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Fashion Footwear: NBA Jumps into High Heels
by Pretty Tough
posted June 11, 2012 at 7:23pm

We all know the major sports leagues are trying to court women. Female fans are smart, passionate and guess what? They like to spend money. The National Football League has an assortment of licensed product targeted to gals and a whole section on their w...more

Muhammad Ali Featured in New Louis Vutton Campaign
by A Glam Slam
posted June 11, 2012 at 6:55pm

Luxury fashion house, Louis Vuitton, has tapped Muhummad Ali to front its new ad campaign. The 70-year old boxing legend appears in the latest leg of the brand’s “Core Values” campaign. The concept, which first debuted in 2007 and center...more

Tom Brady Celebrates Opening of First UGG For Men Store
by A Glam Slam
posted June 6, 2012 at 7:00pm

UGG Australia opened a dedicated UGG for Men flagship store last night, at 600 Madison Avenue in New York City. The new shop marks the first dedicated UGG for Men location in the world, housing footwear, outerwear, accessories and small leather goods, all...more

Caroline Wozniacki to launch underwear line
by A Glam Slam
posted June 5, 2012 at 4:18pm

Outside of the game, many of tennis’ top females have dabbled in fashion design. Maria Sharapova has developed multiple women’s collections for Cole Haan, and Venus Williams recently debuted her revamped EleVen clothing range, with offerings f...more

Russell Westbrook's Crazy Collection of Post-Game Shirts
by A Glam Slam
posted May 30, 2012 at 3:19pm

TIME magazine recently took a look at the “Nerd-fashion wave” that has spread across the NBA, with Oklahoma City Thunder forward, Kevin Durant, referenced as the “front man for the geek-chic craze.” The post-game fashions during th...more

Badmintoners Can Burn the Skirts!
by After Atalanta
posted May 29, 2012 at 3:21pm

No--just kidding. Don't burn anything. Fire is dangerous.But at least female badminton players can ditch their skirts if they would rather play in shorts (or pants I would assume). The Badminton World Federation has nixed its plans to require female athl...more

Femininity and running
by After Atalanta
posted May 21, 2012 at 1:30pm

Several things conspired to lead to this post--the most recent being that two minutes ago a woman ran by the cafe I am sitting at grading papers wearing a running skirt--just as I was thinking about running skirts and the reasons women give for wearing. ...more

Olympic Hopefuls Hope Solo, Ryan Lochte & Serena Williams Cover Vogue Magazine
by A Glam Slam
posted May 14, 2012 at 3:39pm

The style stakes are high for the Olympic Games, as top designers like Giorgio Armani, Stella McCartney and Ralph Lauren are among those who have created signature gear for their countries. Competitors will showcase their pride through this attire, making...more

Athletes attend the Oscars of fashion , The Met Gala
by A Glam Slam
posted May 8, 2012 at 6:58pm

The Met Costume Gala is one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year, often touted as the “East Coast Oscars.” This year’s Spring 2012 exhibition, organized by The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is called ...more

Change has been good for Natasha Hastings
by carabyrd
posted April 19, 2012 at 11:39am

Life has changed a bit for Natasha Hastings, the "400-meter diva," in the last year including a new city, training group and winning her first individual senior medal at the world track and field championships this year.  Hastings has moved to Austi...more

U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Soccer Teams Unveil New Kits
by Pretty Tough
posted April 17, 2012 at 10:28am

U.S. Soccer and Nike unveiled the new home jersey for both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams. The U.S. Men and Women will debut the latest Nike jersey when they play their next domestic matches in late May. For the first time, Nike ha...more

Ashley Judd Teams Up with Original Retro Brand to Launch Kentucky Apparel Collection
by A Glam Slam
posted April 10, 2012 at 10:04am

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks to claim the title of 2012 NCAA Champions in men’s basketball. Fresh off the team’s win, Kentucky alum and school superfan, Ashley Judd, is celebrating with a new range of women’s gear. ...more

Creating Shoes, Socially
by carabyrd
posted March 30, 2012 at 9:34am

I was fourteen and gotten done with my first real season of cross country and was looking anxiously forward to track season.  All I wanted was a pair of Nike Frees and not just any pair but ones where I got to choose the colors via NIKEiD. I stil...more

Title Nine Founder Missy Park Talks Female Sportswear & Celebrating Title IX's 40th Anniversary
by A Glam Slam
posted March 24, 2012 at 4:21pm

Today’s athletic females have many sportswear options available to them. This selection was not always there as traditional sportswear companies often did not succeed in meeting women’s needs. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of ...more

Stella McCartney Unveils Team GB Olympic Uniform Designs
by A Glam Slam
posted March 23, 2012 at 10:57pm

Fashion is an integral part of the Olympic Games and several high-end designers are in the business of creating Olympic styles. In just four months, Team USA athletes will go for gold wearing ensembles from Ralph Lauren, while Italian competitors will spo...more

Venus Williams Relaunches EleVen Clothing Range
by A Glam Slam
posted March 19, 2012 at 10:22pm

After being sidelined for more than six months due to an autoimmune disease, Venus Williams is poised to make a comeback and she’ll do it in high-style. The tennis champ is relaunching her EleVen by Venus Williams fashion range at the Sony Eric...more

Victoria's Secret Pink Unveils 2012 MLB Collection
by A Glam Slam
posted March 14, 2012 at 11:20pm

Victoria’s Secret PINK is back in the game this season with another collection of MLB-themed apparel. The VS PINK MLB Collection first launched in March 2010, providing an assortment of co-branded merchandise with select teams. The line&nb...;more

The Politics of FIFA and the Hijab
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 2, 2012 at 1:28pm

By Curtis R. RyanFIFA, the international federation for world soccer, is poised to make a decision in a few days that will impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of young Muslim women -- whether or not to overturn the current ban on the hijab, or heads...more

NBA All-Star Weekend Brings Out "Geek Chic" Player Fashions
by A Glam Slam
posted February 28, 2012 at 2:57pm

The fashion world continues to embrace geek-inspired styles and pro ballers are at the forefront of the trend. Players have added a nerdy sensibilty to couture fashions resulting in ensembles that are often described as “geek chic.” ...more

2012 NBA All-Star Sneaker Game
by A Glam Slam
posted February 24, 2012 at 6:20pm

NBA All-Star weekend brings out the league’s best players and their latest footwear fashions. A new crop of All-Star shoe styles are released each year, in celebration of the weekend. Vibrant colorways, bold graphics, intricate details and special e...more

Nike Rolls Out London 2012 Olympic Designs
by A Glam Slam
posted February 23, 2012 at 6:32pm

Ahead of the 2012 London Games, Nike has unveiled a range of Olympics gear, including the uniforms that will be worn by Team USA men’s and women’s basketball teams and track and field athletes. In addition to unique design elements, the innova...more

Skirting the issue on boxing attire
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted February 21, 2012 at 12:35pm

The Amateur International Boxing Association is now saying skirts are optional for competitors in the first women’s Olympic boxing tournament in London. Another first-world crisis has been averted. This optional position is probably the best, give...more

Remembering "The Kid" Gary Carter in Style
by A Glam Slam
posted February 20, 2012 at 7:09pm

The sports world suffered a great loss when legendary Hall of Fame catcher, Gary Carter, passed away last Thursday after a battle with brain cancer. Tributes have been numerous as fans, former teammates and colleagues remember “The Kid.” The E...more

Metta World Peace Gives Fashion Advice to Jeremy Lin
by A Glam Slam
posted February 12, 2012 at 2:08am

In a league where players are known for their off-court style and swag, Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, believes Jeremy Lin is in need of a fashion overhaul. After playing only four games with the Knicks, Lin has become the league’s...more

Out Of Uniform: NFL Stars Suit Up For Honors Show
by A Glam Slam
posted February 6, 2012 at 12:25am

On the night before Super Bowl XLVI, the NFL honored the best players and plays from the 2011 season with the first NFL Honors awards show. The Hollywood-style ceremony featured red carpet arrivals and plenty of gridiron glamour. The night’s honoree...more

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