Once shunned as un-motocross-like, the freestyle event at X Games is now one of its biggest draws. Here’s why.
Category: Action Sports
Motocross Freestyle Packs In Fans As Top Global Riders Perform Amazing Feats in X Games 17
Dramatic Clutch Run Boosts Shaun White to Gold in X Games Skateboard Vert
Highlight of X Games 17 comes from a dramatic showdown during Skateboard Vert competition with Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Shaun White, and Bucky Lasek proving why
this sport is a favorite among youth culture.
Skateboard Culture’s Public Domaine Show in Paris at La Gaite Lyrique Brings Art, Video, Pros, Music, Lifestyle to the City
With a series of events and exhibitions, the relatively new space La Gaite Lyrique is bringing global skate culture to the forefront in Europe.
Pro Surfer Andy Iron’s Autopsy Results Reveal Death Due to Heart Attack and Drugs
The delayed results of the untimely death of Andy Irons have raised considerable concern in the surfing industry. Now, different autopsies reveal a dark kept secret in the world of pro surfing.
Gatorade Continues Its BMX Support and Launches the All Day Session-3-Part Video Series Featuring Nigel Sylvester -First Stop, Miami
Seeing the streets of different cities through the eyes and skills of top BMX riders give a fresh perspective on the landscape and the sport.
X Games Axes Women’s Vert Skateboarding for Summer Game-Ripple Effects of Disappoint Grows
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.
Olympics Are Probably Moaning as ESPN X Games Announces New Expansion Now With 6 Events Globally
While the question continues to rage on, “what is action sports these days?” the X Games continues its global domination.
SkullCandy Buys Astro Gaming for $10.8 Million While Also Disclosing Net Loss of $9.7 Million Last Year -Go Figure
Latest zigzagging news in the popular accessories trend of designer headphones.
Billabong X Universal Music Group; Billabong X Modern Amusement
Billabong’s on a roll, now with new partnership with Universal Music and license deal with Modern Amusement.
Volcom Sold to French Lux Brand PPR, Owners of Puma, Gucci, for $607.5 Million
Recent mergers are another indicator of changes in action sports-inspired brands and industry.