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Running
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

'I lost six stone so I could run to save lives'

Stuart Crichton is determined to run the London Marathon 2026 after significant weight loss and lifestyle changes.
LA Clippers
fromThe Nation
19 hours ago

The Risk of Being More Than an Athlete

Being politically outspoken can lead to being blackballed from sports leagues, as seen in the cases of Colin Kaepernick and Natasha Cloud.
#title-ix
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Higher education

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

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Higher education

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

#transgender-athletes
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Groundbreaking study finds no evidence that trans athletes are a threat' to women's sports

Meta-analysis finds transgender women on hormone therapy show no physical-performance advantage over cisgender women in strength or aerobic capacity.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Olympics' trans policy polices womanhood | Moira Donegan

Transgender women and cisgender women with DSDs will be barred from women's Olympic events, redefining womanhood based on genetic criteria.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Trans women athletes are banned from the Olympic Games starting in 2028

Transgender women athletes are excluded from women's events at the Olympics starting in 2028, limited to biological females only.
Women in technology
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics under a new IOC eligibility policy for female events.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes

Over 80 human rights and sports groups oppose the IOC's reported plans for universal genetic sex testing and blanket bans on transgender and intersex athletes.
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Not just for us' Chelsea Women to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge from next season

Chelsea Women will host all Women's Super League games at Stamford Bridge next season to enhance visibility and supporter engagement.
Medicine
fromNature
1 day ago

What elite sport prepared me for in the lab - and what it didn't

Experiments in research can lead to unexpected results, causing disappointment and confusion, unlike clearer failures in sports.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Leaving present? Eva Olid takes Hearts Women within sight of historic title

Hearts aim for their first Scottish Women's Premier League title, led by manager Eva Olid, who will leave at season's end.
#bayern-munich
Women
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Bundesliga debut by female coach marred by misogyny

Bayern Munich won their 13th Bundesliga title, while Marie-Louise Eta faced misogynistic backlash as the first woman to coach in top European men's leagues.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Bundesliga debut by female coach marred by misogyny

Bayern Munich won their 13th Bundesliga title, while Marie-Louise Eta faced misogynistic backlash as the first woman to coach in top European men's leagues.
#smartwatches
Wearables
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Running London Marathon? Ditch the watch! Wearables HINDER performance

Smartwatches can hinder athletic performance by distracting runners from tuning into their bodies during races.
Wearables
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Running London Marathon? Ditch the watch! Wearables HINDER performance

Smartwatches can hinder athletic performance by distracting runners from tuning into their bodies during races.
Wearables
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Running London Marathon? Ditch the watch! Wearables HINDER performance

Smartwatches can hinder athletic performance by distracting runners from tuning into their bodies during races.
Wearables
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Running London Marathon? Ditch the watch! Wearables HINDER performance

Smartwatches can hinder athletic performance by distracting runners from tuning into their bodies during races.
#wnba
fromBustle
6 days ago
Washington Wizards

For Gabriela Jaquez, The Sky Is The Limit

Gabriela Jaquez was selected No. 5 in the 2026 WNBA Draft and will play for the Chicago Sky.
fromThe Nation
2 days ago
Women

The WNBA Draft and the Political Imperative of Minding Your Own Business

The media's focus on personal relationships of WNBA players overshadows their athletic achievements, reflecting societal sexism and homophobia in sports.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

WNBA to broadcast record 216 games nationally in 2026

The WNBA's 2026 schedule includes a record 216 games and extensive national broadcasts under a new media rights deal.
Women
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The WNBA Draft and the Political Imperative of Minding Your Own Business

The media's focus on personal relationships of WNBA players overshadows their athletic achievements, reflecting societal sexism and homophobia in sports.
#humanoid-robots
Running
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

Humanoid robots surpassed human world records in a half-marathon, showcasing advancements in speed and autonomy in robotics.
Running
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon | TechCrunch

A humanoid robot won a Beijing half-marathon in 50:26, outperforming last year's best robot time of 2:40.
Running
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results

Beijing's humanoid robot half-marathon improved significantly, with robots competing autonomously and achieving faster times than human records.
Running
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

Humanoid robots surpassed human world records in a half-marathon, showcasing advancements in speed and autonomy in robotics.
Running
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon | TechCrunch

A humanoid robot won a Beijing half-marathon in 50:26, outperforming last year's best robot time of 2:40.
Running
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results

Beijing's humanoid robot half-marathon improved significantly, with robots competing autonomously and achieving faster times than human records.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

That's a guppy': Baumgardner swats aside Britain's Dubois as feud escalates

Alycia Baumgardner stated, 'I'm a piranha, that's a guppy. Get her out of here,' dismissing Caroline Dubois's readiness for a fight between the two champions.
MMA
#uswnt
Washington Nationals
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

What did the USWNT learn ahead of World Cup after Japan series?

The USWNT's recent international window showcased their growth and readiness for the 2027 World Cup through impressive performances against Japan.
Women
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Japan series win crucial to deciding USWNTs World Cup squad, says Hayes - Soccer News

Emma Hayes emphasized the significance of upcoming international windows for the USWNT's preparation for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

WNBA's Tempo unveil plans for new dedicated practice facility set to open in 2028 | CBC Sports

The Toronto Tempo will have a new practice facility ready for the 2028 season, featuring WNBA courts and community access.
#womens-sports
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago
Women in technology

Worth a thousand words': Trump photo obscuring women's tennis team sparks backlash

The positioning of men overshadowed female athletes in a White House photo celebrating a women's sports team, drawing significant backlash.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Women

The new playbook: how AI is reshaping women's sport - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Technology is transforming women's sports through AI, enabling athletes to enhance performance and visibility while bypassing traditional media.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Worth a thousand words': Trump photo obscuring women's tennis team sparks backlash

The positioning of men overshadowed female athletes in a White House photo celebrating a women's sports team, drawing significant backlash.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Pakistan out of women's football tournament in India over political strife

Pakistan's football team is barred from the SAFF Women's Championship in India due to geopolitical tensions and lack of travel clearance.
Running
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

A humanoid robot beat the human half-marathon record at a Beijing race. But what did it actually prove?

A humanoid robot named Lightning completed a marathon faster than the human record, but faced significant operational challenges during the race.
#boston-marathon
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Eden Rainbow-Cooper wins 2026 Boston Marathon women's wheelchair race

Eden Rainbow-Cooper won her second Boston Marathon wheelchair division title with a time of 1:30:51.
Running
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

This pro runner finished the Boston Marathon at 22 weeks pregnant

Calli Hauger-Thackery aimed to finish the Boston Marathon with her unborn child, achieving a time of 2:43:58.
Running
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

4 things to know about Jess McClain, the top U.S. women's runner in the 2026 Boston Marathon

Jess McClain set a personal best of 2:20:49, becoming the fastest U.S. woman in Boston Marathon history.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Eden Rainbow-Cooper wins 2026 Boston Marathon women's wheelchair race

Eden Rainbow-Cooper won her second Boston Marathon wheelchair division title with a time of 1:30:51.
Running
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

This pro runner finished the Boston Marathon at 22 weeks pregnant

Calli Hauger-Thackery aimed to finish the Boston Marathon with her unborn child, achieving a time of 2:43:58.
Running
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

4 things to know about Jess McClain, the top U.S. women's runner in the 2026 Boston Marathon

Jess McClain set a personal best of 2:20:49, becoming the fastest U.S. woman in Boston Marathon history.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'

A peer-led support group for women with gynaecological health conditions has been established to combat stigma and loneliness.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Fantasy Women's Hoops 2026 draft guide: Rankings, strategies and more

Fantasy women's basketball offers a platform to draft WNBA stars and compete in leagues with friends or the public.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

NWSL, players association team up on Project ACL initiative

"The NWSLPA is proud to join Project ACL, which brings together players, leagues and researchers to better understand ACL injuries. That understanding requires looking beyond the individual and examining the conditions players train and compete in each day. Project ACL is an opportunity to build the kind of player-centric evidence that can lead to meaningful changes across women's professional soccer."
Women
#usain-bolt
Running
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Usain Bolt hopes Australian sprint sensation Gout has strong support system

Usain Bolt advises Gout to stay focused and build a strong support team to navigate distractions in his sprinting career.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I hope it doesn't get him down': Usain Bolt tells Gout Gout to get ready to lose

Transitioning to senior athletics is challenging, as Usain Bolt advises Gout Gout to prepare for tough competition and learn from experiences.
Running
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Usain Bolt hopes Australian sprint sensation Gout has strong support system

Usain Bolt advises Gout to stay focused and build a strong support team to navigate distractions in his sprinting career.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I hope it doesn't get him down': Usain Bolt tells Gout Gout to get ready to lose

Transitioning to senior athletics is challenging, as Usain Bolt advises Gout Gout to prepare for tough competition and learn from experiences.
Wearables
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Iron Woman! I tested an exoskeleton - can it turn me into an athlete?

The Ascentiz H+K exoskeleton enhances physical performance for active users, providing support for activities like running and climbing.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
Women in technology
fromForbes
6 days ago

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Breakdown | Erin King looks to lift Ireland: It was tough some days to keep showing up'

Erin King overcame a serious knee injury and is set to lead Ireland against France after missing the previous Rugby World Cup.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 days ago

The Distance Stops Changing

Distance running evolves from adding to life to clarifying it, leading to a quieter mind and a more accurate perspective.
#ioc
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 weeks 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
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 weeks 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
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Unwanted from day one': Dijon Women fight on despite feeling abandoned by club

Dijon's women's team faces potential loss of professional status due to financial crisis and management issues.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 days ago

Para-Athlete Alexis Trougnou Sets Mount Kilimanjaro FKT, Helps Pave Way for Para-Speed Efforts

Alexis Trougnou set the fastest known time for para-athletes ascending and descending Mount Kilimanjaro in 26 hours, 41 minutes, and 22 seconds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

England Women are dominating rugby in a way few have done in any sport | Sarah Rendell

The Red Roses have broken their own world record for consecutive rugby games won, starting their streak at the 2023 Six Nations with an impressive aggregate score of 1,759-409.
Women
#athletics
#marie-louise-eta
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin's Football Goddess', breaks new ground in Bundesliga

Marie-Louise Eta became the first female head coach in a top five European league, debuting with 1. FC Union Berlin in a historic match.
Women
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first female head coach in Europe's top five leagues, appointed by Union Berlin on an interim basis.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin's Football Goddess', breaks new ground in Bundesliga

Marie-Louise Eta became the first female head coach in a top five European league, debuting with 1. FC Union Berlin in a historic match.
Women
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first female head coach in Europe's top five leagues, appointed by Union Berlin on an interim basis.
Running
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

WATCH: Marathon Runner's Premature Celebration Costs Him the Win Right at the Finish Line

A marathon runner lost a guaranteed win after celebrating too early, allowing another runner to surge ahead and claim victory.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I'm extremely lucky to be here': Jelena Dokic on childhood dreams and talking tennis

Jelena Dokic, who spent her whole career navigating painful moments, was abused by her father and suffered from depression and an eating disorder, contemplating suicide at her lowest points.
Women
#robotics
Running
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Watch the moment a robot WINS the Beijing half marathon

A new generation of robots outperformed humans in a marathon, with the winning robot setting a world record.
Running
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Robot runners beat humans in Beijing half-marathon

A humanoid robot named Shandian won a half-marathon in Beijing, setting a new record and outperforming human participants.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Most NWSL players currently oppose potential calendar switch

Majority of NWSL players oppose switching to a fall-spring season due to concerns over player health and safety.
#women-in-sports
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Why Marie-Louise Eta's appointment should be the norm, not the exception

Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first female head coach of a men's team in the German football league, marking a significant milestone for women's leadership in sports.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Why Marie-Louise Eta's appointment should be the norm, not the exception

Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first female head coach of a men's team in the German football league, marking a significant milestone for women's leadership in sports.
Cancer
fromIndependent
1 month 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.
Women in technology
fromiRunFar
4 weeks ago

Advancing Scientific Understanding of Women Ultrarunners With the Women's Health Programme

Women's Health Programme aims to address female-specific physiological challenges in ultrarunning through data collection and research.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Young Lionesses win European trophy

England Women Under-23s secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals, with goals from Isobel Goodwin, Hannah Silcock, and Olivia McLoughlin.
Women
Running
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

US Olympic gold medalist and world champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: 'I hope to inspire my unborn child.'

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone plans her family around her athletic career, expecting her first child in July 2026, allowing time to prepare for the 2028 Olympics.
Running
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Men caught competing as women in prestigious South African marathon

Two men were disqualified from the Two Oceans Marathon for swapping bibs with women runners, impacting the race results significantly.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 weeks ago

Trans women banned from female Olympic events with sex test

"Athletes who screen negative for the SRY gene permanently satisfy this policy's eligibility criteria for competition in the female category. Unless there is reason to believe that a negative reading is in error, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime test."
Women in technology
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Gout Gout waves off rivals to claim 100m national junior title in style

Gout won the 100m at the Australian athletics junior championships with a time of 10.21 seconds, aiming for a faster future performance.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events

The International Olympic Committee has said it will reintroduce genetic gender testing to determine eligibility for female events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and beyond.
Women in technology
#female-athletes
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
#nordic-combined
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

This Olympics Is Leaning Hard Into Mixed-Gender Events

Ski mountaineering debuts at the Olympics with short, intense mixed-gender sprint relays combining ascents on skins, uphill boot-hiking, and rapid downhill racing.
fromIndependent
1 month 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
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A lost generation of female footballers: When I got in my kit aged 46 I started crying'

Women's football participation has grown 24% since 2019 to 16.6 million players, with FIFA targeting 60 million registered players by next year, while older generations missed opportunities due to historical bans and lack of access.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
1 month 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
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months 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.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Girls Drop Out Of Sports At Twice The Rate Of Boys. Here's How We Change That.

The i9 website states that 70% of kids drop out of sports by age 13 because it's no longer fun or has become a negative experience. Kids are pushed to specialize in one sport (instead of playing many different ones) to earn scholarships or go pro, though only a minuscule percentage of players achieve either, and they often end up with physical injuries from repeated strain on certain body parts.
Women
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Spin | Going for gold? Why China's female cricketers may benefit from Olympic aim

China prioritizes women's cricket as an elite sport pathway, providing superior resources, training, and international recognition compared to men's cricket, driven by state feminism and medal-maximization strategy.
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