With the 2014 Sochi Games right around the corner, of course P&G has a new commercial that gives tribute to sports Moms everywhere and the incredible journey athletes take to get to the Olympics. Take a look. Obviously there are plenty of sports Dads that have picked up, dusted … [Read more...]
The Red Bulletin covers women in sport … again
An actual athlete!I haven't chucked 'The Red Bulletin' straight into the bin two months in a row, is this a record? Cover story is skier Lindsay Vonn and inside you've got football goalie Emma Byrne - two pages - and sprinter Jodie Williams - five pages. Great photos of all three women and … [Read more...]
Glena Avila Documentary Accepted to SlamDance Film Festival
The long awaited documentary about Oregon MMA fighter Glena Avila has been accepted as an entry into the prestigious SlamDance Film Festival. Emmy award winning filmmaker Allan Luebke and producer Josh Leake followed Avila for two years as she was juggling her life as a mom and an … [Read more...]
Women in Sport blogs and websites
Time again for a round-up of some great blogs and websites promoting women in sport: PIC: Re Wikstrom - from her Tumblr. (Click photo to go there)ShredBetties Getting ready for the Winter Olympics in February next year? This snowboarding mag will keep you updated on who to watch for and … [Read more...]
Documentary aims to dispel myth that “no one is interested in women’s sports”#heresproof
The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota, in partnership with tptMN, will debut a groundbreaking documentary that uses research to examine the amount and type of coverage given to female athletes. Titled “Media Coverage and Female … [Read more...]
It’s not Just Incognito
The recent news surrounding the Dolphins’ Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognitohas, for obvious reasons, brought issues of bullying and racism to the forefront of sports talk. In America, where the NFL (66.3% black) and NBA (76.3% black) dominate our television screens and many of … [Read more...]
THE CURIOUS CASE OF NCAA VIOLATIONS
I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the latest NCAA scandals. You know, theJohnny Manziel show, the Oklahoma State saga and the drama in the SEC. If you’re not, click on those little highlighted words and catch up. Reading about these and countless … [Read more...]
Is Katy Perry Tough Enough for Football?
There’s been a big uproar against Katy Perry’s single “Roar” in Cincinnati. The Bengals will no longer enter the field to Perry’s tiger-themed hit after complaints from fans on social media, team representatives said. The pop star’s ”Roar” blared … [Read more...]
TUF 18, Episode 2 #TEAMKRISTIN
#TEAMKRISTIN Review of TUF 18, Episode 1
#TEAMKRISTIN Review of TUF 18, Episode 1 Our review of the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 with coaches Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate. First ever season of TUF with female competitors... From: womensmmaroundup Views: 178 17 ratings Time: 10:09 More in Sports … [Read more...]