ESPNW Articles
ESPNW—For Dalilah Muhammad, nothing beats the sweet sound of silence before a competition. Muhammad, who became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles last year, will be searching for...
ESPNW—Snow sport lovers, from novice to expert, might know the popular adage: “There’s no such thing as bad weather — only bad gear.” With the imminent threat of the polar vortex — gusts of unbearably...
ESPNW—Late last year, five world-class sailors—and one rising star, Emily Nagel, 22—began an intrepid voyage. Their goal: Be the first crew in history to travel, nonstop, from New York City to Bermuda on a boat...
ESPNW—Call me a Cinderella cyclist. I’m happy to gear up and ride anywhere, anytime — until the clock strikes a certain witching hour. Then I’m pedaling home hard to beat the sinking sun. Riding at...
ESPNW—When the U.S. women’s indoor volleyball team lost to Serbia in the semifinal match at the Rio Olympics, captain Christa Dietzen, 29, knew she needed to galvanize her teammates to continue the good fight. While...
ESPNW—Candace Hill is a pro runner, but the 17-year-old from Conyers, Georgia is still first and foremost a teen. Dubbed the “fastest girl in the world” after becoming the first female high-schooler to run 100...
ESPNW—Melinda Withrow loves to fly, but never on an empty stomach. That’s why the world-class pole vaulter started every morning in the run-up to the Rio Olympics with nutrient-dense vegetables, which kept her full and...
ESPNW—April Ross had an emotional 24 hours. Ross and teammate Kerri Walsh Jennings lost to Brazilians Agatha and Barbara in a midnight match, ending the American duo’s pursuit of beach volleyball gold. Ross hugged Jennings...
ESPNW—USWNT star forward Alex Morgan is in Rio with her family, cheering on other U.S. athletes. She opens up about the heartbreak of last week’s loss to Sweden in the quarterfinals. Read the full story...