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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
#nwsl
San Francisco Giants
fromESPN.com
1 hour ago

Washington Spirit score first win despite Rodman goal drought

Washington Spirit secured their first NWSL win of the season, defeating Bay FC 2-0 with a late goal from Gift Monday.
San Francisco Giants
fromESPN.com
1 hour ago

Washington Spirit score first win despite Rodman goal drought

Washington Spirit secured their first NWSL win of the season, defeating Bay FC 2-0 with a late goal from Gift Monday.
#ucla
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: Becoming the next South Carolina was always UCLA's goal. Now it must beat its inspiration

UCLA women's basketball aims to emulate South Carolina's success, culminating in a championship matchup after four years of growth and determination.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NCAA women's basketball Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 rankings

UCLA faces significant offseason challenges with top players leaving, while the transfer portal will reshape team rankings for the upcoming season.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

UCLA capture first NCAA women's basketball title, 79-51 over South Carolina

UCLA won their first NCAA women's basketball championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51, led by Gabriela Jaquez and Lauren Betts' strong performances.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

UCLA blows out South Carolina for first women's NCAA title

UCLA women's basketball won its first NCAA championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51 with a dominant performance.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

UCLA crushes South Carolina to win NCAA women's basketball national championship

UCLA women's basketball wins NCAA national championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51, marking their first title since 1978.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

How the UCLA Bruins finally built an NCAA champion

UCLA women's basketball won its first NCAA title, showcasing a dominant performance and key contributions from senior players, including Lauren Betts.
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: Becoming the next South Carolina was always UCLA's goal. Now it must beat its inspiration

UCLA women's basketball aims to emulate South Carolina's success, culminating in a championship matchup after four years of growth and determination.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

NCAA women's basketball Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Top 25 rankings

UCLA faces significant offseason challenges with top players leaving, while the transfer portal will reshape team rankings for the upcoming season.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour 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.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Women's NCAA title game 2026: South Carolina-UCLA predictions

South Carolina and UCLA compete for the NCAA championship, with South Carolina aiming for its fourth title and UCLA for its first.
#mlb
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
11 hours ago

ESPN involving Dodgers broadcaster for Jackie Robinson Day game

Joe Buck will announce the Dodgers vs. Mets game on Jackie Robinson Day, emphasizing the significance of honoring Robinson's legacy.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours 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
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Candace Parker heads 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
#wnba
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Washington Wizards

Toronto Tempo select guard Julie Allemand as 1st-ever player in WNBA expansion draft | CBC Sports

Women
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

WNBA's labor deal is a structural shift for women's sports

The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement marks a significant advancement in player empowerment and revenue sharing in women's sports.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

WNBA 2026 expansion draft: Breaking down Portland, Toronto picks

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo began roster building in expansion draft, selecting 11 players each from unprotected pool of WNBA franchises.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto Tempo select guard Julie Allemand as 1st-ever player in WNBA expansion draft | CBC Sports

Julie Allemand was selected first by the Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Expansion draft projections: Top player available on each team

The WNBA expansion draft begins, allowing Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo to build their rosters amid new CBA negotiations.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sources: WNBA's Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne make HOF

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
1 week 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
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

WNBA's labor deal is a structural shift for women's sports

The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement marks a significant advancement in player empowerment and revenue sharing in women's sports.
#ioc
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

The surprising feminist history of baseball's biggest anthem

"Take Me Out" was by far the most popular of the many new songs that hoped to capitalize on the sport's immense and growing popularity. There was so much hype that it really boosted the sales of the songs."
Arts
Barcelona
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

Barcelona Femeni belong on football's biggest stage and the headliners proved it at Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona women's team defeated Real Madrid 6-0, showcasing their dominance in the Women's Champions League with a 12-2 aggregate score.
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Sam Kerr set for Chelsea exit after reportedly signing with US club Denver Summit

Sam Kerr is reportedly leaving Chelsea to join expansion club Denver Summit in the US after the Women's Super League season ends.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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 absence from the ring for nearly 13 months reflects the complex politics of boxing, where promoter decisions and financial negotiations often dictate fight opportunities.
MMA
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Why Scripps Is All In On Women's Sports | AdExchanger

"Sometimes you just want free. We saw that as an opportunity for us to surprise and delight advertisers and audiences."
Marketing
#dawn-staley
Boston Bruins
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women's final

Dawn Staley reflects on her coaching journey and hopes UCLA's first championship experience differs from her own.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
1 hour ago

Staley lauds UCLA's Close after title game loss, Auriemma spat

Dawn Staley praised UCLA coach Cori Close after their championship win, contrasting it with her tense interaction with UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Geno Auriemma needs to be better than bizarre postgame actions against South Carolina

Dawn Staley remains focused on her team's success despite a contentious postgame incident with Geno Auriemma.
Boston Bruins
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women's final

Dawn Staley reflects on her coaching journey and hopes UCLA's first championship experience differs from her own.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
1 hour ago

Staley lauds UCLA's Close after title game loss, Auriemma spat

Dawn Staley praised UCLA coach Cori Close after their championship win, contrasting it with her tense interaction with UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Geno Auriemma needs to be better than bizarre postgame actions against South Carolina

Dawn Staley remains focused on her team's success despite a contentious postgame incident with Geno Auriemma.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Chiefs launch campaign for Kansas high school girls' flag football

Kansas City Chiefs launched 'Let Her Play' campaign to support girls' flag football as a sanctioned sport in Kansas.
Boston
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Women's Pro Baseball League shows on-field product at Red Sox spring site before inaugural season

The Women's Pro Baseball League held its first exhibition game, showcasing talent and excitement ahead of its inaugural season starting August 1.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Women's Final Four 2026: How UConn star Sarah Strong found her voice

Sarah Strong, UConn's star player, struggles with public speaking despite her success and accolades in basketball.
fromDefector
2 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
#geno-auriemma
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Geno Auriemma apologizes for uncalled for' behavior after tense exchange with Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma apologized for his behavior towards Dawn Staley after UConn's loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.
Women
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss

Geno Auriemma apologized for his behavior towards Dawn Staley after UConn's loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Geno Auriemma apologizes for uncalled for' behavior after tense exchange with Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma apologized for his behavior towards Dawn Staley after UConn's loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.
Women
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Geno Auriemma apologizes for tense exchange with Dawn Staley after UConn loss

Geno Auriemma apologized for his behavior towards Dawn Staley after UConn's loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Gamecocks' Staley makes show of pregame hug with UCLA's Close

No pregame handshake drama occurred at the women's national championship game after a previous confrontation between coaches.
#pwhl
Women
fromNBC New York
8 hours ago

Women's hockey sets attendance record at Madison Square Garden

The PWHL set a new U.S. attendance record with 18,006 fans at a game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent.
Women
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

PWHL game at Madison Square Garden this weekend should set a new U.S. women's hockey attendance record | amNewYork

The New York Sirens will play the Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden, aiming to set a new attendance record for women's hockey in the U.S.
Women
fromNBC New York
8 hours ago

Women's hockey sets attendance record at Madison Square Garden

The PWHL set a new U.S. attendance record with 18,006 fans at a game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent.
Women
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

PWHL game at Madison Square Garden this weekend should set a new U.S. women's hockey attendance record | amNewYork

The New York Sirens will play the Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden, aiming to set a new attendance record for women's hockey in the U.S.
#ncaa
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
Women

How viral videos sparked a women's NCAA tournament revolution

Women's NCAA tournament facilities have improved significantly since 2021 due to increased awareness of inequities.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How viral videos sparked a women's NCAA tournament revolution

Women's NCAA tournament facilities have improved significantly since 2021 due to increased awareness of inequities.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

UConn's Strong, Fudd headline women's Wooden Award finalists, All-Americans

Four players in the women's Final Four are finalists for the 2026 John R. Wooden Award, recognizing the best college basketball player in the country.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

After US Tennis kicked trans women out, these women came together to create an inclusive club - LGBTQ Nation

A trans-inclusive tennis league was created in Las Vegas after the U.S. Tennis Association banned trans women from women's events.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

UCLA's Cori Close is finally ready for her national championship moment

Cori Close aims for her first NCAA championship title with UCLA after 15 years of program development.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Candace Parker calls Hall of Fame enshrinement 'truly special'

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Chamique Holdsclaw and others.
#ncaa-tournament
fromNewsday
1 day ago
Women

South Carolina and UCLA are expecting another physical game as they meet for women's national title

Women
fromNewsday
1 day ago

South Carolina and UCLA are expecting another physical game as they meet for women's national title

South Carolina ended UConn's undefeated season in the NCAA Tournament semifinals, while UCLA defeated Texas to advance to the national championship game.
Women
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Ranking the 15 best players in the women's Final Four

UConn's Sarah Strong leads the final women's college basketball player rankings as the NCAA tournament reaches the national semifinals.
#title-ix
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Higher education

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

Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UConn's Geno Auriemma says Title IX 'pretty much out the window'

Title IX legislation is perceived as ineffective in ensuring equity in funding for women's sports compared to men's sports in college athletics.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Higher education

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

Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UConn's Geno Auriemma says Title IX 'pretty much out the window'

Title IX legislation is perceived as ineffective in ensuring equity in funding for women's sports compared to men's sports in college athletics.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Unrivaled wants to change women's basketball. Its commissioner explains how

Unrivaled, a player-built women's basketball league, launches amid record-breaking WNBA viewership and surging brand investment, capitalizing on accelerating momentum in women's sports.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Katie Abrahamson-Henderson out as Georgia women's hoops coach

Georgia has parted ways with women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson after a 22-10 season and an NCAA Tournament first-round loss.
#gender-discrimination
Women
fromDefector
3 days ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
Women
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Woman to officiate NFL games sues for reinstatement, damages

Robin DeLorenzo's lawsuit reveals severe gender discrimination and humiliation faced as an NFL official from 2022 to 2025.
Women
fromDefector
3 days ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
Women
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Woman to officiate NFL games sues for reinstatement, damages

Robin DeLorenzo's lawsuit reveals severe gender discrimination and humiliation faced as an NFL official from 2022 to 2025.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

How WSL 2 side Charlton are defying odds in league and cup

Charlton Athletic's potential promotion would be a significant achievement for manager Karen Hills, given their low budget and competitive league.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Out WNBA star pens moving letter to her toddler on his 2nd birthday: "It kind of blows my mind" - LGBTQ Nation

On one of the most important nights of my career, the night of the WNBA draft, I wasn't able to have your mom standing by my side. I called her when I was in the green room, when I finally got a moment to sneak away, and she was so excited for me. She's screaming on the phone, like, 'LET'S GOOOOO!!!' She had already been a part of so many highs and lows. She understood how much this meant to me.
Women
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans competitors banned from snooker worldwide - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender competitors are banned from playing snooker worldwide following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent

Rafaela Pimenta, a leading female football agent, calls for transfer-system reform to reduce club power and protect players from being treated as hostages.
Women
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Sophia Wilson grateful for trailblazing moms on USWNT return

Sophia Wilson expresses gratitude for past players' efforts in securing support for mothers in the USWNT.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iranian women footballers reveal enormous pressure' of the Asian Cup saga

Iranian footballers faced immense pressure during the Women's Asian Cup, leading to asylum claims that were later reversed by several players, including Mona Hamoudi.
Women
fromBustle
2 days ago

Exclusive: Monique Billings Is All About The Last-Minute Tunnel 'Fit

Monique Billings reflects on her journey in the WNBA, highlighting her growth, enjoyment of basketball, and the league's evolution in pay and opportunities.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money

Japan and Australia demand equal prize money for women's football, highlighting significant disparities with men's tournaments and the need for partnership with the AFC.
Women
fromFast Company
6 days 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Women's Final Four on repeat as UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina fight for title

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina reach the women's Final Four for the second consecutive year, marking a rare repeat of teams in this event.
fromWomen's Health
5 days ago

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

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
Women
fromwww.espn.com
5 days ago

College softball rankings: 2026 NCAA Week 8 Top 25 poll - ESPN

Georgia's Randi Roelling emphasizes teamwork and mindset in their successful sweep against Kentucky.
#transgender-athletes
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez breaking records amid changing landscape

"We are so much more than wins. At the end of the day, I'm proud of what we do here at UCLA in very hard moments."
Women
Women
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
Women
fromBBC
1 week ago

More than the Score - Sexism in football: A problem that isn't going away - BBC Sounds

Reports of sexism at football games have more than doubled compared to last season, highlighting a significant issue in the sport.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
Women
fromDefector
1 month ago

How Can You Not Be Romantic About Women's Basketball? | Defector

Women's sports novels explore girlhood as a fleeting period where athletics provide refuge from desire, grief, and the urgency of growing up.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These Olympics show a clear demand for gender equity

Women are the central drivers of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, commanding viewership, excitement, and visibility across multiple sports.
Women
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

A look at how gender equality is changing the Olympics

Women's participation in Winter Olympics grew from 4.3% in 1924 to 47% in 2026, with expanded events and leadership representation.
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