Joy Fawcett

In recognition of Mother's Day, here's a look at the impact of the Top 10 mothers in sports.

America had championed its female athletic stars long before Mia and Brandi entered the lexicon of one-word sporting icons. But prior to 1999, a sports team composed of women had never seeped into the nation's...

With Mother's Day on Sunday, the 10 Spot honors the impact of mothers in sports. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there, especially to my own, Mrs. Spot (aka Mrs. Eileen McEntegart).

"I think today, Brazil was the better team," said Rene Simoes -- a man who, oddly enough, coached Brazil in its clash with the United States on Thursday for the Olympic soccer gold medal. "We deserved to win."