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March 30, 2025

Caitlin Clark Makes Impressive Women’s Sports Card History

Caitlin Clark has been setting records throughout her basketball career, from high school to college to the WNBA. Clark has broken standards on the court, at the box office and in television ratings. Another area she is setting the pace is memorabilia, more specifically trading cards. On Saturday night, a...

March 28, 2025

Alysa Liu is first U.S. woman to win figure skating world title in 19 years

Alysa Liu is the first U.S. women’s singles figure skater to win a world title in 19 years, capping a comeback season after a two-year retirement. Liu, 19, had the top short program and free skate scores for 222.97 total points. She prevailed over three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto of...

March 27, 2025

Money Is Finally on the Line at the Women’s NCAA Tournament

After years of those conversations, NCAA membership voted unanimously in January to establish a payment structure for women’s basketball, starting with the tournament this March. SI

March 21, 2025

Caitlin Clark, Fever will have 41 of 44 games nationally broadcast or streamed in 2025

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be featured on 41 nationally televised or streamed games in the upcoming WNBA season, the most of any franchise. The WNBA set several other viewership records a season ago. ESPN’s WNBA broadcasts increased 170 percent compared to 2023, making it the network’s most-viewed...

March 20, 2025

Unrivaled basketball league is eyeing a long future in women’s sports

Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is eyeing a sustained future in women’s sports after concluding its inaugural season in Miami. Chicago Sun Times

March 20, 2025

Caitlin Clark, Fever will have 41 of 44 games nationally broadcast or streamed in 2025

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be featured on 41 nationally televised or streamed games in the upcoming WNBA season, the most of any franchise. Yahoo Sports

March 18, 2025

In March Madness, the women still have more stars and perhaps more people watching too

The two biggest names in college basketball these days will be playing in the women’s tournament when March Madness goes into full swing later this week. abc 10

March 17, 2025

What’s next for Unrivaled? Year 2 will include visits to other markets, more players

As the inaugural Unrivaled season ends with Monday night’s championship game between the Rose and Vinyl, the women’s basketball league is already looking forward to Year 2 and beyond. USA Today

March 17, 2025

Women’s March Madness Enters Year 1 of Polarizing Rights Deal

The 2025 Women’s March Madness tournament is a historic one: It’s the first under the eight-year, $920 million contract extension between ESPN and the NCAA. Front Office Sports

March 12, 2025

ATHLOS Returns to New York City in 2025 With Oct. 10th Meet

ATHLOS, the women’s-only track and field meet, will return to Icahn Stadium in New York City on October 10, 2025. The event has received early commitments from Olympic gold medalists like Gabby Thomas and more. Citius

March 11, 2025

Virginia high school runner hit in head with baton during race

The Virginia High School League is investigating after one runner hit another in the head with a baton during a track and field relay race. abc7

March 6, 2025

SBT GRVL presented by Wahoo Announces First of its Kind GRVL® Femmes Team Challenge and Opens Additional Spots to Amateur Women Cyclists for Sold Out June 29th Event

Steamboat Springs, Colo., (March 6, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – SBT GRVL presented by Wahoo, the premier gravel cycling event, today announced a first of its kind GRVL® Femmes Team Challenge and is opening additional spots for amateur female gravel racers to register for the sold out event on June 29,...

February 26, 2025

Could a woman break the four-minute mile? Scientists say yes

For nearly 70 years, the sub-four-minute mile has remained an exclusive club—one that no woman has yet entered. But a recent study published in Royal Society Open Science suggests that could soon change. As reported in The New York Times, researchers believe that, with strategic drafting and under ideal race conditions, Faith Kipyegon(the...

February 25, 2025

62-year-old Olympian breaks American record in first race in 25 years

Four-time Olympian Joetta Clark Diggs, mother of professional Adidas sprinter and world champion Talitha Diggs, made a remarkable comeback at the USATF Masters Indoor Championships in Gainesville, Fla., over the weekend, racing for the first time in a quarter of a century. The 62-year-old clocked 28.62s over 200m, smashing the American record...

February 24, 2025

USA Cycling Olympic Women’s Team Pursuit Strategy…

INFORMS, the world’s largest association for professionals and students in operations research, AI, analytics, and data science, has unveiled six finalists for the prestigious 2025 Franz Edelman Award, including USA Cycling as one of the finalists. USA Cycling is honored to be among the finalists for the 2025 Edelman Award for its groundbreaking...

February 18, 2025

NBA Looking to Women’s Basketball to Fix All-Star Malaise

The NBA tried to spice up its All-Star Weekend with a four-team tournament, shortened games, and lots of commercial time. Front Office Sports

February 18, 2025

Women are training for London Marathon in fear – I am one of them

Women are warned to stick to daylight hours, to not wear headphones and to avoid quiet streets, but that is not an option for large swathes of the year. The Telegraph

February 13, 2025

Boston’s successful pro women’s football team suspends operations

Women's professional tackle football team the Boston Renegades, a perennial championship contender in the Women's Football Alliance, has announced it is suspending operations for the coming season. NBC Boston

February 6, 2025

Free to Move Hosts Inaugural 5K Run for Alyssa on Movemint

NASHVILLE, TN (February 6, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Movemint, a modern technology platform for endurance events, is proud to announce its partnership with Free to Move for their inaugural 5K Run for Alyssa, a powerful tribute to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Alyssa Lokits. The event will take...

February 3, 2025

The Women’s Sports Foundation to Celebrate the 39th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day® by Showing How Sport Fuels Women’s Leadership That Positively Impacts Society

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2025 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ -- Gathering in the nation's capital this week, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF®) will unite with barrier-breaking athletes, advocates, coaches and leaders to celebrate the 39th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD®), a national day co-founded and powered by WSF. A leader and...

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

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...

January 8, 2025

Nike Announces the 2025 After Dark Tour, a Women’s Race Series — NIKE, Inc.

As a continuation of Nike’s mission to invite more women into sport, the brand is announcing the 2025 After Dark Tour, a global women’s race series designed to be the ultimate girls’ weekend. This unique series of nighttime running events is crafted to bring women runners together, fostering a sense of...

January 7, 2025

Buccaneers Launch Women’s Sports Leadership Event in March 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host up-and-coming sports professionals at their first "She is Football" Weekend at Raymond James Stadium next March. The two-day event looks to create opportunities for women pursuing careers in sports. A Women's Summit kicks off the event with practical training and insights from industry experts. espn

December 27, 2024

Sumarpo Powers IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka with Eco-Friendly Wetsuits Through 2025

December 27, 2024 /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/- Muskoka’s wild landscapes and iconic lakes define the IRONMAN 70.3 experience. Partnering with Sumarpo through 2025, the race deepens its alignment with nature, offering athletes a wetsuit choice that reflects their respect for the environment and their love for the sport. Nestled in Canada’s picturesque...