Representation

As NWSL gets more airtime, broadcasts struggle to keep pace

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

5 years ago

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

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

5 years ago

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

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

5 years ago

Time For The End Of The Teen Gymnast

Girls in gymnastics start very young and specialize very early, but that wasn’t always the case.

5 years ago

Simone Biles Explains Withdrawal: “I Just Don’t Trust Myself As Much As I Used To”

After withdrawing from the women’s team gymnastics final on Tuesday, Simone Biles toldassembled reporters that she had pulled out to “focus…

5 years ago

Girls Drop Out Of Youth Sports At Twice The Rate Of Boys. Serena Williams Wants To Change That

The Olympics aren’t every athlete’s pinnacle, but given their global nature and broad reach, they can give young boys and…

5 years ago

Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes

Each Olympics aims to set the highest level of television standards

5 years ago

Olympics 2021 swimmer Nicole Frank is living out her grandmother’s dream in Tokyo

When Uruguayan swimming star Nicole Frank, 17, found out she had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, she had only one…

5 years ago

Larry Nassar Is in Prison, But Many Young Athletes Are Still at Risk. Here’s How We Can Better Protect Them From Sexual Abuse

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice released a report about the FBI’s investigation into former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry…

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