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Why Are So Many Women Athletes Tearing Their ACLs Now?
On June 7, Chicago Sky veteran Courtney Vandersloot was driving to the basket, hoping to score against the Indiana Fever.…
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The Quirky Hobby WNBA All-Star Allisha Gray Swears By for Relaxing Before Bed
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10 Fun Facts About WNBA Rookie Paige Bueckers Before Her All-Star Debut
10 Fun Facts About WNBA Rookie Paige Bueckers Before Her All-Star Debut She’s making her mark on the court, in…
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3 Simple Exercises to Build Explosive Strength, According to a WNBA Coach
Tune into any WNBA game and you’ll be treated to dazzling displays of athleticism. One specific component that allows them…
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The Best Tennis Gear for Beginners, According to Pros
Has watching the Paris Olympics and the US Open gotten you hyped about tennis and itching to pick up a…
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Katie Ledecky’s Top Recovery Tips Help Her Manage POTS, Fuel Her Body, and Get Her Mind Back in the Game
Few athletes achieved more at the Paris Games than swimmer Katie Ledecky. She won four medals, including gold in the…
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Last Year, Ali Truwit Lost Her Lower Leg in a Shark Attack. Now, She’s a Paralympic Medalist
For Ali Truwit, the past 16 months have been a story of trauma, resilience, and—as of last night—triumph. In May…
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Paralympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVID
For British triathlete Lauren Steadman, clinching a spot on the podium at the 2024 Paralympic Games was especially meaningful: The…
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8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth
When Femita Ayanbeku lined up for the 100 meters at the 2024 US Paralympic Team Trials for Track & Field…
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‘Appalling’: The Paralympic Women’s Cycling Course Is Just Half the Length of the Men’s
Though there’s been a bunch of recent, exciting progress made in narrowing the gender equity gap in sports, there’s still…
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