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💨 Back on track💨 Back on track
Saudi Arabia’s PIF invests in World Athletics track league amid changing market
Days after deepening its commitment to women’s tennis, Saudi Arabia is considering yet another significant sports investment. The country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly in talks with track & field’s international governing body World Athletics (WA) about investing more than $600M to manage WA’s commercial rights.
March 10, 2025
🔍 The background🔍 The background
The growth of women’s sports bars shows no sign of stopping
Following last year's Scroll about women's sports bars, Women’s History Month felt like the perfect time to take a deeper look at the entrepreneurs powering the economic and social boom surrounding these important spaces.
March 09, 2025
🏛️ Crisis averted🏛️ Crisis averted
The ACC reaches settlement with Florida State and Clemson to keep conference together
Saving the day, or delaying the inevitable?
March 05, 2025
💰 Forget about the price tag💰 Forget about the price tag
Serena Williams and Sabrina Ionescu make major investments in women’s sports leagues
Time to make it rain — not one, but two powerhouse women athletes made major investments in women’s sports leagues on Monday. Talking that talk and walking that walk.
March 04, 2025
📈 It’s a femininomenon📈 It’s a femininomenon
SponsorUnited shares data on increased sponsor spend in women’s sports
Last week, sports sponsorship insights platform SponsorUnited released its Women in Sports Marketing Partnerships 2024–2025 report. The report analyzed sponsorships and endorsements from athletes and teams across the NWSL, WNBA, WTA, LPGA, Liga MX Femenil, and NCAA.
March 03, 2025
🏀 History on the hardwood🏀 History on the hardwood
A deep dive into athletes and moments to celebrate Women’s History Month
And happy first Sunday of Women’s History Month — a month to highlight women’s contributions in history and contemporary society. Like we needed an excuse.
March 02, 2025
✨ Applause, a round of applause✨ Applause, a round of applause
Three Black women athletes taking center stage
Black women smashing ceilings in sports is nothing new — and there’s only more to come. That’s why we’re capping off our Black History Month series by highlighting three Black women whose futures are so bright, shades are a must.
February 26, 2025
👕 In vogue👕 In vogue
Togethxr merch sales highlights marketing opportunity in fashion collabs with women athletes
Women’s sports are the moment, but they’re more than a temporary zeitgeist. Women athletes are being centered in pop culture beyond just being athletes — they’re becoming beacons with sway in fashion and lifestyle trends, something streetwear and high fashion brands should try to capitalize on.
February 26, 2025
📚 A Paige out of the playbook📚 A Paige out of the playbook
Brands activate innovative strategies in NIL deals with college star Paige Bueckers
The stardom of UConn women’s basketball sensation Paige Bueckers has continuously risen throughout her college career, culminating in what could be her most successful (and profitable) season yet.
February 21, 2025
💪 Know your worth💪 Know your worth
Three Black women athletes whose advocacy is changing and saving lives
Where would we be without Black women, and in particular, Black women athletes? From the WNBA’s fight for social justice to gymnast Simone Biles’ radical candor regarding her mental health, Black women have been confronting the most pressing issues in our society for…well, ever. To celebrate and honor that strength, here’s how three iconic Black women athletes are changing the world from the stage to the track to the pool, and beyond.
February 18, 2025
😡 We thought it was about protecting women’s sports?😡 We thought it was about protecting women’s sports?
Trump administration says Title IX doesn’t apply to future NIL payments from universities
The guideline means schools won't be required to pay a dime of NIL money to women athletes in the wake of the House v. NCAA settlement
February 14, 2025
🎵 Hitting the high notes🎵 Hitting the high notes
Super Bowl spotlights growing connection between music and women’s sports
In the wake of Super Bowl Sunday, the symbiotic relationship between sports and music has become more evident than ever as it continues to create opportunities to reach new fans. Here are a few examples of how brands have utilized the connection between these two industries.
February 12, 2025
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