Guan Chenchen, Olympic balance beam champion, leaves gymnastics for college

3 years ago

Guan Chenchen, the Tokyo Olympic balance beam champion, has left gymnastics to attend college, according to China's gymnastics federation.

Ten years in, the growing NWSL is facing more scrutiny than ever

3 years ago

The women's soccer league has surging attendance and is eyeing expansion even as it reconciles with reports of recent abuse…

How Iga Swiatek is like Serena Williams according to John McEnroe

3 years ago

Iga Swiatek looks set to be a great champion just like Serena Williams.

Manchester City become first WSL club to ditch white shorts over period concerns

3 years ago

Manchester City Women will no longer wear white shorts during games next season to ease players' period concerns during matches.

‘Compete and win’: Former Northwestern women’s sports figures discuss the early years of Title IX

3 years ago

Drysdale, the legendary coach whose name adorns NU’s softball field, was part of the first generation of women coaching women’s…

Brittney Griner Russia drug case timeline: Prison, trial, more

3 years ago

On Tuesday, a Moscow court rejected Brittney Griner's appeal of her nine-year sentence on drug charges, a completely anticipated result…

Pernille Blume, Olympic swimming champion, retires

3 years ago

Pernille Blume, the surprise 2016 Olympic 50m freestyle champion from Denmark, retired from swimming at age 28.

Kara Winger was at peace with her javelin career. Then came the podium performances

3 years ago

Kara Winger finished her javelin career on a high, winning world championship silver and setting a U.S. record, but she…

NWSL attendance varies wildly from city to city. How much does it really matter?

3 years ago

The NWSL's business model relies on attendance to boost both ticket revenue and interest in sponsorships. But the league is…