Archive for the ‘Sports’ Category
Driven and skilled, Mendoza has softball leading role
Source: USA TODAY By Andy Gardiner
Gil Mendoza came home one day to find his driveway had become an impromptu boxing ring, overrun by a gaggle of neighborhood boys whaling away at each other.… More | Posted: July 31, 2008
Gretchen Bleiler Interview
Source: SHRED BETTIES
With a Silver Medal in the Olympics, and a series of wins and podiums at the X-Games, Grand Prix, and World Cup events, Gretchen has made a name for herself as one of the most influential halfpipe riders in the world.… More | Posted: July 29, 2008
We Heart Gretchen
Source: FUEL TV
In case you missed it on TV, the ESPY awards just happened and once again last week and a handful of action sports athletes were invited into the mix.… More | Posted: July 29, 2008
Joyce gets late call for swim team
Source: THE DETROIT NEWS By John Niyo
A long, dreary trip home turned — literally — on a phone call for former Ann Arbor Pioneer standout Kara Lynn Joyce.… More | Posted: July 29, 2008
Weekend Warrior: Dealing with injuries and recovery
Source: 9NEWS.COM By Susie WarginIt doesn’t matter if you run one mile a day or bike 100 miles a day, at some point an injury and/or discomfort is going to set in somewhere on your body.… More | Posted: July 29, 2008
Haworth’s latest Olympic journey begins
Source: WTOC By Tim Guidera
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – She’s familiar with the way years of preparation disappear into days of waiting.… More | Posted: July 29, 2008
Schwarzenegger visits Olympians at SJSU
Source: SPARTAN DAILY By Mark Powell
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited SJSU for roughly 20 minutes Friday to socialize with U.S.… More | Posted: July 29, 2008
Mission Films Bleiler and Nash at Venice Beach
Last week, beachgoers could have happened upon Gretchen Bleiler and Steve Nash skimboarding at Venice Beach. Filming a promotional video for their mutual sponsor, Mission Product, Bleiler and Nash had fun trying something “new” (although rumor has it that Nash practiced earlier in the week).… More | Posted: July 25, 2008
SNOWBOARDER GRETCHEN BLEILER WINS ESPY AWARD
Bleiler is fan’s choice for “Best Action Sports Female”
Los Angeles, CA July 21, 2008 – Gretchen Bleiler was chosen for “Best Action Sports Female” at the 2008 ESPY awards which aired Sunday, July 20th on ESPN.… More | Posted: July 24, 2008