

Jere Longman
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Simone Biles Signals a Return to Elite Gymnastics
Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist, last competed at the Tokyo Games in 2021, where she withdrew from some events because of a mental block.

After a ‘Kill Shot’ to the Eye, a Wrestler Restarts His Life
Rich Perry was an Olympic hopeful when he sustained a gruesome injury at a training camp in 2018. The question now is whether he can...

The Shadow of an Abuse Scandal Looms Over a World Cup Soccer Team
Vera Pauw was accused of body-shaming players while coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sinead Farrelly helped expose abuse in that league. The two...

U.S. Women Win a World Cup Soccer Tuneup but Lose a Top Scorer
Mallory Swanson was carted off with a knee injury during a 2-0 victory over Ireland. She is considered key to the United States’ hopes of...

Kim Mulkey, a Colorful and Divisive Coach, Wins Another Title
Mulkey’s L.S.U. players say they appreciate her tough approach. But her relationship with Brittney Griner continues to receive scrutiny.

How Iowa Ended South Carolina’s Storied Perfect Season
South Carolina had fielded the nation’s toughest defense, but couldn’t stop the offensive fireworks of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.

South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley Carries the Hopes of Her Team
As South Carolina seeks its second straight N.C.A.A. women’s basketball championship, Coach Dawn Staley carries the hopes of her family, her team and the generation...

The South Carolina Player Taking Basketball to Girls in West Africa
“I’ve never coached anybody that comes with that much determination,” Coach Dawn Staley said of Laeticia Amihere.

Once an Inspiration to People at Home, a Former Star Now Faces Trial
Shoni Schimmel was the pride of Native Americans when she played for Louisville and then starred briefly in the W.N.B.A. Now she is accused of...

Korfball, a Game Men and Women Play as Equals
Korfball is not new, but its proponents say it has new relevance amid questions about the gender divide in sports. Now it just needs to...