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Belgian player Jérémy Doku knew his first child might arrive during the tournament — and he knew he’d want to be there. Not everyone agreed. 

The Rock in a hard place

Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is already the best in the world at long jump. Now she's testing whether she can become elite in the 100m hurdles too.

Simone Biles's "Baywatch" moment 

Part of the fun of an international tournament like the World Cup is the chance to adopt a team based on something other than your country of origin (especially for anyone who’s iffy on the US men's chances). 

Angelina Jolie pickleballs so hard

Tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo received a major fine for sexist comments about female umpire Ana Carvalho after his second-round loss at the French Open. The Vallejo conversation turned out to be merely the appetizer to a full discourse about how women are treated at the French Open.

Martha Stewart scores again

Women’s lacrosse may have found its first true crossover star.

Kate Middleton must be thrilled

For decades elite runners have pretty much all followed the same career path: chase faster times, run major marathons, repeat. Now, some of the biggest women’s names in the sport have decided to go off road.

A truly offensive move

Jewell Loyd shares her “Gold Mamba” mentality and how she stays focused in the WNBA.

Jewell Loyd on Her “Gold Mamba” Mindset and Winning It All in Las Vegas

The Gotham FC forward on red lips, repeat titles, and using her platform. 


Midge Purce on Beauty, Back-to-Back Titles, and Using Her Platform

The tennis icon on her Met Gala jewelry — and the women’s sports statistic hiding in plain sight.

Venus Williams on the 6% Gap, Her Met Gala Jewelry, and Why Science Has To Change

The USWNT captain on leadership, Denver, and loving the game again.

Lindsey Heaps on Leadership, Love of the Game, and Her Return to the NWSL

The Angel City captain on building a career — and a life — on her terms.


Sarah Gorden on Motherhood, Money, and Making It Work

Even off the field, Alex Morgan is still making waves. The soccer star talks retirement, motherhood, and NWSL momentum. 

Alex Morgan Talks Retirement, the NWSL, and Places to Play

The Team USA hockey player making history — and staying grounded.

Laila Edwards Is Skating Into Olympic History

Team USA’s first open LGBTQIA+ figure-skating star on the importance of representation at the Olympics.

Amber Glenn Sets Off To Take the Winter Olympics By Storm

“I want to just maximize everything that I can before I’m actually done playing.”

Midge Purce, Natasha Cloud, and Courtney Williams on the Present, the Future, and Their Messages for the Leagues

The fitness instructor on evolving beyond Peloton and creating a new space for whole-self health.
