Emily Kwok was one of the first women to compete in jiu jitsu and eventually became a two-time IBJJF World Champion.
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Society Is Better With Girls In Sports
Girls are more likely to stop playing sports as teenagers than boys, but research shows those who stick with it can reap major benefits.
ONYX Presents: A Conversation With Collette V. Smith
Collette V. Smith, the NFL’s first Black female coach, opens up about her journey in football, being a survivor, and using her experiences to empower other women.
Catch A Lift Fund Helps Rejuvenate A War Hero
The Catch A Lift fund helps Melissa Leuck overcome the physical and mental injuries she suffered during her military service, while also providing support and a close community.
This Army Intelligence Officer Is Hoping To Slide Her Way To The Olympics
A patriot through and through, Megan Henry hopes to compete for her country in the next Winter Olympic games.
Black Women In Golf: Celebrating Renee Fluker And 20 Years Of Midnight Golf
In 20 years of Midnight Golf, founder and president Renee Fluker has impacted more than 3,500 high school students in Detroit. Learn more about her journey and the program’s roots in a feature by PGA.
Celebrating Black Women In Golf: World Long Drive Champion Knows The Role She Plays In Golf
Alexis Belton is one of the best long drivers in the world, but it wasn’t until she participated in the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship that she realized she could make it in a sport that’s not known for its diversity.
Golf Pioneer Continues To Blaze The Trail Her Father Built
Renee Powell’s legacy began with a phenomenal amateur and professional golf career, but it carries on with her dedication to equality and access for all in the sport.
Harvard’s Women’s Tennis Coach Understands The Societal Impact Of Role Models
Following in the footsteps of her legendary mother, Traci Green inspires a new generation of players.
A Show Of Strength
Shaakira Hassell overcame bias and hardship to become the first African-American woman to lead a strength and conditioning program in college sports.
This PGA Member Has Dedicated Her Career To The Next Generation Of Black Women In Golf
Jasmin Cunningham is just the eighth African-American woman ever to receive PGA membership. Learn more about her journey in golf in this new feature from PGA of America.
Celebrating Black Women In Golf: Tiana Jones Is Helping Mold The Future Of The Game
Tiana Jones first picked up a golf club at age 3, and since then her passion has grown exponentially. Jones is just the 7th African-American female PGA member and continues to strive for greater diversity in golf.
Meet The Army Veteran Who Is Tackling Her Next Life Chapter – Coaching Football
Cherre Marshall moved from the battlefield to the football field thanks to the Soldiers To Sidelines program.
5 Questions For Broadcasting Legend Lesley Visser
Lesley Visser is a sportscaster who has broken all the barriers and has a career defined by firsts.
The Evolution Of A Rugby Star
Phaidra Knight became a rugby legend because of her fierce and physical style ofplay. The hall-of-famer now uses her celebrity to help make a difference in the lives of others.
Perseverance In The Pool Pays Off For Paralympic And Collegiate Swimmer
Cailin Curry competes against some of the best in the nation and doesn’t consider blindness a disadvantage in any way.
Strength Training Is A Key Ingredient For Relentless Athletes
Being relentless is a powerful tool in sports and in life. Emily Pappas is helping young girls optimize their performance in both sports and in life.
Soccer Legend Still Impacting the Game
Kristine Lilly is one of the most decorated players in the history of US soccer. Sheis on a mission to help girls and women in sports.
Lola The Illustrator
She is a renowned skater, street artist, and musician. There is very little that Lola can’t do.
This Basketball Icon Turned Broadcaster Continues To Inspire
Hall Of Famer Rebecca Lobo is a guiding light for girls and women who want to chase their dreams in sports.
The First Woman To Officially Run The Boston Marathon Had To Fight To Finish
The boston marathon didn’t allow women to compete. Kathrine Switzer got lucky but had to fight off bias and a physical assault to finish.
Rowing Her Way To Stardom While Helping Others
Gevvie Stone is an Olympic medalist who is also training to be an emergency room physician.
Meet The Hall Of Famer Who Broke Race Barriers In Two Sports
She’s a legend in field hockey and lacrosse who now helps young African-American athletes as co-founder of the Black Women in Sport Foundation.
Cystic Fibrosis Workout Warrior – Abby Dwyer
Boomer Esiason Foundation supports runner Abby Dwyer as she balances Cystic Fibrosis and Motherhood.
Changing The Game One Kick At A Time
Claire Gaston didn’t set out to become a role model, but she became one to many young girls after drilling her first field goal for Mater Dei High School.
Meet The Girl Who Is Riding Her Way To Superstardom
Kuylee Pettit needed something to help occupy her summer days as an eight-year-old girl growing up in Big Bear City, California. Her father had a suggestion.
An African Hoopster In The U.S. Plans To Impact Gender Equality Back Home
Born in Senegal, Rama Sy grew up in a place that suppressed women. Now in the US, she hopes to go back and make a difference.
Meet The First Woman To Coach Professional Rugby In America
Rugby legend Tiff Faaee played for the national teams of three different countries before coming to New York to coach in Major League Rugby.
This NFL Pioneer Inspires Young Girls Everywhere
Jen Welter made coaching history when she was hired by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015. Now, her Grrridiron clinics bring new girls to the game.
Olympic Hopeful, Bombette Martin, Skateboarding Her Way To Success
Bombette Martin talks about having the confidence to compete as a professional skateboarder.
Groundbreaking Yale Star Returns Home With A ‘Promise’
Patricia Melton won 6 Ivy League titles and qualified for the 1988 Olympic trials, but her work today helping others is even more impressive.
Triathlete Doctor Saves A Life
Dr. Tricia DeLaMora, a pediatrician, has spent her entire career helping others but one of her most important medical moments came unexpectedly during a grueling triathlon.
The Legend Of Mary Roman
GoodSport honors a world-class senior athlete who held multiple national records and was tragically lost to COVID-19.
The Women Of Rugby – Diverse And Dynamic
Women are carving out their space in the male-dominated sport of rugby. Here are a few stories that inspire us.
A College Football Trailblazer Is Making Her NFL Dreams Come True
College football trailblazer, Callie Brownson, follows her NFL dreams.
Gabby Velez Takes Women’s Baseball To New York City
There is a cultural myth that softball is for girls and baseball is just for boys. However, this is not the case. One player we interviewed is breaking barriers.
This Rugby Playing Astronaut Is Out Of This World
After serving in Iraq, Anne McClain found rugby a crucial ingredient to her success at NASA.
This Mom Is Making A Name For Herself In High School Football
She paid her dues and is now the first Connecticut woman to be named the head coach of a high school football.
