Frankie de la Cretaz

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Frankie de la Cretaz is a freelance writer whose work sits at the intersection of sports, gender, culture, and queerness. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Vogue, The Washington Post, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, and The Atlantic, among others. Their book, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women’s Football League, cowritten with Lyndsey D’Arcangelo, was named one of the Los Angeles Times’ “10 sports books we loved in 2021.”

A screenshot from a 2015 Ultimate Palestine promotional video.

The World’s Ultimate Frisbee Community Is Revolting Against Its Leaders Over Gaza The World’s Ultimate Frisbee Community Is Revolting Against Its Leaders Over Gaza

After the head of the international group overseeing Ultimate refused a Palestinian call to support a cease-fire, players across the globe fought back.

Feb 6, 2024 / Frankie de la Cretaz

Natalia Grossman of the United States raises her arms after winning gold in the women’s boulder lead climbing final at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

How the World of Competitive Climbing Was Rocked by Transphobia How the World of Competitive Climbing Was Rocked by Transphobia

The governing body for sport climbing issued new restrictions on trans athletes with no warning. All hell broke loose.

Feb 2, 2024 / Frankie de la Cretaz

Image of chess pieces lying in disarray on the floor.

The Trans Sports Panic Has Reached Peak Stupidity The Trans Sports Panic Has Reached Peak Stupidity

Now chess, of all things, is banning trans women. Really!

Aug 25, 2023 / Frankie de la Cretaz

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How Women’s Swimming Got So Transphobic How Women’s Swimming Got So Transphobic

Almost no other sport is as hostile to trans athletes—and that's because its culture created the perfect conditions for transphobia to take root.

May 12, 2023 / Frankie de la Cretaz

Joe Biden Has Betrayed Trans Student Athletes

Joe Biden Has Betrayed Trans Student Athletes Joe Biden Has Betrayed Trans Student Athletes

The administration’s new Title IX rules allow for discrimination against trans student athletes—and buy into some of the worst anti-trans talking points.

Apr 10, 2023 / Frankie de la Cretaz

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