Billie Jean King said the idea of fighting for equal pay at 1973 U.S. Open popped into her head during her winning press conference the year before.
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Really, Tiger? You’re a 47-year-old ‘girl dad’ but thought tampon stunt would be funny? | Opinion
Tiger Woods employed basic misogyny to insult his good friend Thursday, a knee-slapper of a dig against female athletes: You hit the ball like a girl!
Olympic team figure skaters are still waiting for medals a year after Beijing Games. Why?
A year since Kamila Valieva’s positive drug test forced cancellation of medal ceremony, USA TODAY Sports questioned major players involved in drama.
Snowboarders allege sex abuse by coach in latest horrifying Olympic lawsuit
US snowboard coach Peter Foley was fired last March and is temporarily suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport as it investigates the case.
Get ready: The Ilia Malinin era in American figure skating has arrived | Opinion
Ilia Malinin, 18, son of Olympic skaters and master of the quadruple jump, provides glimpse into the future at the U.S. figure skating championships.
WADA likely to appeal Russian Anti-Doping Agency decision of ‘no fault’ for skater Kamila Valieva
After RUSADA says skater Kamila Valieva bore “no fault or negligence” in rule violation, the World Anti-Doping Agency may appeal that decision.
Looking back at a strange sports year, we saw controversies, letdowns and said goodbye to heroes
The sports world got strange in 2022. Tom Brady didn’t play like Brady. Brittney Griner was imprisoned in Russia, and Serena and Coach K stepped away.
Augusta National ripped by 9/11 survivors’ group, who vow to protest at the Masters
Family members of those killed Sept. 11, 2001 have spoken out against LIV golfers who have chosen to participate in the league backed by Saudi money.
Brittney Griner’s fierce WNBA family threw everything it had into getting her home | Opinion
While Brittney Griner was imprisoned, her WNBA sisters used social media accounts, a national stage and savvy to remind everyone just who was missing.
In wake of Yates report, Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain reflect on marriages to their former coaches
Julie Foudy, married to her former coach for 27 years, never felt subject to a power imbalance. But would she tell daughter to take this path? “No.”