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Listening to the World Cup: Waka Waka, Zangaléwa and Vuvuzelas
by From A Left Wing
posted June 24, 2010 at 5:18pm

From the first 2010 World Cup broadcasts on ESPN, my fellow tweeters cracked jokes about The Lion King. We imagined Rafiki calling the matches, or James Earl Jones (who provided the voice for Mufasa), and half expected the referees to raise the Jabulani a...more

Ellie Krieger’s Healthy Appetite now on Cooking Channel
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 22, 2010 at 4:40pm

You’ve probably heard me brag about Ellie Krieger, a fellow dietitian, many times on Balanced Health and Nutrition due to the fact that she is simply amazing! She has wonderful cookbooks, which I recommend to my clients, Her fantastic cooking show, Heal...more

WNBA and 2010 Lilith Tour unite to celebrate female artists and athletes all summer long
by Pretty Tough
posted June 21, 2010 at 3:23pm

The WNBA has finally done something right on the marketing side and we’re excited to share the following news: The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the 2010 Lilith Tour — one of the highest-grossing touring festivals in the world ...more

Nicolas Winding Refn gives his vision for 'Wonder Woman'
by Athletic Women Blog
posted June 16, 2010 at 7:09pm

Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn, perhaps best known for Bronson (which, alas, I haven't seen), wants to make Wonder Woman and isn't shy about saying so. And after reading his Movieline interview, I'm inclined to think that he might be the person for...more

From Sex Machine to Lion King: World Cup Music Politics
by From A Left Wing
posted June 13, 2010 at 7:50pm

The world is wondering what's up with the "Sex Machines" banner that appeared behind one of the goals at today's match between Serbia and Ghana (won by the latter, the youngest side in the World Cup).Perhaps it is a reference to Hamburg fan club FSV Sexma...more

No Offense, It's Just Business
by amber2jewel
posted June 12, 2010 at 8:41pm

Marie Hardin recently posted a WTS blog in response to Eric Deggens' column regarding a study confirming that while participation in women's sports has increased with Title IX, media coverage itself is stagnant, if not decreasing (see "Why the Apathy...more

Karate Kid: Don't mess with a classic
by Women's Sports Blog
posted June 10, 2010 at 8:02pm

As silly as it is to remake The Karate Kid, it's doubly silly to remove it from its cultural context and expect it to work. A significant part of the movie's stature as one of the all-time great sports films is its particular focus on class in Southern ...more

The "Great Hollywood Soccer Movie"
by From A Left Wing
posted June 6, 2010 at 5:42pm

The Los Angeles Times just published a story under the headline Why Is there No Great Hollywood Soccer Movie? The sport, says the article's author John Horn, has no Hoosiers, no Raging Bull. He writes When it comes to soccer, though, the sport's mos...more

Rell Sunn Memorial Project and SHF host fundraiser
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted June 5, 2010 at 2:33pm

Film News Sea Of Darkness and Fiberglass & Megapixels play in double feature A 'Surf Double Feature Friday' will be held on June 11th at the OC Tavern in San Clemente, Ca. Surfing Heritage Foundation and the Rell Sunn Bronze Memorial Project will hos...more

Chantelle Anderson: The Next Oprah
by Chantelle Says
posted May 31, 2010 at 2:06pm

Hey everyone! Between speaking for schools and organizations, putting together a basketball camp, and developing a mentoring program for young women, I've been pretty busy lately. And now I can add one more goal to my list: GET A CALL FROM OPRAH. ...more

Miley Cyrus rocks the WNBA
by Pretty Tough
posted May 30, 2010 at 4:31pm

When you think WNBA you might not immediately think “Hannah Montana” star Miley Cyrus but the league is using her song “Can’t Be Tamed” as a promotional theme for a new TV spot. What do you think? ...more

Athletes dominate the dance floor
by A Glam Slam
posted May 26, 2010 at 8:59pm

Another season of "Dancing with the Stars" came to an end last night. The real reason A Glam Slam tunes in each time is to see the ahtletes compete. Male or female, they have proven to be the most entertaining contestants each season. And they are al...more

Jennifer Garner to play another superheroine?
by Athletic Women Blog
posted May 25, 2010 at 5:55pm

If the reporting is legitimate, this news is the best I've seen in some time. The magic that was Sydney Bristow isn't likely to be repeated anytime soon, but Jennifer Garner has action-star bona fides; we know she can do a formidable superheroine. ...more

Meet Luci Romberg
by Athletic Women Blog
posted May 21, 2010 at 5:35pm

During high school and college, gymnastics, soccer, and diving were the outlets for her athleticism. Now, those have been replaced by stunt work and free running. See if you think Luci "Steel" Romberg is incredible (I bet you do): ...more

We Were SOOO Cool
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted May 18, 2010 at 5:01pm

You know you've made it when people care what you were doing at 17 years old. At least that's my take on it. Jennie must be big time for people to want to know what kind of car she drove in high school and how she became part of the infamous Bomb Squad....more

Biggest Loser nutritionist on Today and Twitter Wednesday May 19th
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted May 17, 2010 at 6:48pm

If you’re a Biggest Loser fan, you’ve probably wondered at one point or another what the contestants eat while on the show and how do they learn to eat healthier to keep the weight off. If you don’t already know, it’s Cheryl Forberg, RD — a fell...more

Storm announces TV deal
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted May 14, 2010 at 2:25pm

The Storm announced their television deal, linking with former partner KONG TV and Universal Sports to air six games this season. The action starts with the season opener vs. Los Angeles on Sunday at 6 p.m. Dick Fain and Adia Barnes are the Storm's broad...more

Check out the Roxy Chicken Jam on FUEL TV
by Westbound Boarder
posted May 9, 2010 at 6:32pm

A couple weeks ago (March 25 - 28) top female snowboarders from around the world all came together for the sixth annual Roxy Chicken Jam at Mammoth Mountain, CA. The Roxy Chicken Jam is one of the premiere industry events for females, and it plays a hug...more

Who sets the WPS TV schedule?
by Women's Sports Blog
posted May 9, 2010 at 6:15pm

They should probably work in more flexibility. Hapless Atlanta versus injury-hobbled Sky Blue? On a weekend when Saint Louis is playing Philly? Sky Blue has the biggest metro area so they're assuming the widest audience and that makes sense (also: n...more

WNBA connects with NewTek TriCaster to stream games
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted May 5, 2010 at 12:59pm

Storm CEO Karen Bryant is still finalizing what is expected to be a landmark television deal that will broadcast more home and away games than before. In the past, the WNBA required teams to sign individual TV deals that carried at least six games, so thi...more

Are colleges businesses or non-profit do-gooders? (Sports suggests a credibility gap)
by Fair Game News
posted May 5, 2010 at 11:56am

By Laura Pappano U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley is making trouble – again — over the sweet financial deal colleges get as a result of their non-profit status. This time he is picking on federal tax rules that he says give colleges an unfair way to (indir...more

Ernie Harwell, voice of the Tigers, dies at 92
by Draft Day Suit
posted May 5, 2010 at 11:53am

Longtime Detroit Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell died today, the team announced. Harwell, 92, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer eight months ago. Fans and friends will be able to pay their respects at a public viewing at Comerica Park starting Thursday ...more

San Antonio inks broadcast deal with FOX Sports Southwest
by HoopFeed.com
posted May 3, 2010 at 8:58pm

FOX Sports Southwest (FSSW) will carry nine Silver Stars games in 2010 beginning with the season opener against the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. CT at the AT&T; Center. The broadcasts will feature play-by-play announcer Andrew Monaco a...more

Another Alter Eddie Creation
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted April 26, 2010 at 4:11pm

Skater girl from Philippines… ...more

Pimped out by my derby sisters
by eRacer X-Files
posted April 23, 2010 at 5:55pm

Rocket 95.1FM is my favorite radio station in Huntsville, and I never miss the Go Fish morning show on the way to work every morning.Fish's sidekick, Ken, was just dumped by his girlfriend this past weekend, and they played the breakup on air. So by Wed...more

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