sports
Why I Think Football Shouldn't Exist
As someone with a traumatic brain injury, I know just how much is at stake.
By Fortesa Latifi
Meet One Of the Best G-Girls in the World, Breaking Stereotypes Through Breakdancing
Isis Granda Is taking it to the top.
By Jacqueline Delgadillo
Photography by Louisiana Mei Gelpi
What to Know About the Iranian Female Climber Who Competed Without a Hijab
Elnaz Rekabi seemed to briefly disappear after the competition.
By Emma Specter
States Banning Trans Students From Sports Outnumber Trans Athletes in Some Places
Kentucky banned trans girls from sports with only one known trans athlete in the state.
By Brittney McNamara
Duke Volleyball Player Rachel Richardson Called Out Racism From a BYU Fan
The fan yelled slurs at the Duke team.
By Fortesa Latifi
Black Women in Sports Chose Themselves This Year
Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Simone Biles are showing that mental health is non-negotiable.
By Sarah Micho
The Downsides of High Schools Pushing Start Times Later
California mandated that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
By Grace Lee
Megan Rapinoe’s White House Suit Featured a Tribute to Brittney Griner
“The most important part of today.”
By Sam Reed
Megan Rapinoe Laid Out Exactly Why Anti-Trans Sports Bans Are Cruel
“Sports is not the most important thing in life.”
By Brittney McNamara
News
U.S. Soccer Has Finally Agreed to Pay Men's and Women's Teams Equally
Emphasis on finally.
By Carrie Wittmer
Don't Believe These Myths About Transgender Athletes
Schuyler Bailar and the Human Rights Campaign debunk some common myths about trans athletes.
By Sara Tardiff
This Basketball Star Is Making Room for Muslim Girls on the Court
Jamad Fiin is showing that the Future of Basketball Is Female
By Nadra Widatalla
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Is Being Detained By the Russian Government
Griner has not been heard from in a month.
By Grant Rindner
Sha'Carri Richardson Is Running Her Own Race
The athlete opens up to Teen Vogue about Black womanhood, forgiveness, and moving on.
By Sade Green
Photography by Izack Morales
Sha'Carri Richardson Has Questions After a Figure Skater Will Compete in the Olympics Despite a Positive Drug Test
"The only difference I see is I’m a black young lady.”
By Brittney McNamara
The 5 Biggest Scandals in Winter Olympics History
A 19-year-old skier died during practice at the 1964 games.
By Liv McConnell
Sha'Carri Richardson Says Time Is Her Blessing and Curse in New Short Film
“On the track, I've been blessed to run fast. Off the track, time has cheated me."
By Brittney McNamara
The Real Story of Cheer on Netflix Is the Bravery of Abuse Survivors
“This is not a Jerry Harris story."
By Brittney McNamara
The Complicated History of Olympic Boycotts
The U.S. announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games.
By Emily Burack