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Lame ass hockey trivia with Kim
by Draft Day Suit
posted March 3, 2010 at 1:57pm

It’s clear that the Olympics did nothing to mitigate general hockey hysteria. Now that the NHL regular season has resumed here’s a chance to show off your knowledge of NHL history. At the end of each game, three stars are awarded to the game’s most...more

RE: Johnny Damon
by Draft Day Suit
posted March 1, 2010 at 9:58pm

I just wanted to make sure that somebody made the caveman joke. {Not an endorsement. Seriously, really not.} And yes, Johnny. I am trying to say that I think shaving and maybe a haircut would be a better look for you. Get off of my lawn! ~GoonSqua...more

Canada's Women's Hockey Team: Some Guy with a Website Hits the Nail on the Head
by anngaff
posted March 1, 2010 at 3:37pm

Thanks to @switzerblog for sending me a link to this comic by August J Pollack of someguywithawebsite.com. I got a good chuckle out of it, and hope you do too: ...more

Danica Patrick designs new Hot Wheels car
by Pretty Tough
posted February 27, 2010 at 8:50pm

Patrick unveiled a sketch of her “Danicar” February 6th, 2010 at the Daytona International Speedway while announcing Hot Wheels return to NASCAR through a partnership with JR Motorsports . The custom die-cast vehicle was co-designed with the Hot Whee...more

Olympics, Almost Closing Remarks (plus, a giveaway!)
by Westbound Boarder
posted February 27, 2010 at 2:20pm

This coming weekend marks the last few events of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, as Sunday’s closing ceremonies will officially end the games. The last two events in snowboarding will happen tonight and tomorrow at Cypress, the men’s and wom...more

Olympic athletes' goodl luck charms: Lightning bolts, tiaras & Lady Gaga
by A Glam Slam
posted February 22, 2010 at 9:16pm

Rabbit's foot, dream catchers, old baby blankets. We all have our good luck charms. And Olympic athletes are no exception. Sometimes winning an Olympic medal takes a little something extra. USA figure skater, Evan Lysacek, defeated Russian, Yevgeny Plesh...more

Nastia Liukin and Evan Lysacek – The Latest Gold Medal Couple
by Sports Girls Play
posted February 22, 2010 at 9:15pm

According to a tweet a few minutes ago from Universal Sports, Olympic Gold Medal winning gymnast Nastia Liukin is officially dating Evan Lysacek, the newly crowned Olympic mens ice skating champion. Seen here at the ESPY awards, Nastia and Evan have ...more

Snowboarding & San Fran!
by Chic Runner
posted February 19, 2010 at 2:29pm

I’m SO amped to leave for San Francisco today! I can’t wait to meet up with all my friends up there and actually NOT have to race. Every time we get together we talk about hanging out without running a race. Since we are always running races when we a...more

Olympics - Share Your Thoughts
by Westbound Boarder
posted February 19, 2010 at 2:28pm

The Olympic halfpipe events, which most participants have spent months, even years, preparing for, have come and gone, and it really was quite a good time. Shaun White totally stole the show (and for good reason) but with all the hype around White ...more

Only losers think everyone should win: Thoughts on competition from a graduate of the Billy Martin School of Sportsmanship
by Draft Day Suit
posted February 17, 2010 at 2:01pm

Melissa and Josh are watching the Olympics, as they do all sporting events, with very different perceptions of competition. This is Josh’s perspective. Melissa’s is here. Melissa and I were watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics the other n...more

Scavenger Hunt: Game On
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted February 16, 2010 at 4:11pm

Have I ever told you that I am crazy competitive? Like, ridiculously so? Well I am. That’s not such a far-fetched thing to believe for any person who calls athletics their profession, but for me I feel like I take it to a whole other level. So thi...more

Stealth Fighter Mindy Kelly
by Athletic Women Blog
posted February 15, 2010 at 9:39pm

I was fortunate to catch martial arts champion (many times over) Mindy Kelly on National Geographic Channel's Fight Science the other night. Pretty cool stuff: ...more

Lindsey Vonn's helmet designed by Idahoman
by Women Skiing and Sports
posted February 14, 2010 at 5:07pm

When Lindsey Vonn races at Whistler, she'll be wearing a helmet with artwork of an Idaho man who entered a contest sponsored by NBCOlympics.com. The flame design by Laddie Lee Whitwork won first place and got him a trip to Vail where Lindsey and her husba...more

Vans searches for best young art & design talent with Custom Culture high school art program
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted February 11, 2010 at 1:05pm

Vans, the original Southern California surf & skate footwear maker, is sending out a nationwide call to join Vans' Custom Culture and to take part in our sneaker customization contest open to high school art classes across the United States. The Van...more

Giveaway: Snowboard Socks
by Westbound Boarder
posted February 8, 2010 at 3:58pm

Just wanted to remind everyone that we are giving away a plethora of snowboard socks to all the ladies and gentlemen out there. We have received many desperate pleas, pics of ratty socks and great stories as to why we should give you a new pair of snowboa...more

Running a football pool
by Pretty Tough
posted February 7, 2010 at 1:09pm

Now we’re not suggesting that you actually bet on the Superbowl game, but football pools can make watching the game a lot more fun. There are a variety of ways to set up the pool and to pick winners but we’ll tell you how the simplest and most common ...more

Pre-Olympic twitter wrap
by LHiggs
posted February 5, 2010 at 4:19pm

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are finally (almost) here! This is your opportunity to get to know some new athletes (if you weren't already an avid snow-sports follower). I know that over the last couple weeks, I have learned a lot about these g...more

Super Bowl Party Planning: Be the host with the most
by A Glam Slam
posted February 4, 2010 at 12:33pm

According to Hallmark Cards Inc. the Super Bowl is America's top party occasion. That puts a lot of pressure on the party hosts. And hosting a Super Bowl party definitely has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, if it's your house, it's your...more

Destira Leotards Valentine’s Day Coupon Code
by Sports Girls Play
posted February 3, 2010 at 4:11pm

We love Destira leotards! Not only do they have the latest fun and funky prints, Destira’s gymnastics leotards are so well made. They are my daughter’s favorite and judging by the number of girls in the gym wearing them, I’d say they are pretty popu...more

Win the Coolest Nutcase Helmet
by SkaterGirl
posted January 30, 2010 at 12:18pm

At last – it’s competition time again!! This time you’ve got a chance to win an amazing Nutcase skateboard helmet – which is undoubtedly the safest and most stylish way to stop your brain rattling around too much next time you eat the floor. The b...more

Magical Kansas Basketball Court? Oz?
by Draft Day Suit
posted January 29, 2010 at 11:37am

There’s something in the Gatorade in Olathe, Kansas, because two people have made two seemingly IMPOSSIBLE shots on Olathe High School’s basketball court. The first was by Joel Branstrom, the coach for Olathe’s girls’ basketball team. He made a b...more

A Difficult Quiz?
by Pleasant Dreams - An Atlanta Dream Blog
posted January 27, 2010 at 9:39pm

From Frisco Del Rosario:1. Explain how you calculate a pitcher's earned run average.2. Name five current Lakers other than Kobe.3. Name all of the golf masters tournaments.4. Who is the winningest college Division I men's basketball coach and which ye...more

Behind every great male athlete...there's a WAG
by A Glam Slam
posted January 27, 2010 at 6:28pm

By now most sports fans are familiar with the term “WAG,” but for those who are a bit behind, “WAG” is an acronym used by the British tabloid press to describe the wives and girlfriends of English football players. But the term has gone way be...more

Giveaway: Need Some Snowboard Socks?
by Westbound Boarder
posted January 25, 2010 at 1:49pm

Ladies AND Gentlemen, want a free pair of snowboard socks??? Then read on!!! What exactly do you want from your snowboard socks? All I ask for in a perfect pair of snowboard socks is for them to (a) keep my feet warm and (b) not to bunch up in the bottom...more

Vancouver 101: Speaking Canadian
by Pretty Tough
posted January 24, 2010 at 4:42pm

The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, will be held on February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the resort town of Whistler nearby. The 2010 ...more

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