The Columbian3d
Rock ‘n’ roller derby: Vancouver helps Portland-based Rose City Rollers to its fifth championship
Roller derby skaters from around the world gathered in Portland last weekend to compete in the Women’s Flat Track Derby ...
Adidas Turns the Superstar into Roller Skates
Adidas has introduced a fair amount of Superstar variations within the sneaker's half-century lifespan, but more new versions ...
How Nonprofit Exposure Skate Has Driven The Rise Of Women’s Skateboarding
Exposure Skate, a nonprofit that will hold its 13th annual skateboarding competition this week, has been one of the most important forces shaping women's skateboarding.
The New York Times19d
Patti McGee, Skateboarding’s First Female Champion, Dies at 79
She was, her daughter said, “a badass and a goody two-shoes at the same time ... with wheels removed from her roller skates by her brother, Jack. She and other skaters sailed up and down ...
Sydney Morning Herald20d
Pioneer girl skateboarder ran figures of eight around the boys
She was often one of the only girls in the line-up ... using wheels he had swiped off her roller skates. The 1965 May 14 issue of Life magazine featuring US skateboarder Patti McGee.
The Washington Post21d
Patti McGee, first women’s pro skateboarder, dies at 79
She was often one of the only girls in the lineup ... using wheels he had swiped off her roller skates. Ms. McGee, who died Oct. 16 at 79, went on to become the first women’s professional ...
NBC Sports23d
Wakaba Higuchi overtakes U.S. women to win Skate America
ALLEN, Texas — Short program leader Isabeau Levito had the chance to become the youngest U.S. figure skater to win Skate America since Michelle Kwan. Bradie Tennell, second in the short, could have ...
CNN25d
The best Brooks running shoes, according to a personal trainer and a marathon runner
In 1914, Brooks got its feet wet in the industry by crafting bath and ballet shoes in a quaint factory ... (Mickey Mantle was a huge fan). Roller skates, football cleats and softball cleats ...
Philadelphia Tribune25d
'Roller Jam' brings back the vibrant energy of summer skating parties
In the 1970s, the roller skating era flourished ... Beyond Black Beauty' deviates from typical Black girl portrayals — in a good way These holiday movies will put you in a festive spirit ...
CBC.ca25d
Figure skating returns with a new twist — backflips
Stay up to speed on what's happening in sports by subscribing here. The 2024-25 Grand Prix of Figure Skating tour opens on Friday night as Skate America gets underway in the Dallas area.
Newsweek26d
Teenage Girls Who Think They Can Get 'Dream Job' Drops
The number of teenage girls who believe they're capable of getting their dream job has dropped significantly over the past seven years, according to a new report from nonprofit Ruling Our eXperiences.
NBC Sports27d
From Surya Bonaly to Ilia Malinin, figure skating’s backflip comeback sparks reaction
Ilia Malinin made history the last two seasons by landing the most difficult jump in figure skating time after time. This week, he plans to make some more by backflipping on the ice. Skate America, ...