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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
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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February 4, 2026
Finland women’s hockey team cancels practice after illness affects players day before Olympic opener
Finland’s national women’s hockey team canceled practice Wednesday due to a stomach illness affecting at least four players, a team spokesman confirmed to The Associated Press. “We’re reviewing a difficult situation,” Henna Malmberg said a day before Finland is scheduled to open the Milan Cortina Games against defending Olympic champion...
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February 4, 2026
Denver Summit reach 40,000 tickets sold for inaugural home match, eye women’s sports record
NWSL club Denver Summit FC, which debuts next month in San Jose, has “passed” the 40,000 mark in ticket sales for its home debut at Empower Field on March 28, according to Sean Keeler of the DENVER POST. Controlling owner Rob Cohen said their first goal “was to break the record...
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February 4, 2026
Ulta Spotlights 6 Female Athletes with New Beauty Roster, Strengthens Support for Women’s Sports
Ulta Beauty has teamed up with six female athletes from both established and emerging sports for its first-ever Ulta Beauty Roster. Through omnichannel marketing and digital content, these athletes will help Ulta Beauty redefine sports through the lens of beauty and empowerment. Additionally, Ulta has launched the Roster for Change grant program, designed to...
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February 4, 2026
Ariel Investments’ Project Level women’s sports fund raises US$250m
Ariel Investments’ dedicated sports fund, Project Level, has completed its first close with US$250 million in committed capital. Launched in January 2025 by Chicago-based asset management firm Ariel, which manages approximately US$14.3 billion in assets, the fund aims to supercharge growth in women’s sports through ‘diversified investments and significant ownership...
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February 4, 2026
National Women in Sports Day 2026: Advocates Push Congress for Equal Access Policies
Advocates for National Women in Sports Day took their fight for equity to Washington, DC today, engaging policymakers to address persistent gaps in athletic opportunities for girls and women across the country. The Women's Sports Foundation, national steward of National Women in Sports Day, is meeting with legislators to reinforce how policy shapes...
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