March 31, 2005
A Bionics jammer, center, designated by a star worn on her helmet, tries to sneak through a pack of Dogfightin' Dames blockers to score points. The Dogfightin' Dames took on The Bionics on March 19 at the Winnwood Skate Center in Kansas City, Mo.
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Roller Warriors
The down-and-dirty sport of roller derby is being embraced by a new generation of women
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