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February 6, 2026
Vanderbilt Athletics seeks $50M for women’s sports
Fundraising efforts have begun for a new $50 endowment at Vanderbilt University to support women's sports. Via the fund, dubbed Anchored for Her, the school is looking to raise money to help support coaches, staff and facility upgrades for various programs, while also bolstering athletic scholarships. The release notes that...
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February 5, 2026
Winter Olympics 2026: Finland vs. Canada postponed after norovirus outbreak quarantines 14 members of Finnish women’s hockey team
The Finnish women's hockey team won't open Olympic play against Team Canada on Thursday as originally scheduled. A norovirus outbreak throughout the Finnish team has led to over a dozen players being quarantined ahead of the contest, per multiple reports. Symptoms of the illness showed up Wednesday, as the Finnish...
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February 4, 2026
The Most Powerful Women in Sports 2026: Wielding Influence to Elevate Others
There’s never been more high-profile women in the world of sports, both on the court and behind the scenes, making the kind of deals previously unheard of for female athletes. Whether it’s building a new league from scratch, elevating voices no one has heard before, or fighting for athletes’ post-competition...
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February 4, 2026
Finland women’s hockey team cancels practice after illness affects players day before Olympic opener
Finland’s national women’s hockey team canceled practice Wednesday due to a stomach illness affecting at least four players, a team spokesman confirmed to The Associated Press. “We’re reviewing a difficult situation,” Henna Malmberg said a day before Finland is scheduled to open the Milan Cortina Games against defending Olympic champion...
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February 4, 2026
Denver Summit reach 40,000 tickets sold for inaugural home match, eye women’s sports record
NWSL club Denver Summit FC, which debuts next month in San Jose, has “passed” the 40,000 mark in ticket sales for its home debut at Empower Field on March 28, according to Sean Keeler of the DENVER POST. Controlling owner Rob Cohen said their first goal “was to break the record...
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February 4, 2026
Ulta Spotlights 6 Female Athletes with New Beauty Roster, Strengthens Support for Women’s Sports
Ulta Beauty has teamed up with six female athletes from both established and emerging sports for its first-ever Ulta Beauty Roster. Through omnichannel marketing and digital content, these athletes will help Ulta Beauty redefine sports through the lens of beauty and empowerment. Additionally, Ulta has launched the Roster for Change grant program, designed to...
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February 4, 2026
Ariel Investments’ Project Level women’s sports fund raises US$250m
Ariel Investments’ dedicated sports fund, Project Level, has completed its first close with US$250 million in committed capital. Launched in January 2025 by Chicago-based asset management firm Ariel, which manages approximately US$14.3 billion in assets, the fund aims to supercharge growth in women’s sports through ‘diversified investments and significant ownership...
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February 4, 2026
National Women in Sports Day 2026: Advocates Push Congress for Equal Access Policies
Advocates for National Women in Sports Day took their fight for equity to Washington, DC today, engaging policymakers to address persistent gaps in athletic opportunities for girls and women across the country. The Women's Sports Foundation, national steward of National Women in Sports Day, is meeting with legislators to reinforce how policy shapes...
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February 4, 2026
The 2026 Olympics Take the Gold in Women’s Representation
The Olympic Games haven’t started yet, but there has already been one big win for gender representation. The 2026 Winter Olympics, which kick off Friday in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy, will be more balanced than any other Games in history. In all, 47% of the athletes taking part are women. And,...
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February 3, 2026
Lindsey Vonn plans to compete in the Winter Olympics despite a ruptured ACL
Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn ruptured her ACL in a recent World Cup crash but will still try to compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Games, refusing to let this chance "slip through my fingers," she said Tuesday. Training sessions for the women's downhill are set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday...
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February 3, 2026
WNBA strike ‘still on the table’ after Monday’s meeting
For the first time in months, the WNBA’s leadership met with players in person on Monday afternoon. Front Office Sports reported that the meeting — which lasted over 3 hours — was held so the sides could communicate without having to go through middlemen. Communication and negotiations have been solely through lawyers...
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February 3, 2026
Former Jordan Exec Becomes First Commissioner for League One Volleyball
League One Volleyball (LOVB) announced that Sandra Idehen, a former executive for Nike’s Jordan brand, will become the first commissioner for the LOVB Pro league. Idehen served at Nike from June 2018 to June 2025. Her last position was global VP/GM, Jordan Basketball + Sport. Prior roles included VP/GM, Jordan...
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February 2, 2026
Caitlin Clark ‘confident’ the WNBA, players union will break stalemate in CBA negotiations ahead of 2026 season
The WNBA and the players association still have yet to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement ahead of the start of next season, but Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is hopeful things will be settled here soon. Clark joined NBC as a contributor for its “Sunday Night Basketball” pregame...
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February 1, 2026
Unrivaled sets professional women’s basketball attendance record in 3-on-3 league’s Philadelphia debut
Natasha Cloud rooted for the 76ers as a kid growing up in suburban Philadelphia and — like so many hoopsters back in the day — idolized Allen Iverson. So when the former WNBA champion and current New York Liberty standout hit the same court where Iverson once dazzled, Cloud couldn't...
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January 30, 2026
What the New Study on Exercise and Longevity Really Tells Us
Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain of salt. The study was very widely covered in the media and extensively discussed on social media. The main message, as highlighted in the accompanying press release from Harvard, where the researchers are based, is that...
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January 30, 2026
Why can’t Premiership Women’s Rugby get a title sponsor?
Premiership Women's Rugby executive chair Genevieve Shore says she is "very disappointed" the league remains unable to secure a title sponsor. England won a home World Cup in front of 81,885 spectators at Twickenham in September and the league has enjoyed a boost in attendances and TV viewers since then....
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January 29, 2026
Fiesta Bowl to host national championship for women’s flag football
Organizers behind the Fiesta Bowl are getting involved in a different kind of college football. The Fiesta Sports Foundation announced Thursday it will host the first-of-its-kind national championship for Division I women’s flag football. The two-day showcase will be staged April 18 and 19 on the campus of Arizona State...
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January 29, 2026
LOVB taps ex-Nike executive as pro league’s first commissioner
LOVB hired ex-Nike and Jordan Brand executive Sandra Idehen as its first commissioner. She spent seven years at Nike before joining LOVB, most recently serving as global vice president of Jordan Basketball and Sport. In her new role, her responsibilities will include league operations, long-term strategy, brand development and the...
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January 29, 2026
Bay Club To Offer In-Facility Training Hubs for WNBA Players
As strike or lockout concerns grow, luxury fitness operator Bay Club is opening 29 West Coast locations to WNBA players through the union’s new global training hub initiative With the threat of a strike or lockout looming over the WNBA, numerous fitness hubs are swooping in to support players in...
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January 29, 2026
Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute Launches as First-of-Its-Kind Organization for Female Athletes
For decades, female athletes have been treated based on male physiology. Now, the Women's Health, Sports & Performance Institute (WHSP) is changing that. Launching today, WHSP is the first and only organization to unite leading-edge research, practical education, and world-class medical care under one roof to address the unique health...
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January 28, 2026
Tennis Stars Back Gauff Against Nonstop Filming at Australian Open
Coco Gauff wasn’t thrilled about the cameras that caught her smashing her racket after her Australian Open defeat. The two-time Grand Slam champion thought her outburst was private, but backstage cameras in Rod Laver Arena filmed her breaking a racket on a ramp. “Certain moments … I feel like they...
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January 28, 2026
Strava is deleting millions of users’ activities
Strava is back defending the honour of its users, but with a much warmer reception this time. That’s because the social fitness platform is deleting users activities. Millions of them. Anything that’s incorrectly tagged or improperly cropped. Gone. Straight to jail. Deleted and removed from leaderboards. The new policy, which Reddit commenters...
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January 23, 2026
Report: WNBA yet to respond to union’s December CBA proposal
The WNBA has yet to respond to the WNBA players union's collective bargaining proposal it provided nearly a month ago, Front Office Sports reported on Friday. That lack of movement may put the start of the WNBA season, scheduled for May, in jeopardy, according to multiple sources who spoke with...
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January 22, 2026
The Women’s Sports Foundation Welcomes New President and Board of Trustees Members
The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF®) announces the addition of new members and leaders of its Board of Trustees including the appointment of Swin Cash, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, as Board President, and new Board of Trustees members: Diana Flores, global flag football champion, two-time gold medalist, Captain of the Mexican Flag...
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January 21, 2026
Female sport coaches twice as likely as men to be bullied, study finds
Women who coach sports in the UK are experiencing bullying and harassment at far higher rates than men, according to a new study. The survey of 2,000 coaches conducted by the charity Women in Sport and Leeds Beckett University found 30% of women surveyed said they had experienced bullying in...
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