A new NCAA report show the stark gap in funding for women's sports
A newly released report shows men's college athletic programs received more than double that of women's programs in allocated resources in 2020.
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U.S. swimmer sinks to the bottom of the pool and her coach jumps in to save her
A terrifying moment at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest. Team USA coach Andrea Fuentes dove in, grabbed artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez and got her to the surface for medical attention.
Benching the patriarchy: 50 years of Title IX and how 4 women fought for change
Fifty years ago, Title IX banned discrimination based on sex in educational institutions. College sports had to change. This is the story of how four women fought to make that happen.
Biden faces pressure to help get WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian jail
Dozens of civil and human rights groups wrote a letter to Biden urging him to help secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. She's remained in a Russian jail since February on drug charges.
When a U.S. swimmer sank to the bottom of the pool, her coach jumped in to save her
"I saw that the lifeguards were not jumping into the water because they were paralyzed," Team USA coach Andrea Fuentes said. Luckily for athlete Anita Alvarez, Fuentes is an Olympic swimmer.
Biden's Title IX reforms would roll back Trump-era rules, expand victim protections
The administration proposed an overhaul of regulations to expand protections for LGBTQI+ students and require schools to respond to all sexual discrimination complaints.
An Argentine judge orders 8 to face a homicide trial in soccer star Maradona's death
The defendants include a neurosurgeon, two nurses and a car coordinator. Diego Maradona was under their care when he died at age 60 — and prosecutors say they were recklessly negligent.
Title IX revolutionized female athletics but advocates say it's been a constant fight
Fifty years ago, Title IX banned discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs. Advocates say it's been a fight to make sure girls and women get the opportunities promised.
The recent surge in sports gambling ads could be harmful, some gambling experts say
Sports gambling has exploded in recent years. And some experts worry the advertisements could harm people with gambling issues and those too young to place a bet.
Ohio State gets approval to trademark 'The' for merchandise
The school says it allows Ohio State to control use of "The" on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels, such as T-shirts, baseball caps and hats.