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Moonwalking on the hardwood: A basketball tribute to Michael Jackson
by HoopFeed.com
posted June 26, 2009 at 11:48am

Hundreds of millions of people around the world have personal memories of Michael Jackson. That was a part of his charisma and aura—the ability to touch people via music even if they never saw him in concert or met him in person. As tributes filled up...more

Los Angeles Sol's Marta Nominated for ESPY Award
by anngaff
posted June 25, 2009 at 6:22pm

via release, www.LosAngelesSol.com CARSON, CA – June 25, 2009 – Los Angeles Sol (Women’s Professional Soccer) forward Marta has been nominated for an ESPY Award, the club announced today. The current and three-time FIFA World Player of th...more

Phoenix vs. San Antonio or…Lisa Leslie on “The Superstars”
by HoopFeed.com
posted June 24, 2009 at 12:57am

Thirty minutes after the Phoenix Mercury and the San Antonio Silver Stars tipoff tonight in Texas, injured WNBA star Lisa Leslie appears on the ABC sports series “The Superstars.” If you grew up during the 1970s and early 1980s you probably remember...more

Training Rules screening in Minneapolis
by Title IX Blog
posted June 23, 2009 at 12:42pm

Training Rules, the documentary about Rene Portland's anti-lesbian policies and the case brought against her and Penn State by former Lion Jennifer Harris, is screening tomorrow evening (Wednesday, June 24) at 7pm at the Walker Art Center. The movie, whic...more

ABC Family sticks the landing with ‘Make It or Break It’
by Pretty Tough
posted June 19, 2009 at 9:56pm

Let’s face it, the marquee event of any Summer Games is Women’s Gymnastics. With its electrifying routines and captivating personal stories, we can’t help but tune into the nightly broadcasts to take in all that is spectacular and dramatic....more

BFF: Bicycle Film Festival
by Pretty Tough
posted June 19, 2009 at 1:00pm

What do you get when you combine the worldwide cycling community (and some devoted sponsors) with movies, parties, musical performances and art exhibits ? You get The Bicycle Film Festival – an annual event that celebrates all things bicycle. The 9th B...more

When “Reality” Hits – Advice from Biggest Loser Mom, Mandi Kramer
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted June 16, 2009 at 3:14pm

Mandi Kramer I am thrilled to bring you this interview with “mom” (and former Biggest Loser contestant) Mandi Kramer. Ever feel like you are superwoman? Trying to juggle the needs of your kids, spouse, friends, and other family members? It’s a wo...more

Not to be missed: An evening with Vasquez
by Athletic Women Blog
posted June 14, 2009 at 12:10pm

If you follow "in the news", you have probably already seen this interview with Jenette Goldstein, but some things are better not left to chance. Goldstein's performance, as Private Vasquez, in Aliens not only pioneered the muscular action heroine in film...more

Weekend Sports June 11-14
by Pretty Tough
posted June 13, 2009 at 1:01pm

Looking for sports to watch this weekend? Here are some choices: Tennis June 8-14, Aegon Championships, London, UK June 8-14, Gerry Weber Open, Halle, Germany Golf June 11-14, PGA St. Jude Classic, Memphis, Tenn. June 11-14, McDonald’s LPGA Champion...more

Susan Sarandon launches SPiN in New York City
by Pretty Tough
posted June 12, 2009 at 5:08pm

Last month I wrote a post about the growth of Ping Pong. Turns out that the sport is hotter than ever. Now comes word that actress Susan Sarandon has taken on a new role - that of investor in SPiN, a Ping-Pong parlor that just opened its doors in New...more

Make It or Break It - New ABC Family Series Preview
by Sports Girls Play
posted June 12, 2009 at 5:00pm

Make It of Break It is a new ABC Family TV series based on the dramatic life of teenage gymnasts “going after the dream.” The show is scheduled to premier on June 22nd and I’m not really sure how I feel about this show now that I have watched the ...more

Jessica Mendoza: the College World Series, Reese Witherspoon, Shawn-John and the IOC
by JessMendoza
posted June 11, 2009 at 9:43pm

What a crazy few weeks it has been! The end of May came along with one of my favorite times of year: college softball post season. I commentated the regionals (ASU), super regionals (Stanford) and the grand event - the Women's College World Series for E...more

Strikeforce signs Carano, sets Carano-Santos for Aug. 15
by Athletic Women Blog
posted June 8, 2009 at 7:29pm

Finally! the fight we've been waiting for. Mark August 15 on your calendar, and make sure you have Showtime by then. ...more

FSN and Storm reach another agreement
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted June 5, 2009 at 9:39pm

FSN Northwest will broadcast Storm games again this season, beginning with Sunday's home-opener against Sacramento at KeyArena. The game marks the 10th anniversary of Seattle being granted a WNBA team. Analysts Dick Fain and Adia Barnes will simulcast fo...more

Elisabeth Shue pumps up to battle piranhas
by Athletic Women Blog
posted June 5, 2009 at 12:23pm

A recent TMZ photo of Elisabeth Shue from the set of Piranha 3-D shows the 45-year-old former gymnast with an impressive set of guns. Shue, who plays Sheriff Julie Forester in the film, looks fit enough to battle prehistoric piranhas with her bare hands; ...more

Web TV Alert: Chicago versus Celebs
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted June 2, 2009 at 8:19pm

Billie Jean King versus Bobby Riggs it is not. In fact, Chicago might get a better workout against a traditional male practice squad. But tonight's debut of the WNBA's LiveAcess featuring Chicago against an all-male celebrity squad will be entertaining re...more

Kick Like a Girl to air on HBO tonight
by Pretty Tough
posted May 28, 2009 at 2:38pm

I screened a short documentary called “Kick Like a Girl” a couple months ago and was delighted to find out that HBO is airing it tonight (6:00 ET). Anyone who sometimes feels jaded by the state of sports these days needs to tune in to the adventure...more

Weekend plans, more Shawn Johnson
by Athletic Women Blog
posted May 22, 2009 at 12:41pm

I'm looking forward to the long weekend, as most of you undoubtedly are. I'm keeping it simple, too, with just three things planned: reading, relaxing, and watching sports (namely, lacrosse and softball). Shawn Johnson made the biggest news this week, s...more

Williams sisters, WNBA players nominated for BET Female Athlete of the Year
by Pretty Tough
posted May 20, 2009 at 11:58pm

The 2009 BET Awards will be hosted by Jamie Foxx and aired live from Los Angeles, California on June 28th. So who will walk away with the “Best Female Athlete”? Will your pick for “Best Actress” make her way to the podium? Find out when artists...more

Shawn Johnson wins Dancing with the Stars 2009
by Sports Girls Play
posted May 20, 2009 at 11:24am

Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson was crowned winner of Dancing with the Stars season 8 after performing a very confident Cha Cha with partner Mark Ballas. After seeing Shawn’s very first dance at the beginning of the season I was skeptical that she wo...more

Biggest Loser Couples Reflections
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted May 13, 2009 at 10:17am

So I’ve been thinking about The Biggest Loser and its impact on American culture for some time. I can’t help but notice all the efforts in government and healthcare to inspire change and how little really gets done. Cross that with The Biggest Loser...more

Surf movie: Dear and Yonder
by Pretty Tough
posted May 10, 2009 at 12:04pm

Dear and Yonder is an ocean odyssey of the female kind. Featuring surfers Lisa Andersen, Kassia Meador, Sofia Mulanovich, Sally Fitzgibbons, Belinda Baggs, Linda Benson, Rell Sunn, Silvana Lima, Prue Jeffries, Coco Ho, Stephanie Gilmore, and more, the e...more

Listen to the radio
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted May 7, 2009 at 3:34pm

Saturday is a big day for my club, IK Tjalve. The Holmenkoll relay is not only a super busy big event, but also an important income for the club. There's so many companies getting together for this relay. It's not so important for most of them to win (not...more

Shawn Johnson participating in the World’s Biggest Bed Jump
by Sports Girls Play
posted May 7, 2009 at 10:26am

Now doesn’t this sound right up Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson’s (and every kid I know) alley? Today (May 7, 2009) Shawn and thousands of others in Shanghai, Paris, London and New York are going to participate in the World’s Biggest Bed Jump on the...more

Rudo y Cursi: From A Left Wing goes to the Movies
by From A Left Wing
posted May 6, 2009 at 10:31am

Rudo y Cursi, Carlos Cuarón's comedy starring Gael Garcia Bernal & Diego Luna is as much about soccer as Footballer's Wives. The film is less a sports film than a parody of fútbol culture - of everything that the game produces around itself. But wh...more

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