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Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and USC’s JuJu Watkins dominate NCAA women’s basketball Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and USC’s JuJu Watkins dominate NCAA women’s basketball
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and USC’s JuJu Watkins dominate NCAA women’s basketball
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With just over three weeks until March Madness, two of the biggest names in women’s college hoops are crushing records and commanding our attention day in and day out.
February 26, 2024
Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend. Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.
Several athletes and teams broke records in their respective NCAA sports this weekend.
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With the NCAA postseasons for winter sports approaching, top athletes are pulling out all the stops to gain an edge, leading to shattered records on the court, track, pool deck, and mat this weekend.
February 26, 2024
Australia reports economic impact of $867.5M from 2023 FIFA Women’s World CupAustralia reports economic impact of $867.5M from 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Australia reports economic impact of $867.5M from 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) had a profound economic and social impact for host country Australia, according to a recent Football Australia report. Here are some key numbers from the Land Down Under.
February 26, 2024
The final sprint toward an NCAA women’s basketball regular-season conference title begins this week The final sprint toward an NCAA women’s basketball regular-season conference title begins this week
The final sprint toward an NCAA women’s basketball regular-season conference title begins this week
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Welcome to the final week of regular-season women’s basketball! Conference titles are about to be clinched — and a few are coming down to the wire.
February 26, 2024
Ticket sales for the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament reflect Caitlin Clark EffectTicket sales for the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament reflect Caitlin Clark Effect
Ticket sales for the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament reflect Caitlin Clark Effect
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After a record-breaking women’s March Madness in 2023, the popularity of women’s college basketball — and namely aforementioned Iowa star Caitlin Clark — keeps on growing, but the NCAA is still playing catch up. The Big Ten women’s basketball tournament officially sold out this weekend, two whole weeks before the event tips off.
February 26, 2024
Black women athletes everyone should knowBlack women athletes everyone should know
Black women athletes everyone should know
With Black History Month coming to an end and Women’s History Month beginning later this week, today we’re celebrating a few Black women trailblazers and their historic contributions to sports.
February 25, 2024
Athletes Unlimited expands ESPN broadcasting deal to include coverage of all four leaguesAthletes Unlimited expands ESPN broadcasting deal to include coverage of all four leagues
Athletes Unlimited expands ESPN broadcasting deal to include coverage of all four leagues
On Wednesday, Athletes Unlimited (AU) announced that all four of its month-long pro women’s sports leagues — basketball, softball, volleyball, and lacrosse — will broadcast games on ESPN platforms. The deal is a multiyear renewal of the entertainment network’s previous agreement with AU, which saw impressive viewership growth YoY.
February 23, 2024
Top NCAA basketball teams fall in buzzer-beatersTop NCAA basketball teams fall in buzzer-beaters
Top NCAA basketball teams fall in buzzer-beaters
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The parity shifts in women’s basketball (WBB) and men’s basketball (MBB) have created anarchy this season, and the past two days brought enough photo finishes to send your blood pressure through the roof.
February 23, 2024
NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off
NCAA winter sports’ postseasons kick off
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Winter sports’ postseasons have officially begun! Conference championships are happening in three sports this weekend, and while winning doesn’t guarantee teams a spot in their respective national tournaments, this hardware is still a BFD.
February 23, 2024
CanWNT’s players’ association sues Canada Soccer for $40MCanWNT’s players’ association sues Canada Soccer for $40M
CanWNT’s players’ association sues Canada Soccer for $40M
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On the eve of No. 10 CanWNT’s 6–0 CONCACAF W Gold Cup win over No. 104 El Salvador, the Canadian Soccer Players’ Association (which represents CanWNT) filed a lawsuit against its employer, Canada Soccer, for $40M, alleging financial negligence.
February 23, 2024
New data reveals that women’s sports’ sponsorship deals increased by 22% YoYNew data reveals that women’s sports’ sponsorship deals increased by 22% YoY
New data reveals that women’s sports’ sponsorship deals increased by 22% YoY
SponsorUnited data recently revealed that the number of sponsorship deals in pro women’s sports increased by over 22% YoY thanks to more than 5.5K deals last year. These numbers further prove the marketability of women athletes, who also see consistently higher rates of engagement.
February 23, 2024
NBC misses historic opportunity to air Caitlin Clark in order to promote PeacockNBC misses historic opportunity to air Caitlin Clark in order to promote Peacock
NBC misses historic opportunity to air Caitlin Clark in order to promote Peacock
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NBC has been enjoying the perks of the Caitlin Clark Effect, but when it came to airing her historic NCAA moment, the network didn’t put the game on linear television — a decision that not only cost them a larger audience, but also likely impeded the momentum of Clark’s popularity.
February 21, 2024
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