Original article can be found here. By Michael Tennant The United Nations — believe it or not — recently issued a report decrying males’ participation in female-only sports, noting that it presents physical and psychological dangers to women and deprives them of opportunities to succeed. “Women and girls already have many odds stacked against them…
Sheryl Swoopes and long-time sports journalist Terrika Foster-Brasby have joined iHeartMedia’s … [+] Women’s Sports Audio Network as the co-headliners of the media platform’s newest women’s sports series called, “Levels To This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby.” Levels To This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby In 1997, Sheryl Swoopes became the first player…
Fang Xin (C) of China scores during the match between China and Kazakhstan at 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia Championship in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan) BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — China defeated Kazakhstan 5-0 on the first competition day of the inaugural International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey…
Fern Burrage-Male. Photo Monk’s Photography Fern Burrage-Male took over as manager of Cardiff City Ladies football team in October 2023. Since then the team has been rebranded as Gwalia United, and its co-owners Julian Jenkins and Damien Singh have outlined their ambition to take it to the top flight. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s FA Women’s…
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Local Sports Breanna Pretty had a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds Wednesday in the Lambton Lions’ 65-59 comeback win over the visiting St. Clair Saints. Published Oct 31, 2024 • 2 minute read Lambton Lions’ Breanna Pretty (11) plays against the Algonquin Wolves in the OCAA women’s basketball final…
Harvard women’s soccer (6-3-5, 2-3-1 Ivy) faced off against the UPenn Quakers (1-7-6, 0-4-2 Ivy) in a high-stakes, must-win Ivy League showdown that would help keep the squad’s Ivy Tournament dream alive. In a thrilling fashion, the Crimson scored a late goal in the final minutes of the match to prevail victorious, 1-0. Following a…
Dekota Schubert wasn’t shy about why she returned to Hastings College for a fifth year of eligibility. “It was completely (for) soccer,” the super senior said through a smile last week. It definitely wasn’t for school. For one, HC doesn’t offer the kind of post-grad education Schubert is seeking — she wants to be a…
Dekota Schubert wasn’t shy about why she returned to Hastings College for a fifth year of eligibility. “It was completely (for) soccer,” the super senior said through a smile last week. It definitely wasn’t for school. For one, HC doesn’t offer the kind of post-grad education Schubert is seeking — she wants to be a…
Former Somalia captain Iqra Ismail says a referee told her she must wear shorts to play in the Greater London Women’s Football League in the UK. Football’s governing body in England has said that women playing the sport across its competitions are allowed to wear clothing that follows their religious beliefs after former Somalia captain…
Retired soccer and basketball stars Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird commended a new generation of female athletes for soaking up the spotlight in a “totally new era of women’s sports,” their hopes high that increased investment and attention will allow younger players to build upon a legacy left by those who came before them. Since…
