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Celebrating Black History MonthCelebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
While there’s a lot to celebrate, there’s also a lot of work to be done to make sports a more inclusive, representative and safe space for everyone.
February 06, 2023
University of Alabama launches an online NIL entityUniversity of Alabama launches an online NIL entity
University of Alabama launches an online NIL entity
On Thursday, the University of Alabama launched Yea Alabama, an online NIL entity that allows both fans and sponsors to contribute to the school and its athletes.
February 06, 2023
The branding potential of women athletes The branding potential of women athletes
The branding potential of women athletes
Per a report published yesterday, top players across a wide cross section of sports generated around $1 million each for their sponsors with 2022 social media posts.
February 03, 2023
The 37th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD)The 37th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD)
The 37th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD)
The day was originally established in remembrance of American Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman, who passed away suddenly while competing in a volleyball tournament in 1986.
February 01, 2023
Streaming services give increased visibility for women's college sports teamsStreaming services give increased visibility for women's college sports teams
Streaming services give increased visibility for women's college sports teams
An uptick in school-specific streaming services is translating into big wins for athletic departments and increased visibility for women’s sports teams, per a recent report.
February 01, 2023
Improving the media landscape in women's sportsImproving the media landscape in women's sports
Improving the media landscape in women's sports
Over the course of the last year, we asked industry leaders about the next big things in women’s sports, and most of them landed on improving the media landscape.
January 30, 2023
NIL collectives raise questions about equity in sports fundingNIL collectives raise questions about equity in sports funding
NIL collectives raise questions about equity in sports funding
A Tuesday report shed light on the tug-of-war between university athletic departments and individual teams and athletes for contributions from NIL collectives, raising questions about equity in sports funding.
January 27, 2023
Mikaela Shiffrin is setting records on and off the slopesMikaela Shiffrin is setting records on and off the slopes
Mikaela Shiffrin is setting records on and off the slopes
Her record-setting World Cup win on Tuesday showcased her unique appeal as the face of alpine skiing, while spotlighting the uneven business slope the niche sport competes on.
January 27, 2023
NCAA indoor track and field season has arrivedNCAA indoor track and field season has arrived
NCAA indoor track and field season has arrived
While outdoor track & field is more widely known (thanks, Olympics!), its quirky winter sister is bringing big heat. Let’s race.
January 25, 2023
The Women’s Indian Premier League sold its first domestic broadcast package for $116 millionThe Women’s Indian Premier League sold its first domestic broadcast package for $116 million
The Women’s Indian Premier League sold its first domestic broadcast package for $116 million
Ahead of its inaugural season, the league sold its first domestic broadcast package on Monday to Paramount Global’s Viacom18 for $116 million (!!!) over five years, inking the third-largest TV deal for a women’s sports league.
January 18, 2023
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White publicly slapping his wife has gone stunningly underdiscussedUltimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White publicly slapping his wife has gone stunningly underdiscussed
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White publicly slapping his wife has gone stunningly underdiscussed
Blame it on the holiday-break news cycle, or the fact that one of the biggest sports media companies discouraged its employees from writing anything “incendiary” about it, but Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White publicly slapping his wife has gone stunningly underdiscussed.
January 11, 2023
NCAA: Redistribution of wealthNCAA: Redistribution of wealth
NCAA: Redistribution of wealth
In a Tuesday report, the Division I (DI) transformation committee recommended restructuring the NCAA’s revenue distribution program that primarily rewards schools for their performance in just one competition — men’s March Madness.
January 06, 2023
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