Century's Best 100 Greatest Female Athletes of the Century Meet the women who have shaped sport for 100 years -- starting with the greatest athlete of the 20th century, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a six-time Olympic medalist who inspired a generation of young women In Every Issue Faces in the Crowd Meet these outstanding female athletes Short Takes Get in ring with Laila Ali, find out if female athletes are making the grade and surf for sports bras Day in the Life For Shannon Davis and her Women's Pro Football League teammates, game day is a mix of practice, pain and pride By Laura Billings Introducing Raging bullrider Emmy Arnett Your Stars Find out what's in store for you in life and fitness Features Wonder Women Call the U.S. soccer team Goal Girls or Soccer Mamas: We're calling them our first-ever Sportswomen of the Year. Plus, the rising stars who will try to fill their cleats By Dimity McDowell 'A Real Family' After a season of great glory and a summer of great loss, the Purdue Boilermakers must bond together to fill the empty spaces as a new season gets under way By Kelli Anderson No Limits Some have lost their hearing, others the use of their legs, but what these women have not lost is the indomitable spirit that has raised them to the top of their sports Photographs By Karen Fuchs

College Sports Winter Preview Get in the Game We rank the top 10 teams in gymnastics, swimming, indoor track and hockey. Plus, hot dates and cybersources The Top 20 College basketball's national crown will return to the SEC -- but it will be worn by Georgia, not Tennessee By Trisha Lucey Columns Your Body Skinny is out, muscles are in. How's your body image? Bonus: Knee-strengthening exercises. Plus, winter-workout skin- and hair-savers Your Food Think giving up meat will hurt your game? Not with our five-step guide to going vegetarian. Plus, a veggie burger taste test Your Attitude Whether you are sidelined by an injury or a busy schedule, you'll need coping skills Inside Report: Olympics Hurdler Ludmila Engquist's fight against breast cancer; U.S. hockey's hottest (and youngest) new star, Natalie Darwitz; gymnast Vanessa Atler's vaulting ambition Inside Report: High School/College A new program offers girls the semester of their lives on the open sea Cool School With 30 state championships in two decades, St. Charles High School students are jumping for joy Personal Trainer In the Gym Tennis ace Mary Pierce takes us inside a high-tech training mecca for her upper-body workout. Plus, how you can win a sports bag crammed with must-have stuff for the gym Gear A roundup of awesome gifts for every athlete on your list. Plus, a chance to win a great mountain bike Road Trip Ten cool camps for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Plus, layering how-tos

Ask Kristine Lilly The star midfielder answers your questions You're Up Tell us what music gets you pumped to play Ask Dr. Dot The doctor answers your questions on sports and health

Faces in the Crowd Meet these outstanding female athletes and nominate a candidate for our next issue Athlete of the Century Who would you choose?

 
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