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Tennis Stars Plead for Chinese Player’s Safety Following Sexual Assault Accusation
Prominent tennis players like Naomi Osaka have voiced support for Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from since she accused a former Communist Party leader of sexual assault.
This Viral TikTok Balloon Game Just Got a Full-on Championship
A simple childhood game played around the world has gone pro.
Women Handball Players Can Now Wear Shorts Without Getting Fined
The new rule comes after growing pressure from athletes to change uniform requirements deemed sexist.
Inside the Bizarre and Violent World of Cricket Fandom in India
Sports fandom tends to get violent and crazy everywhere. But recent events after a cricket match between India and Pakistan signal a toxic shift.
Scathing Report Reveals NHL’s Blackhawks Ignored Sexual Assault Complaints
An independent investigation concluded that Blackhawks management ignored a player's sexual assault complaint against a coach for several weeks, allowing the coach to partake in Stanley Cup celebrations.
They Lost Their Loved Ones to Alcohol Abuse. Now, These Young Men Are Surfing to Escape and Heal.
“When I am in the water, I forget all my problems and only think about the waves.”
Trans Kids in Sports Are Under Attack in Texas—Again
“We actually also know that this is a nonissue, that there is no issue with transgender and intersex students playing sports.”
An Athlete Went to Europe for a Competition. He Disappeared, Like Many Before Him.
“Donald was appointed to protect the rest of the team and bring them back safely. But in the end, he was the one who vanished.”
This Extreme Obstacle Course Includes A Balance Beam on Mount Kilimanjaro
VICE spoke to two athletes who climbed, crawled, and ran through an obstacle race on the world’s highest free-standing mountain.
This Is What It’s Like To Be the Only Trans Woman in Elite Motorsport
VICE World News speaks to endurance driver Charlie Martin, who dreams of becoming the first transgender racer to compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Soccer Player Who Brutally Kicked a Ref in the Head Charged With Attempted Murder
Video shows player William Ribeiro booting referee Rodrigo Crivellaro during a match. “When you kick someone's head lying down, you take the risk of killing them.”
I Tried OffCourt, the New Deodorant Making Body Spray Cool (and Not Douchey)
The early 00s are back, but reeking of AXE isn't. Instead, there's OffCourt, which wants to turn deodorant and cologne into one simple spray.