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The presence of women and girls was on display in all aspects of the tournament and the fresh air of empowerment could signal a new dawn for women’s and girls’ hockey.
Athletes often recount how, at the very least, sport built their character and at the very most, saved their lives. But currently, Canadian sport itself needs rebuilding.
For too long, Black girls and women have been made to conform to the largely white and male-centred ideas about how sports should be played and how Black athletes ought to present themselves.
As high-profile UFC fighters look to move into professional wrestling, the merger could leave WWE stars struggling for exposure.
The IOC has an opportunity to disavow the violence and illegality of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by extending the platform and status of refugee athletes to Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Students who play sport drink more heavily and frequently than other students.
By choosing to play for their ancestral homes, Pacific footballers might lose the chance of bigger pay checks, but they still win at a cultural level. And the payoff for the game is immense.
Why some now talk about ‘meaningful’ rather than fair competition in elite sport.
Traditional wrestling is part of Senegal’s cultural heritage and plays an important role in the education and social integration of young men.
Where once religion was a dominant force in society, now many more people reserve their faith for sport. But could the church use this to build a new following?
The Gulf state has an insatiable appetite for sporting glory.
ACL injuries are the most serious kind of knee damage and they are more prevalent in female footballers.
We examined the pre-match fight on social media to compare how each fighter’s profile brand performed worldwide.
Major League Soccer is the most diverse league in the US. Its predecessor, the NASL, led the way.
By addressing the root causes of violence, we can reimagine systems to allow for more supportive, safe and accountable sport communities.
There are growing calls for a judicial inquiry to investigate abuse in Canadian sport. We argue that there are better alternatives to address the problem.
The lack of government action in response to allegations of sexual abuse in Canadian sport contrasts with the response to previous scandals and highlights the racial and gender inequalities at play.
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, The Conversation takes a critical look at some of the biggest news stories from the past NFL season.
A BBC Wales investigation reported claims of a ‘toxic culture’ of sexism and misogyny within Welsh rugby’s governing body.
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