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January 29, 2025
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas confronts alleged stalkers in Chicago
US Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas is one of the biggest track stars in the world and a passionate advocate for positivity in track and field. On Tuesday afternoon, the sprinter posted a troubling video on her TikTok page, revealing the identity of two men she alleges have been stalking her for several months...
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January 29, 2025
Caitlin Clark Effect Drove Record $3.26 Million in Ticket Sales at Iowa
Thanks to star player Caitlin Clark, Iowa sold out its 2023-24 season ticket slate for the first time in program history. The Iowa women’s basketball program generated a record-setting $3.26 million in ticket sale revenue for 2023-24. Yahoo Sports
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January 28, 2025
Lexie Hull ‘So Excited’ to Team Up With Kate Martin for Athleta Apparel Partnership
On January 28, women's performance activewear brand Athleta announced that they have added WNBA and Unrivaled stars Lexie Hull and Kate Martin to its Power of She Collective, which, "deepen its relationship with female athletes at every stage of their careers and further build on its mission of inspiring women...
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January 28, 2025
Saudi Arabia announces first women’s football sponsorship
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has unveiled a three-year partnership with Unilever’s Rexona, marking the first-ever official sponsorship of the Kingdom’s women’s national football programme. Inside World Football
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January 28, 2025
Alex Morgan Reflects on $3 Million Profit as 4-Year-Old Startup Boosts Women’s Sports Growth: “Lot of Men Repping These”
While the aim of the t-shirts launched by the company named Togethxr is exactly what it says—to grow women’s sports—little did many think it would generate a $3 million profit. Essentially Sports
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January 28, 2025
Oofos Names Liz White Chief Marketing Officer
Oofos has hired Liz White for its newly-created chief marketing officer role. White will use her expertise in “combining data analytics and creative storytelling” to shape its marketing strategies. Footwear News
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January 28, 2025
Canada Goose Appoints Luxury Fashion Vet as SVP Merchandising
Canada Goose has appointed Judit Bankus as SVP of merchandising. Bankus will play a key role in shaping the brand’s product roadmap through a lens of sustainability and innovation to support long-term growth. SGB Media
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January 26, 2025
What is really in your energy gel?
For many of us, energy gels are a mainstay of our race-day fuelling—they’re small, portable and packed with quick-hit carbohydrates (CHO) designed to keep us rolling with minimal digestive issues. But recent research raises some important questions: are these gels delivering what they promise? Here’s what you need to know...
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January 26, 2025
Woman runs 226 miles to set new world record
Sophie Power completed more than 226 miles (365km) in 48 hours to set the new record, which is subject to official confirmation. BBC
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January 23, 2025
Interest in Women’s Sports Soars Among Gen Z – and Men
Game-changing dynamics are reshaping women’s sports viewership. Fresh data from CivicScience reveals a significant surge in fan engagement—particularly among two surprising demographics. Civic Science
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January 23, 2025
Kelley O’Hara Launches Post-Soccer Career with Just Women’s Sports Studio Show “Sports Are Fun!”
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2025 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ -- Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion Kelley O'Hara and Just Women's Sports (JWS) today announced a new studio show, Sports Are Fun!, launching on February 4 and set to run throughout 2025. Sports Are Fun!, presented by Intuit TurboTax, will feature O'Hara and co-host Greydy Diaz discussing anything and everything...
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January 22, 2025
Study links strength and fitness to 50% reduction in cancer deaths
The benefits of maintaining and growing a decent amount of muscle mass go beyond aesthetics. Muscle is associated with a healthier metabolism, reduced risk of falls and osteoporosis and a stronger heart. Now, new research also shows just how beneficial it is in preventing cancer deaths. msn
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January 22, 2025
Trail Running Through Menopause
Menopause and trail running can go hand in hand. Learn how to navigate this chapter, stay active, and find strength in the changes. Trail Running
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January 22, 2025
Naomi Girma: Chelsea agree first $1m transfer in women’s football
Chelsea are set to make USA defender Naomi Girma the first $1m transfer in women’s football after agreeing a world-record fee with San Diego Wave. Yahoo Finance
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January 20, 2025
Angel City co-founder targets ‘minority stake’ in Chelsea women’s team
Kara Nortman, one of the co-founders of the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Angel City, is reportedly exploring the purchase of a minority stake in Women’s Super League (WSL) champions Chelsea through her Monarch Collective investment platform. According to Sky News, Monarch Collective is among the parties eyeing a minority interest...
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January 18, 2025
Unrivaled’s first night was a thrilling success. Can new league keep the momentum rolling?
Unrivaled – the new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league started by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart – may be on to something with its target score rule to decide winners in the fourth quarter. If Unrivaled games are close, like Friday’s league opener where Diggins-Smith scored two 3s late to help...
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January 17, 2025
Unrivaled Is Built for Its Mom Athletes With On-Site Nannies
For all the glitz and glam of the new 3-on-3 league Unrivaled, one practical element is standing out to a number of players: nannies. Unrivaled is founded by WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, both of whom are mothers. Inside Unrivaled’s Florida complex of an 850-person capacity show court, weight...
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January 16, 2025
Fitness Level Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Finds
Being in shape has a greater impact on heart health and longevity than the number on the scale, according to a recent study. People considered fit, regardless of their body mass index, had a similar risk of death as fit people with a normal BMI, researchers reported in the British Journal...
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January 16, 2025
Manchester City Women’s scores Revolut sponsorship
The Manchester City Women’s football team has confirmed UK digital bank Revolut as its new global partner in a bid to elevate both parties’ visibility in both the UK and internationally. Revolut will feature prominently on Manchester City Women’s training kit sleeve, with the deal also seeing the team’s captain, Alex Greenwood, become a Revolut...
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January 16, 2025
$78M training facility to be built for Fever in downtown Indianapolis
After a run to the postseason behind Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's Rookie of the Year, the Indiana Fever will be on the receiving end of a $78 million "sports performance center" to be built in downtown Indianapolis. Reuters
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January 16, 2025
Canadian Olympic sprinter signs pro contract with Adidas
On Wednesday, Canadian olympic sprinter, Audrey Leduc took to Instagram to announce yet another remarkable achievement: the signing of a professional contract with Adidas. Running Magazine
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January 15, 2025
Unrivaled Basketball’s luxury touches raising the bar for women’s pro sports
Williams had plopped herself onto the wooden bench as part of her recovery from Lunar Owls practice. She had plans to get a massage, too, after she wrapped up her Unrivaled media obligations. New York Post
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January 15, 2025
March Madness will pay women’s teams under a new structure approved by the NCAA
The unanimous vote by NCAA membership was met by a round of applause both inside the ballroom and around the sport. This was the final step toward a pay structure for women playing in March Madness. MSN
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January 15, 2025
She Has No Coach, No Training Plan, and Seemingly No Limits
Discover the incredible journey of Courtney Dauwalter, a trail running phenom who defied expectations. From a junk-food-loving teacher to a record-breaking ultramarathoner, learn how she overcame obstacles and achieved seemingly impossible feats. Runner's World
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January 15, 2025
Did Pickleball Ace Pay Equity For Women Athletes? Greater Investment Wins Big For Athletes, Sports And Fans
Professional pickleball volleyed for equal pay and scored. Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) recently announced that their equal pay and play approach resulted in the sport’s more than 60 pro women athletes earning an average annual salary of $260,000 in 2024. Forbes