This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records
This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records
As this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records, the time to invest in global women’s soccer is now. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers.
August 09, 2023
Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer
Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer
Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer. This follows women’s sports’ circle of life: growing viewership and attendance numbers lead to more investment and ultimately better competition, with brand deals and sponsorships serving as the all-important middleman.
August 09, 2023
Cross country is the name of the autumnal racing game
Cross country is the name of the autumnal racing game
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Cross country (aka XC) is the name of the autumnal racing game. There are a whopping 1062 women’s and 992 men’s programs across Divisions I (DI), II, and III, making it one of the NCAA’s most popular sports. All that collegiate competition is fertile ground for breeding future pros, from Olympians to marathoners.
August 09, 2023
NCAA indoor track & field rundown
NCAA indoor track & field rundown
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No hibernation here — when fall gives way to winter, racers simply head indoors. The indoor track & field (T&F) season, featuring 875 women’s and 778 men’s programs, runs from just after winter break through mid-March.
August 09, 2023
The outdoor T&F season hit starting blocks
The outdoor T&F season hit starting blocks
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The outdoor T&F season and its 965 women’s and 875 men’s teams hit starting blocks mere days after indoor’s national champs hoist their hardware, and its late-May finish line means it’s one of the last ’ships to close out the NCAA season.
August 09, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) quarter-finals are officially set
FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) quarter-finals are officially set
Hope you’re well-rested because the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) quarter-finals are officially set and every game is appointment viewing.
August 09, 2023
The LGPA's AIG Women’s Open swings into action tomorrow
The LGPA's AIG Women’s Open swings into action tomorrow
And then there was one. The AIG Women’s Open — the LPGA’s fifth and final major of the season — swings into action tomorrow, hosted at the Walton Heath Golf Club in England. Fancy a spot of tee?
August 09, 2023
WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup
WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup
Stock up on some Harvey Bars because Team USA’s gals — including current and former NCAA athletes — will take the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup field for the first time in five years (thanks, COVID-19) tomorrow. Batter up!
August 07, 2023
What’s the difference between DI, DII, and DIII?
What’s the difference between DI, DII, and DIII?
In general, the most elite competition and the deepest pockets can be found at DI schools, scaling down through DII and DIII. But the biggest difference lies in the DII and DIII divide: Unlike in DI and DII, DIII athletes aren’t eligible for athletic scholarships. That means they’re playing purely out of love of the game (and possibly NIL money, of course).
August 07, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 & baseball diamond knock outs
FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 & baseball diamond knock outs
From the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 to the baseball diamond, the sports world was full of knockouts this weekend. Rolling with the punches…
August 07, 2023
Conference Realignment
Conference Realignment
Just as our Friday newsletter hit your inbox, the college sports landscape as we know it unraveled: A conference realignment bomb exploded, and we’re here to parse through the pieces with you. There are still a ton of questions to be addressed and a near-guarantee of more bombshell headlines, so buckle up — who knows where the Power Five will be by the time you finish scrolling!
August 07, 2023