The Minnesota Vikings' inclusion of male cheerleaders and a TikTok video showing them in a bathroom with female cheerleaders has sparked debate, highlighting ongoing discussions about gender roles and 'woke' culture in sports. The NFL's broader social justice messaging and policies are seen as contributing to this controversy, with some critics questioning the motivations and implications of these changes.
Male NFL cheerleaders, including Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Vikings, face online criticism but receive support from fellow cheerleaders and teams, emphasizing that cheerleading is a rigorous and inclusive activity regardless of gender.
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders received a 400% pay increase starting in 2025, ending years of financial struggles and legal battles over unfair wages, as revealed in a Netflix docuseries, highlighting their need to hold additional jobs due to low pay and lack of health benefits.
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are set to receive a 400% pay increase in 2025, a significant boost following years of advocacy and a previous lawsuit over unfair wages, with the organization responding to their efforts and public support.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders received a 400% pay increase, a significant boost following years of advocacy and a settlement related to past grievances, with the squad now earning substantially more per game, reflecting their ongoing fight for fair compensation.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, despite their high-profile status, earn relatively low wages, averaging around $150 per game, with some variation based on seniority and position. The role is considered part-time, requiring cheerleaders to hold additional jobs to support themselves. The job is often pursued for passion and the unique experience rather than financial gain, with many cheerleaders covering personal expenses to maintain the required image. The issue of low pay has led to lawsuits and ongoing discussions about fair compensation in the NFL.
Two high school cheerleaders were shot in a car park near Austin, Texas, after one of them mistakenly tried to enter the wrong vehicle. One of the athletes, Payton Washington, 18, was seriously injured and is in hospital. Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr, 25, has been charged with deadly conduct. The incident is the latest in a string of shootings this week involving young Americans who are reported to have mistakenly approached the wrong person or home. The team organised a GoFundMe page for Ms Washington's medical expenses.
Two Texas cheerleaders were shot after one of them mistakenly got into the wrong vehicle in a parking lot after practice. A suspect identified as Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., 25, was arrested and charged with deadly conduct. The critically injured cheerleader was identified as Round Rock Independent School District student Payton Washington. This marks at least the third incident in a week in which young people who’d made an apparent mistake were met with gunfire.
Two cheerleaders were shot and wounded in Texas after one almost got into the wrong car. The shootings came after two similar incidents in New York and Missouri. The girls were shot by a man who they mistakenly thought was in their car. One girl had her spleen removed and will require more surgeries. The shooter has been charged with a felony. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help cover medical expenses.
A man has been arrested for shooting two teenage cheerleaders in a Texas supermarket parking lot after one opened the door to the wrong vehicle. The incident is one of several this week in which young people were met with gunfire after making an apparent mistake. The suspect is being held on a preliminary charge of deadly conduct, and more charges are possible. The United States has more civilian guns than people, with about 120 guns for every 100 Americans.
Two Texas cheerleaders were shot, with one critically injured, after one of the athletes mistakenly got into the wrong vehicle. A suspect has been arrested and charged with deadly conduct. The shooting comes on the heels of two other eerily similar high-profile incidents in which the victims were allegedly shot after mistakenly approaching the wrong addresses. The incident has sparked a national conversation around gun violence and “stand your ground” laws.
Two Texas cheerleaders were shot after mistakenly getting into the wrong vehicle in a parking lot after practice. One victim was treated and released, while the other is in critical condition. The suspect, Tello Rodriguez Jr., was arrested and charged with deadly conduct. The incident occurred when one of the cheerleaders opened the door to a car she thought was hers, but a man was in the passenger seat. When the man approached their vehicle, he started shooting.
Two members of an elite cheerleading team were shot outside an H-E-B in Elgin, Texas, after one of the athletes mistakenly tried to get into the wrong car after practice. One of the cheerleaders was flown to a nearby hospital in critical condition and underwent surgery to remove her spleen. The alleged gunman, Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., was arrested and charged with deadly conduct. The cheerleaders were set to compete at Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando together this weekend.
LSU cheerleaders helped get a stuck basketball down during the Tigers' NCAA Final Four matchup against Virginia Tech. The cheerleaders poked the ball from the backboard and back onto the floor, receiving a big roar from the fans in Dallas. LSU went on to upset the No. 1-seeded Virginia Tech Hokies, 79-72, to advance to the program's first national title game. Alexis Morris had 27 points and Angel Reese added 24 in the win. LSU coach Kim Mulkey will be coaching a team in the national championship against Iowa.
Furman University's win over Virginia in the NCAA tournament caught the attention of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, who featured the school's cheerleaders and their "F-U" chant after made free throws. The win was Furman's first in the tournament since 1974 and has made them the Cinderella darlings of March Madness.
