Straining to turn a junior high talking point into a national discussion, USA Today devoted its editorial page to answering the most pressing of questions: "Should cheerleading be considered a sport?" ...

CHICAGO — Cheerleading isn't just jumping and waving pompoms — it has become as athletic and potentially as dangerous as a sport and should be designated one to improve safety, the nation's leading ...

Jeff Webb is known as the "founder of modern cheerleading" for his role in turning it into a competitive sport. He died ...

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Jeff Webb, widely credited with helping transform cheerleading from a school-based activity into an internationally recognized sport, has died. Webb was the founder of the ...

This week, I am writing about a sport that is extremely challenging, dangerous and relies on teamwork and trust more than any other. It is also one of the most successful programs at Davis High: the ...

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Jeff Webb, a pioneering figure credited with helping transform cheerleading into a global sport, has ...

Jeff Webb, the founder of Varsity Spirit who helped turn cheerleading into a sport recognized by the International Olympic ...