Former Chiefs Cheerleader, 40, Dies Unexpectedly After Childbirth
Krystal Anderson, a 40-year-old former cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs, died unexpectedly earlier this month shortly after giving birth.
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NC Woman Performs CPR, Defibrillates 17-Year-Old Daughter Who Suffered Unexplained Cardiac Arrest
A North Carolina mother saved her daughter’s life by performing CPR after she collapsed and went into cardiac arrest while warming up for a cheerleading competition.
Carolina Panthers Add First Transgender Member to Cheer Squad
The Carolina Panthers have announced the addition of its first transgender NFL cheerleader.
VIDEO: College Cheerleader Claims Basketball Player Said, ‘Shut the F*** Up, B****’ During Game
A college basketball cheerleader from St. Bonaventure University in New York claims a player from the University of Saint Louis told her to “shut the f*** up, b****” during a game between the two schools in Washington, DC, on March 11.
Tokyo Cheerleaders Shout ‘Let’s Go, Fight!’ at Commuters as Coronavirus Lockdown Begins
A Japanese cheerleading squad danced and cheered to raise commuters’ spirits outside a major Tokyo metro station on Thursday as the national capital headed into a one-month coronavirus lockdown.
U. of Kentucky Cheerleaders Defend Coaches Fired over Nude Hazing Rituals
The entire University of Kentucky cheerleading coaching staff was fired by the university last week over their failure to prevent an extreme hazing tradition that involved nudity and sexually-explicit chanting. Now, 850 alumni have called on university officials to reverse their decision.
U. of Kentucky Embroiled in Naked Cheerleader Scandal
The University of Kentucky has fired its entire cheerleading coaching staff after cheerleaders were found to have engaged in extreme hazing rituals that involved alcohol, nudity, and the chanting of a sexually-explicit song. An investigation found that coaches were often present during hazing events, and one even filmed a video of the naked cheerleaders. The UK cheerleading team has won 24 of the last 35 national cheerleading titles.
Football Game Canceled Ahead of Rally for Cheerleaders Punished for Trump Banner
A North Carolina school district canceled a football game on Friday ahead of a rally to support cheerleaders put on probation for holding a Trump 2020 banner at a game in late August.
Cheerleading Squad Draws Fire for Raffling AR-15 Rifle
Ohio’s Junior Lions Cheer Team is drawing fire from a mother who says it should not sell raffle tickets for America’s most popular rifle, the AR-15.
Fury Grows over High School Decision to End Standards, Admit Everyone to Cheerleading Squad
Anger among parents is growing over the decision of a New Jersey high school to end tryouts for a cheerleading team, to cancel previous standards, and to admit anyone who wants to participate, no questions asked.
North Korea to Send ‘Army of Beauties’ Cheerleading Squad to Winter Olympics
North Korea plans to send an “army of beauties” in the form of a cheerleading squad to the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea.
VIDEO: Denver High School Cheerleaders Repeatedly Forced into Splits
Police are investigating a Denver high school after disturbing videos emerged of high school cheerleaders screaming in pain after being forced into splits during practice.
Judge Tosses Suit Against NFL Over Cheerleader Wages
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lawsuit accusing the NFL and team owners of conspiring to suppress wages for cheerleaders lacks evidence to support that claim, a federal judge said.
Texas Cheerleader Bus Crashes, Leaving One Dead
A school bus transporting Iraan High School cheerleaders crashed with an 18-wheeler around midnight last night leaving one passenger dead.
Texas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Bible Banner Cheerleaders
The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion today ruling in favor of the Kountze Cheerleaders who had Bible verses on their school football banners. The case has received national media attention.
Brown Signs Labor Bill for Pro Sports Cheerleaders
On Wednesday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill requiring professional sports teams to offer cheerleaders minimum wage, workers’ compensation, paid sick leave and rest breaks.
CA Dem Introduces Bill to Regulate Pro Sports Cheerleaders
Former high school and college cheerleader Lorena Gonzalez, now a Democratic California state assemblywoman from San Diego, is on the verge of changing the state’s labor Code to protect the rights of professional cheerleaders, according to Calwatchdog.com. On Tuesday, California’s
CA Assemblywoman Introduces Cheerleader Rights Bill
A new bill introduced Thursday in the California Assembly would provide cheerleaders of professional sports franchises with employee benefits and a minimum wage guarantee.