May 28, 2026

Unconventional: A Conversation with Heather Jackson

Only three weeks after finishing in fourth at the 2026 Cocodona 250 Mile, American Heather Jackson is gearing up for a completely different event: the 350-mile Unbound XL gravel cycling event. It’s a race she won with a course record last year. She’s planning on following that up a couple of weeks later with the...

May 28, 2026

Oura Launches 5th Gen Ring, Going All-In on Preventive Health

Oura has launched Oura Ring 5, its newest smart ring as the company, which was recently valued at $11 billion and is prepping for an IPO, looks to defend its lead in the increasingly competitive wearables market and push further into preventive health. The new ring is 40% smaller than Oura Ring 4,...

May 27, 2026

Good fitness in your 30s may shape artery health decades later

A new study from Karolinska Institutet finds that people with good physical fitness in their 30s and 50s have more elastic arteries decades later. Published in Scientific Reports, the research shows that higher aerobic capacity at age 34 predicts less arterial stiffness at age 63, independent of cholesterol levels and other...

May 27, 2026

Olympic medallists slam IOC president for comments on athlete pay

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has triggered global backlash after saying she does not believe Olympians should be paid to compete at the Games. “I don’t believe in paying athletes,” Coventry told Sport Nation last week. “I come from a small country, I came from a sport that doesn’t necessarily pay athletes very...

May 27, 2026

Aaron Rodgers Champions Women in Sports by Donating to US Women’s National Flag Football Team Ahead of Olympics Debut

As one of the fastest-growing sports, Flag football has consistently received strong support from the NFL, and its top players, including the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. The 42-year-old has become increasingly involved in youth football and charity football initiatives. However, the latest development surrounding Rodgers’ support for flag football carries much bigger...

May 26, 2026

Rhode Island stadium takes unique approach in targeting women’s sports events

One weekend this month, Centreville Bank Stadium in Rhode Island took center stage to make history with the Women’s Lacrosse League kicking off its first season of full-field play. A week later, the soccer stadium on the banks of the Seekonk River welcomed Boston Legacy FC for the first in a seven-game...

May 25, 2026

Buick LPGA Shanghai relocates to Sheshan Golf Club and announces Record $3.2 Million Purse, Leading Women’s Golf in Asia | News | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association

The Buick LPGA Shanghai will move to Sheshan Golf Club for its 2026 edition and will feature a record $3.2 million purse, the largest for a women’s golf event in Asia. It also frames the tournament as a major step for the region’s women’s game and a stronger showcase for...

May 25, 2026

Scientists Reveal a Natural Way to Increase Your Workout Stamina By 20%

The study, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, focused on 29 healthy, active exercisers who worked out on stationary bicycles in two separate sessions—one while listening to music and one while listening to nothing. Both times, they wore over-ear headphones. The cyclers began with a workload of 70 watts, which...

May 24, 2026

Pioneering study aims to find out how repeated blows to head in women’s rugby affects brain

Cardiff University researchers have launched a pioneering study to track how repeated head impacts in women’s rugby affect the brain, aiming to fill a major evidence gap because most previous research has focused on men. The study will follow a cohort of female players over time using objective head‑impact measurements...

May 24, 2026

Surprising research reveals why you shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothies

Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can significantly reduce how many flavanols your body absorbs, because bananas have high levels of an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase that interferes with these plant compounds. In the study, the banana smoothie led to about 84% lower flavanol levels than the control,...

May 22, 2026

Caitlin Clark outselling LeBron James in jerseys shows how women’s sports are reaching a new level

Caitlin Clark’s jersey sales have surged so much that she is now being compared directly with the NBA’s biggest stars. It frames that as evidence that women’s sports are reaching a new level of mainstream demand and commercial power. Clark has moved ahead of LeBron James in basketball jersey sales...

May 21, 2026

ATHLOS women-only track event is going global with a second meet in London this fall

After two successful years elevating women’s track and field by increasing visibility and prize money, ATHLOS is upgrading. With the addition of a second meet, the series promises a total prize purse of US$2.1 million in 2026, a significant increase from last year’s US$773,500. Athletes will be eligible to earn...

May 20, 2026

Title Nine Opens Applications for 2026 T9 Pitchfest Outdoor Edition, the Outdoor Industry’s Breakout Stage for Women-Owned Brands

Emeryville, Calif. (May 20, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer committed to building a community of risk-seeking women, today announced applications are officially open for its ninth annual T9 Pitchfest Outdoor Edition. The company’s flagship entrepreneurship competition and mentorship event is dedicated to accelerating...

May 19, 2026

Aggressive driving is the biggest reason women avoid cycling, new research finds

Related surveys highlight that aggressive driving is the primary source of stress and fear for many women behind the wheel, more so than concerns such as accidents, bad weather, or traffic volume. Large‑scale driver surveys show that about three‑quarters of women say aggressive driving by others is the biggest reason...

May 19, 2026

San Jose awarded Professional Women’s Hockey League expansion team

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced Tuesday that San Jose has been awarded a team as the growing league expands to 12 teams. PWHL officials said the new team will begin play later this year, with home games at the SAP Center, which is also home of the NHL's...

May 18, 2026

The Sports Bra Launches Crowdfunding Investment Campaign

The Sports Bra, Portland's first-of-its-kind bar dedicated 100% to televising women's sports, has officially launched a regulation crowdfunding campaign. The move is designed to raise up to $1.2 million in capital, allowing everyday fans and small-scale investors to own a literal piece of the business for a minimum investment of...

May 18, 2026

BRANWYN Awarded 2026 “Apparel Product of the Year” By Outdoor Innovation

Bend, OR (May 18, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Outdoor Innovation, the industry’s most robust recognition platform for the innovators and leaders of the Outdoor and Sports Recreation Industry, today announced that the Essential Compressive Leggings from BRANWYN, the women’s seamless Merino Performance Innerwear and activewear brand, have been selected as “Apparel Product of...

May 15, 2026

Ronda Rousey: Netflix Fight will “Smash” Women’s Sports Pay Record

Ronda Rousey is ready to cash in on her first MMA fight in a decade. The former UFC bantamweight champion believes her comeback bout against Gina Carano this weekend will shatter the pay record for female combat sports athletes, undercutting the $5 million both Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor earned for...

May 15, 2026

Ex-Stanford players, parents say women’s basketball coach created toxic culture

Former Stanford women’s basketball players and parents accused head coach Kate Paye of creating a toxic, fear-based culture. They allege intimidation, threats over playing time and scholarships, and a team environment that left some players feeling isolated. The article also links those complaints to a rocky season and a major...

May 14, 2026

Women’s sports expansion fees have exploded. How expensive are they?

Two new WNBA teams began play this past weekend: the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire. When those franchises were announced in 2024, their reported expansion fees were among the highest in women’s professional sports history ($50 million for Toronto and $75 million for Portland). But in the two years...

May 14, 2026

OnlyFans Is Paying Pro Athletes What Their Sports Won’t

A very Poppinga estimates it costs her about $50,000 a year to be a professional beach volleyball player. Coaching, flights, hotels, gym memberships, gear—nearly all paid out of pocket. USA Volleyball provides stipends to only its top four teams, and even those athletes tend to have side hustles and roommates....

May 14, 2026

Gainbridge, Parity, and Women’s Sports Foundation® Launch Third Annual Grant Program Investing $250,000 in Girls and Women Through Sports and Education

Zionsville, Ind. (May 14, 2026) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – For the third consecutive year, GainbridgeSM, a simple, safe way to save, is joining forces with Parity and the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF®) to invest in girls and women through sports and education – awarding $250,000 in grants to organizations across the country. Through Gainbridge...

May 13, 2026

WNBA board of governors approve sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston Rockets group

The WNBA and NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, the league announced Wednesday. The two sides had reached an agreement to sell the team for $300 million in March, according to a person familiar with the...

May 12, 2026

Gut wrenching and infuriating’ – fury as funding stripped from Canadian women’s team pursuit squad ahead of LA Olympics

Cycling Canada has withdrawn funding and support for the women's team pursuit squad ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics, opting not to field a team at the October 2026 UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai. The men's team pursuit program will continue receiving resources. This performance-based decision redirects funds to...

May 12, 2026

Women’s College Flag Football’s Biggest Weekend Crowns New National Champions at IMG Academy

May 12, 2026 [ATLANTA, GA] /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ - The RCX Sports Foundation successfully hosted the 2026 Women’s College Flag Finals and NAIA Women’s Flag Football Invitational May 6–9 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, bringing together women’s collegiate flag football programs from across the country for a championship weekend featuring competition...