TV viewership for England's Women’s Super League (WSL) 2022-23 season has increased 70%
TV viewership for England's Women’s Super League (WSL) 2022-23 season has increased 70%
Four months after England brought football home, British broadcaster Sky revealed yesterday that TV viewership for the 2022–23 Women’s Super League (WSL) season increased 70% YoY, and that the company is already eyeing renewal when the deal expires in 2024.
December 02, 2022
NWSL teams Portland Thorns FC and Chicago Red Stars for sale
NWSL teams Portland Thorns FC and Chicago Red Stars for sale
The league confirmed yesterday that Merritt Paulson will sell Portland Thorns FC, while a report emerged hours later that Chicago Red Stars majority owner Arnim Whisler has started the process to do the same.
December 02, 2022
NWSL Portland Thorns FC might be for sale
NWSL Portland Thorns FC might be for sale
According to a report published last week, owner Merritt Paulson is in talks to sell the NWSL team, aiming to separate the Thorns from MLS’ Timbers FC in a grimy attempt to absolve himself of wrongdoing.
November 30, 2022
ESPN is reinventing its NCAA college hoops slate
ESPN is reinventing its NCAA college hoops slate
The broadcasting giant unveiled the ACC/SEC Challenge on Monday, an interconference women’s and men’s basketball (WBB and MBB) competition designed to replace both the SEC/Big Ten Challenge and the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
November 30, 2022
The Athletic and Google are officially partners for women’s sports
The Athletic and Google are officially partners for women’s sports
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The Athletic and Google unveiled a multiplatform project yesterday to expand its newsroom and double its coverage of professional women’s sports.
November 23, 2022
WNBA star Courtney Williams signs with Moolah Kicks shoe brand
WNBA star Courtney Williams signs with Moolah Kicks shoe brand
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Moolah Kicks booked the Connecticut Sun’s Courtney Williams yesterday to promote its goods, demonstrating the footwear company’s growing presence in the women’s basketball space.
November 23, 2022
LPGA to award $101.4 million in prize money throughout 2023
LPGA to award $101.4 million in prize money throughout 2023
On Friday, the LGPA golf tour announced that players will be awarded $101.4 million in prize money across 33 tournaments in 2023, its largest kitty to date.
November 21, 2022
Pro Volleyball Federation, third pro women's indoor volleyball league, to launch in 2024
Pro Volleyball Federation, third pro women's indoor volleyball league, to launch in 2024
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The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) launched in the U.S. yesterday, and will be the country’s third pro women’s league when play begins in 2024.
November 18, 2022
High profile athletes including Naomi Osaka named in FTX lawsuit
High profile athletes including Naomi Osaka named in FTX lawsuit
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Several high-profile athletes and celebrities were named as defendants in a class action suit filed against the FTX cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday.
November 18, 2022