Why Is Ashley Wagner Apologizing For Her Sport In ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue?
I think figure skating has this stereotype as a sport for little girls—that we are these pretty porcelain dolls ...
USWNT Pries Key Concessions From U.S. Soccer, But Not Equal Pay
After more than a year of often-contentious contract negotiations, dueling lawsuits, and a widening rift over equal pay, the U.S. women’s national team and U.S. Soccer have reached a new five-year collective bargaining agreement that will increase player salaries, guarantee better travel and working conditions, and…
U.S. Women's Hockey Team To Boycott World Championships Unless USA Hockey Steps Up Support
The U.S. women’s hockey team is threatening to boycott the IIHF World Championships, starting March 31, unless USA Hockey increases wages, benefits, and support for the women’s game.
You Might Not Realize Just How Long and Fascinating the History of Women's Softball Really Is
Baseball history has been so thoroughly explored that it seems impossible there could be room for another book. Comparatively neglected is softball’s past—which, it turns out, is completely fascinating and a compelling lens on twentieth-century women’s history.
Pat Summitt, Iconic Tennessee Women's Basketball Coach, Has Died at 64
Following a five-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s, legendary N.C.A.A. basketball coach Pat Summitt died on Tuesday. She was just 64 years old.
The Woman Who Broke the Rules and Made History by Running the First International Marathon in Iran
On the second Saturday of April, 44-year-old Mahsa Torabi put on a pair of black running pants and a blue sweater with green reflective stripes. That day, she would become the first woman to ever publicly finish a marathon in Iran. She chose a pink-patterned hijab, and she set out for Naqsh-e Rustam, an ancient…
University of Tennessee Drops 'Lady' from Women's Sports Teams
For decades, the women's sports teams at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville have been known as the Lady Volunteers, or the "Lady Vols." That is, until now: the university announced last week that they'd phase out the "Lady Vols" name and refer to both men's and women's teams as just "Vols." But many Tennessee…
The Fight To Save Women's Soccer
Women's Pro Soccer has lost one of its teams, and now it could lose its sanctioning as a professional league. But players are fighting to keep the league alive.
Youth Lingerie Football League Is Worst Idea Ever
The Lingerie Football League plans to start a youth division — and yes, it's just as disturbing as it sounds.
Serena Williams: 'Ladies First' Should Apply To Tennis Too
Serena Williams isn't too happy that she had to start her U.S. Open match at 10:30 PM last night. But the reason for her objection is a little surprising.
Meet Marta, The Star Of The Women's World Cup
Marta Vieira da Silva, also known simply as Marta, is probably the Women's World Cup's biggest star. Let's learn a little more about the athlete sometimes called "Pele in a skirt."
Is Title IX Hurting Men?
On the heels of news that universities were lying to fulfill Title IX requirements comes the revelation that some are pre-emptively cutting men's sports to avoid violations in the future. So what's the best way to protect women's athletics without short-changing men?
Historic Golf Club Could Admit Women
A major Scottish golf club is close to allowing women to become members. But the move has some surprising opponents: women.
U.S. Women Triumph In Hockey World Championships
The U.S. women's team beat Canada 3-2 yesterday to win their third world championship in a row. Says HuffPo's Laura Gottesdiener, "The victory is also sweet revenge for the American team after the Canadians shut them out 2-0 last year" at the Vancouver Olympics. Take that, Canada!
Texas A&M Beats Notre Dame For First-Ever Women's NCAA Championship
Notre Dame's upset over UConn made headlines Monday, but they only had a little while to enjoy it — Texas A&M beat them 76-70 yesterday to win its first-ever NCAA championship in women's basketball.
Nigerian Teen Seeks Equality For Female Boxers
Sixteen-year-old star boxer Mutiat Adebayo has some complaints about the state of women's boxing in Nigeria: "Boxing organisers discriminate against us during competitions. This is not good for the development of the sport. We urge government to help us." She says girls should be taught boxing in school — and fellow…
Netball Player's Impressive Stretch Makes The Catch
[Melbourne, August 8. Nadine Bryan of the Sunshine Girls gathers the ball during game one of the Netball series between the Australian Diamonds and the Jamaican Sunshine Girls at State Netball Hockey Centre. Image via Getty]
Iranian Rugby Team Plays In Veils For First European Game
Is Title IX No Longer Necessary?
Following a judge's ruling that, for the purposes of gender equality, cheerleading is not a sport, several critics have come out against Title IX, arguing that it is no longer helping college athletics. Is Title IX ready for retirement?
