Women have been shattering glass ceilings in sports for decades. Female athletes have set make-your-head-spin records, fought for equal pay, and pushed boundaries to make their sports even better. But football—a sport that is almost completely male-dominated on the field at every level—often feels stuck in the past. Antoinette “Toni” Harris, a college football player…
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We’re one week into Black History Month 2019. And to celebrate, we turned to some of the most brilliants writers and thinkers of color we know to recommend some of their favorite books. From collections of poems, to poignant YA page-turners, to bonafide classics, the books in this list are a testament to the varied,…
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U.S. Olympic gold medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield made sports history on Friday night as the first woman ever to compete in the NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition, an event that shows off the talent of some of the best professional hockey players. In the past, the annual tradition has been reserved for male players in…
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Coachella just announced its 2019 festival lineup, and it’s stacked. Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, and—drum roll, please— Ariana Grande will steer the ship for the festival’s two weekends. With this, Grande becomes only the fourth female headliner in Coachella’s history—and the youngest female artist to receive top billing. (She’s joining ranks with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga,…
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When Angela Ponce takes the stage during this year’s Miss Universe pageant—all tan lithe limbs and radiant blowout in a hot pink bikini—it’s easy to see why she’s favored to win the competition, currently underway in Thailand. Tall, blonde, soft-spoken and impeccably glamorous, she’s a walking archetype of what you might imagine one Donald J.…
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While you were sleeping, a little moment riled up the sports world. It was a history-making event: Ada Hegerberg, 23, the star striker from Olympique Lyonnais team in Norway, was the first woman to ever be honored with the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, recognizing her as the best soccer player in the world. She gave…
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