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  1. olympics 2024
    For 120 Million, 13 Reasons to HopeThe Refugee Olympic Team wants more than just medals. At the Paris Games, the group’s female athletes hope to remind us of what refugees can achieve.
    By Claire Lampen
  2. Olympic Climber Alannah Yip Explores Her Newfound FreedomThe end of a competitive climbing career, and the beginning of whatever she wants.
    By Stephen Rubino
  3. sports
    Nike Air Innovation Summit
    Why Are People Mad About Nike’s Olympic Track Uniforms for Women?Many female athletes are not pleased with a high-cut leotard designed for the U.S. women’s track-and-field team.
    By Danielle Cohen
  4. celebrity
    For Sue Bird, the WNBA Has Always Been CoolThe retired superstar’s latest venture is a documentary celebrating her legacy in the league.
    By Brooke LaMantia
  5. health
    Asian Young wearing maternity wear Pregnant Woman Exercise and stretching workout and copyspace
    What Professional Athletes Can Tell Us About Exercise and PregnancyIt’s generally safe, and medical experts agree.
    By Cornelia Powers
  6. the bigger picture
    “No Brands Attached. 100 Percent Grassroots. No Charge.”Girls Run NYC isn’t just a running club. For many of its members, it’s a support group.
    By Laura Bannister
  7. breakout
    Sunny Choi Brings Break-dancing to the Olympics“I always knew I wanted to be able to be free, to let go of everything and just be there: me, floor, music.”
    By Katja Vujić
  8. sports
    Being First Is Not New for Chloe KimThe Olympic snowboarder talks sudden fame, managing mental health, and setting an example for the next generation.
    By Katie C. Reilly
  9. celebrity
    Kali Reis Wants You to Come CorrectHow the True Detective actress went from the boxing ring to co-starring with Jodie Foster.
    By Michel Ghanem
  10. keep it moving
    Synchronized Swimming Is for the Mermaid GirlsA deep dive into the most gorgeously strange sport at the Olympic Games.
    By Katja Vujić
  11. keep it moving
    Ali Krieger Says She Found Out About Her Divorce During TrainingThe former NWSL champion was “devastated” when she learned ex Ashlyn Harris filed for divorce last year.
    By Emily Leibert
  12. encounter
    The Olympian Fighting for Her Right to RunIn her memoir, Caster Semenya details how she has coped with being banned since 2019 from the sport she loves.
    By Precious Adesina
  13. capitalism
    Traylor Is Already Too MuchWe’re drowning in ketchup and seemingly ranch.
    By Danielle Cohen
  14. athletes
    Michael Oher Claims The Blind Side Was a LieA judge terminated the NFL player’s conservatorship, but did not dismiss his lawsuit.
    By Danielle Cohen
  15. adoption
    Michael Oher Doesn’t Have to Be Grateful to the TuohysAngela Tucker, a transracial adoptee and mentor, on the impact of The Blind Side and the reaction to Oher’s claim that it was based on a lie.
    By Andrea González-Ramírez
  16. healthcare
    Florida Wants to Force Student Athletes to Share Their Menstrual HistoryThe move raises concerns about potential legal repercussions for students suspected of having abortions.
    By Tariro Mzezewa
  17. 5 questions with…
    Who Is Watching Bowling and Darts Over Women’s Soccer?Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan on her fighting for — and winning — equal treatment from the U.S. Soccer Federation.
    By Brittany Loggins
  18. but why
    Is an Olympic Medal Worth a Frozen Penis?A cross-country skier said his penis was “a little bit frozen” after a race.
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  19. 2022 winter olympics
    5 Skip Jumpers Were Disqualified For Loose Suits — All Were WomenSome athletes are questioning the regulations.
    By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
  20. abortion rights
    Over 500 Athletes Urge the Court to Protect Abortion RightsSoccer star Megan Rapinoe is among the hundreds of women athletes calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade.
    By Mia Mercado
  21. mental health
    ‘It’s Insane How Much Pressure Is on Her’Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez, and other gymnasts share support for Simone Biles after she withdrew at the Olympics to focus on her mental health.
    By Mia Mercado
  22. 2018 espys
    The 10 Sexiest Red Carpet Looks From the 2018 ESPY AwardsFeaturing Chloe Kim, Ciara, and Danica Patrick.
    By Amanda Arnold
  23. goat
    Serena Williams Won’t Apologize For Being the Best“I always play everyone at their greatest, so I have to be greater.”
    By Amanda Arnold
  24. winter olympics 2018
    A Handy Guide to Your 2018 Olympics Crushes13 superhumans pulling off some super feats.
    By Lisa Ryan
  25. This Olympian Says Every Female Track Athlete She Knows Has Had an Abortion“I literally don’t know another female track and field athlete who hasn’t had an abortion.”
    By Lisa Ryan
  26. keeping up with the royals
    Runner Kelly Roberts Snagged a Royal Selfie During the London MarathonThe runner and blogger got a mid-marathon selfie with Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.
    By Jenni Miller
  27. kids these days
    This 5-Year-Old Girl Is Better at American Ninja Warrior Than YouHer dad made her a custom course!
    By Diana Tsui
  28. 2016 olympics
    Monica Puig Wins First Olympic Gold Medal for Puerto RicoPuig won the women’s singles tournament in tennis.
    By Jenni Miller
  29. 2016 olympics
    South Korea Would Definitely Win The Hunger GamesIf Olympic archery is any indication.
    By Jada Yuan
  30. 2016 olympics
    Meet America’s First Olympian to Compete in a HijabShe’s a PATH train veteran.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  31. The Women on Egypt’s First All-Female Football Team Are Inspiring TrailblazersThey’ve already spawned three other women’s teams.
    By Eva Hill and Cait Munro
  32. wellness theories
    Ballerina Isabella Boylston on Putting Pressure on Herself and Dining Solo“We all love what we do and take it really seriously. You judge yourself pretty harshly.”
    By Isabella Boylston
    As told to Kathleen Hou
  33. gallery
    Exploring the Limits of the Human BodySee photos from Tomasz Gudzowaty and Nan Goldin’s new book, Beyond the Body.
    By Sarah Spellings
  34. portfolio
    Meet the Tough Women of New York’s Boxing Clubs“I know a girl here who is a three-time world champion, and she is 51.”
    By Brittany Carmichael and Katie Van Syckle
  35. assault
    Bulls Player Derrick Rose Accused of Drugging and Gang-raping His Ex-GirlfriendShe sued him for unspecified damages.
    By Dayna Evans
  36. athletes
    Introducing the ‘Bouquet Slayer’: America’s Most Aggressive Wedding GuestA Utah woman seeks the world record for catching wedding bouquets.
    By Maggie Lange
  37. comparisons
    Well, Here’s a Study About How Male Athletes Choose Leaders Based on Penis SizeLocker room judging.
    By Maggie Lange
  38. male gaze
    Male Gaze: A Trio of Triumphant French SwimmersV is for victory.
    By Julie Ma
  39. male gaze
    Male Gaze: The Soccer Player Straight Out of a Fairy TaleHello, Prince Charming.
    By Julie Ma
  40. male gaze
    Male Gaze: An Italian Soccer Team Running in SpeedosParma FC, just running in the sea.
    By Julie Ma
  41. male gaze
    Male Gaze: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s Winning LeapsHe’s a Wimbledon (Day 1) champ.
    By Julie Ma
  42. party lines
    Michelle Kwan to Design a Clothing LineIt will be inspired by — get this — yoga, exercise, and fitness.
    By Nina Mandell