Women's sports news covering leagues, equity fights, media coverage, NIL, and major competitions across disciplines.
This article profiles Mia Hamm's partnership with Dove's Keep Her Confident campaign, which encourages young girls to stay in sports. Hamm shares personal insights on building confidence and offers advice for parents, emphasizing the importance of supportive friendships and focusing on positive achievements.
At the inaugural TIME100 Sports Gala in NYC on July 16, 2026, honorees Eileen Gu, Hilary Knight, and Trinity Rodman highlighted the surge in women's sports. Knight noted a record 18,000+ attendance for a women's hockey game, while Rodman's match drew over 40,000, breaking NYC's women's sports attendance record. Five honorees delivered toasts, including Jalen Brunson and LeBron James.
Attorney John Manly, who represented Simone Biles in the Larry Nassar case, criticized San Jose State University for a culture that fails female athletes amid new allegations from a coach in the volleyball scandal.
This commentary reflects on the joy of covering the World Cup through the perspectives of women who love soccer. The author shares personal anecdotes and conversations, highlighting the passion and barriers women face in the sport, and argues that these stories deserve more attention in mainstream coverage.
This commentary reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the Women's Ranch Bronc Championship, highlighting its origins from a Facebook post and a desire for new challenges. It argues that the league has provided unique opportunities for women in rodeo roughstock events, which were previously limited, and celebrates the growth and thriving community built around the sport.
The commentary argues that FIFA's lack of universal standards on gender-based violence contradicts its stated values of inclusion and social cohesion. It contends that while other sports leagues have policies, FIFA's silence represents a governance failure and a missed opportunity for prevention, as violence is shaped by institutional norms.
Women amputees from 10 South American countries trained in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, for the 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup. The camp concluded with friendly matches on Friday, coached by elite athletes from the U.S. Women's National Amputee Soccer Team.
This commentary profiles Maya Brady, highlighting her winning mentality and leadership in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. It argues that her selfless play and competitive drive, reminiscent of her uncle Tom Brady, make her an MVP candidate and a key asset to the Oklahoma City Spark.
This commentary argues that the WNBA is losing control of its narrative to right-wing figures who are using Caitlin Clark's popularity to advance a political agenda. It contends that the league's predominantly Black, queer, and politically outspoken players make it a target for conservative culture wars, and that the league's leadership has failed to counter this narrative effectively.
British sprinter Amy Hunt has welcomed new camera guidelines for female athletics coverage, stating that females should not have to change their clothes to feel comfortable when competing.