Jul 28 Watch 11:09 Why hosting the Olympics may not be a golden opportunity By PBS News Hour Yesterday, the city of Boston withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Olympic games, renewing debate on whether the costly feat of hosting the games is worth it. Judy Woodruff speaks with Olympic campaign strategist George Hirthler and Andrew Zimbalist… Continue watching
Jul 28 Following hormone controversy, Indian sprinter wins the right to run By Alison Moore Indian sprinter Dutee Chand won the right to compete in track and field after international sports officials said her testosterone levels were too high and barred her from competition. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 2:39 Running and leaping through life at full speed By PBS News Hour In this video produced by young journalists in the NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs program, Justin Frevert, a parkour artist, explains how the sport has helped him overcome obstacles and embrace life’s challenges. Continue watching
Jul 16 Caitlyn Jenner highlights struggles of trans kids during ESPYs speech By Colleen Shalby Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner accepted the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at Wednesday’s ESPY’s awards. Jenner took the stage in a full-length white gown and commented on how much work it was to get ready for the event and the… Continue reading
Jul 11 Serena Williams nets another ‘Serena Slam’ with Wimbledon win By Andrew Mach On Saturday, Serena Williams beat Spain's Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-4 in the women's singles final of the 2015 Wimbledon Championships in London, netting the tennis great another "Serena Slam."… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 4:45 What a historic win at Wimbledon would mean for Serena Williams By PBS News Hour If Serena Williams wins at Wimbledon tomorrow against Garbine Muguruza, she will hold all four grand slam titles at once, a feat she conquered once before 12 years ago. Judy Woodruff talks to Tom Perrotta, sports correspondent for The Wall… Continue watching
Jul 08 World Cup champs become first women’s team to get NYC ticker-tape parade By Eric Osman New York City will host one of its famous ticker-tape parades on Friday to celebrate the U.S. women’s national soccer team, who won their third FIFA World Cup title on Sunday. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:25 Will Team USA’s win help level the playing field for women? By PBS News Hour The U.S. women’s soccer team made a record-breaking victory against reigning champion Japan in the final game of the 2015 World Cup. Judy Woodruff speaks to Deborah Slaner Larkin of the Women’s Sports Foundation, and Cheryl Cooky of Purdue University… Continue watching
Jul 06 U.S. women’s soccer team gets $2 million for World Cup win; German men got $35 million in 2014 By Colleen Shalby In a record-shattering World Cup final, the U.S. Women’s soccer team beat Japan 5-2. For their win, the U.S. team will earn $2 million. By comparison, Germany received $35 million in 2014 after winning the Men’s World Cup Final in… Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 6:39 As Team USA hits its stride for finals, ratings on the rise, too By PBS News Hour Continue watching