Roller derby has long been a subject of debate: Is it a legitimate sport or just pro wrestling on wheels? For some, it’s a high-speed, full-contact athletic competition. For others, it’s a showy ...

In the parking lot of a Redwood City sports complex, more than a dozen athletes arrived from Los Angeles, carrying roller skates in seemingly every color imaginable. Smiling volunteers awaited them at ...

Humboldt Roller Derby held its second-to-last bout of the season Saturday night, and fans of all stripes, ages, and exuberance levels were on hand to witness what one participant called the ...