EVENT NEWS

June 17, 2026

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson collapsed at track event, lost pulse and was rushed to a Raleigh, NC hospital

Olympic bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed during a track event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, and suffered a life-threatening medical emergency. The 39-year-old runner, who won the 1500-meter bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics, was pacing a group in a mile race at a community "Pop...

June 16, 2026

Venus and Serena Williams ‘Back Together’ and Set to Play Doubles at Wimbledon for First Time in 10 Years

Venus and Serena Williams will play doubles at Wimbledon together this year for the first time in a decade after receiving a wildcard. The tournament's official Instagram account shared the news alongside a photo of the two on the court together, writing, "Back together, at Wimbledon." The legendary sisters have won doubles at the championships...

June 11, 2026

Is 40 the new 20 in women’s sports?

This CBC video titled "Is 40 the new 20 in women's sports?" explores why women athletes are having significantly longer careers in 2026. Reporter Tara De Boer examines the trend, highlighted by Serena Williams' comeback at age 44 to the tennis circuit, and investigates the reasons behind increasing career longevity...

June 10, 2026

Zwift’s Kate Veronneau to Headline Three-Day Celebration of Active Women at FeistyFest

ALLENTOWN, PA (June 10, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ — Feisty Media, the women's sports and health company behind some of the most trusted voices for active women, is bringing its flagship event, FeistyFest, to Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley for the very first time. Taking place Sept. 18–20, 2026, at the Valley Preferred...

June 9, 2026

USA Cycling Invests in Women’s Success in Run-Up To LA 2028

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 9, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - American women are the engine of U.S. Olympic cycling. Since the London Games, they have accounted for 95 percent of every medal Team USA has brought home from the Olympic velodrome, road course, mountain bike trail and BMX events. Not a majority....

June 7, 2026

U.S. Women’s Open 2026 prize money: Full breakdown from $12.5 million purse

The 2026 U.S. Women's Open features a record-breaking $12.5 million purse, the largest in women's golf history. Nelly Korda won the 81st edition at Riviera Country Club, earning $2.5 million—the biggest paycheck in women's major history—along with her fourth major title. The winner's share increased from $2.4 million in each...

June 1, 2026

Serena Williams’ return joins the greatest comebacks in women’s sports

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club in London, which starts June 6. Her doubles partner has...

May 29, 2026

French Open to fine Vallejo for saying woman should not have umpired match

The French Open has announced it will impose a substantial penalty on Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo following his sexist remarks about a female umpire. The 22-year-old, currently ranked 71st in the world, stated that his second-round match at Roland Garros should not have been officiated by Brazil's Ana...

May 27, 2026

Broccoli crowns and stuffed cows at the Women’s College World Series: Why softball dugouts are the best of college ball

A herd of stuffed cows and a human dubbed “Broccoli Guy” will walk into Devon Park this week, and no, it’s not the start to a bad joke. Quite the opposite. The rosters these out-of-character items represent are hoping it's the spark to a national championship. Here at the Women’s...

May 27, 2026

Aaron Rodgers Champions Women in Sports by Donating to US Women’s National Flag Football Team Ahead of Olympics Debut

As one of the fastest-growing sports, Flag football has consistently received strong support from the NFL, and its top players, including the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. The 42-year-old has become increasingly involved in youth football and charity football initiatives. However, the latest development surrounding Rodgers’ support for flag football carries much bigger...

May 26, 2026

Rhode Island stadium takes unique approach in targeting women’s sports events

One weekend this month, Centreville Bank Stadium in Rhode Island took center stage to make history with the Women’s Lacrosse League kicking off its first season of full-field play. A week later, the soccer stadium on the banks of the Seekonk River welcomed Boston Legacy FC for the first in a seven-game...

May 25, 2026

Buick LPGA Shanghai relocates to Sheshan Golf Club and announces Record $3.2 Million Purse, Leading Women’s Golf in Asia | News | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association

The Buick LPGA Shanghai will move to Sheshan Golf Club for its 2026 edition and will feature a record $3.2 million purse, the largest for a women’s golf event in Asia. It also frames the tournament as a major step for the region’s women’s game and a stronger showcase for...

May 21, 2026

ATHLOS women-only track event is going global with a second meet in London this fall

After two successful years elevating women’s track and field by increasing visibility and prize money, ATHLOS is upgrading. With the addition of a second meet, the series promises a total prize purse of US$2.1 million in 2026, a significant increase from last year’s US$773,500. Athletes will be eligible to earn...

May 15, 2026

Ronda Rousey: Netflix Fight will “Smash” Women’s Sports Pay Record

Ronda Rousey is ready to cash in on her first MMA fight in a decade. The former UFC bantamweight champion believes her comeback bout against Gina Carano this weekend will shatter the pay record for female combat sports athletes, undercutting the $5 million both Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor earned for...

May 15, 2026

Ex-Stanford players, parents say women’s basketball coach created toxic culture

Former Stanford women’s basketball players and parents accused head coach Kate Paye of creating a toxic, fear-based culture. They allege intimidation, threats over playing time and scholarships, and a team environment that left some players feeling isolated. The article also links those complaints to a rocky season and a major...

May 12, 2026

Gut wrenching and infuriating’ – fury as funding stripped from Canadian women’s team pursuit squad ahead of LA Olympics

Cycling Canada has withdrawn funding and support for the women's team pursuit squad ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics, opting not to field a team at the October 2026 UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai. The men's team pursuit program will continue receiving resources. This performance-based decision redirects funds to...

May 12, 2026

Women’s College Flag Football’s Biggest Weekend Crowns New National Champions at IMG Academy

May 12, 2026 [ATLANTA, GA] /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - The RCX Sports Foundation successfully hosted the 2026 Women’s College Flag Finals and NAIA Women’s Flag Football Invitational May 6–9 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, bringing together women’s collegiate flag football programs from across the country for a championship weekend featuring competition...

May 7, 2026

Rachel Entrekin Becomes 1st Woman to Win Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon

Rachel Entrekin has made ultramarathon history by becoming the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 outright, finishing first overall in 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 48 seconds in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her time shattered the previous overall course record by more than two hours and vaulted her ahead of both...

May 6, 2026

PWHL adds 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is adding a ninth team in Detroit, set to begin play in the 2026–27 season at Little Caesars Arena. This expansion marks the third new franchise since the league launched in 2024 and is part of a broader push to grow its presence in...

May 6, 2026

Smaller balls for women’s rugby ‘worst decision ever’

England fly-half Zoe Harrison has strongly criticized World Rugby's decision to introduce smaller size 4.5 balls for the upcoming WXV Global Series in September and October. The balls are about 3% smaller than the standard size five but weigh the same, following trials with elite women's Sevens players last November....

May 4, 2026

Flavor Flav Announces SHE Weekend in Las Vegas to Honor Women’s Sports and Olympic Athletes

Hip‑hop icon Flavor Flav has announced “SHE Weekend” (Sports Hospitality & Entertainment), a four‑day Las Vegas festival running from July 16–19, 2026, dedicated to honoring women’s sports and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic medalists. What began as a social‑media–driven idea to celebrate the U.S. women’s hockey team’s gold at the 2026...

May 4, 2026

$1M volleyball event to be held at AT&T Stadium

Four women's college volleyball teams—Florida, Nebraska, Penn State, and SMU—will compete for a $1 million total purse in "Spikes Under the Lights," a made-for-TV exhibition at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on August 27, 2026. The event features two semifinals followed by a championship final, all played in a best-of-three...

May 1, 2026

RCX Sports Foundation to Host 2026 Women’s College Flag Finals at IMG Academy

ATLANTA, GA (May 1, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ — The RCX Sports Foundation today announced the 2026 Women’s College Flag Finals, set to take place May 6–9 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The event represents the premier collegiate flag football tournament in the country and will bring together female college teams...

April 28, 2026

Women’s Open announces record $10m prize fund

The AIG Women's Open has increased its prize fund for a sixth successive year despite not being a profitable tournament to stage. This year's championship, which is being held from 30 July - 2 August at Royal Lytham & St Annes on the Lancashire coast, will have a record purse...

April 27, 2026

Allyson Felix ends retirement, targets 2028 L.A. Olympics at 42

The most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history, Felix owns 11 Olympic medals, including seven gold. At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she captured relay gold and 400m bronze, before retiring in 2022. “When I was competing, you just heard this roar for host-country athletes at the...