The U.S. women’s rugby star took body-shamers to task via TikTok – and encouraged women of all sizes, but especially plus-size ones, to reclaim their power, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Women in Sports
The U.S. Women’s Polo Team and Flavor Flav – An Unlikely (Yet Perfect) Pairing
“Yeah boyeeeee!” The renowned rapper is using both his money and his platform to support the polo-playing women of Team USA in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Track Star Allyson Felix Launches First-Ever Nursery for Olympic Moms
The 11-time Olympic medalist is working with Pampers to bring childcare to this year’s Summer Olympics.
Words of Wisdom from 5 Fierce Women Olympians
The 2024 Summer Olympics are almost upon us. Get motivated with these inspirational thoughts from some of America’s finest women athletes.
U.S. Olympic Athletes: Uniforms Put ‘Every Vulnerable Piece of Your Body on Display’
Nike unveiled its uniforms for U.S. athletes participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics. The women’s outfits leave little to the imagination.
March Madness Is Over, and It’s a Win For Women’s Sports
NCAA’s Final Four tournament between Iowa and Connecticut on Friday peaked at 17 million views, which is the highest audience for any basketball game on record.
Inspiring Quotes From 7 Women’s College Basketball Stars
Just in time for March Madness, here are powerful words from players that can motivate you on or off the court.
Finally, More People Are Watching Women’s Sports. Here’s a Reason Why
Researchers credit streaming and social media for getting more eyeballs on women’s sports in recent years.
Defiant Afghan Women Aim to Send Message of Hope at 2023 Asian Games
The athletes – all of them displaced from Afghanistan – are competing despite the Taliban’s nationwide ban on women’s sports.
Coco Gauff on the Williams Sisters and Other Black Women Role Models
The 19-year-old U.S. Open champion took the time to credit her role models after her victory, saying, “They paved the way for me to be here.”
Spain Appoints Its First-Ever Female Head Soccer Coach
Montse Tomé, who has served as La Roja’s deputy coach for the last five years, will step into the role following kiss controversy.
Michelle Obama: ‘We Can Make Our Own Stand’ Toward Pay Parity
The former First Lady urged women in sports and beyond to speak up against America’s sexist pay gap, while urging institutions to listen – and change.
Simone Biles Wins Record 8th Title After Focus on Mental Health
The 26-year-old gymnast made history at the U.S. Championships in San Jose – just weeks after returning from a two-year hiatus from competing.
Makeup Brand Glossier to Become WNBA’s First Beauty Partner
What began as a collaboration between several of the basketball league’s players and the cosmetics company turned into something much bigger – historic, even.
Why Women Athletes Are Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands
WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart want to create their own sports league. That’s sparked a conversation about women players’ unmet needs.