Sports
How Paralympic Swimmer Mallory Weggemann Starts Her Day
Her a.m. essentials include a protein-packed breakfast and time with her baby.
By Grace McCarty
Why Is Wheelchair Rubgy Nicknamed…Murderball?!
Collisions actually play a strategic role in this Paralympic sport.
By Cindy Kuzma
Puppy love
How These Super Cute Dogs Are Helping US Open Competitors With Their Mental Game
Coco, Quincy, and Butta don’t care if their tennis-star parents win or lose.
By Kayla Blanton
8 Things to Know About Paralympic Guides, Pilots, and Tappers
They keep the athletes safe and set them up for success—all while training their own bodies for high-level competition too.
By Cindy Kuzma
What Is Goalball—And Why Are All the Athletes Wearing Black-Out Goggles?
You’ll definitely want to tune into this super-intense Paralympic sport.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Match made in heaven
Meet the Adorable Tennis Power Couples Competing at This Year’s US Open
“The only thing that counts in my life is going up in the boyfriend rankings.”
By Jenna Ryu
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How Tennis Skirts Have Changed Over 100+ Years of Play
Watch the classic garment evolve from floor length to functional over 27 photos.
By Grace McCarty
Nike’s Retro-Inspired Collection With Naomi Osaka Is the Stuff of My Varsity Dreams
If you’re obsessed with the tennis star’s US Open looks, you’re gonna love this line.
By Sarah Felbin
Aced it
All Your Little Questions About the US Open, Asked and Answered
Tennis can be confusing, but we’re here to help.
By Julia Sullivan
Who and What to Watch For at the 2024 Paralympic Games
From rising stars to absolute legends, these athletes are bringing it all to Paris.
By Cindy Kuzma
Courting disaster
Here’s What It’s Like To Try Out for the US Open Ball Crew
My high school tennis experience didn’t help me as much as I’d hoped.
By Caroline Tien
Everything Naomi Osaka Has Said About Her Mental Health
The four-time Grand Slam champion has been candid about how emotionally taxing tennis can be.
By Jenna Ryu
How Madison Keys Is Getting Her Head Back in the Game After That Wimbledon-Ending Injury
She says meeting with her therapist has “made my time on court just way more enjoyable.”
By Caroline Tien
But Seriously, How Does Tennis Scoring Work?
This absolute ace of a guide will clear up all your confusion just in time for the US Open.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. and Caroline Tien
Here’s What Naomi Osaka Has Been Up to Since Her Last US Open in 2022
“I think I’m doing pretty well. I’m also just trying not to be too hard on myself.”
By Jenna Ryu
If You’re Not Following the Perfectly Unserious Paralympics TikTok, You’re Missing Out
“Our content is edgy, it’s borderline, but we’ve got the balance right.”
By Katie Camero
Yes, We Have to Wait 2 Whole Weeks for the Paralympics to Start—Here’s Why
There are a few main reasons for the delay.
By Katie Camero
What to Know About the LA 2028 Olympics If You’re Going Through Games Withdrawal
Four years isn’t too early to start planning, right?
By Cindy Kuzma
Women Won Big at the Paris Olympics
Here are just some of the ways female athletes made history during these Games.
By Lizzy Briskin
16 Inspiring, Kick-Ass, and Oh-My-God-Did-That-Just-Happen Moments From the Paris Games
These highlights are making us very eager for Los Angeles 2028.
By Cindy Kuzma