We’re not JUST jocks. We like to read too. And maybe even discuss a book or two. So hunker down and relax with one of our book recommendations. Nothing like some mental gymnastics!
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USA Track & Field hosted a Q&A; with Lolo Jones on February 26, leading up to the USATF Indoor Nationals, which take place this weekend (Feb 28-Mar 1) in Boston. Jones has run the top three fastest times in the world indoors this season and therefore is t...more
The stars of Women’s Professional Soccer unveiled the league’s Puma designed home and away uniforms last night. Appealing color combos were on display but the skorts got a thumbs-down from many fans...more
A few helpful swim tips from Gold Medalist Natalie Coughlin, brought to you by H20 Audio. Once you've mastered your stroke, grab an H20 audio ipod case and rock out to your favorite tunes while you swim. Of course, only if you enjoy listening to music whi...more
Venus Williams defeated France’s Virginie Razzano 6-4, 6-2 at the Dubai Tennis Championships to win her first title of the season .
The victory gave Venus her 40th career singles title and was the seventh triumph in her last eight finals. Her last titl...more
Girls, girls, girls…..The Nikita Snowboard Clip Contest is well under way so get in on the action. There’s still time to make the most of the winter and the snowy future forecasts by getting some new footage together and sending it to Nikita....more
FloTrack has a fun video with 2004 Olympic Heptathlon Gold Medalist Carolina Kluft cooking Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes at her house in Kariskona, Sweden, for their “Off Track Tuesday” feature...more
Alicia Sacramone is a total natural, if you ask me, when it comes to being on screen - interviewing athletes and celebrities. In this video, Alicia interviews Dwyane Wade, Jordin Sparks, hip hop star Common and Alonzo Mourning in conjunction with the N...more
Beth Alford-Sullivan is one of only a few female head coaches in the male-dominated profession of track and field head coaches. She has been at Penn State for 10 years...more
Jenny Barringer was beside herself after set her second NCAA record Saturday evening at the Her time of 15:01.70 for 5000m not only demolished the old NCAA record of 15:14.18 held by Kim Smith of Providence but also would have been an American Record...more
While winter sport competition pushes on around the world, athletes look one year ahead to a competition that represents the completion of goals met and dreams reached for athletes everywhere - the Olympics....more
A recent video featuring GG star Taylor Momsen (and a stunt double?) pulling some very slick moves on the paparazzi may or may not be part of an underground campaign by Nike. Is L’il J stumping for the sports brand? What do you think?...more
2008 Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin’s dream life continues. Liukin, the fashion-loving Texas gymnast, is being featured in breathtaking images for Max Azria’s spring/summer 2009 ad campaign....more
From WINK News in Naples, Florida:
Every January, all sorts of people vow to get in shape for the new year. But these days, instead of running to the gym, some women and even children, are now jumping in the ring!
You may know it as UFC or Ultimate Figh...more
What better way to get motivated when you’re dreading the end of Christmas break than to watch FloTrack.com’s Best of 2008 Videos. Watch Shalane Flanagan power through a long workout in the wind and at altitude. Watch a recap of the University...more
Check out this video, via the Women’s Sports Foundation:
Great to see Sheryl’s support, and she has some really great things to say as a former athlete about the opportunities created for her later in life.
She also promotes physical activity...more
2008 was a pretty busy year for womens’ sports and while the Olympics were the highlight of my year, there was so much more that happened. My friends Jane at Pretty Tough and Megan at Because I Played Sports put together a really nice video highligh...more
January 2, 2009 - In the world of sports, 2008 was a year filled with impressive records and many firsts for female athletes.
As a special treat - here’s a fanvid created with Megan from Because I Played Sports. Hope you like it! Please f...more
The girl with the golden smile, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, has just released a new magazine/book that features pictures from her gymnastics career and family life, stories and quotes from coaches, Shawn and her family - all done in a fun, casual for...more
I just finished watching Bob Costas’ December 17 show of CostasNow on HBO, where he highlighted the best sports moments of 2008.
It is a 90-minute show (dominated by men) includes Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods, Ryan Howard, Michael Strahan, Charles ...more
December 19, 2008 - The world’s top women ski jumpers can set record after record this season. But since ski jumping is the only sport in the Winter Olympics that has no event for women, their distances and style points will not get them into the 20...more
Nike's "Game Changers" is inviting anyone and everyone to propose a way to leverage sport for positive social change in the lives of girls and women. The criteria is based upon innovation, social impact and sustainability....more
December 12, 2008 -As the United States celebrates electing a black man to the White House for the first time, a new book offers a rare glimpse into American Indian life and shows how 10 young women made inroads against prejudice in the early 1900s.
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Parenting, whether your child is an athlete, musican, social butterfly, or just all around great kid, is tough - especially on the day to day level. So, I think you need a laugh today, but one that is mixed in with a good serving of reality, too.
First, f...more
