With Canadas sesquicentennial celebrations approaching soon, the national womens football team engaged in a strong sense of national pride. Seeded number two at the tournament, Canada becomes the first country outside of Europe to host the IFAF Womens World Football Championships. Kicking off … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
NWHL proudly represented at New York City Pride Parade
In a remarkable show of solidarity, eight competitors from the NWHL, along with Commissioner Dani Rylan, supported league partner You Can Play (YCP), by taking part in the New York City Pride March. For Rylan, it was an eventful weekend as she was also part of a panel including Gabrielle Reece that … [Read more...]
Live streaming deal to launch NWHL to new heights
A significant step forward for the National Womens Hockey League (NWHL) took place with the announcement of an exciting agreement with Twitter. Heading into the 2017-18 season, the third in NWHL history, a global broadcast deal will allow the budding league to expand its scope. Of note, Twitter … [Read more...]
Grindstone Award Foundation represents compassionate step forward for growth of women’s ice hockey
Perhaps the visceral aspect of ice hockey, both female and male, involves the painful reality that the cost makes participation out of reach for a large collection of youngsters. While so many of these wishful players have the dream of competing professionally or in the Winter Games, the bigger … [Read more...]
Bellator Heat: Boxing Champ Heather Hardy to Make MMA Debut
It was delayed, but Heather Hardy will finally make her way into a MMA cage. Hardy was set to be on the InvictaFC card this past spring, but opponents dropped out and delayed her from making her MMA debut. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise as Hardy got an opportunity to make her debut in … [Read more...]
Pack the Mack Returns with Three Female Bouts Saturday
For the 4th year, one of the best amateur promotions in the world will make history. Tuff-n-uff will look to break its own record for attendance for an all amateur MMA show as they Pack the Mack this Saturday. The free event will draw MMA fans from the Las Vegas area and beyond to see 17 live … [Read more...]
Griner has a career night in Mercury’s OT win
Today's game results: The Liberty defeated the Dream, 76-61. The Mercury out ran the Fever in overtime, 98-90. Brittney Griner posted a career-high 38 points. WNBA team news: How are the Mystics winning without Emma Meesseman? All-access with Nneka Ogwumike and the Sparks. The … [Read more...]
Inaugural season of Kunlun Red Star to take place in the CWHL
On the evening of June 5, it was announced at the Hockey Hall of Fame that the Canadian Womens Hockey League shall welcome Chinas Kunlun Red Star into its fold, beginning competition in time for the 2017-18 season. Also in attendance were the two individuals that are the driving force behind the … [Read more...]
Remy Olinzock brings perseverance and resilience to Pittsburgh Rebellion
With the arrival of the Pittsburgh Rebellion as one of two expansion teams, the other being the Denver Dream, for the 2017 Legends Football League (LFL) season, it presented a cherished opportunity for Remy Olinzock to realize a pair of accomplishments. Having once graced the gridiron with the … [Read more...]