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Badminton governing group ends controversial women's dress code
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted May 30, 2011 at 12:12pm

Jené LONGMANFacing mounting criticism, the Badminton World Federation announced Sunday that it was scrapping a rule that would have forced women to wear skirts or dresses in elite competition.The rule, which was to take effect Wednesday, was intended t...more

Badminton’s new dress code criticized as sexist
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted May 28, 2011 at 3:50pm

By Jeré LongmanChristophe Ena/Associated Press- The Badminton World Federation says women playing at the elite level must wear dresses or skirts to create a more “attractive presentation.”In an attempt to revive flagging interest in women’s badmin...more

Dolce & Gabbana honor style & soccer with new book
by A Glam Slam
posted May 21, 2011 at 3:30pm

Dolce & Gabbana have been at the forefront of blending the worlds of fashion and sports. The luxury Italian designers have lent their style sense to a variety of sports teams and athletes, especially in the game of soccer. They dress the A.C. Milan and Ch...more

Sanya Richards Ross defending the dream
by The Fast Life
posted May 20, 2011 at 12:16am

Sanya Richards Ross "Defending The Dream" from Game Unlimited on Vimeo. Episode TWO of Defending the Dreamthe exclusive interview series that follows the reigning 400m World Champion throughout the 200 Track season in route to the World Championships i...more

2011 French Open Fashion Preview
by A Glam Slam
posted May 19, 2011 at 8:03pm

The 2011 French Open is upon us and there is already some fierce competition on the fashion front. Each tennis Grand Slam is met with a new crop of on-court fashions that often cause as much buzz as the game itself. Last year at Roland Garros, the focus s...more

Maya Moore Hecka Smart
by C and R's Stanford Women's Basketball Blog
posted May 19, 2011 at 1:17pm

Boy that Maya Moore sure is smart. Much as we hate to admit it, C and R have always (begrudgingly) admired the former UConn women’s basketball star when she gave interviews. She seems very bright and articulate. We mean, she was thinking to apply for a ...more

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand add Maya Moore
by HoopFeed.com
posted May 18, 2011 at 2:37pm

The Jordan Brand, a division of athletics company NIKE, added basketball star Maya Moore to its roster of athletes Wednesday. The former UConn star is the first female athlete to join the brand. “I am thrilled to welcome Maya Moore into the Jordan Bra...more

USWNT debut all black uniforms
by A Glam Slam
posted May 18, 2011 at 1:50pm

When the U.S. Women’s National Team takes the field in Germany this Summer, they will do so in unique new attire. Images of the team’s 2011 FIFA World Cup kits were released last month, but the all-black away uniforms made their official on-field debu...more

Women athletes on the Magic Roundabout
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted May 16, 2011 at 3:56pm

Too high, too short, too sexy, too long, against my religious beliefs ... the Miss Universe contestants? Nope, women athletes thinking about or being told what to think about their game-clothes. Now it's the turn of women badminton players to see what's...more

Pakistan official lashes out at badminton skirt rule
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted May 14, 2011 at 7:13pm

By Umar FarooqNew badminton ruling irks Pakistan.LAHORE: Badminton Asia Confederation Vice-President Syed Naqi Mohsin lashed out at the sport’s governing body for introducing the rule forcing female players to wear skirts.The Badminton World Federation...more

Sports hijab lets Islamic women throw some punches
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted May 13, 2011 at 4:36pm

Letting out shrill cries, several young women in a Montreal taekwondo class kicked their way through the exercises, not a hair out of place as they were demurely covered by an Islamic sports hijab.Elham Seyed Javad (C), seen here posing with a taekwondo t...more

Storm's Ashley Robinson to walk Seattle Fashion Week
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted May 13, 2011 at 12:46pm

Striking looks and 6-foot-4 stature often prompt people to ask Storm reserve Ashley Robinson if she's ever modeled. Now she can respond "yes," walking for designer Anna Dicklhuber in Seattle Fashion Week's Finale Night at King Cat Theater on Friday. Dick...more

Stella McCartney launches Team GB Olympic fan gear
by A Glam Slam
posted May 10, 2011 at 11:24pm

With the Royal Wedding complete, London will now shift its focus to the 2012 Summer Games. Last July, it was announced that British designer, Stella McCartney, had been appointed creative director for adidas to design the 2012 Olympic collection for the G...more

Athletes dress up for the Met Gala
by A Glam Slam
posted May 9, 2011 at 12:01am

The annual gala cebrating the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Exhibit took place last night. Fashion’s heavy-hitters came together for what has become one of biggest Red Carpet nights within the fashion community. This year’s eve...more

Head Games: Derby hat or royal wedding hat ?
by A Glam Slam
posted May 8, 2011 at 2:53pm

In the last two weeks, we have witnessed two major events which are known for their fantastic headwear: the Royal Wedding and the Kentucky Derby. The facinators of the Royal Wedding likely sparked some added creativity for Derby goers. Huge, embellis...more

Press Release: CAAWS and AthletesCan on Manditory Skirts for Women's Badminton
by Women in Sport International
posted May 7, 2011 at 3:44pm

CAAWS and AthletesCan have released the following joint press release for immediate circulation. The statement is just the latest voice in the criticisms against the World Badminton Federation's decision to force women to wear skirts. Please forward to yo...more

I want a girl with a short skirt...
by After Atalanta
posted May 6, 2011 at 11:07am

...and a loooooong badminton racket.Yep. New rules for female badminton players. Skirts are now required. REQUIRED. Despite my occasional equivocation over skirts because I wear them myself when playing tennis, this is just wrong.The official peeps at the...more

1892 on Horseback - Where Women Ride Astride
by LostCentury
posted May 3, 2011 at 9:09pm

1892 Harper's Weekly article and illustration - "Where Women Ride Astride" - England...more

An Upcoming Battle: The Badminton World Federation Comes Under Fire for Requiring Female Athletes to Wear Skirts
by Women in Sport International
posted May 3, 2011 at 9:47am

We have seen the sexualization of women's sports in a variety of different sports over the past few decades and it now seems like no sport is safe. The World Badminton Federation (WBF) has introduced a new dress code that would require female badminton pl...more

Beckham, Thorpe & other sports stars receive the royal treatment
by A Glam Slam
posted May 1, 2011 at 1:41pm

It’s not often that we see celebrities, dignitaries and sports icons hobnobbing with one another. Today’s much anticipated Royal Wedding brought together guests from a broad spectrum of society. Among those lucky enough to attend were David Beckham an...more

1896 article - "In a Girls' Gymnasium"
by LostCentury
posted May 1, 2011 at 11:10am

1896 article in Munsey's Magazine by Jean Pardee-Clark , "In A Girls' Gymnasium" (excerpts). Illustration by J.M. Gleeson....more

1886 article & illustrations - Swimming for Girls and Women
by LostCentury
posted April 27, 2011 at 8:55pm

1886, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper article and illustration, "Natation for Girls and Women." The article says the artist is a woman but her name is not credited....more

Sweat in style with these fashionable fitness finds
by A Glam Slam
posted April 26, 2011 at 7:29pm

In 2010, Americans spent more than $30 million on women’s fitness clothing, a 2 percent increase over the previous year. Fitness brands are continuing to focus on fashions that are feminine, form-fitting and versatile enough to take wearers from the th...more

The devil wears Knicks-inspired Prada
by A Glam Slam
posted April 26, 2011 at 12:10pm

Since his arrival in New York, Anna Wintour has transformed Amar’e Stoudemire into a style icon. The Knicks baller and Vogue Editor-In-Chief have developed a very close relationship. He’s become her new front-row favorite during runway shows and he ev...more

1900 Woman's Physical Development and Emile Zola
by LostCentury
posted April 26, 2011 at 10:30am

1900 Woman's Physical Development magazine cover with motto "Ugliness a Sin, Health is Beauty," and article by Emile Zola, "Why Modern Sports Benefit Woman."...more

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