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.
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ONYX Presents: A Conversation With Diahann Billings-Burford
Diahann Billings-Burford is working to improve race relations while inspiring leaders in sports to produce positive change and achieve social justice.
New Grad Ready To Lead The Way As Head Women’s Fencing Coach At Wagner College
Gaby Chau, a former fencer for Boston College, is one of the youngest coaches to lead an NCAA Division I team.
Hockey Trailblazer Continues To Give Back To Game That Gave Her So Much
GoodSport caught up with former U.S. women’s ice hockey team member Shawna Davidson to discuss her incredible career and growing the game for the next generation.
Orlando Pride Defender Wants To Help Other Women Take Control Of Their Health
Orlando Pride’s Toni Pressley defeated breast cancer, and now she’s using her voice to inspire other women to be proactive about getting tested.
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.
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.
Running To Renewal
Amanda Burrill is a United States Navy veteran who returned to her first love, running, to aid recovery from traumatic brain injury. She was kind enough to share her story with us.
Meet The Paralympian Who Is The Only Blind D1 Swimmer
Cailin Curry competes against some of the best in the nation and doesn’t consider blindness a disadvantage in any way.
This Army Veteran Overcame Disability To Go Gold
Wounded during battle, Elizabeth Marks rises to win a Paralympic gold medal for the country she fought for.
This Paralympian Is A Performer Both On And Off The Track
Meet Katy Sullivan, actress, producer, writer and oh, by the way, record-smashing Paralympic track and field athlete.
Wounded Veteran Turned Paralympian Inspires Others Through Power Of Choice
Iraqi War veteran Melissa Stockwell found a new passion in sports after her life-changing injury. She tells all in her new book, The Power Of Choice.
Manon Rhéaume Is The Only Woman To Play In The NHL
Manon Rhéaume is the only woman to ever play in any of the major North American pro sports leagues. In 1992, the goalie played in a preseason game for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Oh, and she was only 20 years old.
Meet The Woman Making A ‘Bold’ Impact For Black Women In Hockey
Blake Bolden won multiple league titles during her professional playing career in the CWHL and NWHL. She’s now the first Black female pro scout in the NHL.
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.
Through Decades Of Determination, Kim Ng Makes MLB History As First Female GM
Kim Ng started her career as an intern for the Chicago White Sox. More than 30 years later she’s baseball’s first general manager.
Former Army Sergeant Forgoes Olympics To Pursue A World Championship
Rianna Rios, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army, has two passions in life: serving her country and her boxing career.
Meet The First Female GM In The Minor Leagues In Nearly Two Decades
Emily Jaenson of the Reno Aces is the first female General Manager in Minor League Baseball’s Pacific Coast League in nearly two decades.
16-Year-Old MMA Prodigy Hopes To Continue Family Legacy
Victoria Lee is the latest Lee sibling to join One Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization. The 16-year-old prodigy has the potential to be MMA’s next big star.
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.
Women’s Sports Foundation Celebrates Athletes, Pioneers, And Game Changers In Women’s Sports
The biggest night in women’s sports had a different format for the WSF’s 41st Annual Salute to Women In Sports gala, but that didn’t make it any less inspiring, encouraging, or impactful.
Lola The Illustrator
She is a renowned skater, street artist, and musician. There is very little that Lola can’t do.
Hofstra University Student Athletes Focus On Raising Voter Participation
Hofstra University is prioritizing voting ahead of the 2020 election. GoodSport spoke with two female athletes who discuss why this move is so crucial.
Meet The WNBA’s Newest Media Star
At nine years old, Pepper Persley has taken the 2020 WNBA season by storm, shining a bright spot on an unconventional season.
Ms. Wheelchair America 2020 Found Hope Through Adaptive Sports
Hilary Muehlberger played sports before she was injured in a car crash, but found a community in adaptive sports that led her to Ms. Wheelchair America.
Hockey Pioneer And Former Team USA Captain Announces Retirement
Olympian Meghan Duggan announced her retirement from hockey, but she leaves more than just a successful hockey career behind.
6 Questions For NFL Coach Jennifer King
In this edition of GoodSport Live, we interview the only African American female coach in the NFL.
Bruce Arians Named Champion Of Equality By Women’s Sports Foundation
The NFL is unquestionably America’s dominant sports league. Tom Brady’s new head coach is leading by example by giving women a chance to shine.
High School Athlete Inspires Many For Her Role On The Varsity Football Team
Tristin Keller didn’t expect her Twitter post about her first varsity football start to go viral, but she’s used this as an opportunity to inspire young girls everywhere.
The “Original Nine” And The Beginning Of Modern Women’s Professional Tennis
Billie Jean King and eight other women took a risk to form their own professional women’s tennis tour in a fight for equality on the court.
Passionate NHL Fans Find Community In Black Girl Hockey Club
An NHL experience inspired Renee Hess to create the Black Girl Hockey Club. The community focuses on making hockey more inclusive for Black female fans and allies.
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.
Women’s Sports Foundation Hosts First Virtual Annual Salute To Women In Sports
The Women’s Sports Foundation hosts their Annual Salute to Women In Sports event on October 14th, which will be broadcasted for free on Yahoo Sports.
Women’s Rugby Players Unite In Support Of Body Positivity
Women’s rugby players around the world united in support of the #IamEnough social campaign, which celebrates body positivity in women’s sports.
Black Female Athlete Quietly Protested For Inequality At The 1968 Olympics
Wyomia Tyus is a black track and field star who broke records and fought for equality at the Mexico City Olympics which are most known for American athletes protesting racial inequality back home
The 10 Best Female Coaches Of All Time
These 10 women are some of the greatest coaches of all time–they have driven their own teams to greatness, and raised the level of play for all of women’s athletics.
Top 5 U.S. Volleyball Athletes
The four women who make up the U.S. Women’s National Beach Volleyball team and the fourteen women who make up the U.S. Women’s National Indoor Volleyball team all carry with them a long list of accolades that displays their athletic prowess–these are just a few of those names you should know.
Top 5 U.S. Softball Athletes
The biggest names in U.S. Softball including Rachel Garcia who is set to compete in the Olympics.
Alysa Liu Is An American Teenage Figure Skater Sensation
Alysa Liu is a trailblazer among American figure skaters, setting records every time she takes the ice.
Sam Kerr Dominates At All Ranks In The Soccer Sphere
In the first part of the 2019-2020 season, Sam Kerr, captain of the Australian National Team, relinquished her commitments to the W-League and the NWSL and signed with Chelsea FC Women, bringing her unmatched dominance to one of the greatest leagues in the world.
Kim Davis Works Hard To Help The NHL Make A Difference
Kim Davis has a big job of making the NHL a more inclusive and diverse league, and she’s already made a large impact.
Basketball Trailblazer Finds A New Home In NBA
Lindsey Harding is paving a path in the NBA for other women to follow.
Undefeated French Soccer Club Has A Documentary On The Way
The Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is one of the best soccer teams in the world. Now, fans can watch their success in their new documentary.
Gwen Berry’s Protest At Pan-Am Games Was A Worthwhile Risk
Despite knowing her actions would cause negative consequences with the IOC, Gwen Berry raised her fist to protest racial injustice at the 2019 Pan-Am games.
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.
The 10 Best Basketball Players Of All Time
These ten ballers not only dominated on the national stage, but also on the global stage.
Girls On The Run Inspires Young Girls To Embrace Their Strength
Girls on the Run is an after-school program designed to inspire girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength.
Women’s National Football Conference Is About More Than Just Football
Odessa Jenkins wants people to know that women play tackle football, too. The Women’s National Football Conference is showcasing what these women can do.
Denver Broncos Hire First Female Coach In Franchise History
Emily Zaler joins growing list of women in the NFL to be hired in full-time coaching roles.
Move United and GoodSport
Move United, formerly known as Disabled Sports USA and a proud partner of GoodSport, is the leader when it comes to creating athletic opportunities for kids and adults with disabilities.
The Sports Bra Project Gives Girls Freedom To Be Active
Sports bras are essential for young girls who want to compete in sports, but aren’t accessible to everyone. The Sports Bra project wants to change that.
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.
Former USNWT Soccer Coach Is Helping The Next Generation of Female Coaches
Recently retired Jill Ellis is helping to eliminate the gender gap in coaching by helping women go father with their coaching certifications.
Brazil’s National Soccer Team Is The First To Grant Equal Pay To Female Players
Brazil’s Women’s National Soccer team was recently given equal pay to their male counterparts. What does this mean for soccer in the rest of the world?
Allie Quigley Is No Stranger To Success
Allie Quigley is the Chicago Sky’s all time point scorer. Here’s a look into how she got there.
Meet The Golfer Who Came From The Inner City To Achieve Her Dream
Raised in Flint, Michigan, Shasta Averyhardt has beaten the odds to become a top golfer on the LPGA Tour.
The Fight For Women In Sumo Wrestling
Sumo wrestling is recognized as the national sport of Japan. It’s also traditionally been a male-only sport, but it’s gaining popularity among women and they are fighting for their place in history.
Former Rutgers Women’s Soccer Coach Helped Keep New Jersey Talent In State
Former Rutgers women’s soccer coach Glenn Crooks talked to GoodSport about coaching, recruiting, and rebuilding a soccer program with in-state talent.
Miesha Tate Rescues Injured Six-Year-Old While Hiking
Former UFC champion Miesha Tate came to the rescue when six-year-old Kai broke her arm atop Nevada’s Mount Charleston
NWSL Announces Newest Expansion Team: Racing Louisville FC
The NWSL have announced that they will have a new team for the 2021 season; Racing Louisville FC. Additionally, they will run a youth academy that started in March.
USWNT’s Kelley O’Hara Is Jack-Of-All-Trades
Kelley O’Hara’s impressive soccer career spans numerous teams and positions, and she hopes to use her success to inspire other female athletes.
This Veteran-Paralympian Overcame Adversity To Go Gold
A war cost Christy Gardner her legs, but it couldn’t take away her fighting spirit.
The Incredibly Enigmatic Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe is much more than just a soccer star on the Women’s United States national team. Rapinoe is a vocal social activist who never shies away from controversy.
The Shevchenko Sisters Dominate The World Of Combat Sports
Childhood prodigies Valentina and Antonina Shevchenko reign supreme in both kickboxing and MMA.
Tori Miller Makes History In The NBA’s G League
Tori Miller used her basketball experience and perseverance to become the first female general manager in the NBA G League.
The First WNBA Commissioner Was Made For The Job
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has a strong basketball background which suits her perfectly for her role as the leader of the league.
WNBA To Wear Breonna Taylor On Back Of Jerseys In The Wubble
The WNBA 2020 Season will be dedicated to fighting systemic racism in the United States. Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed at the hands of Louisville Police Officers, will be featured on the back of their jerseys as the first motion of the league’s new platform, The Justice Movement.
WNBA Rookies Set To Make The Biggest Impact This Season
The 2020 WNBA Draft featured a number of successful NCAA women’s basketball players–these five are expected to make an immediate impact for their teams in the upcoming season.
Iranian Soccer Star’s Sister Is Changing Culture For Soccer
Maryam Shojaei is the sister of Iranian soccer star Masoud Shojaei, and has been campaigning for all Iranian women to attend soccer games and put an end to a 40 year ban.
Gina Carano: The Original WMMA Pioneer
Gina Carano proved that there was a market for women’s mixed martial arts years before the sport’s mainstream success.
Geena Davis Hits Her Mark In More Ways Than One
Star actress Geena Davis made the shift from acting to professional archery late in her career, and her promotion of girls and women in sports has remained unwavering.
LSU Gymnastics Coach Retires After 43-Year Reign
D-D Breaux, the longest tenured coach in the history of the SEC, resigned as Louisiana State University head gymnastics coach in August 2020.
Former Sun Devils Player Stars On Front Line In Battle Against COVID-19
Michelle Tom returned home to help a community in its battle against the deadly pandemic.
Former College Rower Moves Upstream In Sports Industry
Gianina Thompson uses her drive and perseverance to land big jobs in the sports industry.
Why The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Is The Most Dominant And Beloved Squad On And Off The Field
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has been one of the most successful and influential teams to wear the United States jersey, or any jersey, for that matter, over the past 25 years.
Stanford Soccer Star Makes The Jump To The NWSL
Stanford soccer star Sophia Smith is expected to take the NWSL by force as she transitions from the NCAA into her professional career.
Tina Charles’ Talent Shines On And Off The Court
Tina Charles is a staple contributer on every team she plays for, but her talent extends past basketball. She added filmmaker to her resume in 2019.
NWSL Challenge Cup Leads To Historic Increase In Viewership
The Challenge Cup tournament brought in historic viewership numbers for the NWSL, thanks to broadcasting deals with CBS and Twitch.
Hilary Knight Is The Face Of Change In Women’s Ice Hockey
While Hilary Knight never intended on stepping into the spotlight, her poise and persistence on and off the ice has made her the face of change for USA Hockey.
Best In The World And Beautiful While Doing It
Serena Williams and Lindsey Vonn are some of the best at what they do on the court and on the slopes, and they look stunning while doing it.
MIT Women’s Basketball Coach Joins Memphis Grizzlies Staff As Assistant Coach
The Memphis Grizzlies added Sonia Raman, all-time winningest coach in MIT athletics, to their staff as an assistant. Raman’s hire makes her the 14th woman in NBA history to hold a coaching position.
NWSL Rookie Collaborates With NWHL To Make T-Shirt Line More Inclusive
A tweet from Utah Royal’s attacker Tziarra King called the NWHL to action. It resulted in an improved apparel line with better representation.
Early WNBA Star Dies Too Young, But Is Remembered In The Rafters
Kim Perrot helped lead the Houston Comets to back-to-back WNBA titles in 1997 and 1998. She died of cancer during the 1999 season, but her legacy lives on.
Bellator MMA’s Alejandra Lara Fights For The Amazon Rainforest
Columbian flyweight Alejandra “Azul” Laura’s viral 2019 weigh-in brought urgent attention to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
Ali Krieger’s Arduous Journey To The Ultimate Outcome
Ali Krieger’s road to success has been anything but a straight line, but her unwavering dedication to the sport and to her teammates make it easy to see why she is invaluable to the USWNT.
Australia And New Zealand To Host The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Australia and New Zealand to host 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup–what could this tournament mean for these countries and women’s soccer?
Inspired By Other Moms, Former World No. 1 Tennis Player Returns To The Court
After two retirements and three children, International Tennis Hall-of-Famer Kim Clijsters is ready to compete on the world stage again.
Simone Manuel Sets Herself Apart In The Sport of Swimming
Simone Manuel creates her own special lane in swimming, winning gold medals on the way to making history.
MMA Fighter And Former Team USA Wrestler Overcomes Toughest Opponent
Tatiana Suarez had her sights set on an Olympic gold medal, but discovered a new passion after thyroid cancer sidelined her from the 2012 Summer Games.
Cystic Fibrosis Workout Warrior – Abby Dwyer
Boomer Esiason Foundation supports runner Abby Dwyer as she balances Cystic Fibrosis and Motherhood.
Rising From The Mat To Make a Name For Herself In MMA
Emily Kwok was one of the first women to compete in jiu jitsu and eventually became a two-time IBJJF World Champion.
New York Giants Hire First Full-Time Female Scout In Team History
Hannah Burnett, a former captain for the UMass women’s lacrosse team, always wanted to work for the NFL. At 25 years old, her dream is already a reality.
Hockey Hall Of Famer Becomes First Female NHL Pro Scout
Cammi Granato, one of the most decorated players in the history of hockey, take her career to the front office for the NHL’s newest expansion team.
This Female Strength Coach Is Uplifting Others
Corliss Fingers has been pushing athletes to be their best despite whatever challenges stand in their way.
Female Athletes Fighting For Social Justice
These female athletes are doing much more than stealing the spotlight in their sport–they are using their platforms to fight for social justice.
Sue Bird Is Using Her Platform To Advocate For Others
Sue Bird will go down in history as one of the best basketball players in the world, but she’s more concerned with what happens off the basketball court.
Natalie Portman Spearheads NWSL Expansion To Los Angeles
Natalie Portman is one of many star-studded owners to have a stake in the newly announced NWSL team, bound for Los Angeles.
WNBA All-Star Returns To The Court Four Months After Giving Birth
Odyssey Sims gave birth to her son in April. Four months later, she is back on the court ready to compete for a WNBA Championship.
How The 1996 Olympics Changed Women’s Sports
The 1996 Olympics brought us some of the greatest moments in sports history. But more importantly, it changed the landscape of women’s sports in the U.S.
Official Makes History As First Woman To Referee An MLS Championship Game
Kathryn Nesbitt made history as the first woman to referee an MLS Championship game, but she’s proven to be more than qualified for the job.
The First Superstar Of Women’s Hockey Is Guiding Light For Others
Angela James was the first superstar of her sport, earning the nickname, “The Wayne Gretzky of women’s hockey.”
