Danica Patrick via Galleryhip.comThe Forbes list of the top earning female sports stars is pretty exciting if you're a tennis player but not too encouraging if you're thinking other sports can pay the rent. Although I was shocked to see an MMA fighter in there - Ronda Rousey of course but what a … [Read more...]
Serena, Ronda and Our Fear of Strong Women
“Oh my goodness, she’s so ripped and I love it! Her biceps and traps are so sexy”…says hardly anyone, ever. For centuries a muscular build has been a sign of beauty for men, not women. In western culture, a woman’s beauty and femininity are often based on her softness and her curves; not on … [Read more...]
Let’s Shake on It…Or Nah?
This weekend the tennis world had its panties all in a bunch because Canadian star, Eugenie Bouchard refused to shake her opponent’s hand before a Fed Cup tennis match versus Romania’s Alexandra Dulgheru. Fans and commentators immediately called Bouchard’s sports(wo)manship into question and even … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Puts Her Own Spin on Beyonce’s ‘7/11′ Video
Those Beyoncé “7/11″ remakes keep comin’. The video for the up-tempo, hip-hop track, off Bey’s “Platinum Edition” album, has nearly 200 million views and launched numerous re-creations. The original clip was shot in the style of a home-made visual with Beyonce dancing at various … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Banks to Play Billie Jean King in HBO Movie
HBO and Playtone have set David Auburn (the playwright behind Proof) to script an untitled project that has Elizabeth Banks playing Billie Jean King and Paul Giamatti Bobby Riggs in the a story of the 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match in which the 29-year-old No. 2-ranked female star beat the … [Read more...]
Today in History: Billie Jean King and The Battle of The Sexes
On this day in 1973 Billie Jean King took on Bobby Riggs in the iconic tennis match known as the Battle of the Sexes. This tennis match was soooo much more than just an athletic competition; the match became a representation of the progress women fought for -and continue to fight for — … [Read more...]
Women Crush Wednesday: Serena Williams
It’s been a while since my last post and I have recently been inspired!! Since I’ve decided to start on a wednesday… AKA Women Crush Wednesday I have to do my all-time favorite athlete SERENA WILLIAMS!!! So this past weekend she won her 6th U.S Open title and 18th Grand Slam … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova Graces the Cover of NET-A-PORTER’S “The Edit” Magazine
Maria Sharapova fronts the latest issue of The Edit, a magazine from online luxury fashion retailer, Net-A-Porter. She’s the first athlete to grace the cover. Within the featured article, “Holding Court,” the tennis star opens up about her dedication and passion for the game, her … [Read more...]
Vote on Heather Watson’s U.S. Open Tennis Bag Design from Joy Gryson
Heather Watson has enlisted the help of fans to choose her Joy Gryson tennis bag for the upcoming U.S. Open. The designer has developed a bespoke bag style, featuring three possible color ways. Fans can play the role of stylist, deciding between a classic, denim or tangerine … [Read more...]
Al Sadd wins Women’s Handball Cup title
Al Sadd won Qatar Cup title for the women's handball after beating Al Rayyan team today on 37-32 in the match that took place on Wednesday evening at Al Gharafa Club. Qatar Handball Association Ahmed Mohammed Al-Shaabi and Qatar Women Sports Committee (QWSC) President Ahlam Al Mana presented … [Read more...]