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Women
fromESPN.com
22 hours ago

UCLA blows out South Carolina for first women's NCAA title

UCLA women's basketball won its first NCAA championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51 with a dominant performance.
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: UCLA women prove they're tough enough to handle any Final Four test

UCLA women's basketball team defeated Duke 70-58, showcasing resilience and toughness on their way to the Final Four.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, avenging their only loss and advancing to the NCAA championship game.
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Why the best UCLA women's basketball team ever might not win a national title

UCLA women's basketball advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating Oklahoma State 87-68, led by Lauren Betts' career-high 35 points.
Boston Bruins
fromNewsday
23 hours ago

Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women's final

Dawn Staley reflects on her coaching journey and hopes UCLA's first championship experience differs from her own.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
21 hours ago

Women's NCAA title game 2026: South Carolina-UCLA predictions

South Carolina and UCLA compete for the NCAA championship, with South Carolina aiming for its fourth title and UCLA for its first.
Washington Wizards
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Candace Parker heads 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

The surprising feminist history of baseball's biggest anthem

"Take Me Out" was by far the most popular of the many new songs that hoped to capitalize on the sport's immense and growing popularity. There was so much hype that it really boosted the sales of the songs."
Arts
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Chiefs launch campaign for Kansas high school girls' flag football

Kansas City Chiefs launched 'Let Her Play' campaign to support girls' flag football as a sanctioned sport in Kansas.
#transgender-athletes
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Soon-to-be-ousted Pam Bondi sues Minnesota for letting trans athletes play in school sports

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Minnesota for policies allowing transgender women to compete in female sports, claiming it violates Title IX.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Trans women athletes are banned from the Olympic Games starting in 2028

Transgender women athletes are excluded from women's events at the Olympics starting in 2028, limited to biological females only.
Women
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trans tennis players in Las Vegas build their own league after being sidelined

Transgender women formed their own tennis league, Tennis with Friends, after being excluded from traditional leagues by the U.S. Tennis Association.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Soon-to-be-ousted Pam Bondi sues Minnesota for letting trans athletes play in school sports

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Minnesota for policies allowing transgender women to compete in female sports, claiming it violates Title IX.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Trans women athletes are banned from the Olympic Games starting in 2028

Transgender women athletes are excluded from women's events at the Olympics starting in 2028, limited to biological females only.
Women
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trans tennis players in Las Vegas build their own league after being sidelined

Transgender women formed their own tennis league, Tennis with Friends, after being excluded from traditional leagues by the U.S. Tennis Association.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's absence from the ring for nearly 13 months reflects the complex politics of boxing, where promoter decisions and financial negotiations often dictate fight opportunities.
MMA
Women in technology
fromFortune
5 days ago

Eileen Gu's advice for success: Create your own pond | Fortune

Eileen Gu emphasizes creating unique opportunities and embracing multifaceted identities for women in sports and beyond.
#female-athletes
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
#ioc
fromDefector
1 week ago
Women in technology

IOC Reinstates Chromosome Testing, Banning Trans Women From Competition | Defector

Trans women and women with the SRY gene will be banned from competing in the 2028 Olympic Games under new IOC policy.
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago
LGBT

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
Women in technology
fromDefector
1 week ago

IOC Reinstates Chromosome Testing, Banning Trans Women From Competition | Defector

Trans women and women with the SRY gene will be banned from competing in the 2028 Olympic Games under new IOC policy.
LGBT
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
Miami
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Coco Gauff battles imposter syndrome on way into Miami Open semi-final

Coco Gauff's mental toughness and fighting spirit guide her through challenges at the Miami Open, leading to her best result in the tournament.
#wnba
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Women

A New Era for Women's Basketball

WNBA players ratified a historic seven-year collective-bargaining agreement, significantly increasing salaries and revenue sharing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Women

The WNBA's historic deal teaches girls everywhere to advocate for themselves | Etan Thomas

The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement significantly improves player conditions, but challenges regarding respect and leadership persist in women's sports.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Sources: WNBA's Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne make HOF

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

WNBA's deal a structural shift for women's sport

The WNBA's new CBA marks a significant advancement in player empowerment and revenue sharing in women's sports.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

WNBA's labor deal is a structural shift for women's sports

The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement marks a significant advancement in player empowerment and revenue sharing in women's sports.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

A New Era for Women's Basketball

WNBA players ratified a historic seven-year collective-bargaining agreement, significantly increasing salaries and revenue sharing.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The WNBA's historic deal teaches girls everywhere to advocate for themselves | Etan Thomas

The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement significantly improves player conditions, but challenges regarding respect and leadership persist in women's sports.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How viral videos sparked a women's NCAA tournament revolution

Women's NCAA tournament facilities have improved significantly since 2021 due to increased awareness of inequities.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Candace Parker calls Hall of Fame enshrinement 'truly special'

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Chamique Holdsclaw and others.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Former NBPA Head Tamika Tremaglio Discusses The WNBA Labor Battle And The Art Of Bargaining | Defector

When things are intense and you feel like you've gotten in a rhythm and you may get it done and you might get to conclude it, you want to keep going. You don't want to lose the momentum, because the pause you take allows people to go into another dimension. They'll go back home, or they'll get into other meetings, and you don't keep that momentum going.
National Basketball Association
Women
fromBustle
2 days ago

Exclusive: Monique Billings Is All About The Last-Minute Tunnel 'Fit

Monique Billings reflects on her journey in the WNBA, highlighting her growth, enjoyment of basketball, and the league's evolution in pay and opportunities.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

Trans women banned from female Olympic events with sex test

"Athletes who screen negative for the SRY gene permanently satisfy this policy's eligibility criteria for competition in the female category. Unless there is reason to believe that a negative reading is in error, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime test."
Women in technology
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Bob Costas Supports Olympic Committee Banning Trans Athletes from Women's Events: Common Sense Is Not Transphobic'

Bob Costas supports the IOC's decision to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, emphasizing common sense and respect for all individuals.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans competitors banned from snooker worldwide - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender competitors are banned from playing snooker worldwide following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex.
#gender-discrimination
Women
fromDefector
3 days ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
Women
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Woman to officiate NFL games sues for reinstatement, damages

Robin DeLorenzo's lawsuit reveals severe gender discrimination and humiliation faced as an NFL official from 2022 to 2025.
Women
fromDefector
3 days ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
Women
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Woman to officiate NFL games sues for reinstatement, damages

Robin DeLorenzo's lawsuit reveals severe gender discrimination and humiliation faced as an NFL official from 2022 to 2025.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

After US Tennis kicked trans women out, these women came together to create an inclusive club - LGBTQ Nation

A trans-inclusive tennis league was created in Las Vegas after the U.S. Tennis Association banned trans women from women's events.
#title-ix
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Higher education

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
LGBT

University sues federal gov't for threatening federal funding over trans volleyball player - LGBTQ Nation

San Jose State University and the California State University system are suing the federal government over its Title IX determination that the university violated the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player to compete on the women's team.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Education

Dept. of Education finds San Jose State violated Title IX regarding transgender volleyball player

U.S. Department of Education found San José State violated Title IX over a transgender volleyball player's participation and gave 10 days to comply with demands.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Higher education

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UConn's Geno Auriemma says Title IX 'pretty much out the window'

Title IX legislation is perceived as ineffective in ensuring equity in funding for women's sports compared to men's sports in college athletics.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

University sues federal gov't for threatening federal funding over trans volleyball player - LGBTQ Nation

San Jose State University and the California State University system are suing the federal government over its Title IX determination that the university violated the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player to compete on the women's team.
Women
fromFast Company
6 days ago

WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Women's Final Four on repeat as UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina fight for title

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina reach the women's Final Four for the second consecutive year, marking a rare repeat of teams in this event.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Plum, Stewart raise concerns over WNBPA's handling of CBA talks

WNBPA leaders Plum and Stewart expressed concerns to union director Jackson about inadequate player involvement in current CBA negotiations, requesting greater player participation in the process.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Breakaway union stands behind Tara Moore's $20m legal battle against WTA

The breakaway players' union PTPA supports Tara Moore's $20m negligence lawsuit against the WTA over her doping ban, using shared legal representation in a coordinated challenge to tennis governance.
fromWomen's Health
5 days ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
Women
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UCLA softball coach Kelly Inouye-Perez breaking records amid changing landscape

"We are so much more than wins. At the end of the day, I'm proud of what we do here at UCLA in very hard moments."
Women
#venus-williams
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Pegula to lead WTA Tour's efforts to improve women's calendar

Jessica Pegula will chair a 13-person WTA council to recommend changes to the women's tennis calendar, ranking points, and participation rules to reduce player burnout.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Unrivaled wants to change women's basketball. Its commissioner explains how

Unrivaled, a player-built women's basketball league, launches amid record-breaking WNBA viewership and surging brand investment, capitalizing on accelerating momentum in women's sports.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Michele Kang's largesse for women's football leaves Fifa open to bias claims | Tom Garry

A major donor's multi-club ownership creates a conflict of interest when partnering with football governing bodies and competitions.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Newsflash: Sports have always been political - LGBTQ Nation

President Donald Trump called Team USA member Hunter Hess "a real Loser" and said it was "very hard to root for someone like this" after the 27-year-old freeskier's comments about representing his country at the Winter Olympics. A reporter asked Hess at a news conference on February 6 what it means to him to represent the United States in the current climate, both domestically and internationally. He responded that it "brings up mixed emotions" and was "a little hard."
Social justice
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Sabalenka credits Battle of the Sexes' tennis match for great fitness'

Aryna Sabalenka credits exhibition match with Nick Kyrgios for boosting her intensity and fitness, contributing to a dominant Brisbane International win and Australian Open readiness.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Molly Miller, pretty privilege' and women's basketball's beauty trap

Molly Miller transformed Arizona State women's basketball, leading them to their first NCAA Tournament in six years amid discussions focused on her appearance.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Christen Press wants to be a game-changer for women's sports in retirement

Christen Press retired from international soccer after a decorated career, shifting to business and media while leaving a legacy that inspires the next generation.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Destanee Aiava calls out racist' tennis culture in explosive retirement post

Destanee Aiava will retire from professional tennis at the end of 2026, citing a racist, misogynistic, homophobic and generally toxic tennis culture.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

No, skater Alysa Liu did not say she doesn't believe in pronouns

However, as reported by Out Sports, although Liu did remove "they pronouns" from her Instagram and pro-LGBTQ+ posts, the quote that is circulating online is fake and originated from @centristpeater on X - an account with a history of making up fake quotes.
LGBT
#serena-williams
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Serena Williams courts drama once again as game of will she won't she' goes on

Serena Williams's potential tennis comeback is generating significant interest as she is no longer officially retired.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Casey should resign': Abby Wambach leaves Wasserman after Epstein files

Abby Wambach left the Wasserman agency and demanded CEO Casey Wasserman resign after emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell appeared in the Jeffery Epstein files.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australian Open's scenic riverside path symbolises sport's long walk to equality | Emma John

Evonne Goolagong Cawley's legacy and the Australian Open's First Nations Day promote Indigenous cultural recognition and participation in sport.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

What we learned from 'An Evening With Katie Taylor' event in Killarney - and what she really means to her fans

Katie Taylor's first live 'Evening With' interview revealed fresh insights and underscored the intense, widespread adulation surrounding the Bray boxer.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Jessica Pegula's commitment to hard work every day has turned her into a leader

Jessica Pegula never needed tennis. She simply kept showing up for it anyway, through the long and often anonymous slog of the professional tour. Now 32 and the oldest player in the top 10, Pegula is having her best season start yet. The fifth-ranked American reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in January, falling to eventual champion Elena Rybakina.
Women
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jennifer Shahade: There's a long and embedded history of abuse in chess'

Jennifer Shahade's public allegations of sexual abuse against grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez sparked widespread revelations of misconduct in professional chess, with multiple women coming forward with similar accounts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Anti-trans protestors embarrassingly can't even name 5 women pro athletes - LGBTQ Nation

Opponents of trans athletes at the Supreme Court struggled to name five current women pro athletes, suggesting performative concern for women's sports.
Women
fromDefector
1 month ago

How Can You Not Be Romantic About Women's Basketball? | Defector

Women's sports novels explore girlhood as a fleeting period where athletics provide refuge from desire, grief, and the urgency of growing up.
Women
fromDefector
1 month ago

Cardte Hicks Played Above The Rim And Ahead Of Her Time | Defector

Cardte Hicks's exceptional vertical leap produced a rare in-game dunk attempt at the 1981 WBL All-Star Game amid the league's collapse and subsequent pro-league void.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These Olympics show a clear demand for gender equity

Women are the central drivers of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, commanding viewership, excitement, and visibility across multiple sports.
Women
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

A look at how gender equality is changing the Olympics

Women's participation in Winter Olympics grew from 4.3% in 1924 to 47% in 2026, with expanded events and leadership representation.
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