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February 23, 2026

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from amputation

Lindsey Vonn narrowly avoided having her leg amputated after her devastating crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics, the American skier shared in a social media post Monday. Vonn has undergone five surgeries since suffering a complex left tibia fracture after clipping a gate and sailing off...

February 23, 2026

Kari Traa Named Title Sponsor of TWELVE, a New Women-Led Ski Film Celebrating Friendship, Commitment, and Chasing Snow Year-Round

BOULDER, Colo. (February 23, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Kari Traa, the women-founded Norwegian performance apparel brand built for women, by women, is proud to announce its role as title sponsor of TWELVE, an upcoming ski film that follows two best friends on a year long commitment to ski together every...

February 23, 2026

U.S. women’s hockey team declines Trump’s invitation to the State of the Union

The U.S. women's Olympic hockey team said it is declining President Donald Trump's invitation to attend his State of the Union address, a day after the president jokingly told the U.S. men's hockey team that he would be impeached if he didn't also invite the women's team. "We are sincerely grateful for...

February 22, 2026

Badwater 135 champion lowers women’s 100-mile world record

Ashley Paulson, a former pro triathlete turned ultrarunner, has built a remarkable career in the sport over recent years, winning and capturing PBs in some of the world’s toughest races. This weekend, she added a world record to her running resume. On Friday at the Jackpot 100 Mile in Henderson,...

February 19, 2026

Megan Keller’s golden goal at the Olympics for the US explained, from the pass to the move

Taylor Heise was tired, and she knew Megan Keller could skate fast. The end result was the golden goal in overtime that gave the U.S. an emotional victory over Canada in the women's hockey final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Thursday night. Keller's 3-on-3 goal 4:07 into overtime was...

February 18, 2026

At the Olympics and beyond, women’s sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks

Veteran sports columnist Christine Brennan remembers when male colleagues used to laugh at her for insisting on covering women’s sports back in the 1990s. “It was absolutely infuriating to me,” said Brennan, a best-selling author who served as the first president of the Association for Women in Sports Media. Now?...

February 17, 2026

Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB Announces The Start Line Project: A Long‑Term Initiative to Increase Female Participation

The Start Line Project is a multi‑year initiative designed to grow female and nonbinary participation in the Speedgoat 50K by 50% through expanded access, targeted education, and meaningful community support. By combining scholarships, training opportunities, childcare assistance, and partnership-driven programming, the campaign removes barriers and builds a more welcoming, inclusive...

February 16, 2026

Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada breaks Olympic record, reaching 20 career goals in women’s hockey

Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada broke the Olympic record for goals in women's hockey, scoring twice in a semifinal against Switzerland at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday to reach 20 for her career. Playing in her fifth Olympics, the Canadian captain scored in the second period to surpass former teammate and Hockey Hall...

February 16, 2026

The Uninvited, Presented by Yeti, Lands in Japan For The First Time

(February 6 to 8, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - This past weekend, The Uninvited brought its platform to Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain, marking the inaugural Uninvited Japan Open presented by YETI. The event represented the realization of a decade long goal for founder Jess Kimura. “It has been my dream to...

February 16, 2026

It’s USA women’s hockey vs. Cananda in Olympic gold medal game. What to expect

Team USA and Canada meet again. The U.S. women's hockey team advanced to the gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics  following a 5-0 semifinal rout of Sweden, marking the Americans' fifth consecutive shut-out of the tournament. The Americans then played the waiting game to learn their next opponent...

February 11, 2026

In Solidarity Project Announces Women, Nature and Joy Summit

Grass Valley, CA (February 11, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Under the leadership of Teresa Baker, In Solidarity Project is hosting the Women, Nature and Joy Summit, a three-day gathering designed to bring together women working, creating, and leading across the outdoor industry. The Summit will take place August 7–9, 2026,...

February 10, 2026

Ashley Farquharson wins Olympic bronze in luge, makes history for Team USA

 Ashley Farquharson became the second American woman and first in 12 years to win an Olympic medal in luge Tuesday, Feb. 10. She finished third in the women’s single event at the Cortina Sliding Center with a time of 3:31.582. This bronze performance tied the best finish in program history, as the United States’...

February 8, 2026

Winter Olympics 2026 AM roundup: Lindsey Vonn crashes, Breezy Johnson wins gold

There was both very good and very bad Sunday morning in Italy. Here is what’s gone down so far on Day 3 of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games: The first medal for the United States comes courtesy of Breezy Johnson, who became just the second American woman to win gold...

February 5, 2026

Winter Olympics 2026: Finland vs. Canada postponed after norovirus outbreak quarantines 14 members of Finnish women’s hockey team

The Finnish women's hockey team won't open Olympic play against Team Canada on Thursday as originally scheduled. A norovirus outbreak throughout the Finnish team has led to over a dozen players being quarantined ahead of the contest, per multiple reports. Symptoms of the illness showed up Wednesday, as the Finnish...

February 4, 2026

Finland women’s hockey team cancels practice after illness affects players day before Olympic opener

Finland’s national women’s hockey team canceled practice Wednesday due to a stomach illness affecting at least four players, a team spokesman confirmed to The Associated Press. “We’re reviewing a difficult situation,” Henna Malmberg said a day before Finland is scheduled to open the Milan Cortina Games against defending Olympic champion...

February 4, 2026

Denver Summit reach 40,000 tickets sold for inaugural home match, eye women’s sports record

NWSL club Denver Summit FC, which debuts next month in San Jose, has “passed” the 40,000 mark in ticket sales for its home debut at Empower Field on March 28, according to Sean Keeler of the DENVER POST. Controlling owner Rob Cohen said their first goal “was to break the record...

February 4, 2026

National Women in Sports Day 2026: Advocates Push Congress for Equal Access Policies

Advocates for National Women in Sports Day took their fight for equity to Washington, DC today, engaging policymakers to address persistent gaps in athletic opportunities for girls and women across the country. The Women's Sports Foundation, national steward of National Women in Sports Day, is meeting with legislators to reinforce how policy shapes...

February 4, 2026

The 2026 Olympics Take the Gold in Women’s Representation

The Olympic Games haven’t started yet, but there has already been one big win for  gender representation. The 2026 Winter Olympics, which kick off Friday in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy, will be more balanced than any other Games in history. In all, 47% of the athletes taking part are women. And,...

February 3, 2026

Lindsey Vonn plans to compete in the Winter Olympics despite a ruptured ACL

Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn ruptured her ACL in a recent World Cup crash but will still try to compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Games, refusing to let this chance "slip through my fingers," she said Tuesday. Training sessions for the women's downhill are set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday...

February 1, 2026

Unrivaled sets professional women’s basketball attendance record in 3-on-3 league’s Philadelphia debut

Natasha Cloud rooted for the 76ers as a kid growing up in suburban Philadelphia and — like so many hoopsters back in the day — idolized Allen Iverson. So when the former WNBA champion and current New York Liberty standout hit the same court where Iverson once dazzled, Cloud couldn't...

January 29, 2026

Fiesta Bowl to host national championship for women’s flag football

Organizers behind the Fiesta Bowl are getting involved in a different kind of college football. The Fiesta Sports Foundation announced Thursday it will host the first-of-its-kind national championship for Division I women’s flag football. The two-day showcase will be staged April 18 and 19 on the campus of Arizona State...

January 28, 2026

Tennis Stars Back Gauff Against Nonstop Filming at Australian Open

Coco Gauff wasn’t thrilled about the cameras that caught her smashing her racket after her Australian Open defeat. The two-time Grand Slam champion thought her outburst was private, but backstage cameras in Rod Laver Arena filmed her breaking a racket on a ramp. “Certain moments … I feel like they...

January 21, 2026

WNBA reveals 2026 schedule — even as labor battle looms over start of season

The wait is over. The WNBA on Wednesday unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 regular-season schedule, which begins May 8. But this announcement doesn’t necessarily mean the WNBA and Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association are any closer to finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement. Those contentious negotiations remain ongoing. So why...

January 20, 2026

Deep Blue announces 4th annual Business of Women’s Sports Summit

Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, the women’s sports marketing strategy firm born out of the agency Giant Spoon, is bringing back its Business of Women’s Sports Summit for the fourth year in a row. This year’s event is set for April 14, with Geico as its presenting sponsor, Deep Blue founder and...

January 19, 2026

Washington Sets New American Women’s Hockey Attendance Record

Washington, DC is now the new record holder for the largest professional women's hockey crowd in history in the United States. Washington drew 17,288 fans to Capital One Arena for their PWHL Takeover Tour game between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire. It was the first time the PWHL...