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PWHL showcase draws a record 16.4K crowd at NHL All-Star WeekendPWHL showcase draws a record 16.4K crowd at NHL All-Star Weekend
PWHL showcase draws a record 16.4K crowd at NHL All-Star Weekend
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The stars were out last Thursday during NHL All-Star Weekend, but Justin Bieber wasn’t the only one to steal the show. PWHL players shone in a 3-on-3 showcase in front of 16.4K fans at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, marking the first complete official event for women’s hockey at All-Star Weekend.
February 05, 2024
Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story premieres on free streaming service TubiShattered Glass: A WNBPA Story premieres on free streaming service Tubi
Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story premieres on free streaming service Tubi
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In an effort to peer into the internal workings of the league, Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story premiered on free streaming service Tubi yesterday. The documentary focuses on three athletes at the top of their game: NY Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, and WNBPA president and current free agent Nneka Ogwumike.
February 02, 2024
Ally becomes the official retail banking partner of the USGA, U.S. Open, and U.S. Women’s OpenAlly becomes the official retail banking partner of the USGA, U.S. Open, and U.S. Women’s Open
Ally becomes the official retail banking partner of the USGA, U.S. Open, and U.S. Women’s Open
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The LPGA is following up last week’s game-changing sponsorship announcements with another one — this time, with Ally. It’s the progressive online bank’s first move into the golf space as it becomes the official retail banking partner of the USGA, U.S. Open, and U.S. Women’s Open.
February 02, 2024
A proposed WTA-ATP merger is picking up steamA proposed WTA-ATP merger is picking up steam
A proposed WTA-ATP merger is picking up steam
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The women’s tour is particularly receptive to the concept, which would produce a new “Premium Tour” to exist alongside the Grand Slams — and offer women athletes equal pay.
January 31, 2024
Athletes Unlimited returns for it third basketball seasonAthletes Unlimited returns for it third basketball season
Athletes Unlimited returns for it third basketball season
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Yesterday, AU released its 2024 roster, which features 29 current and former WNBA athletes, and announced that games will be available for free on the WNBA App for the first time ever.
January 31, 2024
The Syd + TP Show was selected for the first-ever SLAM Film FestivalThe Syd + TP Show was selected for the first-ever SLAM Film Festival
The Syd + TP Show was selected for the first-ever SLAM Film Festival
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The February event will be the first dedicated exclusively to basketball content, and while most entries are men’s basketball features, the WNBA–focused reality show is riding a months-long hype train.
January 29, 2024
The LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour merger was blocked late last yearThe LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour merger was blocked late last year
The LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour merger was blocked late last year
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A massive merger between the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour (LET) that was initially announced in 2019 was reportedly blocked late last year after Golf Saudi — one of LET’s largest financial backers through Saudi state oil company Aramco — intervened.
January 29, 2024
The LPGA announces three major sponsors this weekThe LPGA announces three major sponsors this week
The LPGA announces three major sponsors this week
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Three major announcements from big-name sponsors this week reflect growing LPGA interest as men’s and women’s sports leagues continue to team up.
January 26, 2024
A'ja Wilson will headline Ruffles' Ridgeline Unlocks event at NBA All-Star WeekendA'ja Wilson will headline Ruffles' Ridgeline Unlocks event at NBA All-Star Weekend
A'ja Wilson will headline Ruffles' Ridgeline Unlocks event at NBA All-Star Weekend
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On yesterday’s episode of The GIST of It, Wilson explained how the activation puts the two pro basketball leagues on equal footing. Savoring every bite.
January 24, 2024
The NCAA lost its Ninth Circuit appeal last weekThe NCAA lost its Ninth Circuit appeal last week
The NCAA lost its Ninth Circuit appeal last week
The NCAA took another L in its war against NIL last Thursday by losing its Ninth Circuit appeal to avoid paying out $4B in class action damages to eligible athletes, while the National Labor Relations Board resumes hearing a case today that could reclassify USC athletes as “professionals.”
January 22, 2024
Seven Pro Volleyball Federation teams begin their four-month season this weekSeven Pro Volleyball Federation teams begin their four-month season this week
Seven Pro Volleyball Federation teams begin their four-month season this week
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Circle your entire calendar, because 2024 is the year of women’s volleyball.
January 22, 2024
Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto CityOlympic sprinter Andre De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto City
Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse invests in AFC Toronto City
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AFC Toronto City — the third club in Canada’s prospective pro women’s soccer league Project 8 — announced an exciting investment from legendary Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse on Wednesday, awarding him an ownership stake in the team.
January 19, 2024
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