US Open 2015 pre-tourney sponsor events/parties are continuing with Maria Sharapova opening a Sugarpova pop-up store at New York City’s flagship Bloomingdale’s. I must admit, I’ve actually tried a few varieties of Masha’s candy line and it’s pretty good. Additionally, it’s just great to see athletes expanding their brand beyond sports apparel, equipment and accessories. … Continue reading
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Caroline Wozniacki and Ronda Rousey In 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Cover model Hannah Davis and the rest of the beautiful ladies who grace the pages of the 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition are joined this year by two high profile female athletes, former tennis world #1 Caroline Wozniacki and UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey. The 22-time WTA singles champion Wozniacki has seen a resurgence … Continue reading
Grace Park Announces Retirement; My Tribute To A Champion
Following the second round of the 2012 Wegmans LPGA Championship, the second Major of the 2012 LPGA calendar, 6-time tour winner Grace Park announced her retirement as a player. The news spread quickly among fans of the LPGA. The first person to make me consistently pay attention to the LPGA was Se Ri Pak. Her … Continue reading
WTA Xperia Hot Shot Heather Watson Backstage At Richie Rich Miami Fashion Show
WTA star and Xperia Hot Shot Heather Watson of Great Britain had a chance to go backstage at Richie Rich’s Miami Fashion Show. Maybe next time, Heather can actually walk in the show.
Blair O’Neal Calls Morning Drive To Talk About Golf And Modeling
Blair is getting a lot of attention about her modeling. She talks about people’s perceptions of her, especially after her Cobra Golf ad.
Ana Ivanovic 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Photoshoot
This is another post I debated about, but ESPN has a skin issue so the SI swimsuit issue is tame compared to that. Plus, not posting about it doesn’t make it not happen and Ana seemed to enjoy doing this so here goes.
Maria Sharapova Featured In December Issue of InStyle Russia
Maria Sharapova is a blend of style and substance. Her modelling and endorsement ventures compliment a fierce on-court competitor. With all due respect to 2-time Major winner Svetlana Kuznetsova, former #1-ranked player Dinara Safina and perennial top-10 player Elena Dementieva (now retired), Maria is the greatest Russian tennis player ever on the WTA tour. She … Continue reading
WTA Video: Maria Kirilenko Photo Shoot
The WTA has no problem, it seems, promoting their players as great athletes, which they are, and fashionable young women, which they also are. One wonders about where the line blurs and where selling looks goes too far. I was a little surprised when I saw this was a WTA sponsored video. But as they … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 