NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rita Bullwinkel about her new novel, "Headshot." It tells the past, present, and future of eight girls who compete in a boxing championship in Nevada.

And it turns Headshot, despite all its subversions, into a brilliant sports novel rather than just an excellent set of character studies. These girls will gain nothing material for their efforts ...

An NFL ad during the Super Bowl promoted girls varsity flag football. NPR speaks with NYU adjunct professor and sports writer Jane McManus about why the NFL is promoting the sport now.

There are 27 candidates for Varsity 845 girls softball player of the week for April 21-27. Vote as often as you like until 11 p.m. Sunday, May 4.

Varsity 845 girls basketball player of the week (large) (candidates are listed alphabetically) Kaitlyn Larney, Warwick. She scored nine points as the Wildcats beat Monroe-Woodbury 39-30 on Jan. 30.