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July 16, 2026

When is the Women’s World Cup? Dates, locations, everything to know

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be hosted solely by Brazil from June 24 to July 25, 2027, across eight cities and stadiums that largely featured in the 2014 men’s World Cup. Tournament basics Brazil is the exclusive host, marking the first time a South American nation stages the...

July 16, 2026

Sexualized camera angles banned during women’s sporting events

The European Broadcasting Union and European Athletics have issued new “Raising the Bar” guidelines that effectively ban sexualized camera angles and editing choices in women’s athletics broadcasts. Broadcasters are instructed to avoid low-angle shots, lingering close‑ups of athletes’ bodies, and gratuitous slow‑motion replays, and instead focus on run‑ups, technique, and...

July 16, 2026

Female tennis players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025

Female tennis players received more than 12,000 abusive social media posts and messages in 2025, a total similar to 2024 according to AI-driven monitoring by Signify Group’s threat matrix service. There is some progress though: around two-thirds of serious abusive content was removed, and 35 accounts linked to 12 individuals...

July 15, 2026

Gotham FC Is Hosting the Largest Women’s Sports Event in NYC History

On Wednesday night, Gotham FC hosts the Washington Spirit at Citi Field in what has been dubbed the Queens Classic, a rematch of last year’s NWSL Championship, played under the lights at the home of the New York Mets, broadcast nationally on ESPN, and attended by what is shaping up to be the largest crowd in the history of women’s...

July 14, 2026

U.S. Women Olympians Are Finally Getting Their Parade Thanks to Flavor Flav — See Everything Planned for SHE Weekend (Exclusive)

It’s never too late to celebrate the women of the 2026 Winter Games. After Flavor Flav went viral in February for announcing that he wanted to celebrate the USA Women’s Hockey team and all the star medalists from the Olympics and Paralympics, his vision has finally come to life. Taking...

July 8, 2026

Women’s Pro Baseball League unveils team names for inaugural season

The Women's Pro Baseball League has unveiled the team names and identities for its inaugural season, set to begin Aug. 1 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. The first four teams are the New York Heights, San Francisco Firebells, Los Angeles Queens and Boston Hunters. Each team name is...

July 7, 2026

Liv Cycling Returns as Official Bike Sponsor of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for a Fifth Consecutive Year

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. — [July 7, 2026] /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Liv Cycling, the only comprehensive cycling brand in the world dedicated exclusively to women, today announced its return as official bike sponsor and White Jersey partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for the fifth consecutive year. The...

July 4, 2026

Female US rower completes historic solo journey from California to Hawaii

A Grand Canyon river-rafting guide who aimed to become the first US woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii. Hundreds of people gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor on Friday night on her 21ft rowboat, Lily, after...

June 29, 2026

Jenny Simpson Discharged From Hospital 10 Days After Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Jenny Simpson, the most accomplished American woman ever to race the 1500 meters, has been discharged from Duke University Hospital and will continue her recovery in North Carolina, the running retailer Fleet Feet announced Thursday afternoon. The statement, first reported by LetsRun.com, confirmed for the first time that Simpson had suffered a sudden cardiac...

June 29, 2026

Kailas FUGA Team’s Sunmaya BUDHA Smashes 2026 Laverado 120k Record

Guangzhou, China (June 29, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Kailas FUGA Team’s Sunmaya BUDHA created history as she stormed to victory at the 2026 La Sportiva Laverado Ultra Trail by UTMB 120k winning the women’s title in just 13hrs 33min 18secs. BUDHA’s unerring performance throughout 121.7K / 5,963m elevation race broke the...

June 22, 2026

Ironman World Champion Chelsea Sodaro Announces Unlocking Yes 2.0, A Napa Valley Experience Supporting Athlete-Mothers

June 22, 2026 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Ironman World Champion and mother Chelsea Sodaro will host the second edition of Unlocking Yes on October 24–25, 2026, in St. Helena, California. The two-day experience brings together cycling, running, chef-driven farm-to-table dining, and meaningful conversation while raising funds and awareness for For All...

June 21, 2026

Serena Williams: American 23-time Grand Slam winner receives Wimbledon women’s singles wild card

Serena Williams has been given the final women’s singles wild card for Wimbledon, setting up a return to singles at the tournament. She had already accepted a doubles wild card with her sister Venus, so she is now set to compete in both draws. The decision was announced shortly before...

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...