By now most of you are aware that last week the Senate held it???s confirmation hearing for President Trump???s pick for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos. ??By a lot of people???s standards, DeVos??? performance was cringeworthy. ??She avoided agreeing to uphold federal laws that protected … [Read more...]
The Women of the College Football National Championship
In the weeks leading up to the College Football National Championship we???ve heard and read a TON about the offenses, defenses, coaches, players and percentages of the Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide. And rightfully so, the teams are setting us up for a National Championship for the record … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey, The Martyr
+ACY-nbsp+ADs +ACY-nbsp+ADs At this point in 2017, it is no secret that 2016 did not end well for Ronda Rousey. ??One of the most dominate women sports has ever seen stepped into the octagon for UFC 207 on December 30, 2016, and (in less than one minute)??she faced a violent, jarring defeat at the hands … [Read more...]
The Audacity of Skylar Diggins
World-class athletes don???t really owe the world anything. Like you and I, they???re free to live their lives as they please. But some world-class athletes choose to go the extra mile. These audacious athletes choose to chase greatness in every part of their lives. They give of their precious time … [Read more...]
GLADIATHERS® OF INSTAGRAM: ALEXANDRIA_FITNESS
Now that you???ve eaten too much turkey, drunk too much beer and watched too much football, we???d like to introduce you to the perfect young lady to get you back on the healthy eating, healthy lifestyle track. ??Meet our newest Instagram Inspiration, Alexandria Polise, aka Alexandria+AF8-Fitness. ??At … [Read more...]
LaChina Robinson: Fighting to Make You Love Women’s Basketball
Right now it may be difficult to avoid thinking about how racism and sexism continue??to permeate American society. ??But in the midst of political and social upheaval, it???s so very important that we also focus our energy on women and people of color who are winning in spite of powers hell-bent of … [Read more...]
GLADIATHERS & SUPERHEROES
If you???re into Netflix like I am, there???s a really good chance??that you???re captivated by one of its newest series, Luke Cage, or that you???ve already binged watched the entire first season. ??Luke Cage, also known as Power Man, is a fictional??superhero??who appeared in??comic … [Read more...]
GladiatHer Grads: Jacqueline McDevitt & Her Phan Cave
I really need you all to understand that there are some pretty amazing woman who have played college sports. Legitimately amazing. Jacqueline McDevitt is one of those amazing women. She???s gone from lacrosse novice to expert coach and business owner in a matter of 10, short years. In following her … [Read more...]
GladiatHers OF IG: Th33BestICanBe
Guess what, we???ve got a new feature for you guys+ACE We???re constantly inspired by the women and girls we see on Instagram who show??their awesome athleticism and dedication to sports. ??So we decided to start sharing some of these women with you+ACE GladiatHers?? of Instagram will highlight some women … [Read more...]
Hail to the Rednecks
Not too long ago I found myself in my home state of South Carolina standing in an NFL gear shop with my brother. I was doing some shopping when I characteristically found myself engaged in football banter. The target of the Townes Trash Talk was a random, middle-aged white man. He was an avid … [Read more...]