PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Behold the cheerleader: Definition of popularity, goddess of the school and object of desire. But it wasn't always so. Cheerleading began in the late 1800s as a way for men to ...

It is hard to believe, but until now, professional cheerleading wasn't a real path for even the most elite athletes. For decades, they've trained like pros--with no league to chase. That changes today ...

Think back to any high school or college sporting event, and you’ll probably picture the tumbles, pyramids, and tosses of cheer squads hyping up the crowd. But the sport is no longer just confined to ...

Varsity Brands believes cheerleading is ready to graduate from college and step into the professional ranks. On Wednesday, its subsidiary Varsity Spirit unveiled the Pro Cheer League—a for-profit ...

A Kansas City doctor and the American Academy of Pediatrics have issued a report analyzing the unique injury risks in cheerleading and how to improve safety for the first time in over a decade.

The South Laurel High School cheer team recently ranked seventh in the UCA Nationals Medium Division II, marking the highest finish in the school’s history. “I think it’s a turning point for South ...

FORT DODGE, Iowa — Triton Cheer of Iowa Central Community College made history after winning the All-Girls National Championship for the first time in the state of Iowa. “Normally, I just see it on TV ...

The return of male cheerleaders to the NFL has reignited debates over gender, athleticism, and masculinity. The Minnesota Vikings’ debut of two (fabulous) male cheerleaders has drawn both praise and ...