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Are you Gas Powered?
by Chic Runner
posted July 19, 2010 at 8:11pm

Tomorrow will be the shoe review that I’ve been promising. I’ve also finally made a video of curling my hair with a straightener that so many people ask for. Now, I have to admit something to you. It’s rather embarrassing, but hey, it’s life. So...more

Will work for food; German octopus predicts World Cup winners
by Draft Day Suit
posted July 13, 2010 at 10:26pm

I had watched the soccer matches religiously up until the semi- finals, but then all hell broke loose when I awoke one morning last week with my throat on fire. Soon after my whole head clogged up and all I wanted to do was sleep. I went into a brief Ny...more

Fruit2o stops in Baltimore for Artscape 2010
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 13, 2010 at 5:43pm

Have you taken time to appreciate art recently? Whether it’s dance, opera, sculpture or fashion, Artscape in Baltimore Maryland should be on your list of things to visit in July. The event runs from July 16 to the 18th from noon through the evening at n...more

Just because I have a vagina does not mean I need a women’s guide to sports
by Draft Day Suit
posted July 11, 2010 at 1:20pm

I have been getting a lot of pitches lately about books for women. These books were written to help women better understand sports or sports terminology. During the hockey playoffs, these books wanted to teach me about icing and maybe make me aware of som...more

Wonder Woman gets a new look
by Athletic Women Blog
posted July 1, 2010 at 9:02pm

I never thought I'd be saying this, but apparently it is fashion week at the Athletic Women Blog (not by choice or plan, mind you). Today's post is the result of DC Comics' announcement this week that it is giving Wonder Woman a makeover (see right). Reac...more

Dove Real Women Campaign casting for real "perfect" women
by Women Undefined
posted June 29, 2010 at 6:31pm

Duh. Not exactly a surprise that Dove didn't really mean "normal" or "average" when they introduced the world to the ground breaking media campaign to sell their beauty products (smelly soap is not a necessity, sorry). All Dove did was find the best...more

Pirates can’t even fire a pierogi properly
by Draft Day Suit
posted June 24, 2010 at 4:55pm

Isn’t the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results? A few days ago Pittsburgh Pirates management announced they had extended the contracts of Manager John Russell and General Manager Neal Huntington in...more

Dream put on hard hats and dig selves out of hole
by Pleasant Dreams - An Atlanta Dream Blog
posted June 22, 2010 at 12:09pm

This is from a web page from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about how hot it is during the summer.Clearly, Taj McWilliams and Armintie Price are willing to establish position on the court no matter what it takes. ...more

Models poke fun at World Cup WAGS
by A Glam Slam
posted June 21, 2010 at 2:41pm

WAGs have taken center stage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, almost as much as the players themselves. They've appeared in ads for World Cup merchandise, have their own dedicated websites and have made their presence very well-known at games played thus ...more

Enter to win a two day UClimb class
by Pretty Tough
posted June 19, 2010 at 9:22pm

Head over to RockClimberGirl.com to enter to win: One space in a UClimb Learn to Climb Class! Participants learn the basics of climbing outdoors, stressing safety first and foremost. You will learn proper use of gear, voice commands, knot tying, and bel...more

Umbro World Cup Pop-Up Shop
by A Glam Slam
posted June 11, 2010 at 4:14pm

Today is the official start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup! And World Cup fever is taking over New York City. A few weeks ago, A Glam Slam shared Umbro's new World Champions collection and corresponding World Cup WAGs campaign. Now the brand has teamed up w...more

World Cup giveaway: Nike.com gift card :
by A Glam Slam
posted June 10, 2010 at 2:17pm

Many of the world's top footballers will take the field in recycled team kits in South Africa. Nike's national teams will be outfitted in uniforms that were produced from recycled bottles. The sportswear giant claimed that the new unis would give these te...more

World Cup giveaway: USA FIFA World Cup scarf
by A Glam Slam
posted June 8, 2010 at 9:33pm

There's one accessory that will dominate in the World Cup stands in South Africa: scarves. The soccer scarf is one of the most recognizable pieces of fan gear, shared among countries across the globe. With a history that dates as far back as the 1900's...more

NASCAR gets nasty
by Draft Day Suit
posted June 8, 2010 at 7:53pm

Joey Logano, left, and Kevin Harvick when they were playing nice. I don’t understand NASCAR and I doubt I ever will. I get dizzy watching my daughter run track. And, she’s really slow. Also, my favorite button on our remote is “Mute”, so...more

World Cup giveaway: Happy Socks
by A Glam Slam
posted June 7, 2010 at 8:25pm

Hey, A Glam Slam readers! Get ready for a week of World Cup giveaways as we prepare for the games to begin. Be sure to check back each day for your chance to win a piece of World Cup merchandise. First up: Happy Socks. A Glam Slam introduced you ...more

There is always cake
by Byline to Finish Line
posted June 2, 2010 at 10:30pm

There is something about the world of endurance sports that loves to measure things. We love numbers. Love, love, love numbers. We sometimes call them “metrics” and use fancy names for heart rates (are you working in Zone 2 or Zone 3?) along with numb...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

Exclusive Interview: Motocross champion Ashley Fiolek
by Pretty Tough
posted May 25, 2010 at 6:20pm

One of the biggest stars in motocross, Ashley Fiolek has succeeded on and off the race track. At nineteen, she is already the top female competitor in a tough men’s sport. Since going pro in late 2007, Fiolek has taken gold at the X Games, won the ...more

Stretching with Kermit the Frog
by Sports Girls Play
posted May 23, 2010 at 7:41pm

Even Kermit the Frog knows how important it is to stretch!! Last I heard he said something like, “It ain’t easy being flexible”, or was that green? Anyhow, I found a fun set of pictures today of Kermit the Frog demonstrating 15 excellent stretches f...more

Win a copy of Ashley Fiolek’s ‘Kicking Up Dirt’
by Pretty Tough
posted May 21, 2010 at 6:57pm

Are you a motocross fan? If so, you don’t want to miss the chance to read her new memoir, “Kicking Up Dirt” out in stores now. And for five lucky Pretty Tough winners – the book is free! One of the biggest stars in motocross, Ashley Fiolek has ...more

Win a Terry women's cycling wardrobe
by Bike Diva
posted May 18, 2010 at 4:40pm

Win a $500 Cycling Wardrobe from Terry Burlington, VT - May 18, 2010<br><br> Dear Lynn ,Terry Bicycles is launching a $500 Cycling Wardrobe Giveaway to one lucky cyclist. Registrants can sign up online, and no purchase is nec...more

Win a Copy of Dara Torres' New Book
by anngaff
posted May 18, 2010 at 12:28pm

We have 5 copies of Dara Torres' new book Gold Medal Fitness to give away! TO WIN: There are THREE ways to enter and you can enter as MANY times as you want: Post a comment on this post (below). Send this tweet. Post on our Facebook Page tellin...more

Giveaway: Ski/Snowboard Gloves
by Westbound Boarder
posted May 11, 2010 at 12:50pm

Kombi has a history of keeping the worlds’ hands warm all the while remaining on the forefront of innovation and style. The Jon Olsson Glove was inspired the Swedish professional skier himself and include some awesome technical aspects. Want to experien...more

Design a Roxy Bikini Contest
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted May 10, 2010 at 5:45pm

Design-A-Roxy Bikini contest presented by Schick® Quattro for Women® Roxy and Schick® Quattro for Women® invite you to unleash your inner fashionista and design your very own Roxy bikini. Grand Prize winner receives $5,000 and other great prizes! ...more

Free Timberline Snowboard Camp Session Anyone???
by Westbound Boarder
posted May 10, 2010 at 3:28pm

StillNotSponsored.com has teamed up with Timberline Lodge to offer all of you shred heads out there an opportunity to attend Timberline Summer Snow Camp for FREE! To enter, upload a 30 second video of yourself explaining why you should be chosen to go to ...more

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