Is cheerleading a sport? Yes, says the International Olympic Committee

5 years ago

The International Olympic Committee has granted full recognition to the International Cheer Union.

Olympic Runner Caster Semenya Wants To Compete, Not Defend Her Womanhood

5 years ago

Under the rules, Semenya and other female athletes who refuse to lower their naturally high testosterone levels are barred from…

Olympic gymnasts sound off on the evolving leotard: ‘Power and prestige goes with those leos’

5 years ago

Olympics athletes, including Dominique Dawes, speak out on gymnastic leotards amid the Tokyo games

Mental health is so important’: Canadian tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski speaks up on the huge mental pressure of the Olympics

5 years ago

Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski fully recognizes and appreciates the words and actions of fellow tennis player Naomi Osaka and gymnast Simone…

The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Is Still Denied Equal Pay—So Title Nine Is Writing Them a $1 Million Check

5 years ago

It’s the largest donation the players have ever received and a powerful call to action for supporters of women’s sports.

‘I Choose to Do More.’ Olympian Ashleigh Johnson Embraces Her Role As Water Polo Pioneer

5 years ago

Johnson, who in Rio became the first Black women’s water polo Olympian in U.S. history, is bringing her standout goal-tending…

As NWSL gets more airtime, broadcasts struggle to keep pace

5 years ago

The NWSL is enjoying more exposure than ever, but fans and players have been critical of the quality of the…

The U.S. Women’s Silver Medal Was a Triumph

5 years ago

A team competing under shocking circumstances almost won, and the sport may be better off for it.

U.S.-Japan Gold Medal Game Proves Softball Deserves Olympic Sport Status

5 years ago

“Obviously we’ve shown that globally it’s a competitive sport,” Osterman said. “There are other sports that aren’t as competitive.“