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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...

April 20, 2026

First-ever team time trial at Tour de France Femmes set for London in 2027 and ‘will feel surreal’ for British riders as details for opening trio of UK stages revealed

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2027 will begin in the UK with organisers ASO announcing the details of the first three stages held from July 30 to August 1, including a debut team time trial on the streets of London moving into France. “The Team Time Trial has always been...

April 17, 2026

How Fiesta Bowl platform adds ‘instant credibility’ to women’s flag football

About three years ago when Erik Moses was settling into his new role as the executive director and CEO of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, he began to notice how quickly the sport of women’s flag football was growing. The Fiesta Bowl had just hosted Diana Flores, the captain and quarterback...

April 15, 2026

WNBA draft second-most watched ever with 1.5M viewers

With uncertainty over the identity of the top overall pick and new NCAA champion UCLA producing ​a record number of selections, the WNBA draft ‌drew its second-highest viewership total ever on Monday. According to ESPN, 1.5 million watched the event, a 20% increase ​from last year's draft. The audience reached...

April 15, 2026

USWNT and Japan set record for largest crowd in Seattle women’s sports history

For the first time since July 27, 2017 the U.S. returned to Seattle at Lumen Field (formerly CenturyLink Field) for the first time in nearly nine years. In the USWNT match versus Japan, they set a standalone record for the largest crowd for a women’s sporting event in Seattle history. In the...

April 10, 2026

Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Announces Evolution of 
Women’s MultiSport Action Group (WMAG)

April 10, 2026 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is proud to announce the evolution of the Women’s MultiSport Action Group (WMAG) - a dynamic, member‑led platform created to champion women across all areas of the running and triathlon business sector. First launched at The Running Conference presented by...

April 10, 2026

Suunto Partners With Tracksmith Stamata Women’s Marathon Team

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 10, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Suunto, a global leader in performance sports wearables, is proud to share a new partnership with Tracksmith Stamata in 2026. Tracksmith Stamata is a women’s marathon team led by 8-time Olympic Trials qualifier Stephanie Bruce, working towards their dreams of qualifying...

April 9, 2026

The Uninvited Invitational Takes Over Woodward Park City This Weekend

Woodward Park City, UT April 10-12, 2026 A Global Gathering of The Most Progressive Street Style Snowboarders From Around the Globe Japan’s Hinano Sakamoto claimed the top spot at The Uninvited Japan Open in February, returning to the 2026 Invitational with momentum on her side. Photo: Emma Dubrovsky Woodward Park...

April 5, 2026

PWHL game at Madison Square Garden sets U.S. pro women’s hockey attendance record

The PWHL has another professional women's hockey attendance record in the U.S., with the game between the New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night drawing a crowd of 18,006. The previous high water mark was 17,335 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Feb....