Ashleigh Plumptre becomes first WSL star to sign with Saudi Arabia's eight-team league
Ashleigh Plumptre becomes first WSL star to sign with Saudi Arabia's eight-team league
Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre signed with Saudi Arabia’s Women’s Premier League team Al-Ittihad on Wednesday, becoming the first WSL star to sign with the eight-team league as it enters its second season.
September 15, 2023
The PWHL is the first pro North American women's sports league with a CBA in place before its inaugural game
The PWHL is the first pro North American women's sports league with a CBA in place before its inaugural game
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This milestone marks a crucial culture change for women's sports and should have positive reverberations across the new league.
September 13, 2023
Coco Gauff took home $3M for US Open win
Coco Gauff took home $3M for US Open win
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With Saturday's US Open victory, 19-year-old Coco Gauff became the first American teenager to claim a Grand Slam singles title this century and just the fourth to do it in the Open Era.
September 11, 2023
Survey says unbundling sports is the way to go
Survey says unbundling sports is the way to go
Major takeaways from the survey suggest Charter is spot on in believing in the unbundle, and since Charter is willing to walk away from sports entirely, it's time to acknowledge that the customer is always right.
September 11, 2023
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Last January, the competitive wrestling promotion filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE, its top competitor and the largest wrestling company in the world.
September 08, 2023
Spain's Liga F players are going on strike
Spain's Liga F players are going on strike
The country’s highest level of pro women’s football, Liga F, won't kick off its season today as scheduled due to a league-wide players strike over conditions and pay.
September 08, 2023
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
The telecoms company — which operates under Spectrum’s umbrella — removed Disney and ESPN programming last Thursday due to an ongoing carriage dispute.
September 06, 2023
The WTA and ATP discuss a possible merger
The WTA and ATP discuss a possible merger
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Later this month, executives from both pro tennis leagues will meet in London for a two-day summit about the possibility of a united tour.
September 06, 2023
The trends at this year's US Open so far
The trends at this year's US Open so far
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The aforementioned GOAT may not be headlining this year’s US Open, but the final tennis major of 2023 is already seeing some GOAT–level numbers.
September 01, 2023