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The Taylor Swift effect on women's sportsThe Taylor Swift effect on women's sports
The Taylor Swift effect on women's sports
Swift's popularity proves that a little celebrity cachet goes a long way in recruiting new fans, especially in women's sports.
October 02, 2023
The Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup both posted big business winsThe Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup both posted big business wins
The Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup both posted big business wins
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Team Europe is #winning — the golf squad notched historic quadruple wins against Team USA at the Ryder and Solheim Cups this year.
October 02, 2023
A WNBA expansion team may land in the Bay AreaA WNBA expansion team may land in the Bay Area
A WNBA expansion team may land in the Bay Area
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The NBA’s Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is finalizing a deal to bring a WNBA expansion team to San Francisco’s Chase Center, pending an official announcement in October.
September 29, 2023
League One Volleyball raised $35M in Series B fundingLeague One Volleyball raised $35M in Series B funding
League One Volleyball raised $35M in Series B funding
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The brand recently raised $35M in Series B funding, reflecting a popular trend of celebrity investment in women's sports and capitalizing on a sport that is seeing massive growth at the youth level.
September 29, 2023
Coffee brands should capitalize on growth in women's sportsCoffee brands should capitalize on growth in women's sports
Coffee brands should capitalize on growth in women's sports
The latest buzz shows how coffee brands can capitalize on its demand among fans and athletes, especially in women's soccer.
September 27, 2023
Will Apple buy ESPN?Will Apple buy ESPN?
Will Apple buy ESPN?
An Apple–ESPN acquisition has long been perceived as a perfect fit, and Disney CEO Bob Iger's latest comments have involved looking for distribution partners to help ESPN go direct-to-consumer.
September 25, 2023
How the Oakland community is saving their beloved sportstownHow the Oakland community is saving their beloved sportstown
How the Oakland community is saving their beloved sportstown
When it comes to sports franchises, Oakland has suffered its fair share of losses, including the Warriors, Raiders, and most recently, the Athletics.
September 22, 2023
What happens to ESPN if Disney sells ABC?What happens to ESPN if Disney sells ABC?
What happens to ESPN if Disney sells ABC?
The more ESPN intertwines itself with ABC, the more it complicates the potential billion-dollar deal on the table if Disney were to sell its flagship broadcasting channel.
September 22, 2023
The NWSL officially awarded Boston an expansion teamThe NWSL officially awarded Boston an expansion team
The NWSL officially awarded Boston an expansion team
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Yesterday, the NWSL announced an expansion franchise for the city that will kick off in 2026, eight years after the league’s former Boston Breakers club folded.
September 20, 2023
The FA and Premier League clash over Women's Super League relaunchThe FA and Premier League clash over Women's Super League relaunch
The FA and Premier League clash over Women's Super League relaunch
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The Football Association (FA) — English soccer’s governing body — has asked the Premier League (EPL) to fund a $31M relaunch of the Women's Super League (WSL).
September 18, 2023
The NY Liberty blueprint to becoming a WNBA superteamThe NY Liberty blueprint to becoming a WNBA superteam
The NY Liberty blueprint to becoming a WNBA superteam
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Yesterday, New York Liberty general manager (GM) Jonathan Kolb received the 2023 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year award, and for good reason: he helped create an Avengers-level superteam that has majorly contributed to the team’s on-court and off-court success.
September 15, 2023
Ashleigh Plumptre becomes first WSL star to sign with Saudi Arabia's eight-team leagueAshleigh Plumptre becomes first WSL star to sign with Saudi Arabia's eight-team league
Ashleigh Plumptre becomes first WSL star to sign with Saudi Arabia's eight-team league
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Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre signed with Saudi Arabia’s Women’s Premier League team Al-Ittihad on Wednesday, becoming the first WSL star to sign with the eight-team league as it enters its second season.
September 15, 2023
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