For 20 years, Philly Roller Derby skaters, who go by names like Woolly Slammoth, TrailBlazeHer and Reba Smackentire, have jammed and blocked their way around oval skating rinks in the spirit of ...

Colorado’s roller derby squads are evolving — again — to provide competition and community as other sports roll back the ...

It takes mental and physical strength to be an athlete, but it takes a different kind of passion to battle it out on the track. These women lace up their skates and wear knee pads, elbow pads, helmets ...

Roller derby has long been a subject of debate: Is it a legitimate sport or just pro wrestling on wheels? For some, it’s a high-speed, full-contact athletic competition. For others, it’s a showy ...

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Roller derby, a hard-hitting, fast-paced roller skating contact sport, has experienced a resurgence of popularity which started in the early 2000s with the formation of amateur all-female leagues.

So I've been watching the Olympics, and weren't they grand? The strength and courage of the swimmers and track stars, the breathtaking exercises of the gymnasts, and the beauty of the Paris backdrop.

A Long Island, New York, roller derby league is suing a county leader over an executive order that prevents women’s and girls' teams with transgender players from using parks and fields that the ...

BELIEVE IN THEIR CAUSES. LACE UP YOUR SKATES AND TIGHTEN UP THOSE ELBOW PADS. ROLLER DERBY SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. OMAHA ROLLER DERBY HOSTED ITS WINTER WIPEOUT MIXER TODAY. THE EVENT WAS ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A special group is coming together to create a unique community: The JXN Roller Derby team. This isn’t just about roller skating and having fun; it’s about strength and ...

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