Tess Barker
The Guardian
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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An abrupt firing leaves San Antonio Spurs dance team hurt and suspicious
The Spurs announced they will be replacing their longtime dance squad with a ‘family-friendly’ co-ed ‘hype team’, but the dancers are left to wonder the true reason behind the decision → Read More
'Dancers live in a world of fear': why cheerleaders are taking on the NFL and NBA
For years cheerleaders have been underpaid and mistreated by their teams. But a wave of lawsuits could change things for the better → Read More
Abby Wambach is a smart hire for a network with a relevancy problem
Tess Barker: The American sporting legend, who is joining ESPN on a unique cross-platform deal, brings more than soccer experience to the table → Read More
Stress fractures, hunger and low pay: one woman's life as an NBA cheerleader
Many dancers are attracted to life as a cheerleader but they often find themselves disappointed at what they thought would be a dream job → Read More
Stress fractures, hunger and low pay: one woman's life as an NBA cheerleader
Many dancers are attracted to life as a cheerleader but they often find themselves disappointed at what they thought would be a dream job → Read More
8 Annoying Things Your Partner Does While You're Trying to Watch TV
Here are 8 annoying things that your partner does when you’re just trying to get your TV time on. → Read More
A Badass Teen Designed A Robot That Could Replace Lawyers
The robots are coming (to help you). → Read More
Siri Is Totally Down To Beatbox For You
Take out your phone right now and ask Siri to beatbox for you. → Read More
7 Reasons You're A Jerk If You Complain About Being In The Friend Zone
Here are 7 reasons that you should stop complaining about being Friend-Zoned, before girls stop wanting to hang out with you at all. → Read More
Do You Know Your 'Desirability Number'? Because Tinder Does
Representatives at Tinder have acknowledged that they use an algorithm to determine users' Elo scores, which are essentially rankings of their allure on the site. → Read More
RIP Barfing Rainbow. Snapchat Has Officially Dropped Its Paid Lenses
According to SnapChat's customer support page, paid lenses like the monocle and the blood shot eyes officially stopped being available today. → Read More
Studying Abroad Will Be Wayyy Easier With This Translation Device
The wearable device works when someone speaks into it. → Read More
A Blind And Deaf Woman Surfing Is All The 2016 Inspiration You Need
Disability rights attorney Haben Girma is early into her career, but she's already made quite a splash. → Read More
Watch People's Hilarious Slo-Mo Reactions To An iPhone Breaking
Whether it's your iPhone or a stranger's, watching that delicate rectangle plunge toward its destruction is a gasp-worthy experience. → Read More
7 Mistakes That Are Totally OK To Make In Your Twenties
Responsibility is hard. Give yourself a break. → Read More
9 Times We'd Really Rather Not See a Guy Naked
Generally speaking, there are few things as yummy as seeing an attractive man au naturale. Everything from watching TV to having breakfast in bed is a little more fun when you have a naked playmate. There are some times, however, when no man, no matter how sexy, could possibly look good in the buff. Here are nine times when we definitely have no interest in seeing him bare at all. Sorry not… → Read More
People Are Dying To See This Flower
Well, this is one way to ring in the New Year. → Read More
11 New Year's Resolutions That Are Actually Fun To Keep
Improving yourself is a positive experience, so shouldn't it be enjoyable? → Read More
9 Boys You Consider Kissing On New Year's Eve
The countdown's on. → Read More
Stuck In A Rut? Here Are 9 Simple Ways To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Get in the habit of getting out of your old ones. → Read More