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Minnesota Twins’ Official Prince Merchandise
Last year the Minnesota Twins gave out Purple Rain umbrellas to honor Prince, and this year they are teaming up with merch company Bravado for a co-branding deal that’s believed to be …
Drake Powderworks’ New Permanent Phantom Wax
A one-time base glide treatment for snowboards and skis that's better for the environment
Via theguardian.com
South Africa’s “Boxing Grannies”
Training twice a week with their coach Claude Maphosa, South Africa’s “gogos” are older women who are learning to box for the benefit of their health. Dubbed “Boxing Grannies,” these badass ladies …
District Vision’s Meditation Toolkit
The NYC-based brand has extended its range of goods for runners and active souls
Via theoutline.com
How Spelling Became a Sport
When thinking about celebrity sportspeople, we oftentimes go to athletes like Serena Williams or Lebron James, but every spring a very different kind of sporting champ graces ESPN and various TV shows. …
Sailing in Bermuda with America’s Cup 2017
The perfect place for thrill-seekers of all sorts, including the new-and-improved, high-endurance event
Via huckmagazine.com
The Middle East’s First All-Women Roller Derby Team
For the first time, roller derby has made its way to Lebanon, and Beirut’s first all-women team is smashing stereotypes across the country. As Huck magazine says, it’s a sport “which is …
Link About It: This Week’s Picks
From unsung female sport stars to the USA's first punk store and a Philippe Starck-designed smartphone, our look at the web
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Unsung Heroines of Sports History
Molly Schoit’s book based on the Instagram @TheUnsungHeroines handle, “Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History” celebrates the forgotten, lesser known women athletes who paved the way for today’s sports stars. …