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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
1 week 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
1 day 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
1 week 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.
more#female-athletes
National Hockey League
fromESPN.com
17 hours ago

Who will win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal?

Eight hockey players have won an Olympic gold medal and a Stanley Cup in the same season, showcasing a rare achievement in the sport.
#nwsl
San Francisco Giants
fromESPN.com
17 hours 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
17 hours 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.
more#nwsl
#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

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
3 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
3 days ago

Fire make Bridget Carleton top WNBA expansion draft pick

Bridget Carleton was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Portland Fire in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.
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.
more#wnba
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Championship, Chelsea v Tottenham in Women's FA Cup, and more: football live

La Liga condemned Sevilla fans for threats and intimidation towards players after a third consecutive league defeat.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Can the USMNT and USWNT become America's favorite sports teams'? Their CEO thinks so

US Soccer aims for men's and women's teams to become America's favorite sports teams, enhancing popularity and participation in soccer nationwide.
#ucla
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.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, avenging their only loss and advancing to the NCAA championship game.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 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.
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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

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
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.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, avenging their only loss and advancing to the NCAA championship game.
more#ucla
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours 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.
#ioc
LGBT
fromThe Nation
4 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.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
4 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.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
more#ioc
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
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.
#title-ix
Medicine
fromwww.espn.com
4 days ago

Documents: NC State trainer initiated 'unwelcome,' 'sexual' contact - ESPN

Former NC State sports medicine director's conduct was deemed unwelcome, pervasive, and severe, raising concerns for years before a Title IX investigation was initiated.
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.
Medicine
fromwww.espn.com
4 days ago

Documents: NC State trainer initiated 'unwelcome,' 'sexual' contact - ESPN

Former NC State sports medicine director's conduct was deemed unwelcome, pervasive, and severe, raising concerns for years before a Title IX investigation was initiated.
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.
more#title-ix
Television
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Yet Another Entry in the 'Men Don't Face Consequences' Column

Domestic violence investigations do not prevent reality TV participation for men, raising questions about accountability and consequences in the industry.
Toronto Raptors
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Masai Ujiri joins ownership group of WNBA's Toronto Tempo

Masai Ujiri joins the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, a new WNBA franchise, emphasizing growth in women's sports.
Women
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
#gender-gap
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Women in technology

There are more women in the workforce than men-again

Women have regained and surpassed men in workforce participation, driven by job growth in sectors like healthcare.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
more#gender-gap
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.
#pwhl
Women
fromNBC New York
1 day 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.
Boston Bruins
fromPuck Prose
6 days ago

Top three candidates for the 2025-26 PWHL MVP award

The PWHL is experiencing its best season, with standout players like Aerin Frankel, Kelly Pannek, and Taylor Heise vying for the MVP award.
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
1 day 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.
Boston Bruins
fromPuck Prose
6 days ago

Top three candidates for the 2025-26 PWHL MVP award

The PWHL is experiencing its best season, with standout players like Aerin Frankel, Kelly Pannek, and Taylor Heise vying for the MVP award.
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.
more#pwhl
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.
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.
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.
#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.
more#ncaa
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year, showcasing their dominance in women's NCAA basketball.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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.
Washington Wizards
fromRaptors Republic
1 week ago

What the Tempo can learn from last years' WNBA expansion draft

The Toronto Tempo is the first WNBA team in Canada, embarking on a historic expansion journey with lessons from the Golden State Valkyries.
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

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.
#womens-football
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Women's game needs more respect - Bompastor

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor emphasized the need for more respect in women's football, criticizing officiating standards after a controversial Champions League defeat.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Women's game needs more respect - Bompastor

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor emphasized the need for more respect in women's football, criticizing officiating standards after a controversial Champions League defeat.
more#womens-football
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.
#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.
more#gender-discrimination
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.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Hilary Knight responds to Trump comment on women

I thought it was sort of a distasteful joke and unfortunately that is overshadowing a lot of the success, the success of just women at the Olympics carrying for Team USA and having amazing gold-medal feats. We're just focusing on celebrating the women in our room, the extraordinary efforts, and continue to celebrate three gold medals in program history as well as the double gold for both men's and women's at the same time.
US politics
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've spent 15 years as a hockey mom watching my daughter chase her dreams. Seeing the women's Olympic team skip the White House visit left me conflicted.

Women's hockey players face systemic inequity in recognition and support, creating tension between visibility opportunities and standing against disrespect.
#womens-hockey
fromNBC News
1 month ago
National Hockey League

'Women aren't less than': Team USA women's hockey players respond to Trump's joke

Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Team USA captain Hilary Knight reacts to Trump's 'distasteful' joke about U.S. women's hockey team

Both U.S. men's and women's hockey teams won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but discourse shifted to Trump's joke about the women's team and the men's team's reaction, overshadowing the women's achievements.
fromNBC News
1 month ago
National Hockey League

'Women aren't less than': Team USA women's hockey players respond to Trump's joke

Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Team USA captain Hilary Knight reacts to Trump's 'distasteful' joke about U.S. women's hockey team

Both U.S. men's and women's hockey teams won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but discourse shifted to Trump's joke about the women's team and the men's team's reaction, overshadowing the women's achievements.
more#womens-hockey
Washington Wizards
fromPuck Prose
4 weeks ago

PWHL capitalizing on post-Olympic momentum, records two more record-setting attendances

The PWHL experienced record-breaking attendance in its first week back from the Winter Olympics, with multiple games setting new benchmarks for women's professional hockey crowds in North America.
Women
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

How to watch the Women's Six Nations on TV in France

The Women's Six Nations tournament begins on April 11th, featuring France's team aiming to challenge England's dominance.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Australia & Japan equal prize money request ignored

Australia and Japan criticized the Asian Cup organizers for ignoring requests to address prize money inequality between men's and women's tournaments.
Miscellaneous
fromDefector
1 month ago

Canada Needs Marie-Philip Poulin To Bail Them Out One More Time | Defector

Marie-Philip Poulin remains Canada's best player, but reliance on her injured performance underscores Canada's limited scoring depth ahead of the gold-medal game.
#nordic-combined
more#nordic-combined
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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
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.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

The future is bright for Olympic gold medal winning U.S. women's hockey

But I just think we cemented ourselves as one of the best U.S. teams in history.
National Hockey League
fromWomen's Health
6 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
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

USA Hockey banned trans players from playing as their gender, even in amateur leagues - LGBTQ Nation

USA Hockey will ban transgender players from sex-segregated programs, restricting participation to players' sex assigned at birth, effective April 1.
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.
#transgender-athletes
more#transgender-athletes
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
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
fromJezebel
1 month ago

The Women's Olympic Hockey Final Is a Sapphic Soap Opera

Team USA and Team Canada meet for women's ice hockey Olympic gold amid intense rivalry and unconfirmed rumors about two players' alleged relationship.
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.
Women
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Girls hockey in Ontario is at an all-time high and the PWHL is helping it grow | CBC News

Girls' hockey participation in Ontario has surged to record highs, driven by pioneers and increased visibility from professional women's leagues.
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