But as its popularity thrives, cheerleading has evolved into feats of complex maneuvers, lofty basket tosses and human pyramids as tall as some small buildings. Safety regulations can limit the ...

For fans, the war chant feels louder with FSU Cheer on the sidelines. For athletes, the bond they share is most important.

Sue Thompson was 14 years old when she lost her older sister, a cheerleading accident that turned the North Dakota State campus silent. It was more than 30 years ago and as the memory bank goes, she's ...

St. Aloysius' cheerleading team and its Flashettes dance team both won state championships at the MAIS Spirit Competition ...

April 2, 2007 — -- As high school and college cheerleaders face increased pressure to perform gravity-defying leaps and flips, they are becoming vulnerable to permanent injury -- even death.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. CHICAGO • Cheerleading has become as athletic and potentially as dangerous as a sport and should be designated one to improve ...