Eilís O'Neill is a contributor to Only A Game.
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Former H.S. Hoops Star On Race, Education — And Her Vision For A Better School
“I didn’t feel like people kind of understood what I was going through," Kimijah King says of her time at a top Seattle private school.
Indigenous Runners Rosalie Fish And Jordan Marie Daniel Run For Their People
Rosalie Fish used to run for herself. Then she began to run for Indigenous people — and for missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Rat City Roller Derby Looks For A New Home
Roller derby leagues have a new nemesis: Gentrification. Reporter Eilís O'Neill brings us the story of a Seattle league that's looking for a new home.
While Homeless, Leigh Ann Harris Found Strength In Running
Leigh Ann Harris set a goal of completing seven marathons. That goal became a lot more difficult when she lost her apartment and ended up in a homeless shelter.
#JusticeForJimmy: A Community Grieves For Its Basketball Star
"What if things were reversed?" Cory Smith wonders. "What if these Indian kids ran over this white man?"
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After Achieving Chess Fame, 'Queen Of Katwe' Takes New Path
Phiona Mutesi rose to fame as a chess prodigy. A Disney movie was made about her life. But now Mutesi has mostly moved beyond chess.
Inside The Allegations Against Former UW Track Coach
University of Washington cross country and track head coach Greg Metcalf stepped down in May. His former runners say his intensity as a coach often crossed the line between motivation...
Kate Landau Runs Toward Healthier Times
In high school and college, Kate Landau was a nationally ranked distance runner. Everyone expected her to go pro. But, then, an eating disorder threatened to take all of that...
In Detroit, One Boxer Tries To Fight Violence
Nearly 40 percent of Detroiters live below the poverty line, and for years the city was considered the most violent in the country. One boxer is trying to change that.
Sprinter Brittany Steele's Heart Can't Keep Her From Running
Many athletes have quirks that make them better at sports. But what happens when an athlete’s body works against them? Reporter Eilís O’Neill has the story of Haverford College sprinter...