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A night at the Madison Roller Derby

Jim Bessman

Feb 26, 20204 min read

A night at the Madison Roller Derby

Madison Roller Derby's Reservoir Dolls and Quad Squad in action, Feb. 15. There was a fat guy with an “If you want nutrition...eat...

Kangana Ranaut kicks Indian sport of kabaddi into Bollywood mainstream with 'Panga'

Jim Bessman

Jan 26, 20202 min read

Kangana Ranaut kicks Indian sport of kabaddi into Bollywood mainstream with 'Panga'

"Panga" trailer The latest entry in Bollywood movies empowering women through sports (including Aamir Khan’s 2016 Dangal, where he...

Roberto Clemente a big hit at APAP

Jim Bessman

Jan 21, 20202 min read

Roberto Clemente a big hit at APAP

SEA display at APAP One of the most eye-catching displays at last week’s Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) conference...

Author Larry 'Ratso' Sloman releases Dylan, Cohen-inspired debut album

Jim Bessman

Apr 3, 20195 min read

Author Larry 'Ratso' Sloman releases Dylan, Cohen-inspired debut album

Larry "Ratso" Sloman He’s chronicled Bob Dylan, coauthored best-selling memoirs from the likes of Howard Stern and Mike Tyson, written...

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