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February 18, 2026
At the Olympics and beyond, women’s sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks
Veteran sports columnist Christine Brennan remembers when male colleagues used to laugh at her for insisting on covering women’s sports back in the 1990s. “It was absolutely infuriating to me,” said Brennan, a best-selling author who served as the first president of the Association for Women in Sports Media. Now?...
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February 18, 2026
Powerhouse athletes are actually prematurely aging their bodies thanks to an extreme exercise: study
They’re running themselves ragged — and possibly fast-tracking Father Time. Ultramarathons are surging in popularity, with more than 100,000 North Americans racing beyond 26.2 miles last year, nearly triple the 35,000 who did so in 2020. But before you lace up your sneakers, here’s the catch: New research suggests that...
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February 17, 2026
Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB Announces The Start Line Project: A Long‑Term Initiative to Increase Female Participation
The Start Line Project is a multi‑year initiative designed to grow female and nonbinary participation in the Speedgoat 50K by 50% through expanded access, targeted education, and meaningful community support. By combining scholarships, training opportunities, childcare assistance, and partnership-driven programming, the campaign removes barriers and builds a more welcoming, inclusive...
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February 17, 2026
Billie Jean King Named One of America’s Greatest Living Innovators by Forbes
Forbes named Billie Jean King to this year's Innovator 250 List, recognizing her as one of the country's greatest living innovators at No. 208. Unveiled February 11th, this list honors transformational business leaders and entrepreneurs. It is part of a year-long Forbes campaign to mark the 250th anniversary of the...
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February 16, 2026
Breanna Stewart returning to Turkish club with WNBA season up in the air
WNBA training camps are scheduled to open April 19, though players have until May 1 to report without penalty. The season is set to open May 8. However, a potential delayed start to the 2026 season is not out of the question as labor talks continue. Changes to the league’s...
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February 16, 2026
Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada breaks Olympic record, reaching 20 career goals in women’s hockey
Marie-Philip Poulin of Canada broke the Olympic record for goals in women's hockey, scoring twice in a semifinal against Switzerland at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday to reach 20 for her career. Playing in her fifth Olympics, the Canadian captain scored in the second period to surpass former teammate and Hockey Hall...
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February 16, 2026
The Uninvited, Presented by Yeti, Lands in Japan For The First Time
(February 6 to 8, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - This past weekend, The Uninvited brought its platform to Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain, marking the inaugural Uninvited Japan Open presented by YETI. The event represented the realization of a decade long goal for founder Jess Kimura. “It has been my dream to...
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February 16, 2026
Wrangler Introduces Its First-Ever Denims Made With Dyneema® – The World’s Strongest Fiber™.
GREENVILLE, NC (February 16, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, is bringing a new level of lightweight durability to performance denim. Wrangler has launched two styles of its women’s Riding Jeans that fuse authentic Western heritage with Dyneema® fibers - 15x stronger...
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February 16, 2026
It’s USA women’s hockey vs. Cananda in Olympic gold medal game. What to expect
Team USA and Canada meet again. The U.S. women's hockey team advanced to the gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics following a 5-0 semifinal rout of Sweden, marking the Americans' fifth consecutive shut-out of the tournament. The Americans then played the waiting game to learn their next opponent...
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February 13, 2026
Unrivaled Leans In to NBA Arenas After Making Millions in Philly
Unrivaled is hitting the road again. After bringing in $2 million in revenue—including ticket sales, merchandise, and sponsorships—from their tour stop in Philadelphia, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league is moving its March 2 semifinals games from Miami to Brooklyn. “We’ve been in conversations with Barclays for a while,” Unrivaled CEO...
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February 11, 2026
How tracking your period, heart rate and vital stats can help female cyclists with performance – and where should we still ‘use our feeling first’
Designed to be worn all the time, a health tracker can provide a comprehensive view of a rider's health, offering data on lifestyle and recovery metrics. They can be useful for everyone, but when it comes to female athletes, where your monthly hormone cycle and vital stats can play a...
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February 11, 2026
Mira partners with Oura to link hormone tracking with wearable data
At-home hormone tracking company Mira is partnering with ring maker Oura to connect hormone data with wellness data. Mira offers at-home tests, including a finger-prick test to measure hormones, menopause transition kits, fertility lab tests, a perimenopause lab test and multivitamins. Oura Ring users can track their sleep, temperature trends and readiness...
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February 11, 2026
In Solidarity Project Announces Women, Nature and Joy Summit
Grass Valley, CA (February 11, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Under the leadership of Teresa Baker, In Solidarity Project is hosting the Women, Nature and Joy Summit, a three-day gathering designed to bring together women working, creating, and leading across the outdoor industry. The Summit will take place August 7–9, 2026,...
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February 11, 2026
Aerobic Exercise Shows Greatest Potential in Alleviating Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
A groundbreaking comprehensive analysis recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has reinforced the powerful role of exercise in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. This sweeping umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis synthesized a vast amount of data from numerous prior studies to evaluate the effectiveness of various exercise...
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February 10, 2026
Six former players sue major college basketball program over coach’s alleged ‘harassment’
Six former women’s basketball players at the University of Pittsburgh are suing the school and its head coach over alleged mistreatment. The players claim women’s basketball head coach Tory Verdi created a hostile environment, psychologically abused players, and then retaliated against them when they complained, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in Pittsburgh....
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February 10, 2026
Ashley Farquharson wins Olympic bronze in luge, makes history for Team USA
Ashley Farquharson became the second American woman and first in 12 years to win an Olympic medal in luge Tuesday, Feb. 10. She finished third in the women’s single event at the Cortina Sliding Center with a time of 3:31.582. This bronze performance tied the best finish in program history, as the United States’...
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February 9, 2026
Stanford Grads Launch Continuous Hormone-Monitoring Wearable for Women
There seems to be a new wearable meeting nearly every need across fitness and wellness, but startup Clair is hoping to disrupt a space that is only just now catching up to women’s unique physiology. The new wellness tech brand, founded by Stanford graduates Jenny Duan and Abhinav Agarwal, has...
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February 9, 2026
Ultrarunner and World Record Holder Camille Herron Receives Support from the Sport & Rights Alliance While Advancing Athlete Safety and Integrity
Tucson, Arizona (February 9, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Ultrarunner and sports integrity advocate Camille Herron has received support through the Sport & Rights Alliance Emergency Fund, a program created to assist individuals impacted by violence in the context of sport by providing access to legal, emotional, physical, or digital support...
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February 8, 2026
‘Night owls’ may have worse heart health — but why?
Some people hit their stride in the morning, while others feel most awake and productive at night. But a growing body of evidence suggests that being part of the latter group, the "night owls," could be linked to poorer heart health. Now, a large study published Jan. 28 in the Journal...
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February 8, 2026
Under Armour and DICK’S Foundation Commit $1 Million to Girls Flag Football Grant Program
Under Armour and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced a combined $1 million commitment to the Click Clack: Next Era Grant, a new initiative delivered by Beyond Sport focused on expanding access to girls flag football. The grant combines financial support with equipment, apparel, and structured coach education provided through...
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February 8, 2026
Winter Olympics 2026 AM roundup: Lindsey Vonn crashes, Breezy Johnson wins gold
There was both very good and very bad Sunday morning in Italy. Here is what’s gone down so far on Day 3 of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games: The first medal for the United States comes courtesy of Breezy Johnson, who became just the second American woman to win gold...
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February 7, 2026
WNBA’s Latest CBA Proposal Includes Housing Concessions as Negotiations Continue
The WNBA's latest collective bargaining agreement proposal from Friday included some concessions on housing and facility standards, but it did not include a significant update on the league's proposed revenue sharing system, sources told ESPN on Saturday. As part of the housing concessions, players on their applicable minimum salary and...
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February 6, 2026
Vanderbilt Athletics seeks $50M for women’s sports
Fundraising efforts have begun for a new $50 endowment at Vanderbilt University to support women's sports. Via the fund, dubbed Anchored for Her, the school is looking to raise money to help support coaches, staff and facility upgrades for various programs, while also bolstering athletic scholarships. The release notes that...
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February 5, 2026
Winter Olympics 2026: Finland vs. Canada postponed after norovirus outbreak quarantines 14 members of Finnish women’s hockey team
The Finnish women's hockey team won't open Olympic play against Team Canada on Thursday as originally scheduled. A norovirus outbreak throughout the Finnish team has led to over a dozen players being quarantined ahead of the contest, per multiple reports. Symptoms of the illness showed up Wednesday, as the Finnish...
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February 4, 2026
The Most Powerful Women in Sports 2026: Wielding Influence to Elevate Others
There’s never been more high-profile women in the world of sports, both on the court and behind the scenes, making the kind of deals previously unheard of for female athletes. Whether it’s building a new league from scratch, elevating voices no one has heard before, or fighting for athletes’ post-competition...
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