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November 21, 2024
She Took 9 Years off From Ironman. Now She Could Win $200K.
When Jackie Hering crossed the finish line at Ironman Hamburg this year, the clock read 8:19:14 – the fastest time ever recorded by an American woman in an Ironman event, though a slightly-shortened bike course prevents it from being labeled an official record. triathlete
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November 21, 2024
WNBA and NWSL team valuations to increase by at least US$1.6bn in next three years
The value of Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams is anticipated to increase by at least US$1.6 billion in the next three years, according to a study from Wasserman’s The Collective. Sports Pro Media
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November 21, 2024
Women’s pro volleyball league launching in January announces $100 million in new funding
On Thursday, League One Volleyball (LOVB), the American pro league set to debut Jan. 8, announced $100 million in new funding from Atwater Capital, Ares Management and Left Lane Capital. USA Today
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November 21, 2024
Girls In Gear is Bringing Cycling to Thousands of Young Girls—and Needs Your Help
/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - At Girls in Gear, we’re on a mission to make sure every girl has the chance to grow into the biggest, boldest, brightest, and bikiest version of themselves - on and off their bike. Since our inception in 2021, we’ve helped get thousands of young girls across...
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November 20, 2024
LPGA Tour sets another record with $127.5M in prize money for 2025
The LPGA Tour will play for $127.5 million in official prize money in 2025, another record for the circuit that has worked independently of the PGA Tour for 75 years. The Detroit News
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November 19, 2024
Caitlin Clark announced as featured speaker at Women’s Sports Awards in Kansas City
Basketball star Caitlin Clark will make a visit to Kansas City in February to celebrate the accomplishments of women and girls in sports. Amid a women's sports boost in Kansas City, the Women's Intersport Network for Kansas City, or WIN for KC, announced Tuesday that Clark will be honored as the...
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November 19, 2024
Angel City Signs NYX Makeup Brand as Sleeve Partner
Angel City FC and NYX Professional Makeup reached a multiyear deal to showcase the makeup brand on the sleeve of the home and away jerseys of the NWSL club starting with the 2025 season. NYX replaces women’s footwear company Birdies, which had been the sleeve partner since Angel City’s started play as an expansion...
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November 19, 2024
Michele Kang Drops Whopping $30 Million on U.S. Soccer
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has made a $30 million donation to U.S. Soccer, the largest gift in federation history designated for girls’ and women’s soccer. Front Office Sports
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November 18, 2024
WNBA sponsorship deals are booming, but some players are getting left out. Here’s why
Many of the WNBA’s young stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese brought deals with them from their playing days in college, including name, image and likeness agreements that became endorsements with such companies as Nike, Reebok and Gatorade. Players of different backgrounds landed a variety of other endorsement deals...
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November 18, 2024
McLaren F1 teen hopes to inspire other women
An accomplished athlete in skiing and show jumping, Ella, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf is joining McLaren for its 2025 F1 Academy season. Despite her success, she still gets "mixed views" from men in the sport and hopes her place and an upcoming Netflix series following some of her peers, will help...
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November 18, 2024
NFL Legend Vernon Davis Makes His Next Big Play: Investing In Women’s Sports
Vernon Davis tight end’s career reads like a highlight reel of American football excellence. But these days, the Washington D.C. native is focused on a different kind of victory – one that could change the landscape of women’s sports forever. Essence
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November 17, 2024
7,000 runners conquer Every Woman’s Marathon
The streets of Savannah, Ga., came alive on Saturday as more than 7,000 runners from all 50 states and 12 countries took on the Every Woman’s Marathon, a race designed to highlight and support women in running. Running Magazine
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November 16, 2024
Hang ten: women surfers still trying to catch a break
Women surfers were equally represented at the recent Olympics and competition prize money has been made equal between genders in recent years however they are still struggling with a cultural barrier when staking a claim in the local line-up. Mail Online
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November 15, 2024
Women’s Health & Longevity Summit Speakers Announced
The Women's Health and Longevity Summit, Luminescence, is set for February 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The one-day event will include insight from experts and fitness and wellness luminaries Dr. Casey Means, Marianne Williamson, Jillian Michaels, Dr. Sara Gottfried, Kimberly Snyder, JJ Virgin, Dr. Mindy Pelz, Kayla Barnes, and Dr. Robin...
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November 14, 2024
Adidas Signs High School Basketball Phenom Kaleena Smith, the First Deal With Candace Parker as President of Women’s Basketbal
Adidas has signed girls’ high school basketball phenom Kaleena Smith to a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal. The hooper is the first signing with WNBA icon Candace Parker as the president of Adidas Women’s Basketball. Footwear News
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November 14, 2024
Why One WNBA GM Left for Unrivaled
General manager Clare Duwelius helped bring the Minnesota Lynx back to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017, and watched her team of 11 years fall in heartbreaking Game 5 overtime to the Liberty. Front Office Sports
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November 14, 2024
USA Cycling Foundation awarded $2.5 million for women’s cycling programmes
A single donation of $2.5 million from the Hellman Foundation was awarded to USA Cycling Foundation earlier this month to bolster women's cycling programmes. Cyclin News
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November 13, 2024
WNBA’s Valkyries Hit 20K Season Ticket Deposits Ahead of Debut
The Golden State Valkyries have surpassed 20,000 season ticket deposits, according to a press release. The new total builds upon their initial record in late July, when the WNBA expansion franchise took in more than 15,000 deposits, the most for a women’s sports team in the U.S. before its first season. Sportico
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November 13, 2024
Every Woman’s Marathon: Why Women’s-Only Races Are Still Crucial to Progress in Female Equality
Women’s-only races emphasize empowerment, safety, and community in a world where female runners still face unique challenges. run
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November 13, 2024
Former Commanders player Vernon Davis joins co-ownership of DC’s women’s soccer team
Former NFL player Vernon Davis is now a co-owner of D.C.'s local women's soccer team, DC Power FC. The team announced Davis' ownership status in a statement released Tuesday. Davis was honored at halftime during Power FC's game against Brooklyn FC on Wednesday night. 7 News
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November 12, 2024
Why (and How) Should New Moms Breastfeed During a Triathlon?
It was clear that – like many new moms who return to racing – I needed to figure out a solution on my own. I decided to carry a hand pump with me on the run. Pump in hand, I set out to follow in the footsteps of other breast-pumping...
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November 12, 2024
Sports equipment designed for women, by women
Much of the equipment and apparel used by female athletes could use an update. Tampon design hasn’t changed much since the product debuted in 1931, despite many women reporting discomfort wearing one while on the field. Harvard School of Engineering
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November 12, 2024
This Women’s Sports News Company Raised $13 Million
Haley Rosen founded Just Women's Sports for fans like herself. She was certain that if she created quality content, the audience would come.When Haley Rosen was forced to retire from pro soccer due to injuries in 2017, she moved back to the Bay area and took up "a real job"...
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November 11, 2024
The Caitlin Clark Show Is Hitting the LPGA Tour in a Big Way
Caitlin Clark joked she would spend her WNBA offseason trying to become a professional golfer after the former Iowa women’s basketball star won Rookie of the Year, made the All-WNBA First Team, and helped set numerous attendance and viewership records across the league. Front Office Sports
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November 10, 2024
Vuori Valued at $5.5 Billion in New Round of Investment
Vuori has landed a new round of investment to support the continued growth of the hot-selling brand. The company announced Friday that two private equity firms – General Atlantic and Stripes – along with a cohort of additional investors, are sinking $825 million into Vuori. SHOPeatSURF
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