http://detroitderbygirls.com/news Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:41:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Rusty Wheeler Detroit, MI Feb 13, 2010 The D-Funk Allstars funked up the Devil’s Night Dames on February 13, totally extinguishing the Dames jammers, en route to a 102-59 victory. D-Funk limited the Dames to just 15 points in the 1st half; the Allstars led 53-15 at the halftime break. The 2nd ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/75 By Holly Hitsville Sass Knuckles skates for the Pistolwhippers and played Smother Theresa in Whip It.  I asked her a few questions about being part of a major motion picture filmed right here in Detroit.  You can check out Sass on film and some of our other DDG star skaters/actresses at ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/74 by Rusty Wheeler Detroit, MI Dec 12, 2009 Detroit derby fans were treated to a highly entertaining, back-and-forth derby match until finally, the Devil’s Night Dames “reignited the flame” and outlasted the Detroit Pistoffs, 122-115. The Dames led by as much as 17 points early in each half, while the Pistoffs claimed a ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/73 By Holly Hitsville Riot Nrrrd skates for the Devil's Night Dames and is sick of always losing.  She’s looking to get her revenge tonight and isn’t afraid to talk about it. Riot and I sat down and crunched numbers, precise grammar, the serious side of roller derby business, and the rock ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/72 By Holly Hitsville Rolling onto the track in front of a sold-out crowd for the first time can be daunting as a rollercoaster of emotion battles against all the training that has lead up to this one moment.  Tonight, Yin will experience this firsthand.  I caught up with one of our ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/71 by Rusty Wheeler Detroit, MI Nov 28, 2009 The 7th time was the charm for the D-Funk Allstars as they finally defeated their nemesisters, the Pistolwhippers, 175 to 69. The ‘Whippers had won the first six games by an average margin of victory of 13 points in each game; the D-Funkers got their ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/70 by Holly Hitsville Bytch Ryder skates with her heart and for the Pistolwhippers.  She was bred for roller derby, after all.  Fresh off of an injury and a tough derby decision, Bytch talks about her love of the sport, her team’s solidarity, and her upcoming competition.   There’s some old school roller ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/69 by Holly Hitsville Riot Nrrrd, Tess Tackles, and I were invited to WCBN Ann Arbor Radio for Pandora's Lunchbox, a 1/2 hour show, hosted by Mike Perini. We'll dish about derby and listen to some old school songs about food.  Tune into 88.3 FM or livestream it here this Thursday, the ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/68 by AK-40oz. The 5th Season opener brings you the finest in knock-down/drag-out derby!  The reigning Champions, the PistolWhippers face off against their nemesisters, The D-Funk All Stars in a rematch of last year's Champ bout. Everyone who was lucky enough to get tickets to the sold-out slugfest witnessed what everyone confidently called ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/67 By Holly Hitsville Take Two.  October may be mustache month but in DDG land it’s movie month with Whip It debuting nationally.  Our Cookie Rumble has been known to rock a fake ‘stache as well as steal some scenes.   Sporting big bad hair and one particularly lovely asset, Cookie Rumble tells ... http://detroitderbygirls.com/news/archives/66