July 15, 2025

Portland bringing Fire name back to WNBA team

The Portland Fire are back. Portland's WNBA expansion team, which will begin play in 2026, announced Tuesday that it is readopting the name that was held by the city's WNBA team from 2000 to 2002. espn

July 15, 2025

Almost half of women say they have faced sexist abuse while playing sport

Almost half of women in sport have been subjected to sexist jibes, with taunts such as 'throw like a girl', being 'unwomanly' in appearance, or simply 'not strong enough'. A recent survey of 3,000 female athletes uncovered that women also face downgrading remarks about their capability compared to men and endure stereotypes painting them...

July 15, 2025

‘Good Morning America’ Will Air From WNBA All-Star in First

Over the last five years, the WNBA All-Star game has served as a marker of the league’s rise in cultural relevance. The weekend, which was at one point an uninspired marker of the midway point in the season, has evolved into a can’t-miss event, complete with hard-to-get-in parties, top-tier sponsor...

July 14, 2025

WNBA star Aliyah Boston joins NWSL’s Boston Legacy FC ownership group

After winning two championships and being named Gatorade Player of the Year three times at Worcester Academy in Massachusetts, Aliyah Boston had her #00 jersey retired in 2024. Now, she is coming back to the state in an entirely different role and sport. Today, Boston Legacy FC announced that they...

July 12, 2025

Katie Taylor’s Sweep Produces Largest Women’s Boxing Gate Ever

In front of a sold-out crowd of 19,721 at Madison Square Garden, Katie Taylor completed her three-peat over Amanda Serrano with a majority-decision victory (95-95, 97-93, 97-94) early Saturday morning. With the win, Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight title in front of thousands of Irish fans who crossed the pond...

July 11, 2025

WNBA CBA Tensions Rising Ahead of All-Star Break

Add Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson to the list of WNBA players frustrated by the current state of collective bargaining negotiations. The three-time league MVP says the league’s recent counter-proposal—which she called an “eyebrow-raiser”—doesn’t include the equitable revenue-sharing system that the players’ union seeks amid a league-wide economic boom....

July 10, 2025

Brandi Chastain on the evolution of the business of women’s soccer

When Brandi Chastain scored the winning goal of the World Cup for the 1999 US Women’s National Soccer Team during penalty kicks, she celebrated by taking off her jersey and falling to her knees. It didn’t take long before her celebration became an instantly recognizable moment in sports history. The...

July 10, 2025

Best Climber in the World? It’s a Woman, Says Austrian Prize

Barbara Zangerl is only the second female climber to ever win the Paul Preuss Prize. The award committee said she has ascended to the peak of the sport's most elite. GEAR JUNKIE

July 10, 2025

Olympic Champion Torri Huske pushes into new tech with deboer swim

Colorado Springs, CO (July 10, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – deboer swim, a leading innovator in performance swimwear, proudly announces a groundbreaking six-year partnership with Olympic champion and world record holder, Torri Huske. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both Huske and deboer, as they commit to a close working...

July 9, 2025

The L.P.G.A. Is Getting a New Commissioner. He’s Got Some Work to Do.

The LPGA is getting a new commissioner, Craig Kessler, who starts on July 15th. Kessler, previously the COO of the PGA of America, is tasked with capitalizing on the growing interest in women's sports and leveraging the LPGA's potential. The New York Times

July 8, 2025

Women’s March Madness Expansion Wouldn’t Yield More ESPN Money

The terms of the NCAA’s media contract with Disney for the women’s tournament stipulates that ESPN is not required to pay extra if women’s March Madness expands, sources told Front Office Sports. FRON OFFICE SPORTS

July 8, 2025

Maria Sharapova Criticises Media Bias in Wimbledon Coverage of Aryna Sabalenka — ‘You Can Do Better’

As Wimbledon 2025 continues to dominate sports headlines, a controversy unrelated to on-court action has taken centre stage. Maria Sharapova has spoken out against a headline about Aryna Sabalenka, criticising the media's framing of top female athletes. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES

July 8, 2025

Americans are still sticking to their fitness goals, says new summer study

According to a new nationwide survey by Planet Fitness, 70% of Americans who set a fitness-related resolution are still on track with their goals. Whether they’ve been going strong since January 1st or regrouping after a few hiccups, the resolution drop-off is much lower than most people expect. The new...

July 8, 2025

Want Better Workout Results? Match Your Exercise to Your Personality, Study Suggests

A groundbreaking study from the University of California suggests that matching exercise routines to your personality type can significantly improve both workout adherence and fitness outcomes. The research, published in the Journal of Health Psychology, finds that individuals who tailor their fitness activities to align with their inherent traits are...

July 8, 2025

Fastest Woman to Run Around the World Shares Her Record-Breaking Journey

Washington, DC (July 8th, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Mascot Books is pleased to announce the release of Lootie's World Run: The Extraordinary True Story of the Fastest Woman to Have Run Around the World by Marie Leautey, a former international CFO with 20+ years’ experience turned global record-breaking runner. Lootie’s World...

July 7, 2025

As growth soars, WNBA players tell commissioner Cathy Engelbert pay scale should follow

Stars across the WNBA, including Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, recently called out Cathy Engelbert. The direct messages to the WNBA commissioner have a common theme: We deserve more. USA TODAY

July 7, 2025

Project XO is Seeking Riders for a New Women’s Gravel Collective

ALL WOMEN • ALL GRIT • ALL IN July 7, 2025 /SPORTSWIRE  WOMEN/ - As riders begin to look towards 2026 and their race plans, a new women’s gravel collective spearheaded by Inspire Athlete Management is actively seeking riders. Project XO is the next chapter in the off-road story: We’re...

July 6, 2025

WNBA All-Stars Will Earn $2,575 for Playing in Game

The WNBA’s All-Star reserves were announced on Sunday, with the Storm’s Skylar Diggins and the Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas headlining the group set to join the league’s 10 starters in Indiana later this month. Each player will receive a $2,575 bonus for their participation, regardless of whether they are a starter...

July 6, 2025

WNBA All-Stars Will Earn $2,575 for Playing in Game

The WNBA’s All-Star reserves were announced on Sunday, with the Storm’s Skylar Diggins and the Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas headlining the group set to join the league’s 10 starters in Indiana later this month. FRONT OFFICE SPORTS

July 5, 2025

USA Today makes Heather Burns its first women’s sports editor

For the first time in its history, USA Today has a women’s sports editor. Heather Burns, who until April led ESPN’s digital NFL coverage, has been hired for the job. Burns’ extensive experience in journalism is detailed on Digital Women Leaders. Awful Announcing

July 4, 2025

USA Today makes Heather Burns its first women’s sports editor

For the first time in its history, USA Today has a women’s sports editor. Heather Burns, who until April led ESPN’s digital NFL coverage, has been hired for the job. AWFUL ANNOUNCING

July 3, 2025

World Tour Team Ceratizit Highlights Final Teams for Women’s Inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic

BALTIMORE, (July 3, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s biggest and highest-ranked professional women’s road race, announced the final six women’s teams for the inaugural race that will take place Sept. 6. The 2025 Maryland Cycling Classic will be held in Baltimore and for the first time...

July 2, 2025

Dick’s Sporting Goods and the WNBA Renew Multiyear Partnership

Dick’s Sporting Goods and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) have extended their multi-year partnership, which initially began in the Fall of 2021. Through their renewed agreement, Dick’s Sporting Goods will continue as the “Official Sporting Goods Retailer” and an “Official Marketing Partner” of the WNBA through the 2028 season....

July 2, 2025

Caitlin Clark’s Signature Shoe Could Be $150 Million Business: Sneaker Expert

Caitlin Clark’s first signature shoe might still be a year away, but insiders say it could be worth $150 million. Clark’s debut sneaker is expected to launch in spring 2026, following the typical two-year development cycle for signature drops. While some had hoped for a speedy release in time for...

July 2, 2025

Women’s Pro Baseball League to hold tryouts at Nationals Park

The Women's Professional Baseball League will hold tryouts next month at the Washington Nationals' home ballpark as it moves closer to its launch. ESPN