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LORI JOHNSON BREAKS PASSION RECEIVING RECORD WITH 83 YARD TOUCHDOWN PASS RECEPTION
Pittsburgh, PA. The Pittsburgh Passion, members of the Independent Women’s Football League, continued their winning ways with a win over the Boston Militia. The Passion received the opening kick and used a methodical 9 play, 68 yard drive, in which they intertwined the run and the pass to open a 7-0 lead. RB Lyndsi Hughes began the scoring with an 8 yard run around the outside to get Pittsburgh on the board. On Boston’s second offensive play, LB Jo Jo Warner who finished the game with nine tackles caused and recovered a fumble, but Pittsburgh was unable to advance the football. LB Jen Dulski was able to intercept a pass from Militia QB Allison Cahill which led to Lyndsi’s 2nd touchdown of the game and a 14-0 Pittsburgh advantage. Early in the 2nd quarter, Pittsburgh found themselves with a 3rd and long from their own 17 yard line. QB Lisa Horton was able to connect with WR Lori Johnson on a slant pattern for an 83 yard touchdown pass, making a new Passion record previously held by WR Wilma Walton. The Passion had a comfortable 21 point lead at the half. Read more >> | |  Bryan Haynes,The Gazette - D.C. Divas quarterback Allyson Hamlin takes a couple of throwing reps to warm up her arm before quarterback drills during Tuesday’s football practice at Sasscer Foot |
Hamlin doubles as athlete, detective
After traveling to and from Boston, D.C. Divas quarterback Allyson Hamlin returned to Maryland at 6 p.m. Sunday, only to be greeted with a 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift and the loads of paperwork that come with being a District 3 county police detective. Read more >> | |  Chicago Force coaches stand for national anthem as snow begins to fall in Madison. |
The Force Take Care of the 'First'
MADISON, WI. If you would have told any of the fans, referees, coaches, or players on the field last Saturday at Breitenbach Stadium that it was a night in April, chances are no one would have believed you. Just as the National Anthem was being sung, a wintry snow blizzard blew in from the north and covered the field in a sheet of white. The weather conditions made it tough to grip the ball, or run without sliding. The game wasn’t very pretty or easy as there was no quit in a good Wisconsin Wolves team. When the final horn sounded to end the game, the Force posted a 14-7 win to go 1-0 on the young season. Read more >> | | The 2008 season is off to an exciting start!
The 2008 season began on Saturday evening with some big upsets and hard fought battles!
For all the game scores visit the "Scores" page and watch for game recaps as they come in from the teams! Read more >> | | That's Why She's a Linebacker
Jordyn White, D.C. Divas Linebacker, writes that in women's pro football, color matters, but race does not.
Read more >> | | IWFL Featured on USAFootball.com!
Women a Significant Part of Football's Family Portrait
By Matt Molina, USA Football
It’s a common stereotype that while men are watching football on TV, women are in a separate room watching something like Simon Cowell from American Idol making some poor kid cry. A common notion is that women would rather dissect an actress’ wardrobe on Oscar night than break down a well-executed screen pass.
However, the growing popularity of football isn’t solely attributed to men; women are a significant part of the game. In fact, in 2008, the number of women who tuned in to watch the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLII doubled the number watching the Academy Awards three weeks later. Read more >> | |
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Monsoon and Menace Featured in New TreasureHD Network Show
Last fall the Tucson Monsoon and New Mexico Menace taped an episode of the new Treasure HD channel reality show I’LL TRY ANYTHING ONCE.
The show premieres Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 8PM ET/9PM PT/7C on channel 9473 of the Dish Network.
Tune in on the 26th to see all the action and excitement!
For more info on this episode of I’LL TRY ANYTHING ONCE click on the link below. Read more >> | | Armstrong Cable and Pittsburgh Passion
PITTSBURGH -- Armstrong and the Pittsburgh Passion have launched a 2nd year marketing and community partnership. Athletes will be ever-present, running skill clinics, speaking, and making on-site appearances at Armstrong community events in 2008.
"Armstrong's philanthropy behind the scenes is an example to follow, and our missions in the community run side by side," said team owner Teresa Conn. "They have been one of our biggest supporters and we are thrilled to continue our partnership together."
"We had a successful partnership with the Passion last year, and we look forward to them representing our company again," said Jud Stewart, Vice President of Marketing and Programming for Armstrong. "It's great to be associated with a group of women who are so committed not only to their sport but to their families and to their communities. That's something that Armstrong values very much and makes our partnership exciting." Read more >> | | IWFL Teams With Fanz-TV
The Independent Women's Football League is pleased to announce the league has partnered with Fanz-TV (a United Multi-Media Investments company) for the 2008 IWFL season. Fanz-TV will feature the IWFL Game of the Week as well as special presentations of play off games and the 2008 National Championship weekend. Fanz-TV broadcasts its signal via C band satellite and is available both online and in 17 regional television markets. The network currently has affiliate partnerships around the nation reaching over 5 Million households and is expected to add additional partners increasing that number to 17 million households by the end of March.
“This partnership firmly anchors the first phase of the league’s broadcast plan. Providing a high quality online viewing opportunity at no cost to our valued fans was our first priority,” said Laurie Frederick, IWFL Chief Executive Officer. “As more providers pick up Fanz-TV that viewing opportunity will only continue to grow.”
Read more >> | | Gladiator Shark Wins!
Congratulations to our very own Jen Blum for defeating her opponent on the tv show American Gladiators. This brand new tv show features athletes competing in combat events and is hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali. The Sharks all-time scoring leader Jen Blum competed against action stars and stunt professionals. You can watch her in episode 104 of the American Gladiators. Read more >> | |  Pictured: Mindy Corby, Alecia Sweeney, April Fowlkes, Governor Granholm, Kiana Dennis, Catherine Moss, Lateefa Moore, Bryan Budd and Stephen Lipson |
Govenor Granholm Honors the Detroit Demolition
Govenor Granholm honored several players from the Detroit Demolition in a ceremony at the Capital building in Lansing and declared Oct. 25, 2007 Detroit Demolition Day.
The players in attendance were very proud to represent their 2007 National Championship team. Read more >> | |  Kim Bradshaw waits to "open the case" with Howie Mandel |
Sirens Player Appears On NBC's Hit Show Deal Or No Deal
Recently one of the Sacramento Sirens standout defensive linemen, Kim Bradshaw made a visit to NBC studios to tape her episode of Deal or No Deal. Kim was supported by many current and past players both in the audience and on stage with her.
Click on Read More to watch a video clip from the show! While you're there be sure to leave a comment and rate the video!
See a backstage interview with Kim after the show!
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Grand Opening and 1st Annual Induction Ceremony: IWFL Women's Football Hall of Fame
Courtesy Museum of World Treasures website
In its seven year history, the Independent Women's Football League has forged new ground in delivering exciting sporting events that provide an opportunity for women of many ages to fulfill a lifelong dream of playing full contact, professional football.
Read more >> | |  MHS Animal Cruelty Investigator Mark Ramos |
Animal Planet’s Animal Cops To Appear As Special Guests At Western Conference Championship
MHS Animal Cruelty Investigator Mark Ramos will do the coin toss and other members of the “Animal Cops” crew will be on hand to meet the public and answer questions about the Humane Society and how to get involved to help animals. Read more >> | | Xplosion Featured On Atlanta's PBA30
The Atlanta Xplosion was recently featured on Atlanta's PBA30. The episode will be rebroadcast on July 9 at 11:30 PM Eastern.
Click on the link below to read the article and watch the segment online! Read more >> | | Demolition, Force and Majestics Make News
| | Girl Power!
The first ever NFL Clinic for girls hosted by the New York Sharks was a complete success. Over 150 girls between the ages of 13 and 17 years old signed up for the 2-day free clinic. The first ever NFL Junior Player Development clinic for girls was hosted by the New York Sharks where they coached the girls on the basic points of playing football. At the end of the day, the participants were split up into 8 teams and practiced what they had learned with some flag football.
Girls from all over the Tri-State area traveled to Giants Stadium as well as a few girls from as far away as Maine to attend the 2-day free clinic. Also at the clinic were reporters for ABC News and WNBC-TV.
| | D.C. Divas Running Back Featured On Washingtonpost.com
D.C. Divas running back Monica Livingston is the subject of this week's featured video in the Washington Post's onBeing project by Jennifer Crandall.
Learn more at Washington Post onBeing | | Sharks Owner in WSF Grand March of Athletes
On October 16, the Women's Sports Foundation hosted the 27th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It was a powerful evening aimed at honoring the astounding achievements of female athletes and those who have contributed to the landscape of women’s sports. The ballroom was packed with 1,500 of our closest friends, family and supporters. The night began with a Grand March of Athletes – a parade of nearly 100 champions whose inspiration fueled the evening. Nine-time Grammy-award-winning songstress Sheryl Crow trailed the march by singing a raw, acoustic version of “All I Wanna Do” followed by “Life is a Winding Road.” Crow, an athlete in her own right, shared her sense of sports importance in the lives of women by saying, "Sport is crucial. It can really stretch our human spirit." | | IWFL Team Outfitted By Arizona Cardinals
The Monsoon, Tucson Women’s Football team are proud to announce the Arizona Cardinals have generously donated home and away game uniforms for the 2006 Monsoon season.
“On behalf of the Monsoon, Tucson Women's football team we would like to express our gratitude towards the Arizona Cardinals for their support of our team. We hope that this will signify the beginning of a partnership between our two organizations,” Stated Monsoon, TWF owner Kristie Godbout.
The donation, worth approximately $17000, establishes a strong show of support by the Arizona Cardinals for the Tucson women’s sports community. The Cardinals are the third NFL team to support an IWFL team in this manner. In past years both the Miami Fury and Tampa Terminators have proudly worn uniforms provided by their local NFL teams. Read more >> | |  NY Sharks Autographed IWFL Ball On Display in Canton, OH. |
IWFL Sharks Featured In The Pro Football Hall Of Fame!
The New York Sharks have made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. A display of the Hall's latest acquisitions includes an IWFL football signed by the 2005 New York Sharks. It is on display along with items from Pete Rozelle, Walter Payton, Bart Starr, and Franco Harris. This is the first item from a women's football team to be displayed at the Hall of Fame. It will remain on display through March of next year. Read more >> | | New York Sharks Owner Honored by Women's Sports Foundation
Tennis great and founder of the Women's Sports Foundation, Billie Jean King presented an award to New York Sharks owner Andra Douglas. At the 26th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards dinner, Ms. King (pictured on the left) presented Ms. Douglas the Yolanda L. Jackson GiveBack Award. Ms. Jackson is pictured on the right. Read more >> | |
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