Apr 23rd, 2006 · Roller Derby is being revived at the grassroots level, an effort led by women like those who are part of Baltimore's Charm City Roller Girls... one of dozens of all-female roller derby leagues popping up around the country.
Mar 22nd, 2006 · Commentator Frank Deford remembers one of his favorite athletes: roller derby legend Ann Calvello. Calvello was known as the bad girl of the roller derby circuit. She died last week of cancer.
Sep 23rd, 2005 · Director Malcolm Lee's new film is as much about family as it is roller skating. The film is set in the golden era of 1970s roller-skate jams, a coming-of-age comedy starring hip-hop star Bow Wow.
Aug 26th, 2005 · Hundreds of women are taking part in a revival of one of America's most violent sports: roller derby. Alex Cohen of NPR station KQED, and a member of the L.A. Derby Dolls league, reports.
Aug 4th, 2005 · Eric Weiner and Madeleine Brand discuss some international news stories that haven't been making U.S. headlines, but are still worthy of attention. Among the topics: the first-ever joint Chinese and Russian war games, the rebirth of the Libyan oil industry with the help of U.S. investment, and roller-skating cops in Switzerland.
Jul 28th, 2004 · Roller coasters -- love 'em or hate 'em --- they have become the definitive attraction of theme parks worldwide, and can impress even the most sensitive stomachs among us.