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Notice. Casting Call In California
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted March 2, 2012 at 10:24pm

FEMALE SKATEBOARDING CASTING CALL – THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Do you think you have what it takes to be the next Pro Female Skateboarder? If you are between the ages of 18-22 years old and live in the Southern California area, or are able to drive to ...more

Linsanity is Here... To Stay!
by CPS8910
posted February 28, 2012 at 5:26pm

Linsanity is here… I suppose it would be appropriate to address the Linsanity that is running through the basketball world, especially with the New York Knicks.  Jeremy Lin, in case you hadn’t heard has put the game of basketball in t...more

World’s First Ski-Thru Starbucks Opens in Squaw Valley
by Pretty Tough
posted February 24, 2012 at 5:43pm

This is Pretty Smart! Are you coffee lover who loves to ski or snowboard? Tahoe’s Squaw Valley recently opened the world’s first ski-in/ski-out Starbucks location. The new mountaintop service (elevation 8,000 ft) includes panoramic views and...more

Podcast – Strikeforce Champion Miesha Tate – “Ronda is Not an MMA Fighter”
by Wombat Sports
posted February 17, 2012 at 10:57am

As the war of words continue leading into the March 3 showdown between Strikeforce champ Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey, the champ stopped by the "Wombat Sports" podcast to talk about why she has the upper hand coming into the match. Tate explains why she ...more

Poetry Friday (the return)
by After Atalanta
posted February 10, 2012 at 5:21pm

I'm back and back in the groove--mostly. So here is the first Poetry Friday of 2012. It's by an Australian poet and it's about travel (or not).The Anti-travel Travel Poem  by Adam Aitken  The anti-travel travel poem suggests the roadro...more

Countdown to the Paralympic Games - April Holmes' #GOLDMEDALMOMENT
by AprilHolmes
posted February 10, 2012 at 11:41am

April Holmes Have you ever dreamed of a moment where you would win a GOLD medal? The world would see your performance, your achievements would be honored, a stadium of fans chanting your name, tears streaming down your face, and you get to hear the Nat...more

Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy Choose to Matter contest - vote to send the winner to the Olympics! #NGWSD
by JulieFoudy
posted February 1, 2012 at 10:43am

I love playing sports for a long list of reasons, but I especially love sports because they help define who we are: Sports give you confidence. Sports give you strength. Sports give you a voice (hence, the nickname Loudy Foudy). :) Sports teach teamwo...more

Topps Olympic Trading Cards
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted January 9, 2012 at 1:56am

A few days ago you may have heard that Topps will be issuing a 2012 Olympic trading card set. Michael Phelps, Hope Solo, Shawn Johnson and other athletes who are seeking to represent the U.S. in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London will be part of a new ca...more

Inspiring Sports Women in pics 2011
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted December 30, 2011 at 2:48pm

And the end of the year is almost here. Thanks to the mysteries of download counter, these are the photos and the women you loved the most this year. And yes, Wonder Woman was one of them - this pic held the top position for months, was beginning to get a...more

A Skater Girl with Cerebral Palsy has Wish Granted At X Games
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted December 30, 2011 at 10:54am

In May 2011, Sony, 3net and Facebook teamed up for the "Your Life in Sony 3D" contest. The concept behind the contest was to capture a moment of a lifetime for one lucky winner and have their story told on-air. Hundreds entered to have their special mo...more

The Women Talk Sports Holiday Gift Guide
by anngaff
posted December 15, 2011 at 10:13am

It's not too late to get someone the best gift ever. To help you out, we put together a list of the most sought-after gifts for the women's sports fan in your life. 'Tis the season! In no particular order... WPS Tickets Got soccer? Yes we do, thankfu...more

Video: Olympic medalist Shalane Flanagan helped Ryan Sutter prepare for ING NYC Marathon
by anngaff
posted December 8, 2011 at 4:43pm

Olympic bronze medalist (10,000m) Shalane Flanagan gave firefighter Ryan Sutter (of Bachelorette fame) insights into how small tweaks to his preparation could impact his performance on race day, leading up to the 2011 ING NYC Marathon. Shalane revealed ho...more

Women Talk Sports Exclusive - Win $100 in ScoreBig credit to use on game, concert and theater tickets YOU name the price for!
by womentalksports
posted December 8, 2011 at 1:01pm

What's better than $100 in credit to use on sports, concert or theater tickets? $100 in credit to use on tickets that are discounted up to 60%! ScoreBig is an invite-only, members-only place to find game, concert and theater tickets for 10% - 60% off....more

Video: X Games Girls Day
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted November 9, 2011 at 9:30am

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Aberrican Times: Snowstorms and Skateboarding in Brooklyn
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted November 1, 2011 at 10:39am

Great feature in the Aberrican Times on Where the Ladies At? NYC Thank you to Jana, coming out to report for The Berrics on such a cold day! ...more

You Run Better Than Metro
by Run Girl Run
posted October 31, 2011 at 3:16pm

Marine Corp Marathon weekend is hands down one of my favorite weekends to be in D.C. The energy surrounding the race is amazing and there's no place I'd rather be the last Sunday in October than cheering on friends. Megan drove down to my house so we cou...more

Review: Run like a girl
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted October 24, 2011 at 8:31am

Any book that combines Goldilocks, outdoor divas and a trapeze has got to be worth a look. When it comes packaged with an author bio listing no less than nine sports, you know you're in good company. Author and sports-fan Mina Samuels sent me her book R...more

BATTER UP! Announcing the First-Ever All American Girls Professional Baseball League Writers Contest
by Pretty Tough
posted October 23, 2011 at 9:18pm

Calling all middle-school writers – this looks like a great opportunity! (via release) October 19, 2011–Lois Youngen, president of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association (AAGPBL-PA), today announced a writers contes...more

Adult Softball League: matching uniforms and sliders don't mean jack!
by Chic Runner
posted October 19, 2011 at 6:44pm

So, a little while back one of B’s friends asked if I wanted to join his softball team for an upcoming ‘season’. Now, let’s get something straight, I consider myself fairly athletic. I’ve always played sports my whole life. I played softball pre...more

Professional runners create the "Believe I Am Training Journal"
by anngaff
posted October 18, 2011 at 9:39am

American 5k champion Lauren Fleshman and Irish Olympian (and new mom) Róisín McGettigan have spent the last year creating a one of a kind training journal out of total love for female athletes. It is unique because it is for BOTH the mind ...more

Amy does Parkour in Melbourne - that means she practices building-leaping. Yes.
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted October 14, 2011 at 1:33pm

This is great! Only a few minutes long, it's the best explanation I've heard for why some people are addicted to leaping buildings. Another sport I wish I had tried when I was 17 and thought I was invincible. Filmed in Melbourne, lovely shots of the city ...more

Hip-hop and the WNBA are coming together..."Numbers" freestyles about Angel McCoughtry
by Swish Appeal
posted October 12, 2011 at 11:09am

From Numbers - Angel McCoughtry (via ixs515). Hip-hop and the WNBA are coming together nicely. This is apparently Numbers' second effort as he previously did a song about his favorite player, "an All-Star player, two times": Washington Mystics forward...more

Natasha Hastings' photos from the ESPN the Magazine “The Body Issue” Event
by Natasha Hastings
posted October 9, 2011 at 12:20pm

Here are some photos from the ESPN the Magazine, “The Body Issue” release party in New York City. ...more

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