IT’S PINKTOBER – FEMALE ATHLETES UNITE AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Organizations everywhere are kicking off month long breast cancer awareness programs. At least half of you know someone who has or had breast cancer. Whether a mom, aunt, grandmother, neighbor, or family friend, breast cancer strikes over 200,000 women a year. Fortunately, with early detection, there are many different treatment options available. And every year new research improves cancer care. If you’re young, you may not think breast cancer will affect you. But your youth and energy makes you an invaluable tool in the fight against the disease. You can help this month and all year by working with various programs in your community. If you surf or snowboard, check out Boarding for Breast Cancer. If you’re a runner, jogger or walker, Susan B. Komen Foundation Race for the Cure events take place all year. Climbers, bicyclists and paddlers can join those who have climbed, biked, and kayaked at Against the Odds events. Beats For Boobs will honor its eighth year of uni [Read More]published October 10, 2011 at 3:19pm CDT
FIFA CALLS ON YOUNG FEMALES TO “LIVE YOUR GOALS”
As the Women’s World Cup is about to begin, the international governing organization for soccer launched a new initiative aimed at inspiring women and girls all over the world to participate in the game. Featuring some of the stars of this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Germany, “Live Your Goals” will target the next generation of women’s soccer players around the globe. The launch took place at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin and was attended by German national team player Kim Kulig, Canada’s captain Christine Sinclair as well as FIFA’s Head of Women’s Competitions Tatjana Haenni. Women’s soccer has established itself as a force to be reckoned with and can now claim 29 million active players worldwide. This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, widely predicted to be the most successful edition ever of FIFA’s flagship women’s event, was selected as the launch pad for an initiative which FIFA hopes will continue to inspire more and more girls and [Read More]published June 27, 2011 at 11:28pm CDT
[VIDEO] FEMALE HIGHSCHOOL PITCHER SIGNS NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT
High school varsity baseball pitching sensation Marti Sementelli is no stranger to media attention. Since her days playing Little League at age five with the boys, she has regularly garnered attention from local and national news media. At age 10 she made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, striking out the host and, in 2007, appeared in a Nike commercial. At 15, Marti was the youngest girl to play for the U.S in the Women’s Baseball World Cup where she allowed only one run in the U.S victory over Australia for the bronze medal. This spring, she again made history starting in the first all-girl high school pitching match-up that featured her school, Birmingham High, and USA Women’s Baseball teammate Ghazaleh Sailors of San Marcos High School. In a world where the diminutive pitcher regularly plays against boys who are now a foot taller and 100 pounds heavier, it was really no surprise last week when she agreed to accept a baseball scholarship and signed her National Letter of Int [Read More]published June 14, 2011 at 1:19pm CDT
SECRETARY CLINTON TO LAUNCH WOMEN’S WORLD CUP INITIATIVE
andlt; pandgt; Pretty Smart! On Monday June 6, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will launch the Women’s World Cup Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls Through Sports. The event, which will be streamed live on www.state.gov. will take place 9:30 am ET at the Department of State with members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and youth soccer players from around the world. This initiative is a joint effort by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues. The partnership hopes to harness the power of sports and international exchanges as a means to empower women and girls worldwide. The announcement is part of the build-up to the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will take place ths summer in Germany, and the kick-off to the 40th anniversary year of Title IX — the U.S. law to provide equal oppor wtunity for men and women in academics and athletics. In her address, Secretary of State Clinton will h [Read More]published June 7, 2011 at 6:00pm CDT
TENNIS STAR MARIA SHARAPOVA CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY IN THE BAHAMAS
Maria Sharapova celebrated her 24th birthday with a three-tiered “pretty in pink” birthday cake at Atlantis in Paradise Island in the Bahamas last weekend. “I want to thank all my fans for all their Happy Birthday wishes,” the tennis champ wrote on Facebook. “I am having a great day surrounded by family and friends!” During her birthday week, Maria joined with Gisela Dulko for the Allstar Tennis Exhibition Match at Atlantis which she won 6-3, 6-1. She also participated in a Juniors Clinic while there Earlier in the week, Maria came out to support her fiance, Sasha Vujacic, as he wrapped up his NBA season at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. In addition to promoting product for Cole Haan and Tag Huerer Maria is also featured in a brand new Nike ad “Lace up, Save Lives,” a campaign hoping to raise money and awareness for AIDS relief in Africa. Happy birthday, Masha [Read More]published April 24, 2011 at 2:38pm CDT
[VIDEO] MEET PRO SURFER COCO HO
Nineteen year old Coco Ho and#40;@Coco_Hoand#41; was born and raised at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. She loves to play dance dance revolution. listen to Beyonce and hangout with her friends when she’s not competing professionally on the ASP Women’s World Tour. With an impressive family bloodline of proven champions, it comes as no surprise that this young Hawaiian has found success in the highest level of professional surfing and with three years of experience under her belt, Coco will be a threat at all events this year. We caught up with Coco this week at the G Series Fit launch party in Beverly Hills and fell in love with her smile, her giggle and her energy. [Read More]published April 17, 2011 at 6:45pm CDT
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RACE DAY: THREE AMERICAN WOMEN IN RALLYE AÏCHA DES GAZELLES
We've told you a little about the Rallye AÏcha des Gazelles here on the Ask Patty blog before, but for those of you who are unfamiliar, it's a pretty amazing thing. Imagine a classic off-road auto rally - this one takes place in the desert of Morocco - sand swirling, sun blazing. Racers start their engines and speed off into the lurid desert heat, with only an outdated map and a navigator in the passenger seat to help them find their way. There is no GPS, no cell phones, no support crew, and - get this - no prize money for the winner. Here, the only prize is the pride of accomplishment. The whole event has an aura of tradition and nostalgia, recalling the old rallys of Monte Carlo in an age gone by. Now, imagine that all the competitors - 220 of them in this case - are women. I know, right? Hit the jump for details. This year's Rally began on March 25 and ended on April 4. During the ten-day trek, 220 women tore across the Sahara desert in 110 off-road vehicles with [Read More]published April 13, 2011 at 2:57pm CDT
AFTER THE WNBA DRAFT: WHO'S BALLIN' NOW?
After a weekend of festivities, media training and photo ops, the WNBA draft was held Monday at the ESPN headquarters in Connecticut. Girls who have been dreaming of this day since they first dribbled a basketball in a school gym were a bundle of nerves. With 12 teams, 11 roster spots and plenty of players returning for the WNBA’s 15th season, this year’s rookies have a lot to prove. So who was selected and where will they play? Without further ado, take a look at some of the top picks and the newest class of professional ballers. As expected, UConn’s Maya Moore, the No. 1 overall pick, will be heading to Minnesota to play for the Lynx. Hopefully, the three-time winner of the Wade Trophy and four-time All-American, can turn the tide for the Lynx who went 13-21 last season. Moore, who finished her career with 3,036 points, helped UConn win a record 90 straight games over the past two seasons and led the team to two national titles in her four-year career. Aussie phenom Elizabe [Read More]published April 13, 2011 at 2:56pm CDT
WOMEN’S SKI JUMPING ADDED TO SOCHI OLYMPIC GAMES 2014
LONDON, April 6, 2011 — For the first time in Olympic Winter Games history, women will participate in ski jumping, beginning in Sochi, Russia in 2014. The International Olympic Committee made the announcement today during the IOC Executive Board’s press conference in London, site of the 2012 Summer Games. “We are elated and relieved,” said Deedee Corradini, Women’s Ski Jumping USA president. “Sochi, Russia can proudly proclaim that it will be hosting the first gender-equal Winter Games in Olympic history.” Ski jumping and#40;and Nordic Combinedand#41; were the only disciplines in the Winter Games that did not allow women to participate. In October 2010, the IOC EB said it was “looking favorably” at adding women’s ski jumping to Sochi 2014, but said it needed more time to consider the outcome of the sport’s 2011 World Championships in Oslo in February. In grueling weather conditions and in front of nearly 10,000 spectators, 43 athletes from 15 nations co [Read More]published April 9, 2011 at 11:32pm CDT