a date in the Australian Open final.
Jan 27 11:13 AM ET | By Joanne C. Gerstner