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October 31, 2024

SMITH MFG Earns 2024 Women in Manufacturing Awards for Leadership and Excellence

PORTLAND, Oregon (October 31, 2024) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is pleased to share two of its employees have earned the 2024 Women in Manufacturing Award from the Utah Manufacturers...

October 30, 2024

‘Hit Play Not Pause,’ the Ground-Breaking Podcast for Active Performance-Minded Menopausal Women Celebrates 200 Episodes

October 30th, /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Started in 2020, the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, hosted by Selene Yeager and produced by Feisty Media, released its 200th episode today. In that time, the pioneering show has reached over 2.9 million listeners and helped redefine the conversation around menopause. “I knew how...

October 29, 2024

Women’s Pro Baseball League Launching in America in 2026

/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) is launching in the summer of 2026 with six teams and is the only professional women's baseball league in America. The League is Co-Founded by baseball pioneer, Justine Siegal, the first woman to coach a professional men's baseball team and to pitch...

October 29, 2024

Pro Women’s Hockey League announces it could add as many as 2 teams for 2025-26 season

The six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League is launching its expansion process with plans to add as many as two franchises for the start of the 2025-26 season, a league executive announced Tuesday. Speaking at the ESPNW Summit in New York, senior vice president of business operations Amy Scheer said the league...

October 29, 2024

GroupM Bid to Push Ad Dollars to Women’s Sports Exceeds Expectations

After launching an initiative earlier in 2024 to double the amount of money its clients spend on women’s sports, GroupM, the large WPP-backed media-investment giant, says it has exceeded its initial goals. In March, GroupM said it intended to create a dedicated marketplace for the programming genre, starting in the industry’s “upfront”...

October 28, 2024

Half of WNBA Coaches Have Been Fired. What’s Happening?

Six WNBA head coaches have been fired since the end of the regular season—making half of the league’s jobs open. When the Chicago Sky hired Teresa Weatherspoon as head coach last October, it was the beginning of a new chapter. Front Office Sports

October 24, 2024

Exciting Kingbull Literider Upgrade Announcement!

October 24th, /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Kingbull, the leading specialist in fat tire electric bikes, is thrilled to announce significant new upgrades to its popular folding ebike Literider. With a focus on enhancing safety, performance, and rider comfort, the Literider now delivers even greater value to e-bike enthusiasts. Kingbull’s commitment to...

October 24, 2024

Fleet Feet Unveils Exciting 2024 Holiday Campaign: Make Shopping Easy with Wishlists

CARRBORO, N.C. (October 24, 2024) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ — Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of run specialty stores, today announced its 2024 holiday campaign designed to empower customers to curate their perfect gift lists and enhance their shopping experience. Fleet Feet’s approach focuses on guiding customers through creating personalized wishlists on...

October 24, 2024

Nissan Formula E Team Announces Reflo As Official Teamwear and Apparel Partner

UK, 24th October 2024 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Nissan Formula E Team has today announced a new partnership with sustainable sportswear brand Reflo, who become the team's Official Teamwear and Apparel partner. The two year deal starting from the first race of Season 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World...

October 24, 2024

Sumarpo Strengthens 1% for the Planet Commitment Through New Partnership with Circular Flow for Neoprene Recycling

Octoeber 24th, /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - A pioneer in eco-friendly triathlon gear has partnered with Circular Flow, a leading organization in neoprene recycling, to strengthen its dedication to environmental protection. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in addressing the challenge of neoprene waste and advancing sustainable practices within the watersports...

October 24, 2024

DIY to professional: The rise of agents in women’s cycling

The professionalization of women’s cycling has created an ecosystem of support roles around the athletes themselves, with sports agents emerging as key players in this transformation. Escape Collective

October 24, 2024

Mountain Hardwear Announces Fifth Annual Open Aperture Photo Clinic

Richmond, Calif. [October 24, 2024] /SORTSWIRE WOMEN/– Mountain Hardwear is thrilled to announce the launch of the fifth edition of the Open Aperture Photo Clinic, a transformative program dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities through the art of outdoor photography and videography. This year’s clinic, taking place in...

October 23, 2024

Women’s Semi-Pro Football League Raises $1M in Funding Round

The Women’s National Football Conference has closed on a $1 million funding round. It’s the most money to date raised by the semi-pro women’s league, which was founded in 2018. The seed round was led by ProPharma CEO Dawn Sherman, who also owns the WNFC’s Jersey Shore Football Team. This latest capital...

October 23, 2024

Unrivaled Preparing ‘Lionel Messi–Like’ Offer for Caitlin Clark

Special players attract special contract offers—and compensation. The new Unrivaled women’s basketball league is considering a sweeping “Lionel Messi–like” offer to entice Caitlin Clark to play in the league’s inaugural season, sources tell Front Office Sports.

October 22, 2024

WNBA entering a new era as Players’ Union withdraws from CBA

The WNBA Players' Association has pulled the plug on their current collective bargaining agreement, well ahead of schedule. Demanding a bigger slice of the pie after a record-breaking season, the players are pushing for a new deal that reflects the league's growth and ensures fairer pay. Inside the Games

October 22, 2024

ESPN Welcomes Jo Fox as Senior Vice President of Marketing

ESPN is pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Fox as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Fox will oversee strategic leadership for the marketing team, driving brand awareness, fan engagement, and contributing to the growth of revenue across ESPN's platforms. Based in New York, she will report directly to Tina Thornton,...

October 22, 2024

Premium Swiss Performance Brand X-BIONIC® Takes Grip on North American Market, Supported by Industry Stalwarts

Denver, CO. (October 22, 2024) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Swiss-engineered apparel and gear brand, X-BIONIC®, an innovative leader in high-performance athletic-wear, is excited to announce its official launch into North America, with a commitment to superior quality and cutting-edge technology. The brand aims to redefine the standards of athletic wear for...

October 21, 2024

2024 Swimrun CÔTE D’AZUR and Sumarpo: A Partnership Focus on Pure Adventure

/SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Sumarpo is excited to join forces with SWIMRUN CÔTE D'AZUR for the 2024 season, teaming up to bring even more joy to one of the original swimruns on the Côte d'Azur. The partnership is all about celebrating the pure happiness that comes from tackling a swimrun, combining...

October 21, 2024

Nike Extends Deal with WNBA, NBA and NBA G League Through 2037

Nike has extended its contract with the WNBA, the NBA and the NBA G League to become their official apparel and uniform provider through 2037. The announcement came that day after The New York Liberty won their first WNBA championship against the Minnesota Lynx. FootWear News

October 17, 2024

Why WNBA’s Next CBA Negotiations Have Huge Ramifications

During a livestream earlier this week, Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese revealed her WNBA salary does not cover her bills. Reese, who was the No. 7 pick in the 2024 draft, made around $73,000 this season, and Caitlin Clark, the top pick of the draft, only made about $3,000 more. The...

October 16, 2024

Unrivaled, New Women’s Basketball League, Strikes Multiyear Deal With TNT

The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled announced an exclusive multiyear media deal with TNT Sports on Wednesday. Games will air three nights a week on TNT Sports platforms: Mondays and Fridays on TNT and Saturdays on truTV. Front Office Sports

October 16, 2024

BibBoards Hits 100,000 Orders Milestone, Empowering Athletes and Revolutionizing Race Day Experiences

San Ramon, CA /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - BibBoards, the innovative and eco-friendly solution to race bib attachment, is thrilled to announce it has officially surpassed 100,000 orders. This significant achievement marks the growing popularity of BibBoards across a wide range of sports communities, from run clubs and cycling events to obstacle...

October 15, 2024

During WNBA season, bars and restaurants say they saw greater customer demand for women’s sports

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Pehlke remembers having to beg and plead at bars and restaurants to get them to show WNBA games just a few years ago. Too often, the answer was a flat-out no. WaterTown Daily Times

October 13, 2024

Tennis star King reflects on 50 years of Women’s Sports Foundation

Living legend Billie Jean King said her work is far from over as she celebrates a half century of advocacy for generations of female athletes this week with the 50th anniversary of the Women's Sports Foundation. Reuters

October 10, 2024

NWSL’s San Diego Wave Sale Closes as Team Faces Lawsuit

Lauren Leichtman and her husband Arthur Levine closed the second piece of their two-part transaction to buy the San Diego Wave, according to a team spokesperson. Sportico