Title IX, over 50 years, has heavily benefited white women over women of color. That’s partly because race has never been part of the law.
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Once an ‘Easy Way Out’ for Equality, Women’s Soccer Is Now a U.S. Force
After Title IX passed in 1972, administrators found soccer to be a cheap way to comply. And participation rates soared in high schools, universities and at club levels for girls and women.
Title IX 50th Anniversary: We Need a New Deal for Women’s Sports
We must dismantle the grandfathered-in systemic advantages that male athletes and male-dominated sports infrastructures continue to enjoy.
The Real Enforcers of Title IX: Angry Parents
Girls are supposed to have equal access in schools. In practice, districts aren’t forced to change unless someone speaks up.
Special Olympics Lifts Vaccine Mandate for Its U.S.A. Games
Florida health officials told Special Olympics that the vaccine requirement violated state law.
Indiana Lawmakers Override Transgender Sports Veto
Gov. Eric Holcomb said the measure barring transgender girls from playing girls’ sports at school was unnecessary, but fellow Republicans in the Legislature disagreed.
Bill Simmons on Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Athletes Turned Actors
“It’s the same thing that goes wrong if you’re going to ask actors to play in the N.B.A. or the N.F.L.,” Bill Simmons says. “It’s a little unrealistic.”
How to Master the Push-Up
With proper technique, you can get the most out of this simple, yet powerful exercise.
Top Texas Court Allows Abuse Inquiries of Parents of Transgender Children
But the court said Gov. Greg Abbott did not have the authority to order such investigations, acknowledging they could cause “irreparable harm.”
Seeking Another Reset, the N.C.A.A. Returns to the ‘Help Wanted’ Route
The N.C.A.A. is looking for a new president. Private jet notwithstanding, it’s not all that great of a gig.
A Gymnast’s Death Was Supposed to Be a Wake-Up Call. What Took So Long?
Christy Henrich’s struggle with eating disorders launched a reckoning in sports, but progress has been slow.
Bad Behavior Drove a Referee Shortage. Covid Made It Worse.
For years, unruly parents have turned youth sporting events into a toxic environment. The cancellation of games and entire seasons over the last two years hastened an exodus of referees.
Red States Push L.G.B.T.Q. Restrictions as Education Battles Intensify
With an eye toward parents’ anxiety, Republicans have put forward a wave of laws on classroom instruction, youth sports and health care. Some of the young people at the center feel isolated.
Gov. Andrew Beshear of Kentucky Vetoes Transgender Sports Bill
The State Legislature, which is dominated by Republicans, may override the veto. Twelve states have enacted legislation barring young transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.
I’m a Sports Fan. Hear Me Roar.
It’s too bad some athletes take booing personally. It isn’t really about them.
Utah Governor Vetoes Transgender-Athlete Bill
The bill would have barred transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, rejected the measure passed by lawmakers in his party.
Peter Foley, the Snowboarding Coach, Faces New Misconduct Accusations
Peter Foley, already accused of coercing athletes into posing for nude photos, now faces scrutiny from more women. He has been relieved of his duties as a U.S. Olympic coach.
Bucking Republican Trend, Indiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb nixed legislation that would have blocked transgender girls from playing school sports. Eleven states have enacted similar bills this year.
Disabled Chinese Fight for Equal Rights Despite Paralympic Glory
Outside the Games, people with disabilities in China face discrimination and a lack of opportunities. “I’ve been struggling to survive,” said one former Paralympian.
The Snowboarders the Paralympics Didn’t Want Around
After a dispute over whether they should be allowed to compete, the snowboarders Cécile Hernandez and Brenna Huckaby are putting in strong performances.
The WNBA’s $20 Million Debate Over Charter Flights
Secret charter flights cost the Liberty a big fine, but players say they deserve them — and need them to be healthy. The league says they’re too expensive for now.
Online Sports Betting Makes an Eye-Popping Debut in New York
Since the state legalized online gambling in January, bets have poured in, bringing revenue to tax coffers but worrying addiction specialists.
Online Sports Betting’s N.Y. Debut: $2.4 Billion in Wagers in 5 Weeks
Since the state legalized online gambling in January, bets have poured in, bringing revenue to tax coffers but worrying addiction specialists.
Times photographers sought to…
Times photographers sought to capture every aspect of the Olympic Games in Beijing. These pictures were special to them.
Should the Minimum Age to Compete in Olympic Skating Be Higher?
Would raising the minimum competition age save young athletes from abuse and humiliation?
East Asia Becomes a Curling Powerhouse
In recent years, Japan, China and South Korea have embraced the sport, investing resources, creating celebrities and changing the competitive landscape.
Lia Thomas, Trans Swimmer, Revives Debate About Sex Testing in Sports
For nearly a century, certain elite athletes have been subject to anatomical, chromosomal or hormonal testing to compete in women’s events.
At Olympics, Nathan Chen and Other American Chinese Asked to Pick a Side
American athletes of Chinese descent at the Games are targets of patriotic and even nationalistic sentiment from both countries: sometimes adoring, sometimes hostile.
Beijing Winter Olympics: Why Many Are Not Watching
Instead of showing the best of what humanity can do, this year’s Olympics seem to reflect what we can’t.
With Valieva, Doping Concerns Extend to a New Generation of Olympians
Decades after East Germany gave steroids to its athletes and just a few years after Russia’s doping program was exposed, the Olympic Games are again roiled by scandal.
The N.F.L. Widens Its Footprint in the Los Angeles Media World
The league’s new West Coast headquarters, in the shadow of SoFi Stadium, gives it a large footprint in the land of big media deals.
How the ‘Garlic Girls’ Overcame Abuse to Return to the Olympics
The South Korean curling team helped revive a painful discussion about the mistreatment of athletes in their country, leading the way for others to come forward.
Like Biles, Winter Olympians Are Focusing on Their Mental Health
Simone Biles’s public struggles gave other Olympians tacit permission to share their vulnerabilities. Some of them have.
At Winter Games, a Hard-Bitten Chinese Coal Town Hunts for Gold
The little city of Qitaihe has produced an improbable number of China’s golds at the Winter Games, and residents say it began with a miner with a pair of skates.
For Gambling Addicts, Super Bowl Betting Isn’t Good, Clean Fun
A flood of online sports betting since the Supreme Court struck down limits on the states in 2018.
NBC Opens Olympics With ‘Worst Hand Imaginable’
The Games are central to the network’s brand, and NBC will have to navigate complications resulting from the pandemic and politics.
The Rising Human Cost of Sports Betting
The ends of the college and pro football seasons were already a perilous time for people recovering from a gambling addiction. Then came the onslaught of ads for legal sports betting.
‘I Have No Idea What You Just Said’: Concert Drowns Out A.F.C. Halftime Analysis
As the “NFL on CBS” crew broke down the first half of the game, a performance by the country music singer Walker Hayes was so loud, it made the commentary all but inaudible.
No, athletes are not dying from Covid-19 vaccines.
Claims about professional athletes dying after getting vaccinated have been a recurring conspiracy theory since the shots were introduced.
N.C.A.A. Reorganizes Around New Constitution That Shifts Power to Universities
The organizing body in college sports also adopted new rules for transgender athletes to mirror other elite sports in the United States.
How to Stay Motivated When the Last Thing You Want to Do Is Exercise
Even the most serious athletes sometimes have trouble getting themselves to work out. But here are eight ways to get you out of bed on a cold morning.
Texas Man Is First Charged Under New Antidoping Law in U.S.
The law targets people who would skirt doping regulations in international competitions, but it does not apply to major American leagues like the N.F.L. and Major League Baseball.
Omicron Deepens Uncertainty Surrounding Beijing Olympics
With the opening of the Winter Games three weeks away, officials in China are on high alert amid coronavirus outbreaks around the country.
Novak Djokovic and Fellow Star Vaccine Skeptics Are Increasingly Scorned
The tennis star is the latest target of a public outcry against vaccine skeptics and stars wanting special treatment. Denied entry to Australia, he awaits a hearing Monday on his deportation.
A School Won 92-4 in Basketball. Then the Coach Was Suspended.
Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic high school for girls in Hamden, Conn., said that running up the score against Lyman Hall High School did not mesh with its values.
New York Times Co. Said to Have Reached Deal for The Athletic
The deal, valued at around $550 million, could help the media company reach its goal of 10 million subscriptions ahead of schedule.
Christine Grant Fought for Equity for Female Athletes
Christine Grant, the Title IX pioneer who died in December, often lamented the historically poor treatment of female athletes, asking incredulously, “Can you imagine that?”
World Junior Championship, a Showcase for Hockey’s Top Prospects, Is Canceled
The cancellation was an ominous sign for sports leagues, including the N.H.L. and the N.B.A., which have been struggling to maintain schedules.
Getting Past the Manchin Roadblock and Saving Biden’s Plan
Readers discuss how to salvage Build Back Better, and praise and decry Mr. Manchin. Also: Pause pro sports; the Jan. 6 inquiry.
Alberto Salazar, Coach and Champion Runner, Barred From Sport for Life
The ruling upheld a ban announced in July. Salazar had already been suspended for breaking rules governing banned substances.