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 ...

A women’s roller derby team is joining the fight over the rights of transgender athletes. The Long Island Roller Rebels are suing a New York county after it banned women's and girls' teams with ...

SEAFORD, N.Y. — They zip around the rink, armed with helmets, pads and mouthguards. They push, bump and occasionally crash out as they jostle for position on the hardwood floor. But for the women of ...

Across the musculature of Daisy Fever’s calf, there’s an oval-shaped tattoo with the dimensions of a regulation roller derby track etched in black: 35.0, 26.5, 13.0. On its outer perimeter are comic ...

Samantha Flowers could barely walk by the time she took off her skates. She had spent 60 minutes in a brutal-but-friendly roller derby match, while breaking in a new pair of wheeled shoes. Her feet ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Today is International Women’s Day, and Gem City Roller Derby is reflecting on the progress that has been made and honoring those who have fought for the rights of women ...

This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and The Salt Lake Tribune, to elevate diverse perspectives in local media through student journalism. At Salt Lake City’s Derby Depot, where ...

Rose City Rollers’ Mia Palau (247) falls between teammate Tarantula (401) and Arch Rival jammer Vicious Van GoGo (1543) on Sunday during the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Global Championships ...

Colleen English does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

SEAFORD, N.Y. (AP) — They zip around the rink, armed with helmets, pads and mouthguards. They push, bump and occasionally crash out as they jostle for position on the hardwood floor. But for the women ...