“There is no excuse for perpetuating the blatant sexism that persists at the Games.Not only do women compete in only 21 sports while men take part in 27, but the program of events in most sports has fewer events for women. At the Olympics women do kayaking, but for inexplicable reasons, they … [Read more...]
Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman to Compete on DWTS Season 16
Two more of our favorite athletes will be competing on the popular Dancing With The Stars (Season 16) TV show beginning March 28! Olympic gymnast, Aly Raisman and Olympic ice skating legend, Dorothy Hammil will be taking their talents to the ballroom. From the USA Gymnastics press … [Read more...]
[Video] Cheerleader Makes Amazing Half-Court, Front-Flip Shot
Next year’s NBA All-Star game might want to replace the slam dunk contest with the half-court shot while doing a front flip. If that happens, the NBA should invite cheerleader Ashlee Arnau to show them how it is done. Arnau, 21, a cheerleader at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Miss., … [Read more...]
Super Woman is Real! Meet the Women Redefining What Little Girls Want to Be When They Grow Up (plus a give-away!)
Note: Read to bottom of this post to learn how to enter for the give-away. Believe I Am is giving a Training Journal and Betty Designs is giving a wrist band, beenie and water bottle kit! As an NCAA All-American coxswain for the Princeton Women’s Rowing Team, Elisette Carlson, Founder of … [Read more...]
Hottest Sports Couples - 2013 Edition
Have you ever noticed how singers and actors always seem to hook up with each other? There’s Gwen and Gavin, Brad and Angelina… the list goes on and on. Well in sports, it’s no different. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a look at some of the sports world’s … [Read more...]
Just for women sports 24/7 coming our way
Sedona, AZ – [b] Heraea Marketing Scores with New Partner, Sports Channel for Women TV [/b] Heraea Marketing is starting to gain some traction and is being recognized for supporting female athletes exclusively. They do not promote any men nor do they showcase any male … [Read more...]
2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Polar Bear Mascot
The Olympics Facebook page just posted this super cute photo of one of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games mascots in stuffed animal format – isn’t the White Par Bear a cutie? It almost makes me want snow… not. Here is the illustration of the three main mascots for the 2014 Sochi … [Read more...]
Gifts for Track Fans
I can’t believe it’s been three years since I last did a post like this. Here are some Christmas gift ideas for the track fan in your life. For the younger ones and/or teachers: Track & Field Math Board Game $35.00, GillAthletics.com Back when I was young, they made everything into … [Read more...]
And we have a winner! Sweat Pretty with Puma.
The winner of the Sweat Pretty with Puma giveaway is…..(drumroll). Amy Lynn. Congrats Amy. We will be contacting you for mailing info, etc. In the meantime, be sure to check out Puma athlete and Golden Gloves boxing champ Cara Castronuova who will help get you out of your fitness rut … [Read more...]
Thankful for a Turkey Trot
It’s that time of the year again when turkey lovers who love to run gather for an appetite-inducing morning of good-natured competition. On Thanksgiving Day, or very near it, runners across the U.S. lace up their shoes for some version of the trot. And if you anticipate indulging in a huge … [Read more...]