Part of the fun about sports championships aren't just the sporting events themselves, but all the discussion, anticipation, crazy fandom, and pageantry surrounding the events. … [Read more...]
Phranc’s ode to female athletes - how would you update the lyrics?
I like all kinds of music. I have a pretty eclectic playlist and love hearing music live. One of the great treasures in Los Angeles is the Cal Plaza Grand Performances series. Now in it's 25th year, it's a series of free summer concerts curated by a group of savvy musicologists and featuring a lot … [Read more...]
What I Listen To When Running
It's been ages since I've done a playlist post. To me, summer pretty much equals country music so needless to say, my country playlists have been getting a lot of love lately. Here's a playlist my college roommate put together for me that I've been loving for running: Song Title Artist Are … [Read more...]
Fight Walk-In Rock Playlist
During my second fight I had really wanted some calm, soothing music to keep my heart rate under control during the long hours of waiting before I actually entered the arena to get in ring. That playlist was called "The Unexpected Bell" (since I didn't know I was going to fight until the day of) and … [Read more...]
Hair Metal Playlist for Running and Roping
Warning: rambling post filled with (clearly labeled!) tangents ahead. Feel free to skip to the bottom for the playlist. It was about 90 degrees outside but the sun was dropping when I headed out for a run. I'm not yet acclimatized to summer heat workouts, although I have no choice but to get there … [Read more...]
Sean Kingston’s ‘Ready or Not’ queued up as anthem for Women’s World Cup
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston's 'Ready or Not' is the official song for the FIFA Women's World Cup to be held in Germany June 26-July 17. … [Read more...]
Soccer star David Beckham & Snoop Dogg to co-design kids clothing
David Beckham is embarking on yet another fashion endeavor. He's already designed a collection under his wife's successful DVB label which will feature a range of men's couture clothing and fitted suits, and it has also been rumored that the soccer star will launch his own branded underwear line. … [Read more...]
Brianna Glenn believes America got it WRONG
My sport is decided on the field of competition. We all gather at the oval office, slip on our spikes, and put our best against the best of our competitors. At the end of the day, whoever performed the best is the winner. It's that simple. It is a talent competition and the most talented person … [Read more...]
Female Athletes Fly
There was a song that played at the end of the women's basketball championship game called "Fly" by Nicki Minaj and Rihanna that has stuck with me. These two powerful women, in their own industry, are singing about success, as they state "I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive...I came to … [Read more...]