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WNBA to play a preseason game in Canada in 2023WNBA to play a preseason game in Canada in 2023
WNBA to play a preseason game in Canada in 2023
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The WNBA will make a pit stop in Canada next year. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced yesterday that the league will play a preseason game in the country in 2023, teasing a wide-ranging growth strategy for the W. Break out the zhampagne.
September 12, 2022
WNBA working to land a nine-figure broadcast agreementWNBA working to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement
WNBA working to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement
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Back in the States, the WNBA is shooting its shot by taking a multi-pronged approach to land a nine-figure broadcast agreement.
September 12, 2022
WNBA: FanDuel becomes the W's official sportsbook and daily fantasy partnerWNBA: FanDuel becomes the W's official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner
WNBA: FanDuel becomes the W's official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner
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FanDuel is increasing its wager on the WNBA. The company upgraded its sponsorship yesterday to become the W’s official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner.
September 09, 2022
NIL: Instagram and Facebook parent Meta has inked dealsNIL: Instagram and Facebook parent Meta has inked deals
NIL: Instagram and Facebook parent Meta has inked deals
Instagram and Facebook parent Meta inked deals with 30 female athletes across nine conferences on Wednesday for its NIL Empower program, which will match athletes with brands and mentors.
September 09, 2022
FIFA: Non-fungible footworkFIFA: Non-fungible footwork
FIFA: Non-fungible footwork
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FIFA announced the launch of FIFA+ Collect on Monday, a digital collectible marketplace for NFTs that celebrate both the men’s World Cup in November and the women’s edition next July.
September 07, 2022
Australia: Having a women’s sports momentAustralia: Having a women’s sports moment
Australia: Having a women’s sports moment
While North America relaxed during the long weekend, Australia kept busy.
September 07, 2022
South Carolina becomes first major college program with in-house NIL firmSouth Carolina becomes first major college program with in-house NIL firm
South Carolina becomes first major college program with in-house NIL firm
South Carolina is keeping its name, image and likeness (NIL) business in-house.
September 02, 2022
Serena Williams' US Open run generates record viewership, engagementSerena Williams' US Open run generates record viewership, engagement
Serena Williams' US Open run generates record viewership, engagement
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Serena Williams isn’t the only one picking up wins during her farewell tour.
September 02, 2022
Serena Williams draws record viewership to US OpenSerena Williams draws record viewership to US Open
Serena Williams draws record viewership to US Open
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The Serena Williams effect is going strong.
August 31, 2022
Google becomes first women's-only global partner with FIBAGoogle becomes first women's-only global partner with FIBA
Google becomes first women's-only global partner with FIBA
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Google is feeling the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (WBWC) fever.
August 31, 2022
FAMU football players voice concerns over systemic lack of supportFAMU football players voice concerns over systemic lack of support
FAMU football players voice concerns over systemic lack of support
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In the wake of over 25% of the Florida A&M (FAMU) Rattlers football team being deemed ineligible to play during Friday’s 56–24 loss to UNC, 89 players penned a letter to the university’s president on Monday, detailing the systemic lack of support FAMU student-athletes face.
August 31, 2022
NCAA plans to host women's version of men's National Invitational Tournament (NIT)NCAA plans to host women's version of men's National Invitational Tournament (NIT)
NCAA plans to host women's version of men's National Invitational Tournament (NIT)
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Coming soon to a screen near you: more women’s college hoops.
August 29, 2022
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