Hamilton made her stance on trans inclusion in women’s sports clear last year after she spoke out against the World Surf League’s (WSL) rules governing transgender women competing in its events.

Poised on a surfboard and dwarfed by a tower of water some 10 times her size, fear is one of the first emotions that big wave surfer Laura Crane feels before she hurtles down a 60-foot behemoth. “From ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Surfing is often portrayed as a carefree, sun-drenched pastime. But behind hanging ten in the waves is a sport historically shaped ...

Editor’s note: In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8th, we’re rolling out a collection of stories that celebrate and showcase contributions women have made to the sport, lifestyle and culture ...