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1 week ago

Maritime lawyer has second job as Miami Heat dancer and team captain

"When I'm at work, I'm at work. I'm 100% attorney Chelsea reporting for duty," Varsaci stated, illustrating her balanced commitment to both her legal and performance careers.
Miami Heat
Women
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

New Jersey community celebrates hometown hero Jen Pawol as she makes MLB history

Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular season game.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The dream came true': Major League Baseball gets its first female umpire

Jen Pawol made history as the first female umpire in a Major League Baseball regular season game.
#misogyny
New York Yankees
fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

MLB Notes: Yankees Deadline Addition Out 4-6 Weeks, Mariano Rivera Tears Achilles in Legends Game, Umpire Makes History

Austin Slater will be out for 4-6 weeks due to a hamstring strain.
#baseball
#athlete-empowerment
#mlb
fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago

'Listening to Tadej's advice was inspiring' - Tour de France winners Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Tadej Pogacar link up for post-victory ride

"I had many reasons to smile this morning. Back on the bike, and shared a bit of my ride with this beautiful humans Urška Zigart and Tadej Pogačar."
Women
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

MLB's first female umpire to debut. Here are other women broke officiating barriers

Jen Pawol will make history as the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game this weekend, officiating the Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves series.
US news
#umpiring
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Everybody wants to be in the breakaway' - The Tour de France Femmes' most combative riders reveal the secrets of making the break in cycling's biggest race

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2 weeks ago
Women

'It was a good sense of achievement to make it to the top' - Grace Brown joins women reaching record heights at inaugural L'Etape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift atop Col de la Madeleine

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

Lauren Stephens fully committed to Aegis Foundation Cycling women's team as it heads toward 2026 rebrand as Next Step Racing

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

WorldTour Ceratizit Pro and US powerhouses Aegis Cycling and Fount Cycling among final squads confirmed for Maryland Cycling Classic Women

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

British Road Championships: Millie Couzens denies Pfeiffer Georgi a third-straight title with impressive sprint

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Everybody wants to be in the breakaway' - The Tour de France Femmes' most combative riders reveal the secrets of making the break in cycling's biggest race

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Women

'It was a good sense of achievement to make it to the top' - Grace Brown joins women reaching record heights at inaugural L'Etape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift atop Col de la Madeleine

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

Lauren Stephens fully committed to Aegis Foundation Cycling women's team as it heads toward 2026 rebrand as Next Step Racing

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

WorldTour Ceratizit Pro and US powerhouses Aegis Cycling and Fount Cycling among final squads confirmed for Maryland Cycling Classic Women

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

British Road Championships: Millie Couzens denies Pfeiffer Georgi a third-straight title with impressive sprint

Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Euro hero Hampton offers support to Para Lioness

Kaitlyn Clark, a visually impaired footballer, overcame rejection to represent England in blind football, inspired by Hannah Hampton's success.
#tour-de-france-femmes
fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

'My legs were just finished today' - Demi Vollering cracks and loses three minutes on decisive Tour de France Femmes stage up Col de la Madeleine

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Completely ready physically and mentally' - Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Marianne Vos spearhead Visma-Lease a Bike at Tour de France Femmes

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

'My legs were just finished today' - Demi Vollering cracks and loses three minutes on decisive Tour de France Femmes stage up Col de la Madeleine

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Completely ready physically and mentally' - Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Marianne Vos spearhead Visma-Lease a Bike at Tour de France Femmes

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Code-breakers set to make all the difference for Dublin and Meath in All-Ireland ladies football final

Multi-sport athletes Vikki Wall, Hannah Tyrrell, and Sinéad Goldrick demonstrate exceptional abilities and ambitions across various sports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Euro 2025 has shown that Europe is becoming a fiercely competitive playing field | Philipp Lahm

Former female football players describe how societal and institutional barriers hindered their participation in football. Despite these challenges, the sport has evolved greatly, reflecting changing attitudes.
Soccer (FIFA)
#football
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago
Women

"I can and I will keep playing football on my own terms": Inside the London clubs forging a new path for inclusive football

fromCN Traveller
1 month ago
Women

"I can and I will keep playing football on my own terms": Inside the London clubs forging a new path for inclusive football

fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Syosset soccer phenom preps for longtime dream debut with US national team

"It's always been a dream when I was little - being on the national team," Paletta stated enthusiastically, reflecting on her aspirations before joining the U-17 national team training camp.
Soccer (FIFA)
Women
fromCyclingnews
4 weeks ago

'Maybe I look good, but I don't feel good' - Marlen Reusser battling back from illness to compete at Tour de France Femmes

Marlen Reusser faces health challenges ahead of the Tour de France Femmes after illness impacted her Giro d'Italia performance.
Bicycling
fromBikemag
4 weeks ago

Inside the Wild Freeride Summer Camp Hosted by This MTB Legend

Female freeriders are supported through initiatives like the Dark Horse Academy to foster skills development.
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

How Jen Welter's hiring by the Cardinals a decade ago has changed the NFL landscape for women

Amelia Wilson is an assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills, marking a significant achievement for women in football.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

How British footballers are helping women's football in Pakistan

Abu Bakar Yasin and Srosh Khan Getty Images Ask one of the 255 million people in Pakistan to name their favourite sport, and most will say cricket. Not many will say football, and even fewer will say women's football. But that's all about to change, according to new Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) president Syed Mohsin Gilani. 'We want to promote mass participation of girls in football,' he says.
Soccer (FIFA)
Women
fromBustle
4 weeks ago

The Golden State Valkyries Are Just Getting Started. You Can Thank Jess Smith.

Jess Smith is the president of the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's newest expansion team, applying her extensive sports career experience to leadership.
#racism
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
4 weeks ago

Germany 0-1 Spain (AET): World champions reach first-ever Euro final after edging out Die Nationalelf

Spain reached the Women's European Championship final for the first time after defeating Germany in extra time.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Commanders' Wagner invests in WNBA's Storm

Wagner was announced as a minority investor in the WNBA's Seattle Storm, becoming the first active NFL player to have equity in a WNBA team.
Washington Nationals
fromca.thegistsports.com
1 month ago

Increase in women's sports podcasts illustrates latest trends in the audio space

Women's sports podcasts are gaining traction and attracting diverse hosts and audiences.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Venus, 45, wins DC match; oldest since Navratilova

Venus Williams, aged 45, became the second-oldest woman to win a professional tennis match, achieving her first singles victory in nearly two years.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women's sports

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from women's sports, complying with an executive order from President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.denverpost.com
1 month ago

US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women's sports

US Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from women's sports following Trump's executive order.
Women
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago

Baloise Ladies Tour stage 4: Zoe Backstedt wins two stages in one day, extends overall lead after stage 4 individual time trial

Zoe Bäckstedt won two stages at the Baloise Ladies Tour, leading overall ahead of the final stage.
#mma
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Mo'ne Davis to try out for women's pro baseball

Mo'ne Davis is one of over 600 players trying out for the Women's Professional Baseball League, aiming to launch next summer with a focus on female athletes.
Women
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How 2 Stanford Grads Turned an Idea Into a WNBA Partnership | Entrepreneur

The Sequel tampon is designed by athletes to resolve reliability issues women face with traditional period products.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Middleton-Patel's Euro 2025 history 'so important'

Safia Middleton-Patel is the first female player of Asian heritage to play for Wales at a major tournament.
fromFortune
1 month ago

How a former WNBA player became an exec with a $724 million job

The WNBA All-Star Weekend signifies the growth of women's basketball, yet many players struggle with post-career opportunities.
Marketing
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Powerful AXA Ad Tops Rankings as Most Emotionally Engaging Campaign of Euro 2025

AXA's short film about a women's walking football team of cancer survivors is the most emotionally-engaging ad of Euro 2025.
"Kicking Cancer" generated intense positive emotional responses from 60.2% of viewers, significantly above average.
#boxing
#giro-ditalia-women
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

Giro d'Italia Women stage 6: Liane Lippert takes first victory in a year as Pauliena Rooijakkers makes GC gains

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

'I can promise a battle' - Elisa Longo Borghini builds momentum toward title defence at Giro d'Italia Women

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

Giro d'Italia Women stage 6: Liane Lippert takes first victory in a year as Pauliena Rooijakkers makes GC gains

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Women

'I can promise a battle' - Elisa Longo Borghini builds momentum toward title defence at Giro d'Italia Women

MMA
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Ex-IBF women's champ Bridges signs with MVP

Ebanie Bridges has signed with Most Valuable Promotions and aims to return to boxing after becoming a mother.
fromBavarian Football Works
1 month ago

Women's EURO 2025 Daily - July 3rd: Belgium vs. Italy; Spain vs. Portugal

The tournament opened with a 1-0 win by Finland over Iceland, who lost a player in the second half. Norway won 2-1 against Switzerland in an exciting match.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

From working in a prison to playing at Euro 2025

Rachel Rowe's journey from working at HMP Swansea to playing in Switzerland for Euro 2025 reveals the challenges and sacrifices made in pursuit of her football career.
Women
AC Milan
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago

'Something that seemed utopic just a few years ago' - Meet Giusy Virelli, the woman behind the new incarnation of the Giro d'Italia Women

Giusy Virelli coordinates logistics for the Giro d'Italia, blending her passion for cycling with football enthusiasm.
#transgender-athletes
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sky partners with firm to combat online abuse

The Chicago Sky partnered with Moonshot to combat online harassment faced by players and coaches.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Irish footballer Amber Barrett: After 17 years of playing, my heavy periods still cause anxiety

Heavy menstrual bleeding affects many women, including athletes, impacting their health and performance.
#sports
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Women

A Woman "Failed" to Break the Four-Minute Mile. But the Setup Was the Real Failure.

Marketing hype distorts perceptions of women's sports achievements.
Faith Kipyegon's near sub-four mile attempt reveals the gap between scientific predictions and sporting realities.
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago
Women in technology

'They've called you 'too much' so many times' - Lotte Kopecky pens letter to younger self in new ad

Lotte Kopecky encourages young girls to persist in sports despite challenges during puberty.
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago
Women in technology

'They've called you 'too much' so many times' - Lotte Kopecky pens letter to younger self in new ad

fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

The BBC's Euro 2025 fantasy team is on fire in this stunning animation

Each player was hand-sculpted from clay with painstaking detail. Jess Fishlock of Wales becomes a scorching fireball, Lucy Bronze of reigning champions England turns into a defensive fortress.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Kupcho, Maguire shoot best-ball 60, lead Dow

The plan today was just to give ourselves as many chances as we could, try to get two chances on every hole. For the most part, we did that.
Women
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The British teenage trio creating Wimbledon history

Three British players under 17 will make their Wimbledon women's singles debut for the first time in history.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Faith Kipyegon attempts to make history by smashing the 4-minute mile for women

I'm a three-time Olympic champion. I've achieved World Championship titles. I thought, What else? Why not dream outside the box? And I told myself, 'If you believe in yourself, and your team believes in you, you can do it.'
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California violated Title IX over transgender athletes, federal officials conclude

The U.S. Department of Education determined that California's practices allowed transgender students to compete based on gender identity, violating the civil rights of female athletes.
California
from101GREATGOALS.COM - UNITED KINGDOM
1 month ago

Women's Euro 2025 predictions including winners, runners-up, top scorer and best player prediction at Uefa tournament

Beth Mead, who demonstrated her remarkable goal-scoring ability at the 2022 Women's Euro, remains a key player for the Lionesses, bringing crucial experience to the squad.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Blinkink score with a fiery claymation advert for the Women's Euros 2025

The creation of stop-motion animation for a football ad highlights the complexity and artistry involved in the process.
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago

UCI Gravel World Series - Axelle Dubau-Prevot and Dorian Godon deliver at home round of Wish One Gravel Grands Causses

Axelle Dubau-Prévot and Dorian Godon triumphed at the UCI Gravel World Series in France, highlighting strong performances in both elite women's and men's categories.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

Euro 2025 pundits announced by the BBC

The BBC has announced its pundit and commentator lineup for Euro 2025, featuring prominent former players and varied presenters.
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago

Bike fitters hit out at the UCI's new handlebar width rules, highlighting increased risk of long-term injury in women

"While the IBFI understands and supports the intention behind the ruling-to discourage the unsafe use of excessively narrow handlebars-we believe the current implementation lacks adequate consideration of human biomechanics and rider safety."
Bicycling
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Portland Bar That Screens Only Women's Sports

Jenny Nguyen created the Sports Bra, a pub dedicated to exclusively showing women's sports, responding to the need for visibility and representation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NWSL's Angel City wear Immigrant City Football Club' shirts after Los Angeles raids

Angel City FC advocates for immigrant rights through their 'Immigrant City Football Club' campaign.
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago

Tour Feminin des Pyrenees: Ally Wollaston sprints to stage 1 victory

Ally Wollaston won the first stage of Tour Feminin Internationals des Pyrénées, solidifying her status as a strong contender.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Palmeiras president Leila Pereira: I fought for this. I hope my fight inspires others'

Leila Pereira challenges gender stereotypes and paves the way for women in football as the first president of Palmeiras.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Women's Tennis Association adopts new rule to protect players during fertility procedures: What to know

The WTA's new Fertility Protection Rule supports women athletes in balancing family planning with professional careers.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Esther Gonzalez: Now girls can grow up in Spain knowing we have Ballon d'Or winners'

Esther Gonzalez exemplifies resilience and talent in women's soccer, breaking barriers through her remarkable journey and success.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Chadwick encouraged by female participation in motorsport before Le Mans debut

Jamie Chadwick is optimistic about the increasing opportunities for women in motorsport and aims to continue this progress, especially with her participation in the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Major League Baseball
fromDefector
2 months ago

The Battle For Professional Volleyball Has Officially Begun | Defector

Megan Courtney-Lush returned to professional volleyball after initially planning to retire, illustrating opportunities arising in women's sports.
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago

'I'm gutted' - Green jersey curse plagues Cat Ferguson as slow puncture dashes Tour of Britain overall victory

Ally Wollaston won the Tour of Britain Women's GC, overtaking Cat Ferguson in the final stage after she suffered a puncture.
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