It's pretty much well stated here on the DP that Mariano Rivera is my favorite athlete of all-time. So as you can imagine, watching the farewell tour this year has been tough. However, the entrance and ovation that Rivera received at the All-Star Game made for an epic moment. One that I will never forget. Just one of those moments that have no words to describe it. Here it is...
Signature sneakers for WNBA athletes? Ummm, yes, please! This has been a long time coming. Since the debut of those signature Sheryl Swoopes from Nike , the market has not seen many women athletes given signature kicks, and more importantly, a platform for little girls and fans of the WNBA to emulate their favorite players and superstars - you know, the way we've always had it with our male athletes. I want to live in a world where yes, little girls too can get excited about rockin' their favorite female basketball player's shoes. Shoes that are in their size...made for their feet. Lately, we've seen a slow trend back into this space as the WNBA continues to gain popularity with a devoted following (like myself), but also as companies look to diversify their portfolio in a sports world that is ever-evolving. I feel like Candace Parker helped revitalize that with the "Exhibit" line under Adidas. The design was endorsed, but not necessarily a signature shoe