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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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December 23, 2025
Lindsey Vonn qualifies for 2026 Olympics, completing a remarkable comeback from retirement
One of the most remarkable comebacks in Olympic history is now a reality. Eight years after her last Olympic berth, skier Lindsey Vonn will once again represent the United States in February for the Milano/Cortina Games. Vonn, who retired in 2019, had pursued a range of endeavors outside skiing. But as she...
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December 22, 2025
Americans Plan To Spend $60B on Fitness in 2026, Cut Back on Other Expenses Instead
A new survey shows fitness is a top spending priority for Americans, with many respondents indicating they‘d rather spend less on dining out and travel before cutting back on gym memberships Fitness remains the most popular New Year’s resolution for Americans — and a top spending priority. A new nationwide...
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December 22, 2025
Report explores the adjacent markets that are fuelling investment opportunities in women’s professional sports
Women’s sports are no longer a side category in the world of sports investment—they are a high-growth commercial asset class with institutional capital flowing in, valuations accelerating and scalable-adjacent businesses emerging. In recent years, women’s sports leagues such as the WNBA and WNSL have experienced significant growth. Global revenues in...
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December 22, 2025
Denver City Council approves Summit women’s soccer stadium plan
Denver City Council gave its $50 million final stamp of approval Monday night for a planned professional women’s soccer stadium. Denver Summit FC threatened to abandon its plans to bring the team and a 14,500-seat stadium to Santa Fe Yards, if Denver failed to provide an initial public investment of $50 million. The...
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December 22, 2025
Philadelphia sports legend signs with Women’s Pro Baseball League
After making headlines in Williamsport more than a decade ago, Mo’ne Davis is making them again. The Philadelphia sports icon will play in the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League after signing with Los Angeles on Monday, the league announced. The team drafted her 10th overall in November as...
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December 18, 2025
Women Sleep More Than Men, but They’re More Stressed, Oura Report Finds
Smart ring giant Oura has released its 2025 Year in Review, giving members with at least 60 days of data a personalized look at how their sleep, activity and recovery evolved over the past year. One of the key trends that emerged: women tend to sleep more hours per night...
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December 18, 2025
Your Oura Year in Review is here, and the global stats are wild
Oura’s yearly wrap-up usually feels like a personal pat on the back. This year, though, it also offers a look at global health trends. The company has released its 2025 Year in Review, and while it still highlights individual wins inside the Oura app, the bigger story comes from combining...
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December 18, 2025
Lincoln Financial Serves as First-Ever Game Break Sponsor for Women’s Sports Desk on FOX Sports’ Women’s College Hoops Coverage
Lincoln Financial announced a first-of-its-kind agreement with FOX Sports, becoming the inaugural Game Break sponsor for the Women’s Sports Desk featured in the network’s live women’s college basketball coverage. The multi-year sponsorship reflects Lincoln’s commitment to amplifying visibility for women’s athletics and championing financial confidence and empowerment through broader audience...
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