Tag: Adams

Legends Gone: Goodbye to Robin Williams and Jay Adams

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The sad news of Robin Williams passing away by suicide at the age of 63 has effected people across all ages. His work in comedy and films, even his many USO visits to some 90,000 troops, will always be remembered. For many of us working in youth culture industries and organizations, we remember Robin Williams […]

Motocross Freestyle Packs In Fans As Top Global Riders Perform Amazing Feats in X Games 17

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Once shunned as un-motocross-like, the freestyle event at X Games is now one of its biggest draws. Here’s why.

X Games Axes Women’s Vert Skateboarding for Summer Game-Ripple Effects of Disappoint Grows

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X Games boosts its moto events, but axes one of the few events left for women competitors, and their best event at that. From Tony Hawk to Lyn-Z Adams, girl shredders to supporters around the world -people are pissed.

Women’s Skateboarding Take to New Heights at X Games 16

An Adrenaline-Filled Skateboard Vert Women’s Final Kickflips Gaby Ponce to Her First Gold Medal at X Games 16.

X Games 16 Brings Out Top Action Sports Athletes as Well as Sponsorship Campaigns Targeting Youth Culture

Known as the alternative Olympics, this Summer ESPN X Games also attracted some interesting new sponsors, more ethnically diverse fanbase, and action sports enthusiasts to 3 venues in downtown LA.

Historic Reunion of the Z-Boys Skate Team Attracts Fans of Surfing and Skateboarding to THELABELLAB Exhibition”The Z-Boy Show -Direct from the Source”

A rare gathering of the OG’s of Dogtown attracted hundreds of fans who came out to see the retrospective photography, art, decks, boards of the Z-Boys, and pay homage to the team that started the movement of skateboarding.