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Roller derby teams from across the western United States will convene in Albuquerque this weekend for Rumble on the Rio. Rumble, they will. “You’re going to hit the ground, you're going to wipe out, ...

There is a ritual for Black skaters in the world of women’s roller derby. If they see more than three Black skaters at a bout, they take a picture and post it to social media. In late May, when the ...

This story was originally reported by Kate Sosin of The 19th. Meet Kate and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. For Juniper Simonis, that night in 2012 replays like the start ...

Since 2006, competitive full-contact skaters have taken to the flat track as team members of Cincinnati Roller Derby. (Changed this year from Cincinnati Rollergirls to better reflect the sport’s ...

Albuquerque Roller Derby begins its season Saturday at Expo New Mexico’s Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex. The exhibition will begin at 4 p.m. with a match between two junior teams, Albuquerque’s ...

ETSU’s marketing and communication team were recently recognized as national award winners for their work on a video showcasing the University's response to Hel Bristol Tennessee passes recreational ...

Roller derby returned to Jackson over the weekend.JXN Roller Derby, alongside Roe City Roller Derby from Monroe, Louisiana, kicked off the 2026 season with a double header against Mobile Roller Derby ...

Update from Churchill Downs: The Puma (7-1) has scratched the morning of the 2026 Kentucky Derby because of swelling in his leg due to a skin infection. The horse, trained by Gustavo Delgado, was in ...

Golden Tempo has won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, surging past several horses down the stretch to capture victory. The longshot, who went off at 23-1, was followed over the finish line by Renegade, Ocelli ...

The 2026 Kentucky Derby saw Golden Tempo take home the garland of roses in a historic win at the 152nd edition of the race, as Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to have a horse win the ...

The 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday is in the books, and Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first, holding off Renegade and Ocelli, who finished second and third, respectively. Golden Tempo, who ...