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NIL A “Game Changer” For Female Athletes
On June 30, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved an interim policy that allows collegiate athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL). Those rule changes, as well as state laws that went into effect July 1, have opened the door for athletes to earn money for social media posts, autograph signings and endorsements.
This Rugby Playing Astronaut Is Out Of This World
After serving in Iraq, Anne McClain found rugby a crucial ingredient to her success at NASA.
Meet The U.S Olympic Women’s Basketball Team Going For Gold In Tokyo
The U.S Olympic Women’s Basketball team will try for a seventh straight Olympic gold medal in Tokyo as they come in as the heavy favorites to win it all.
How The 1996 Olympics Changed Women’s Sports
The 1996 Olympics brought us some of the greatest moments in sports history. But more importantly, it changed the landscape of women’s sports in the U.S.
A Look At The Most Dominant Women’s Teams In Stanford History
After winning the 2020-2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship, Stanford University kept its streak of winning at least one NCAA team championship each academic year for 45 consecutive years.
Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Is Bringing The Sport To The US In A New Way
Professional volleyball will finally have a home in the U.S. in 2021. Athletes Unlimited Volleyball league brings 44 athletes to Dallas to compete in a brand new style of league play.
The “Original Nine” And The Beginning Of Modern Women’s Professional Tennis
Billie Jean King and eight other women took a risk to form their own professional women’s tennis tour in a fight for equality on the court.
Women Of The NBA
In the 2019-20 season, there were 11 dynamic women coaching in the NBA. Hopefully, at least one will be a head coach soon.
Women Of The NFL
Women are changing the game in sports. Here are some of the trailblazers and role models you should know.
Why Sarah Fuller’s Emergence As A Football Kicker Is So Important To The Future Of The Sport
Sarah Fuller made history kicking for Vanderbilt’s football team. So how does this affect the future of football?
Manon Rhéaume Is The Only Woman To Play In The NHL
Manon Rhéaume is the only woman to ever play in any of the major North American pro sports leagues. In 1992, the goalie played in a preseason game for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Oh, and she was only 20 years old.
Women’s Sports Foundation Celebrates Athletes, Pioneers, And Game Changers In Women’s Sports
The biggest night in women’s sports had a different format for the WSF’s 41st Annual Salute to Women In Sports gala, but that didn’t make it any less inspiring, encouraging, or impactful.
Hockey Pioneer And Former Team USA Captain Announces Retirement
Olympian Meghan Duggan announced her retirement from hockey, but she leaves more than just a successful hockey career behind.
Women’s Rugby Players Unite In Support Of Body Positivity
Women’s rugby players around the world united in support of the #IamEnough social campaign, which celebrates body positivity in women’s sports.
The Inspiration Behind The Movie ‘A League of Their Own’
A look into the players, coaches and inaugural AAGPBL season that led to the baseball classic.
Undefeated French Soccer Club Has A Documentary On The Way
The Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is one of the best soccer teams in the world. Now, fans can watch their success in their new documentary.
The First Woman To Officially Run The Boston Marathon Had To Fight To Finish
The boston marathon didn’t allow women to compete. Kathrine Switzer got lucky but had to fight off bias and a physical assault to finish.
Denver Broncos Hire First Female Coach In Franchise History
Emily Zaler joins growing list of women in the NFL to be hired in full-time coaching roles.
Former USNWT Soccer Coach Is Helping The Next Generation of Female Coaches
Recently retired Jill Ellis is helping to eliminate the gender gap in coaching by helping women go father with their coaching certifications.
How Women Get to Compete in the Olympics
The modern day Olympics were founded by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, but he didn’t include women. Take a look into how women got to compete on the largest national stage.
Brazil’s National Soccer Team Is The First To Grant Equal Pay To Female Players
Brazil’s Women’s National Soccer team was recently given equal pay to their male counterparts. What does this mean for soccer in the rest of the world?
NWSL Announces Newest Expansion Team: Racing Louisville FC
The NWSL have announced that they will have a new team for the 2021 season; Racing Louisville FC. Additionally, they will run a youth academy that started in March.
The Pioneer For Women In Baseball
Justine Siegal was the first woman to break through the professional baseball barrier, proving that women can thrive in yet another male dominated sport. Her dedication has inspired many and laid the groundwork for women in baseball.
LSU Gymnastics Coach Retires After 43-Year Reign
D-D Breaux, the longest tenured coach in the history of the SEC, resigned as Louisiana State University head gymnastics coach in August 2020.
Former Sun Devils Player Stars On Front Line In Battle Against COVID-19
Michelle Tom returned home to help a community in its battle against the deadly pandemic.
Official Makes History As First Woman To Referee An MLS Championship Game
Kathryn Nesbitt made history as the first woman to referee an MLS Championship game, but she’s proven to be more than qualified for the job.
Legendary Field Hockey Coach Steps Down After 43 Years Of Success
After 43 years of coaching and 30 seasons with UConn, field hockey coach Nancy Stevens retires as the winningest field hockey coach in NCAA history.
How Ronda Rousey Paved The Way For Female UFC Stars
In a time where women’s mixed martial arts was taboo, Ronda Rousey proved that they can thrive on the sport’s biggest stage.
10 Of The Best Moments In USWNT History
The USWNT has had many iconic moments since its start in 1985, and only continue to add to its legacy. We look at 10 defining moments in USWNT history.
Meet The First Woman To Coach Professional Rugby In America
Rugby legend Tiff Faaee played for the national teams of three different countries before coming to New York to coach in Major League Rugby.
Highly Accomplished But Far From Satisfied
Hall of fame hockey player with four Olympic medals is using her competitive background to excel in the male-dominated sports tech field.
NWSL’s Houston Dash Earn First Franchise Title With Challenge Cup Victory
The Houston Dash, who had never made a playoffs appearance in club history, earned their first NWSL title after the monthlong Challenge Cup tournament.
First Female NFL Coach Teaches Kids About Pandemic Through New Book Series
Dr. Jen Welter made history as the first female NFL coach. Now, she’s using her talents to help children during the pandemic through her new book series.
The History Of Women’s Golf
A brief look into the history behind women’s golf, the Ladies Professional Golf Association, and the women who paved the way for today’s players.
Longtime WSU Athletic Director Gave Female Student Athletes The Chance To Compete
Former Washington State University Athletic Director Joanne Washburn spent her time at WSU fighting for gender equality.
Basketball Player-Turned Doctor Makes Impact On Pandemic Front Line
Dr. Niki Williams gained mental toughness through team sports. Now she uses that agility to treat patients as an emergency room physician on the front lines during a global pandemic.
Former Miss America Was Trailblazing Sportscaster
Phyllis George paved the way for women as the first female sportscaster to work at a major TV Network.
The Women Of Rugby – Diverse And Dynamic
Women are carving out their space in the male-dominated sport of rugby. Here are a few stories that inspire us.
Kim Mulkey Defines Success
Kim Mulkey, a legend in college basketball, changed the course of her history when she turned down the head coaching job at Lousiana Tech.
A College Football Trailblazer Is Making Her NFL Dreams Come True
College football trailblazer, Callie Brownson, follows her NFL dreams.
Battle Of The Titans – 99ers vs 19ers
Most people believe that in order to achieve optimal performance, you must train harder. However, athletes forget to consider the importance of real rest.
The Women In NASCAR
Women have been racing in NASCAR since 1949, but the sport’s popularity is motivating more women to hit the track.
Women Gaining Ground in the Olympics
Female Olympians are finally gaining ground, and in next summer’s Olympic games, we will see full gender representation across the 206 teams that are participating. There will be almost the same amount of women athletes as men – nearly 49 percent.
Legend In The Shadows: Lynn Hill
Lynn Hill, professional rock climber, continues her career amidst a global pandemic.
Wait! What? That Is An Olympic Sport Now?
Surfing, karate, and skateboarding are among the new sports that are about to make the Olympics a lot more fun and appealing to young fans.
A New Commission Aims To Help Women Of MMA
In honor of International Women’s Day, the IMMAF launched a Women’s Commission to empower women and girls through MMA.
Maine Grandma Swims Into The Record Books
Pat Gallant-Charette squares off against Father Time and some of the most challenging endurance swims in the world.
