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Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

WrestleMania 42 is the culmination of a women's wrestling evolution

WrestleMania 42 features significant women's matches, showcasing the evolution of WWE's women's division with four matches over two days.
Media industry
fromPuck Prose
5 hours ago

The Long Road to the Rink: How Danielle Bain Earned Her Place in Sports Media Coverage

Danielle Bain's journey to becoming a Winnipeg Jets reporter involved uncertainty, risk, and a strong belief in her path.
New York Islanders
fromGothamist
18 hours ago

From sparse crowds to selling out MSG: Is women's hockey catching on in NYC?

New York Sirens set a U.S. attendance record with 18,006 fans at Madison Square Garden, reflecting a surge in interest in women's sports.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
2 days ago

On a trip to MSG to see the New York Sirens - Blue Seat Blogs

The New York Sirens game drew a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden, surpassing attendance for the Rangers game on the same day.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Gladiator Jodie Ounsley looks back: There weren't many girls like me at school. I always liked bashing into people'

Jodie Ounsley is a pioneering athlete, the first deaf female rugby player for England, and a competitor on the BBC's Gladiators revival.
Washington Wizards
fromDefector
2 days ago

The Chicago Sky Cost Themselves Angel Reese | Defector

The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for future draft picks, signaling a need for a roster rebuild.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Gabriela Jaquez achieves the UCLA championship she always dreamed of

Gabriela Jaquez achieved her childhood dream by winning UCLA's first NCAA women's basketball championship in her final collegiate game.
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Washington Spirit score first win despite Rodman goal drought

Gift Monday made an immediate impact after being subbed in, scoring just two minutes later on a rebound following a shot from Trinity Rodman that was saved.
San Francisco Giants
#ufc
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Alice Pereira reveals therapy helped secure first UFC win

Alice Pereira achieved her first UFC win after overcoming self-doubt through therapy, realizing her skills and self-belief were sufficient for success.
MMA
fromSherdog
4 days ago

UFC Vegas 115 Prelims: 'Golden Girl' scores highlight-reel flying knee knockout

Alice Pereira achieved her first UFC victory with a flying knee knockout against Hailey Cowan in the second round at UFC Vegas 115.
MMA
fromCageside Press
5 days ago

Jamey-Lyn Horth Feeling Like a White Belt Again, Sees Opportunity at UFC Winnipeg

Jamey-Lyn Horth aims to break into the UFC flyweight top 15 by fighting JJ Aldrich in Winnipeg.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Joe Pyfer vows to change meaning behind famous Dana White catchphrase

Joe Pyfer defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle, marking a significant personal and professional transformation in his life and career.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 week ago

UFC Seattle: Alexia Thainara Avenges Only Pro Loss Against Bruna Brasil

Thainara dominated the rematch against Brasil with effective striking and multiple takedowns throughout the fight.
Women
fromScary Mommy
9 hours ago

Misty Copeland On Life After Ballet: "I'm Giving Myself More Grace"

Misty Copeland navigates life after ballet, focusing on self-care, motherhood, and the changes brought by perimenopause.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

WWE Legend Shawn Michaels talks WWE popularity, NXT behind the scenes | amNewYork

Michaels expressed, "It's one of the greatest buildings ever. My first time ever being in there with an NXT show, and I just love the venue. I really do."
New York Giants
MMA
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Gable Stevenson hints he is close to UFC signing

Gable Stevenson is close to signing with the UFC, prioritizing MMA over other competitions despite his upcoming RAF debut.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Amanda Serrano to defend titles vs. Cheyenne Hanson at MVPW-03

When MVP told me that Han and Holm were going to rematch in Stephanie's hometown of El Paso, I said I want to get on the card to support these two queens. Women's boxing is growing on a global level, and fights like this ... are proof of how far we've come.
Women
Skiing
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Is Now Performing On Broadway

Laurie Hernandez transitions from Olympic gymnast to Broadway performer, embracing new opportunities and challenges in her career.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 week ago

Eileen Gu's advice for success: Create your own pond | Fortune

Eileen Gu emphasizes creating unique opportunities and embracing multifaceted identities for women in sports and beyond.
#mma
MMA
fromCageside Press
4 days ago

UFC Vegas 115's Hailey Cowan Talks Growth During Time Away

Hailey Cowan's year-long layoff was essential for recovery and personal growth, leading to improved training and mental well-being.
MMA
fromCageside Press
4 days ago

UFC Vegas 115's Hailey Cowan Talks Growth During Time Away

Hailey Cowan's year-long layoff was essential for recovery and personal growth, leading to improved training and mental well-being.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Derval O'Rourke: 'I don't ever think I need to be managed, but I did need to be minded'

Derval O'Rourke recently saw the trailer for the new Rory McIlroy documentary about his Masters victory and there's a line in it about last year being his 17th attempt to win the green jacket.
Running
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Former NBPA Head Tamika Tremaglio Discusses The WNBA Labor Battle And The Art Of Bargaining | Defector

When things are intense and you feel like you've gotten in a rhythm and you may get it done and you might get to conclude it, you want to keep going. You don't want to lose the momentum, because the pause you take allows people to go into another dimension. They'll go back home, or they'll get into other meetings, and you don't keep that momentum going.
National Basketball Association
New York Mets
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Gotham FC to play Washington Spirit in NWSL Citi Field debut

Gotham FC will face Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15 in a championship rematch, marking the NWSL's first game at the venue and part of a growing trend of women's soccer matches at major sports stadiums.
MMA
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Gable Steveson hints he is close to UFC signing

Gable Steveson is close to signing with the UFC, prioritizing MMA over other competitions despite his upcoming matches with Real American Freestyle.
Women
fromBustle
5 days ago

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Philly McMahon: How the kick-out has become the ultimate power play in football

Teams are getting killed on this. It's like a power play in ice hockey. One miscue off the tee and 1-7 flies over and past you in seven or eight minutes.
Skiing
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I'm a middle-aged mother who hoped boxing would fix anxiety. Instead it knocked me out | Anna Spargo-Ryan

Confronting anxiety through repeated exposure to challenging activities reveals inner strength and transforms self-perception.
Cancer
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'I wanted to normalise a conversation, so we can talk about these issues with our male counterparts'

Dublin camogie star Emma O'Byrne has publicly shared her personal experience living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome while maintaining her elite athletic career.
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

How This 21-Year-Old Soccer Superstar Bounces Back After Tough Games

What makes me so grateful to be part of Gotham is how they invested in me when I was at a low. I didn't realize it at the time, but I wasn't actually playing very well when the deal came about. The trade was abrupt and came at a difficult point in her career, yet the organization's commitment during her struggles proved pivotal.
Soccer (FIFA)
SF music
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Powerhouse Play Puts Women's Sports Center Stage: Flex Performs March 26-May 2 at San Francisco Playhouse - San Francisco Bay Times

Flex, a West Coast Premiere at San Francisco Playhouse, follows a high school women's basketball team in 1998 Arkansas pursuing WNBA dreams while navigating identity, relationships, and ambition.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Women are bringing tackle football back to Oakland

Raised in Oakland by a family with Raiders season tickets, early photos show her dressed in team gear even as a baby. One of Stewart's vivid childhood memories is of one time at the Coliseum when the referee blew a call that went against the Raiders and the crowd erupted in a chant that was about, well, bovine feces.
Los Angeles Rams
#wrestling
Women
fromWomen's Health
1 week ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

Ariana Byrd overcame initial fear and self-doubt to excel in wrestling, finding strength and confidence through training and support from the Lucha Wrestling Club.
Women
fromWomen's Health
1 week ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

Ariana Byrd overcame initial fear and self-doubt to excel in wrestling, finding strength and confidence through training and support from the Lucha Wrestling Club.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

USWNT star Alyssa Thompson praises Chelsea for helping game but admits pressure is on for League Cup final

Chelsea faces Manchester United in the League Cup final with pressure to win despite recent poor form and potential loss of their WSL title.
#boxing
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.
MMA
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Running

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.
MMA
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Running

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'Right now, I could be UFC champion': Bella Mir is the future face of fighting

Bella Mir, daughter of UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, pursues college wrestling at North Central College while carrying her family's martial arts legacy and competitive excellence.
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.
#cris-cyborg
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Cris Cyborg preps for latest title bout, life after fighting

Cris Cyborg aims for the vacant WIBA super welterweight title against Paulina Cardona, reflecting on her successful combat sports career.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Cris Cyborg preps for latest title bout, life after fighting

Cris Cyborg aims for the vacant WIBA super welterweight title against Paulina Cardona, reflecting on her successful combat sports career.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

At my college back in the day, just as Title IX was being passed, the male athletes were given steak dinners at the cafe the night before big games, especially football, but basketball, and baseball too, but none for female teams. I was a walk-on to our softball team my freshman year, and also worked in the cafeteria to help pay tuition.
Higher education
#wnba
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Women

WNBA's deal a structural shift for women's sport

The WNBA's new CBA marks a significant advancement in player empowerment and revenue sharing in women's sports.
fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Women

Sophie Cunningham Is Ready To Lock In

Sophie Cunningham emphasizes the importance of enjoyment and teamwork in her basketball career while maintaining a competitive spirit.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

WNBA's deal a structural shift for women's sport

The WNBA's new CBA marks a significant advancement in player empowerment and revenue sharing in women's sports.
Women
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Sophie Cunningham Is Ready To Lock In

Sophie Cunningham emphasizes the importance of enjoyment and teamwork in her basketball career while maintaining a competitive spirit.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 week ago

ONE Championship Shutters Women's Strawweight, Releases Champ Xiong Jing Nan

ONE Championship has shut down its women's strawweight division and released champion Xiong Jing Nan.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My rookie era: in a period of heartbreak, learning to pole dance gave me structure

A second attempt at pole dancing in a smaller, personalized studio environment proved transformative, turning initial negative experiences into confidence-building success.
Skiing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Take that break': Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu on the power of quitting

Forcing children to continue sports against their wishes is ineffective; allowing breaks and pursuing personal interests leads to greater fulfillment and eventual success.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

PD Savage is the "fittest man in Ireland," but that's not what he's most proud of - Queerty

PD Savage, Ireland's fittest man, used CrossFit as a coping mechanism to avoid confronting his identity until coming out as gay last year, discovering life's fulfillment extends beyond athletic achievement.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Ariane Lipski da Silva approaches PFL Pittsburgh debut at peace with the past

Ariane Lipski da Silva transitions to PFL after a challenging UFC career, ready to face Sumiko Inaba in her debut.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Molly Miller, pretty privilege' and women's basketball's beauty trap

Molly Miller transformed Arizona State women's basketball, leading them to their first NCAA Tournament in six years amid discussions focused on her appearance.
Running
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Social media often shows athletes as the leanest version of themselves, but that's not always the best'

Emma Moore, a Galway 800m runner, overcame RED syndrome caused by unintentional under-fuelling during her first year at DCU and is now rebuilding her competitive form.
#high-school-wrestling
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Sumiko Inaba determined to build on lessons learned ahead of PFL Pittsburgh

Sumiko Inaba aims to learn from her previous fight and is focused on defeating Ariane Lipski da Silva in PFL Pittsburgh.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Joe Pyfer credits girlfriend, faith for changed philosophy heading into UFC Seattle

Joe Pyfer attributes his personal transformation and calm demeanor before UFC Seattle to his newfound faith in God.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Sources: Cat Macario reaches record NWSL deal with San Diego

Catarina Macario has signed with the Wave through the 2030 NWSL season for a total contract worth roughly $8 million in total. Multiple sources confirmed that Macario will join the Wave immediately on a transfer from Chelsea for roughly $300,000, where her contract was set to expire this summer.
Women
#gina-carano
Wellness
fromMission Local
1 month ago

No mirrors, no machismo: Women lift heavy in Noe Valley

A women-centered strength studio provides small-group coaching and a non-intimidating environment to make heavy lifting accessible, confidence-building, and community-focused for women.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Lesbian wrestling icon Mercedes Martinez retiring from the ring

Wrestling gave me everything. It broke me. Built me. Tested me. Somehow still made me fall in love with it again. 2025 wasn't about being showcased. It was about going back to the indies, back to the grind, back to the reason I started -and remembering exactly who the hell I am.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Jessica Pegula's commitment to hard work every day has turned her into a leader

Jessica Pegula never needed tennis. She simply kept showing up for it anyway, through the long and often anonymous slog of the professional tour. Now 32 and the oldest player in the top 10, Pegula is having her best season start yet. The fifth-ranked American reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in January, falling to eventual champion Elena Rybakina.
Women
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

After split with sister, Gisele Thompson seeks own identity with Angel City and U.S. teams

Gisele Thompson faces her first full professional season without sister Alyssa after Alyssa's transfer to Chelsea; Gisele prepares for Angel City and U.S. team commitments.
MMA
fromCageside Press
4 weeks ago

Ronda Rousey: Fight with Carano Now About "Challenging the Monolith that the UFC Has Become"

Ronda Rousey returns to fighting against Gina Carano in May 2025 under Jake Paul's MVP promotion on Netflix, ending her UFC comeback plans.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

What we learned from 'An Evening With Katie Taylor' event in Killarney - and what she really means to her fans

Katie Taylor's first live 'Evening With' interview revealed fresh insights and underscored the intense, widespread adulation surrounding the Bray boxer.
Women
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Female coach Sabrina Wittmann blazing a lonely trail in men's soccer in Germany

Sabrina Wittmann became the first woman head coach of a men's professional soccer team in Germany, breaking barriers while managing intense scrutiny and pressure in her role at Ingolstadt.
#mma-comeback
MMA
fromCageside Press
4 weeks ago

Gina Carano Explains Why She Calls Ronda Rousey "Little Wolf"

Gina Carano returns to MMA competition after 15 years to face Ronda Rousey in a Netflix fight promoted by Jake Paul's MVP in May.
MMA
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Rousey says fight vs. Carano about challenging UFC 'monolith'

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are returning from retirement to fight on May 16 at Intuit Dome in what they consider the biggest fight in MMA.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Philly McMahon: Every great team depends on people you never hear about - people like Shane O'Hanlon

Shane O'Hanlon was a fatherly, get-things-done figure in the Dublin setup whose absence is deeply felt by former players.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

"I will never stop using my voice": Gold medalist Amber Glenn is not afraid of threats from MAGA - Queerty

Over the last year, the Tr*mp administration has aimed to eradicate trans people from public life, issuing executive orders that curtail their access to healthcare and vital services. Trans people also face restrictions on selecting their gender for travel documents, using public restrooms and the ability to serve openly in the military. Last year, the Supreme Court upheld a state ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and seems poised to uphold a trans sports ban this session.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Pattie Gonia drags Pete Hegseth over his attempts at a kettlebell workout - Queerty

In a recent video, Hegseth was seen participating in a kettlebell workout alongside members of the military. He appears to swing bell quite dramatically. Pattie Gonia critiqued his form, pointing out that Hegseth was swinging his kettlebell inefficiently. She goes on to demonstrate the correct form, highlighting the correct way to move one's hips while swinging the weight. "It's pretty crazy that the US Navy couldn't teach you this and then a drag queen has to," she says.
LGBT
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Weili Zhang All-Time Great Fight Headed to UFC Hall of Fame

Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Weili Zhang from UFC 248 is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing as part of the Class of 2026, recognized as the consensus best women's fight of all time.
MMA
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

MVP on ESPN women's boxing: Can Baumgardner become a star?

Women's boxing features multiple high-stakes title fights with MVP securing an ESPN broadcast deal, positioning emerging stars like Alycia Baumgardner as potential faces of the sport.
#ronda-rousey
fromSherdog
1 month ago
MMA

Rousey initially reached out to UFC regarding Carano fight: 'It didn't exactly work out'

fromSherdog
1 month ago
MMA

Rousey initially reached out to UFC regarding Carano fight: 'It didn't exactly work out'

MMA
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano come back for MMA bout set for May in Inglewood

Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey will return May 15 at Intuit Dome for a featherweight MMA bout streaming live globally on Netflix.
MMA
fromUFC
2 months ago

Statement On Iasmin Lucindo

CSAD suspended part of Lucindo Bezerra's ineligibility and imposed a nine-month ban due to cooperation and no intentional mesterolone use.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

UFC Vegas 113: Klaudia Sygula Says Getting to UFC Too Fast Can Be Detrimental to Fighters

Klaudia Sygula earned her second UFC victory but felt disappointed for not finishing Priscila Cachoeira, emphasizing continued development and trust in UFC matchmaking.
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