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Women's sports
The success of women's college basketball is more than just Caitlin Clark
Mar 19, 2024
There are now a lot more ways to watch and engage with sports. People are seeking out women’s leagues on streaming platforms. Social media hype is attracting new fans. And brands are taking notice, providing the women's league with more resources.
Women's soccer is growing globally. U.S. college sports are part of that.
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 18, 2023
Investment and equality in U.S. college sports has translated to more success for women in soccer around the world.
High rates of injury in women's soccer may be due to lack of funding
by
Henry Epp
Jul 26, 2023
Knee injuries and concussions are more likely in the women's game. That may be because its equipment and training regimens are designed for men.
Women's World Cup: More teams, more money
Jul 20, 2023
FIFA sold media rights separately for the women's and men's tournaments this year, boosting the revenue potential for players and teams.
As women's sports grow in popularity, so does the bar that only airs women's matches
by
Sarah Leeson
Apr 7, 2023
"Spaces like this are really important for not just sports and not just representation, but for the people who come to be a part of that community," said Jenny Nguyen, owner of the Sports Bra in Portland, Oregon.
At The Sports Bra in Portland, it's all women's sports, all the time
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Dec 5, 2022
"All we were doing was changing the channel," says Jenny Nguyen, founder and owner of The Sports Bra.
FIFA says broadcasters lowballed bids for the Women's World Cup
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 21, 2022
With the popularity of the women's game soaring, FIFA has asked broadcasters to up their bids.
For public good, not for profit.
One small step for the WNBA, one giant leap for women's sports
by
Andy Uhler
and Rose Conlon
Jan 27, 2020
As athletes demand equal pay, a salary hike in women's basketball is promising
U.S. women's soccer team files gender discrimination suit
by
Scott Tong
Mar 11, 2019
The lawsuit against U.S. soccer claims the women were subject to "institutionalized gender discrimination" for years.
What if they held a bake sale for women's pro sports?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 4, 2017
Without big sponsors, women's football survives on school-style fundraising, the NFL's first female coach says.