<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[espnW]]></title><description><![CDATA[espnW: connecting female fans to the sports they love and follow.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/]]></link><ttl>60</ttl><language><![CDATA[en-us]]></language><lastBuildDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 May 2013 14:39:41]]></lastBuildDate><managingEditor><![CDATA[webmaster@espn.go.com]]></managingEditor><image><url><![CDATA[http://a.espncdn.com/espnw/i/white_logo.gif]]></url><width>259</width><height>101</height></image><item><title><![CDATA[UNC uses toughness to advance]]></title><author><![CDATA[Jane McManus]]></author><description><![CDATA[North Carolina used its toughness to advance to the NCAA women's lacrosse title game. It will face Maryland on Sunday.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/college-sports/9310210/2013-women-lacrosse-final-four-north-carolina-uses-toughness-advance-face-maryland]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 May 2013 10:04:46 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9310210</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robin Farina: We can benefit from men's circuit]]></title><author><![CDATA[Bonnie D. Ford]]></author><description><![CDATA[Robin Farina sits down with espnW to talk about this weekend's nationals and how to improve the exposure of women's cycling.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/athletes-life/9309549/espnw-qa-american-cyclist-robin-farina]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 May 2013 15:55:44 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9309549</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena may be one to beat at French Open]]></title><author><![CDATA[Melissa Isaacson]]></author><description><![CDATA[Healthy, at the top of her game, and looking for some revenge after last year's first-round elimination, top-seeded Serena Williams will capture the French Open, Melissa Isaacson predicts.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9308770/2013-french-open-serena-one-beat-french-open]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 May 2013 14:07:02 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9308770</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Color these two guys moronic]]></title><author><![CDATA[D'Arcy Maine]]></author><description><![CDATA[Golfer Sergio Garcia and European Tour chief George O’Grady do their own rendition of "Dumb and Dumber" this week in The Buzz That Was.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/commentary/9308792/espnw-sergio-garcia-george-ogrady-star-own-rendition-dumb-dumber-week-buzz-was]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 May 2013 12:11:08 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9308792</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syracuse's lacrosse teams share bond]]></title><author><![CDATA[Jane McManus]]></author><description><![CDATA[The Syracuse men's and women's lacrosse teams are headed to Pennsylvania for their respective final fours. As they have all season, they'll be there to support each other this weekend.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/college-sports/9306206/2013-women-ncaa-lacrosse-syracuse-lacrosse-teams-share-bond]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 May 2013 09:52:23 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9306206</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Fisher isn't slowing down with racing]]></title><author><![CDATA[Tori Petry]]></author><description><![CDATA[From IndyCar driver to now owning her own racing team, life outside of the driver's seat hasn't slowed down for Sarah Fisher -- far from it.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9305935/espnw-sarah-fisher-slowing-racing]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 May 2013 20:15:00 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9305935</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teniya Page has rosy outlook for USA trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teniya Page of Marian Catholic in Chicago reveals the secrets to her success as she heads into USA Basketball's U16 trials.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/hoopgurlz/9305409/usa-basketball-trials-invitee-teniya-page-illinois-marian-catholic-shares-secrets-success]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:01 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9305409</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maria Sharapova now a dirt devil]]></title><author><![CDATA[Kamakshi Tandon]]></author><description><![CDATA[Maria Sharapova's determination to overcome both her awkwardness on clay and major shoulder sugery paid off with a career-defining French Open title last year.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9305221/2013-french-open-maria-sharapova-now-dirt-devil]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:29 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9305221</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sierra Calhoun follows in long line of legends]]></title><author><![CDATA[Walter Villa]]></author><description><![CDATA[Sierra Calhoun is the latest star at hoops power Christ the King in Brooklyn, N.Y. The No. 10 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz class rankings for 2014 has one goal left to match her predecessors.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/hoopgurlz/9304215/hoopgurlz-sierra-calhoun-lastest-superstar-hold-court-new-york-christ-king]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 May 2013 06:41:20 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9304215</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports trends that need to end]]></title><author><![CDATA[Sarah Spain]]></author><description><![CDATA[Buying gifts for athletes isn't the only sports trend Sarah Spain would like to see eighty-sixed.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/commentary/9302491/espnw-sports-trends-need-end]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 May 2013 13:24:34 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9302491</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France Kennedy maintains low but powerful profile]]></title><author><![CDATA[Ryan McGee]]></author><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the direction of motorsports around the world, Lesa France Kennedy is either directly involved in the decision-making process or at the very least in the backs of the minds of others charged with the task.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9301655/espnw-nascar-lesa-france-kennedy-maintains-low-powerful-profile]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 May 2013 07:49:39 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9301655</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of difference between softball and triathlon]]></title><author><![CDATA[Jennie Finch]]></author><description><![CDATA[Jennie Finch is no stranger to team sports, but the former softball great has never tackled the intense preparation she’s undergoing to compete in her first triathlon.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/athletes-life/9301714/espnw-former-softball-great-jennie-finch-begins-training-aquaphor-new-york-city-triathlon]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 May 2013 13:09:15 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9301714</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena Williams dominant]]></title><author><![CDATA[Howard Bryant]]></author><description><![CDATA[Intimidation is far secondary to the efficiency and power of Serena Williams' game. They are the reason she's so intimidating.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9301590/serena-williams-sailing-headed-french-open]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 May 2013 12:06:21 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9301590</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serena has nothing to prove at French]]></title><author><![CDATA[Melissa Isaacson]]></author><description><![CDATA[Serena Williams already has a career Grand Slam. Another French Open title would be a nice addition to her résumé, but it's not necessary for her legacy.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9300032/2013-french-open-serena-williams-prove-french]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 May 2013 06:09:48 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9300032</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carli Lloyd returns to U.S. roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carli Lloyd will make her first appearance with the U.S. women's soccer team since breaking her left shoulder in a June 2 exhibition against Canada.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/9299025/carli-lloyd-roster-uswnt-canada]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 May 2013 14:09:38 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9299025</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French misconnection for U.S. tennis players]]></title><author><![CDATA[Kamakshi Tandon]]></author><description><![CDATA[From the language in Paris to the clay at Roland Garros, American tennis players -- with the possible exception of Serena Williams -- are out of their element at the French Open.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/athletes-life/9297928/espnw-american-tennis-players-struggle-language-surface-more-french-open]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 May 2013 13:11:08 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9297928</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fellow players appreciate, admire what Annika did]]></title><author><![CDATA[Mechelle Voepel]]></author><description><![CDATA[Annika Sorenstam didn't just put herself on the line at the Colonial, she was representing an entire tour -- and the players haven't forgotten.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9295174/espnw-fellow-players-appreciate-annika-sorenstam-did-colonial]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 May 2013 06:48:32 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9295174</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support for Annika genuine, unforgettable]]></title><author><![CDATA[Mechelle Voepel]]></author><description><![CDATA[The galleries at the Colonial seemed to relate to Annika Sorenstam on a deep level, as if her personal challenge was one of their own, and their support was unwavering.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9294814/espnw-annika-sorenstam-support-colonial-genuine-unforgettable]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 May 2013 06:35:01 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9294814</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Abbott making waves on pit row]]></title><author><![CDATA[Ryan McGee]]></author><description><![CDATA[Christmas Abbott could become the first full-time female crew pit member for a Sprint Cup Series racing team, but she’s drawn plenty of cheers and jeers for the way she’s come into the sport.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9294669/espnw-christmas-abbott-making-waves-nascar-pit-row-tries-become-first-woman-full-member-sprint-cup-series-pit-crew]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:10 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9294669</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC, N'western, Syracuse, Maryland vie for title]]></title><author><![CDATA[espnW.com news services]]></author><description><![CDATA[The final four teams have been determined for the NCAA Division I women's lacrosse tournament]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/9294249/espnw-final-four-set-ncaa-women-lacrosse-tournament]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 May 2013 07:54:31 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9294249</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three rising seniors make USA U19 team]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Basketball selects three players from the 2014 class -- A'ja Wilson, Brianna Turner and Gabby Green -- to its 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship team.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/hoopgurlz/9293972/hoopgurlz-aja-wilson-brianna-turner-gabby-green-selected-usa-basketball-u19-world-championship-team]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 May 2013 05:01:17 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9293972</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annika's venture at Colonial still resonates]]></title><author><![CDATA[Melissa Isaacson]]></author><description><![CDATA[Ten years later, the magnificence of Annika Sorenstam's efforts at Colonial hasn't dimmed, and those who were there still marvel at her courage.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9291820/espnw-annika-sorenstam-venture-colonial-inspiration]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 May 2013 08:18:08 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9291820</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are trying times for top women cyclists]]></title><author><![CDATA[Bonnie D. Ford]]></author><description><![CDATA[The women's one-off time trial at the Tour of California was sandwiched between a field of amateurs and the 112 men in the professional field, leaving  women riders wondering when they'll get their own bigger stage.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/9287818/espnw-tour-california-illustrates-trying-s-top-women-cyclists]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 May 2013 10:37:16 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9287818</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[espnW Photos of the Week May 19, 2013]]></title><description><![CDATA[Best in women's sports from around the world May 13 to 19, 2013.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://espn.go.com/espnw/photos/gallery/_/id/9287502/espnw-photos-week-19-2013]]></link><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate><guid>9287502</guid></item></channel></rss>