January 15, 2026

Wait… Is Your Cold Plunge Actually Doing More Harm Than Good? Top Pros Debunk The Science

Spoiler, readers: I love a cold plunge. Because when it comes to dipping my toe into the world of wellness, I’m no stranger - even when that toe is about to meet ice-cold water. This January is no different, despite the dark mornings and cold temperatures. But as I got...

January 15, 2026

Alex Morgan Leads Investor Group for Women’s Indoor Golf League

WTGL, the newly announced women’s indoor team golf league, will launch with a strong list of high-profile female investors across sports and entertainment. Former U.S. women’s national soccer team star Alex Morgan’s Trybe Ventures will be the lead capital partner for WTGL, which is set to debut in the winter of...

January 14, 2026

Unrivaled Faces Stiff Challenges As Ratings Plunge to Start Year 2

In its inaugural season, Unrivaled was a spectacle, drawing a sold-out crowd of 870 eager eyes hungry for basketball to watch during the WNBA offseason. The new format was intriguing, and the salaries and player accommodations that rivaled the WNBA’s were cause for fan celebration. In Year 2, the sparkle...

January 14, 2026

Women Shut Out Again From List of Top 100 Highest-Paid Athletes

Female athletes are earning more than ever as dollars flow into professional leagues in basketball, soccer, softball, hockey and volleyball. A record 15 female pros earned more than $10 million last year via salaries, prize money and endorsements, up from only six in 2023. Yet for the third straight year, no women...

January 13, 2026

TOGETHXR Partners With Unrivaled In A Power Play For Women’s Sports

Two women-athlete owned forces in sports, Unrivaled and TOGETHXR, have joined forces to launch their new merchandise collection, “TOGETHXR We’re Unrivaled.” The collab celebrates their shared mission to elevate women in sports, expand visibility, and shift perceptions, while giving fans a great way to support the movement. "TOGETHXR We're Unrivaled" will be available...

January 13, 2026

Sarah Porter Pulled From 2026 Winter Spine Race Event Following Death Threats

On January 11, 2026, the Winter Spine Race organization made an announcement on social media about one of the participants in the 108-mile Winter Spine Challenger South race: “Sarah Porter, who has been fundraising for charity … has now been withdrawn from the race due to safety concerns.” Porter, from the U.K., was pulled...

January 12, 2026

WNBA, players’ union agree to moratorium, halting initial stages of free agency

The WNBA and its players’ union agreed to a moratorium for league business Monday. The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night’s deadline. The...

January 12, 2026

J.Crew Debuts Collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard After Three-Year Partnership Deal

J.Crew has launched its first collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, kicking off a three year partnershipthat positions the iconic American brand as the official lifestyle apparel partner for the national governing body’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their fans. The collaboration fuses alpine performance and après-ski polish through a...

January 12, 2026

WNBA free agency: How are continued CBA negotiations affecting offseason schedule?

The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association have entered a period of "status quo" after the 2020 collective bargaining agreement expired on Friday without a new deal or another extension. Though a work stoppage is now a possibility, both sides have signaled a desire to continue negotiations. "The...

January 9, 2026

Former WNBA player, Atlanta Dream owner invests in The Sports Bra

Former WNBA player and part-owner of the Atlanta Dream Renee Montgomery is now an investor in The Sports Bra, the Portland-based sports bar dedicated to women’s sports and their fans. The move comes as The Sports Bra founder and CEO Jenny Nguyen embarks on a franchising strategy for the business. New Sports...

January 9, 2026

Strength Training Boosts Brain Health, According to New Study

We know that strength training is beneficial for the body in many ways. It protects joints and bones, improves metabolism, balance, and endurance. But if lifting helps the body this much, what is it doing for the brain? A recent meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience offers a layered answer. The study’s researchers...

January 8, 2026

The Surging Femtech Sector Is Racing Toward a $267B Future

Market data points to femtech’s evolution beyond fertility apps, creating new openings for fitness brands, wearable makers and hospitality players to embrace women’s health It’s hard to avoid a conversation about women’s health these days, as if decades of neglect are now being repaid all at once. Hormonal health, fertility,...

January 8, 2026

Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence was less certain. Researchers found that light to moderate activity over multiple sessions worked best, with few side effects. While it’s not a...

January 7, 2026

Woman ‘Skysurfs’ Above Mount Everest to Break World Record

Most Everest-related records are achieved at its peak, but the latest record-breaking feat took place high above the Himalayan mountain. That’s where Belarusian athlete Olga Naumova recently smashed the record for highest skysurfing jump. Naumova is a 15-year veteran of the sport, with over 17,000 skydives logged. Even with that...

January 6, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Former Pro Beach Volleyball Player Gabby Reece Debuts Namesake Sneaker With Vionic

Nearly one year after becoming Vionic’s first well-being ambassador, former pro beach volleyball player Gabby Reece’s first namesake sneaker for the science-focused footwear brand is here. Dubbed “The Gabby,” the new silhouette is built for walking and is engineered to support proper foot roll and a natural gait. According to the Caleres-owned...

January 6, 2026

Why Some People Put on More Muscle Than Others

I have a runner friend who claims he has to avoid doing too many push-ups, otherwise he starts to bulk up so much that it interferes with his running. It’s hard to understate how annoying I find this. I also have trouble believing it, to be honest, as someone who...

January 6, 2026

WTGL indoor golf to launch next winter, feature LPGA Tour stars

LPGA Tour golfers will have their own version of TGL in 2026-27, the tour and TMRW Sports announced Tuesday. The WTGL will launch sometime next winter and will include LPGA Tour stars competing on teams at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where TGL has staged its matches the...

January 5, 2026

How Unrivaled plans to become women’s basketball’s Champions League

Alex Bazzell has a vision for Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league beginning its second season on Monday, Jan. 5, in Miami, Florida. “What we want to build this into is the Champions League of women's basketball,” said Bazzell, the president of Unrivaled. “And that's not a competition towards...

January 5, 2026

Unrivaled Names Thorne as Official Sports Nutrition Partner

Unrivaled presented by Samsung Galaxy announced a multiyear partnership with Thorne, a leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions for athletes, in a move that makes Thorne both the Official Sports Nutrition partner of the league and the jersey patch partner of Breeze BC. It marks Thorne's first official women's...

January 5, 2026

Swiatek: Women’s tennis does not need ‘Battle of the Sexes’

Iga Swiatek did not watch Aryna Sabalenka take on Nick Kyrgios in Dubai and does not feel women's tennis requires such events; world No 2 said: "We have so many great athletes and great stories to present"; Swiatek is playing for Poland in United Cup in Australia, live on Sky...

January 2, 2026

Women See the Biggest Stress Relief From Regular Exercise, Gallup Finds

Gallup finds women see the greatest stress relief from regular exercise, signaling a growing opportunity for gyms and studios focused on consistency and community Just 30 minutes of exercise every day (or nearly every day) is linked to lower reported stress among U.S. adults, according to new Gallup findings. The data offers even...

January 1, 2026

Teacher & 30-Year Runner Launches “RachelRunsPA” to Coach the Overwhelmed “Real Life” Runner

LATROBE, PA (January 1, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ — For three decades, Rachel Bankaci has been a runner. For years, she has been a full-time teacher. Now, she is combining those disciplines with the nationwide launch of RachelRunsPA Coaching, a digital service dedicated to helping runners chase big goals without sacrificing...

December 30, 2025

CCB Kenetik p/b Levine Law Group Announces 2026 Roster, New Co-Title Sponsor, and Expanded International Goals

BOSTON, Mass. (December 30, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/- CCB Kenetik p/b Levine Law Group Elite Women’s Cycling Team is proud to announce its 2026 roster, a major new co-title sponsorship, and the addition of one of the most decorated American cyclists in history to its leadership ranks. Building on more than...

December 28, 2025

Mark Walter Offered a Stake in His WNBA Team. Billie Jean King Wanted More

King has been breaking barriers her whole life, including in business after her storied tennis career. BJK Enterprises CEO Ilana Kloss told FOS how they ended up as part owners of the Dodgers. When Dodgers and Lakers owner Mark Walter offered Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss the chance to...

December 26, 2025

10 Moments That Changed the WNBA Forever in 2025

The 2025 WNBA season was one for the record books, defined by the departure of legends, the rise of a new generation of game-changers, and a massive surge in popularity. From historic on-court milestones to significant shifts in the business landscape, the year delivered a continuous stream of headlines that invariably...