Aug 27 People find women’s sports ‘more inspiring’ than men’s. Here’s how you can watch now By Gretchen Frazee Women's sports aren't always given prime-time slots, but there are still plenty of games and tournaments to watch. Continue reading
Aug 01 Like her players, outgoing U.S. women’s soccer coach has faced unequal pay By Gretchen Frazee Jill Ellis has been paid substantially less than her male counterparts, shining a light on the inequality coaches of women's sports routinely experience. Continue reading
Jun 03 Track’s governing body ordered to suspend testosterone rules By Associated Press Caster Semenya's say Monday's ruling allows her to compete unrestricted in all female events. Continue reading
May 13 South Africa to appeal Semenya testosterone case By Gerald Imray, Associated Press South Africa said two of the three judges who heard the Caster Semenya case were "conflicted."… Continue reading
May 03 Watch 9:32 How Caster Semenya’s case could alter the landscape of women’s sport In athletics, who defines a man and a woman? A court has ordered South African runner and Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya to take drugs to suppress her naturally high testosterone levels if she wants to continue to compete. William… Continue watching
Mar 03 Photo: A new women’s world chess champion is crowned By News Desk Anna Muzychuk (left) of Ukraine plays against Tan Zhongyi (right) of China during the final day of the Women's World Chess Championship 2017 on March 3 at Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran, Iran. Zhongyi defeated Muzychuk of Ukraine to win… Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 2:51 Remembering Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt, ‘unparalleled’ women’s sports pioneer By PBS News Hour "Pat Summitt is an unparalleled figure in collegiate sports,” a speaker said as President Barack Obama awarded the legendary Tennessee Lady Vols coach a Medal of Freedom four years ago. Summitt died Tuesday at age 64 after years of battling… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch Colleges Need to Improve Academic Success of Athletes, Studies Show Recent studies of NCAA programs suggest that colleges need to do more to ensure their student-athletes graduate, rather than simply generate revenue and attention for their schools. The NewsHour takes a closer look at the issue. Continue watching