Sports News - Sportswire Women

October 29, 2025

Support Every Game: New Initiative Tackles Hidden Barrier Keeping Girls Out of Sports

[Roswell, GA] October 29, 2025] /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - The RCX Sports Foundation and NFL FLAG, as part of the Females in Flag initiative, today announced the launch of the Support Every Game campaign, with support from Gillette Venus and Head & Shoulders. Starting today, the campaign aims to address one...

October 28, 2025

Alexis Ohanian: Angel City Ownership Setup Was a ‘Terrible Idea’

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian acknowledges he made a mistake in ceding control of NWSL club Angel City to three of his cofounders—actress Natalie Portman, venture capitalist Kara Nortman, and entrepreneur Julie Uhrman—who he says put up “no money.” Last year’s record-breaking takeover of Angel City by Bob Iger and Willow Bay...

October 28, 2025

WNBA CBA negotiations: Everything to know as deadline nears before potential lockout

The current collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) will expire later this week on Oct. 31, and there is no indication that a new deal will be in place by that deadline. CBS SPORTS

October 27, 2025

Lululemon To Create NFL Fan Gear in Latest Pro Sports Collab

Football fans are getting a new uniform as Lululemon suits up for game day, teaming with the NFL on a premium fan apparel line repping all 32 teams. It’s a notable shift for the activewear giant, which is leaning deeper into sports fandom after partnering with Fanatics and the NHL on...

Apparel

October 27, 2025

Fallon Rowe’s New Book Addresses Domestic Abuse in the Outdoor Community

In 2024, news of a prominent climber, Charlie Barrett, getting arrested for rape rocked the climbing community. Many were aghast at how this could’ve happened. Annette McGivney’s Outside article that chronicled his crimes was even titled “How Did This Climber Get Away with So Much For So Long?” Long after the beginning of MeToo, climbing...

Human Interest

October 27, 2025

The protein blind spot in women’s sport

I recently wrote a story about protein and how to maximise its benefits in endurance sport. I looked at ageing, timing, and quantities, but I didn’t cover the specific needs of women. So, when our readers raised questions about it, I went back digging for answers to find out what...

October 27, 2025

New Research Reveals Canada’s Pro Women’s Sports Market Has Doubled in Two Years, Surging Toward $570 Million by 2030

A new report from Canadian Women & Sport reveals that Canada’s professional women’s sports market has doubled in size since 2023, reaching an estimated $380–$400 million in 2025 and is on pace to hit $570 million by 2030. The findings mark a defining moment in the country’s sport and business landscape—signaling that professional women’s sport has...

October 24, 2025

Omorpho Introduces G-Vest Icon, a Fully Adjustable Weighted Vest

Omorpho, the Portland-based company known for its micro-weighted training gear, has introduced the G-Vest Icon, a fully adjustable version of its award-winning weighted vest. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts seeking flexibility and comfort, the new vest lets users change resistance in seconds without bulky plates or sandbags. Athletech News

Products

October 24, 2025

Sonia Raman makes history as first Indian head coach in WNBA with Seattle Storm, AP Source says

New York assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Seattle Storm, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Friday because no official announcement has been made. Newsday

October 23, 2025

Rocky Mountain Books Invites Readers Back into FLOW—A Groundbreaking Book Celebrating the Voices of Women in Adventure Sports

October 23, 2025 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Rocky Mountain books invites you to revisit one of the year’s most awe-inspiring and meaningful outdoor & adventure sports books– Flow: Women’s Counternarratives from River, Rock, and Sky– through exclusive excerpts & stunning photos of women adventure athletes. Featuring breathtaking photography and beautifully-rendered personal essays,...

Products

October 23, 2025

Universal Link Between Gender Equality and Physical Capacity Revealed

A groundbreaking global analysis spearheaded by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Shanghai University of Sport has illuminated the profound impact of societal development and gender equality on the cardiorespiratory fitness of young adults worldwide. Published in the prestigious Journal of Sport and Health Science, this meticulous investigation synthesizes data from...

October 23, 2025

Sarah Perry Sets Women’s Backyard Ultra World Record

This year’s edition of the race that started the backyard ultramarathon craze, the 2025 Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, saw Sarah Perry of the U.K. set a new women’s record of 95 “yards,” totaling 395.8 miles (637.0 kilometers). I.RUN.FAR

October 23, 2025

Zwift extends title sponsorship of Tour de France Femmes until 2029

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will retain its full title for at least another four years after Zwift and race organiser ASO confirmed the extension of their partnership through to 2029. The announcement came alongside the unveiling of the 2026 race route in Paris, underlining Zwift’s ongoing commitment to promoting women’s cycling at the highest...

Sponsorships

October 23, 2025

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is headed for Mont Ventoux

On Thursday, in a ballroom packed with cyclists in their offseason fits, journalists, and a ton of other people, the ASO unveiled the highly anticipated route for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and an extension of the title sponsorship agreement for the next four years. escape

October 23, 2025

Exercise fights depression caused by poor diet, even without dietary changes

Scientists at University College Cork have discovered that voluntary exercise creates powerful metabolic changes that offset the negative behavioral effects of consuming high-fat, high-sugar diets, offering hope for those struggling to improve both their eating habits and mental wellbeing. NATURAL NEWS

October 23, 2025

Autistic Ultrarunner and World Record Holder Camille Herron Calls for Greater Disability Inclusion After Her ADA Request Was Not Accommodated at the 24-Hour World Championship

Tucson, Arizona (October 23, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Camille Herron has spent her career redefining what’s possible in human endurance. After setting 12 world records in a single six-day race in 2024-- an achievement that led BBC Sport to hail her as “the greatest ultramarathon runner of all time”-- she’s...

October 22, 2025

Caitlin Clark Named Most ‘Powerful’ Athlete In All Of Women’s Sports

On October 22, Forbes named the top 25 most powerful women in sports. To the surprise of absolutely no one, Caitlin Clark cracked the list. Clark, the No. 1 pick from the 2024 WNBA Draft, has been the most popular player in women's basketball for a few years now. yahoo!...

October 21, 2025

HETTAS Launches FrontFundr Equity Campaign to Accelerate Growth

Vancouver, Canada - (October 21, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - HETTAS, the Canadian women’s running shoe company redefining performance footwear for female runners, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on FrontFundr, Canada’s leading online investment platform. The campaign invites investors, customers, fans, and running enthusiasts to become shareholders and join HETTAS...

October 21, 2025

Recent Study Says Strength Training May Prevent Neural Decline, Supporting Longevity

Resistance training has long been known to preserve muscle and even help restore nerve function after injury, but whether it can speed up nerve conduction in healthy adults has never been tested—until now. Outside

October 21, 2025

Jimmy Butler Is Now A Minority Investor In The San Diego Wave Fútbol Club, Aims To Set New Standard In Women’s Sports

Jimmy Butler’s business portfolio is warming up. The Golden State Warriors player joined an investor group and is officially a minority investor in the National Women’s Soccer League’s San Diego Wave Fútbol Club (Wave FC), which was valued at $120 million in October 2024 after it was acquired by the...

October 21, 2025

United States announces bid to cohost 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup with Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica

The U.S. will submit a joint bid with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, marking the first time the competition will have four host nations in time for its expansion to 48 teams. U.S. Soccer confirmed its interest in hosting the tournament by FIFA's...

October 21, 2025

Women’s Pro Baseball League picks New York, Boston, LA, and San Francisco for inaugural season

The Women's Professional Baseball League has chosen New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco as the cities that will represent the four teams that will compete in the inaugural season, the league announced Tuesday. CBS NEWS

October 20, 2025

Feetures, America’s #1 Running Sock Brand, Expands Apparel Collection With New Stride Flex Performance Tank

Charlotte, N.C. (October 20, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Feetures, America’s #1 running sock brand, is bringing its signature performance innovation to apparel with the launch of the Women’s Stride Flex Performance Tank. Following the successful debut of the Stride Flex Performance Tee, the new tank continues Feetures’ mission to deliver...