Representation

Eagles hire ridiculously qualified Muslim woman as a scout — Eagles fans predictably react horribly

The Philadelphia Eagles announced several hires yesterday on Twitter, including the addition of one Ameena Soliman as a scout.

5 years ago

I’m a lifelong competitive athlete and a mom: Transgender athletes aren’t a threat to women’s sports

Policies at the Olympic level allowing transgender athletes to compete have been in place for years, and yet we have…

5 years ago

WNBA early-season injuries sign of necessary preseason adjustments

More than a dozen WNBA players have sustained injuries just two weeks into the 2021 season.

5 years ago

Yale AD Vicky Chun, spurred by rise in anti-Asian violence, leads push for AAPI representation

As attacks on Asian Americans escalated throughout the coronavirus pandemic, each new case triggered painful memories for pioneering Yale athletic…

5 years ago

Liz Cambage and the perverse need to cut powerful women down to size

An opposing coach made a comment about the WNBA All-Star’s weight during a game. It took the everyday callousness of…

5 years ago

Naomi Osaka Said She Won’t Do News Conferences At The French Open To Protect Her Mental Health

“I’ve often felt that people have no regard for athletes mental health and this rings very true whenever I see…

5 years ago

Princeton AD Mollie Marcoux Samaan hired as LPGA commissioner

The LPGA Tour chose Princeton athletic director Mollie Marcoux Samaan as its commissioner Tuesday, the second woman to lead the…

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Seimone Augustus Joins Sparks Coaching Staff

After 15 years of playing in the WNBA, Seimone Augustus announced her retirement prior to the beginning of the 2021…

5 years ago

How soccer has helped OL Reign’s Quinn find joy in their body

Quinn is making soccer a space where they’re in control of and get to enjoy their body.

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