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June 23, 2025
Lululemon Lays Off 150, Plans ‘Modest’ Price Increases
Lululemon is tightening its operations by eliminating roughly 150 corporate roles, a move the company says is part of an effort to operate with greater agility. The layoffs, which impact employees across Lululemon’s global store support centers, come as the popular brand prepares to implement strategic price increases, described by executives...
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June 19, 2025
Report: Nike to Delay Launch of NikeSkims
The eagerly anticipated collaboration between Kim Kardashian and Nike has delayed its launch. NikeSkims, which was announced in February for a spring release, is pushing back its launch date because of production delays, according to a source familiar with the situation. A new date hasn’t been revealed. The collection is an extension...
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June 18, 2025
KPMG Women’s PGA ups purse by $1.6 million, matching largest on LPGA
The KPMG Women’s PGA is now on equal terms with the U.S. Women’s Open when it comes to prize money. KPMG announced Tuesday its total purse is now $12 million, up from $10.4 million a year ago. The winner will earn $1.8 million. KPMG took over as title sponsor in...
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June 18, 2025
Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport – what is going on?
According to Signify, which has been working with tennis authorities on detecting abuse through an artificial intelligence-led detection system called Threat Matrix, a significant proportion of abuse sent to tennis players stems from gamblers who have lost bets. Across the year, a category they call 'angry gamblers' sent 40% of...
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June 18, 2025
This Simple Fitness Test Could Predict How Long You’ll Live, Study Finds
A new study published in theEuropean Journal of Preventive Cardiology followed 4,282 adults between the ages of 46 and 75 to assess how well they could lower themselves to the floor from a standing position-and then rise back up-using as little assistance as possible from their hands, knees, furniture, or...
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June 18, 2025
Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport – what is going on?
When tennis player Katie Boulter revealed to the BBC the shocking scale of abuse she receives on social media, she emphasised that many angry messages feature references to gambling. BBC SPORT
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June 18, 2025
This Simple Fitness Test Could Predict How Long You’ll Live, Study Finds
If you want to get an idea of your longevity without stepping foot in a doctor's office, try the sit-rise test. THE KANSAS CITY STAR
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June 18, 2025
WNBA Star Angel Reese and Cash App Transform Chicago With New Basketball Court for Female Athletes
Following their powerful partnership in 2024 to champion the future of fandom in women's sports, Cash App and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese have teamed up again, this time to make a lasting impact in Chicago. STOCK TITAN
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June 17, 2025
Allyson Felix: Beauty Brands Are Dropping the Ball on Women’s Sports
Women’s sports are undeniably on the rise. But according to Olympic track and field athlete and entrepreneur Allyson Felix, women’s sports marketing is still virtually nonexistent. ADWEEK
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June 17, 2025
Tubi Acquires Naomi Osaka Tennis Doc ‘The Second Set’ (Exclusive)
Naomi Osaka‘s return to pro tennis after a break to give birth to her child will be captured in The Second Set, a documentary picked up by Tubi. THE Hollywood REPORTER
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June 16, 2025
First official female Boston Marathon champion dies at 86
Nina Kuscsik, the first woman to officially win the Boston Marathon, died Sunday morning in Huntington, N.Y., after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 86. Kuscsik was a two-time New York City Marathon champion and made history in 1972 by becoming the first woman to win the Boston Marathon...
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June 16, 2025
Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau Became the First Women to Complete the Yosemite Triple Crown
Climbers Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau climbed El Capitan, Mount Watkins, and Half Dome in 23 hours and 36 minutes, becoming the first women to complete the historic linkup. Outside
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June 16, 2025
Take Up Cycling as a Hobby. It Might Literally Save Your Brain.
A gigantic study of nearly half a million people living in the UK, published in JAMA Network Open, by researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and the University of Sydney found that riding a bike might be doing a lot more than making your legs look shredded. It could be protecting...
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June 16, 2025
Next Is Now Gives Women’s Basketball Docuseries a Date and Brand Backers
The first Next Is Now project, the Fastest Six Weeks in Sports docuseries—which examines the span between the end of NCAA Women’s March Madness and the beginning of the WNBA Season. ADWEEK
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June 16, 2025
Nina Kuscsik, marathon pioneer and first (official) winner of Boston women’s race, has died
Nina Kuscsik, who campaigned for women's inclusion in long-distance running and then won the Boston Marathon the first year that they were officially allowed to enter into the race, has died. She was 86. yahoo! sports
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June 16, 2025
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Becomes Early Investor in Women’s Sports Platforms The IX and The Next
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced today that it has made a strategic investment in sports media platform The IX and its dedicated women’s basketball vertical The Next. Monumental
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June 15, 2025
Souhan: Sarah Spain lauds success of Minnesota women’s sports, invests in Aurora
Sarah Spain is host to the podcast “Good Game with Sarah Spain,” has a new book entitled “Runs in the Family” and writes for espnW. She has created a national profile while fearlessly championing women sports and social justice. So maybe it shouldn’t have surprised anyone that she became an...
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June 13, 2025
Gatorade Shifts Gears Into Women’s Racing With F1 Academy Deal
Gatorade has inked a multi-year deal with F1 Academy, becoming the first official sports drink partner of the all-female racing series. The partnership comes as F1 Academy experiences a surge in global visibility, fueled by the release of the Netflix documentary “F1: The Academy.” Starting in 2026, Gatorade will provide personalized...
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June 12, 2025
Monumental Sports Network Pioneers Interactivity for Women’s Sports by Offering Integrated Sports Betting and Gamification Features for Mystics Games
Following its historic launch of interactive sports betting and gamification features for Washington Capitals (NHL) and Washington Wizards (NBA) games earlier this year, Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) announced today that the “Monumental Game Center” feature is now live for all Washington Mystics games on MNMT throughout the 2025 WNBA season....
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June 11, 2025
Scientists found the brain glitch that makes you think you’re still hungry
A team of scientists has identified specialized neurons in the brain that store "meal memories" detailed recollections of when and what we eat. These engrams, found in the ventral hippocampus, help regulate eating behavior by communicating with hunger-related areas of the brain. Science Daily
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June 11, 2025
Nike Unveils New Faith Kipyegon Collection of Running Footwear and Apparel
Nike has partnered with Faith Kipyegon to design a one-of-a-kind collection of running footwear and apparel that reflects her record-breaking speed, Kenyan pride and unwavering commitment to excellence as both an athlete and a mother. About
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June 10, 2025
Track Star Sha’Carri Richardson Partners With Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian To Build Multicity Athlos Track Empire
Olympic gold medalist and global track sensation Sha'Carri Richardson joined startup Athlos as an owner-advisor, stepping into a leadership role with the women-focused athletics startup as it plans a massive expansion into a team-based, multi-meet league beginning in 2026. yahoo!
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June 10, 2025
Eddie Nunez’s Ambitious Makeover Of Women’s Sports at Houston Continues With New Softball Coach Chrissy Schoonmaker — Inside the Transformation Plan
University of Houston athletic director Eddie Nuñez found himself returning to the coach who he felt really wanted to be at UH again and again. Chrissy Schoonmaker jumped out early, stayed in the mix throughout the search and ended up being the choice in the end. PAPER CITY
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June 9, 2025
Broadcasting All Women’s Sports Network launches FAST channel
The All Women’s Sports Network has launched a FAST channel on Pluto TV in the UK, US, Canada, and Nordics. Co-founded by Whoopi Goldberg and Jungo TV, the All Women’s Sports Network aims to give a platform to women athletes around the globe. The FAST channel will feature a 24/7 linear...
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June 9, 2025
44 years and counting: Inside Canada’s longest-running women’s sports sponsorship
Curling Canada and Kruger Products have been in partnership together for more than four decades, helping to elevate the iconic Scotties Tournament of Hearts to new heights. SportsPro