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The Power Law of Sports Fandom
by Swish Appeal
posted May 3, 2010 at 3:40pm

I'm going to ask you ten trivia questions about the WNBA. The answers to these questions won't be provided - for help, see your local internet. 1. Name the first team to win four WNBA championships. 2. Name the only two players to win the Most Va...more

2010 Mt. Hood Meadows Pond Skim
by Westbound Boarder
posted April 27, 2010 at 6:10pm

Unfortunately, it has come and gone already. No, not the winter season, the Mt. Hood Meadows Sno Kona Pond Skim, and my absolute favorite event of the year. The Skim took place for the fourth year in a row last Saturday and this event is only getting b...more

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

Skater girl from Philippines… ...more

You know what I love about Charles Barkley?
by Draft Day Suit
posted April 21, 2010 at 5:54pm

Charles Barkley somehow gets away with calling Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith assholes on basic cable! I mean, we have all wanted to do this, but Sir Charles just says what he feels like saying at the time, Standards and Practices be damned! (via: Dead...more

I Guess I Still Have a Touch of the March Madness
by Draft Day Suit
posted April 19, 2010 at 11:57pm

I thought I had made a full and speedy recovery after contracting March Madness, but I might be having some sort of relapse, because when I saw this headline: I wondered how that many Americans could possibly be stranded at The University of Kentucky. ...more

Best Present Ever - Cereal Box, Celebrating US's 1999 World Cup Victory!
by From A Left Wing
posted April 16, 2010 at 6:45pm

This scarcely needs comment - a US Soccer Golden Goals cereal box. A friend just bought it as a thank you present, she spied it at a shop which just bought up a collection of commemorative cereal boxes. ...more

Element Eden Summer Contest
by SkaterGirl
posted April 13, 2010 at 6:51pm

The contests over at Element Eden just keep coming. Even after their Spring Wardrobe Contest, they are still in the mood to give away prizes… and so now you can win $200 worth of your favourite Eden Summer styles, including tanks, dresses and accessorie...more

Birthday Rules
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted April 7, 2010 at 2:48pm

April 4th. Why only celebrate you birthday for one day? I have always seemed to embrace the Birthday Week concept…but why stop at a week? Grasp the Birthday Month! There are a couple of rules for your birthday. 1) The birthday girl should be ab...more

Calming Cookies Giveaway!
by The Barrel Racing Blog
posted April 7, 2010 at 2:47pm

Hey everyone! Sorry I’ve been slacking on the posts lately. If you know anything about me, you likely know two things: 1. I’m getting ready to graduate. 2. I’m looking for a job (well, the career kind of job, you know.) So, with that in mind, I bou...more

$5,000 GoodSearch Giveaway – Three Days Only!
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted April 6, 2010 at 4:58pm

GoodSearch will donate a $1 for every toolbar that is downloaded between April 6th at 9am Eastern and April 9th at 9am Eastern up to $5,000!! Please download the toolbar right now by following this link – CLICK HERE FOR LINK or use the web address http...more

Try ziplining in San Francisco for free in April!
by Karen Kefauver: Travel Journal
posted April 6, 2010 at 4:56pm

In April, San Francisco visitors have a chance to experience free urban zipline fun that will bring them flying over 600 feet across Embarcadero Square. This unique event will let visitors experience the thrill and exhilaration of ...more

Shred-ictionary: Goggle Gap
by Westbound Boarder
posted April 6, 2010 at 4:53pm

It is not about looking cool on the mountain but no one wants to look like a total gaper. It is called goggle gap (a.k.a. - helmet gap) and it looks ridiculous. If you can feel the breeze on your forehead, take a T.O. and adjust your helmet, hat or gogs, ...more

Giveaway: Smart Girls Who Surf, Surf With This
by Westbound Boarder
posted April 6, 2010 at 10:32am

Sunburns suck… almost as much as Mondays! :P But here’s another giveaway to make your Monday (and your sunburn) just a little bit better as the summer surf season draws near - a Smart Girls Who Surf gift bag. Smart Girls Who Surf is a a natural ski...more

Pop Mimi Knoop and Win!!
by SkaterGirl
posted April 5, 2010 at 11:59pm

The first Pop Quiz with Lucy Adams went down a storm (results soon), so now we’re zooming on to the second!! This time it’s with a lady who has 5 X-Games medals under her belt as well as having won the Protec Pool Party and Soul Bowl in 2008. She’s ...more

MLB Opening Day Giveaway: $25 Giftcard to MLB.com Shop
by A Glam Slam
posted April 5, 2010 at 1:47pm

It's Opening Day, the beginning of another Major League Baseball season. After a long wait, fans of America's favorite pasttime can hear the crack of a homerun and smell the hotdogs and beer. For some, Opening Day represents a chance to forget last season...more

Hoopfeed Daily Twitter Digest for 2010-04-05
by HoopFeed.com
posted April 5, 2010 at 1:39pm

Cal wins WNIT crown; Michigan's Veronica Hicks honored (Detroit Free Press) http://j.mp/clYz5j #ncaaw #wnit # Cal's Alexis Gray-Lawson: "I can’t believe we really won a championship!" (hoopfeed.com) http://j.mp/bHedTM #ncaaw #wnit # Stanford's Jayne A...more

Mu-Mu-Mu-Music...for your Run!
by Chic Runner
posted April 5, 2010 at 1:31pm

Seems to be that time again. That time when my music is getting a bit stale and so I figured it’s time to bust out some new jams! Per usual I warn you of the you tube videos I’ve linked too or the lyrics of the songs. I just think they are upbeat an...more

Search begins for the newest Nike Field Reporter
by Sports, Media & Society
posted April 3, 2010 at 5:53pm

Nike launched the 2010 Nike Field Reporter contest this week and is seeking 18-24 year olds with "crazy charisma and sports savvy." Contestants are asked to write an essay explaining what makes them perfect for the job. The winner and next NFR will trave...more

Giveaway: Backcountry Sleeping Bag
by Westbound Boarder
posted March 29, 2010 at 5:34pm

No matter what type of outdoor enthusiast you are, staying warm is key to a good time. Westbound Boarder was lucky enough to try out a Brooks-Range Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag which is perfect for most any outdoor adventure you may encounter. Designed for ...more

Show Us Your AMPED Face! (And possibly win an iTouch)
by Westbound Boarder
posted March 23, 2010 at 10:05am

As much as a long day of snowboarding ahead always peaks my excitement, I never look forward to 6am weekend wake-up calls (really, who does?) Which is why I always start my day out right with a wholesome breakfast, orange juice… and a big, tall cup of...more

The Run Necklace Giveaway
by Chic Runner
posted March 18, 2010 at 10:27pm

Drum roll Puhlease! The winner of the Dick’s Giveaway for the $50 gift card is Alex from Running Just as Fast as I can! Congrats! Please email me at [email protected]. Some of the comments were hilarious but most were super inspiring as well! I lo...more

Lance Armstrong lets Tony Kornheiser have it on Twitter
by Draft Day Suit
posted March 18, 2010 at 6:36pm

You know you’re a dick if Lance Armstrong is calling you out. On Twitter. ...more

March Madness Tournament Trivia
by Draft Day Suit
posted March 18, 2010 at 10:06am

Here are four trivia questions to ponder while watching March Madness. It’s more fun than crying over your broken brackets. Indiana has won five national championships – more than any other Big Ten school – but which school leads that conference...more

Giveaway: Kombi Base Layer
by Westbound Boarder
posted March 15, 2010 at 9:25pm

OK, I’ll come right out and say it; I’m a wimp when it comes to cold weather. A pretty big wimp (no judgments, please?) which is why I love base layers! Having a good, warm jacket of course helps keep you warm on the chilly hill, but having the ri...more

Happy Friday and a Dick’s Sporting Goods GIVEAWAY!
by Chic Runner
posted March 12, 2010 at 6:29pm

So it’s Friday. I love Friday because it makes me happy. Almost as happy as getting pepper spray this week made me. :) Yay for being safe while running and in all aspects of life. Thank you for the pepper spray ...more

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