The U.S. and Mexico submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
The U.S. and Mexico submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
If successful, the North American neighbors plan on harnessing the surging popularity of women’s soccer to generate $3B in revenue and 4.5M in attendance.
December 11, 2023
No. 2 Notre Dame takes on No. 9 Clemson for men's national championship
No. 2 Notre Dame takes on No. 9 Clemson for men's national championship
Notre Dame earned a narrow 3–2 victory when these squads met on September 9th — and three months later, both teams are battle-hardened and hungry for some hardware.
December 11, 2023
And then there were four in the NCAA volleyball tournament
And then there were four in the NCAA volleyball tournament
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Four familiar faces — three No. 1 seeds and one No. 2 seed — emerged victorious from Saturday’s national tournament’s tumultuous regional round, booking their tickets to Thursday’s national semifinals in Tampa, FL.
December 11, 2023
The growth of women's sports in 2023
The growth of women's sports in 2023
Women’s sports witnessed exponential growth in 2023, and that’s because sports leagues, sponsors, and media outlets are finally building women athletes the platforms they deserve.
December 10, 2023
The orange carpet awaits
A 2024 WNBA Draft Lottery preview
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Ahead of April’s star-studded WNBA Draft and May’s season start comes Sunday’s WNBA Lottery that will determine which team will snag the No. 1 pick.
December 08, 2023
The GIST sits down with 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters
The GIST sits down with 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters
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The GIST recently chatted with 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters about how her Spectacular start led to glory, gold, and her “proudest moments with The Hartford.”
December 08, 2023
Sportico released data on 2023’s 15 highest-earning women athletes
Sportico released data on 2023’s 15 highest-earning women athletes
Aside from one trend — tennis has a clear advantage — the data showed how a Grand Slam victory can kickstart sponsorships, why Eileen Gu is the perfect model for luxury brands, and how USWNT stars can succeed under a constant spotlight.
December 08, 2023
The 2023 Heisman Trophy finalists
The 2023 Heisman Trophy finalists
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After a season of jaw-dropping performances, the four Heisman Trophy finalists — three transfer quarterbacks (QBs) and one wide receiver (WR) — will head to NYC for tomorrow’s 8 p.m. ET award ceremony on ESPN.
December 08, 2023
Who will advance to the men's College Cup finals?
Who will advance to the men's College Cup finals?
As confetti continues falling on the women’s College Cup champ, the four remaining men’s squads will kick off their semifinals tonight, when two previous title-winners, Clemson and Notre Dame, take on final four first-timers West Virginia and Oregon State, respectively.
December 08, 2023
Another one bites the dust
World No. 3 Jon Rahm defects to LIV Golf
In a true change in tune, world No. 3 Jon Rahm is defecting to the Saudi Arabian–backed LIV Golf, a stunning blow to the PGA Tour in the continually chaotic world of men’s professional golf.
December 08, 2023
The LPGA and PGA Tour are launching their first mixed-team event
The LPGA and PGA Tour are launching their first mixed-team event
This weekend, the LPGA and PGA Tour will field a long-awaited crossover at the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational, the first mixed-team event of its kind.
December 06, 2023
Florida State won their fourth national championship in women's soccer
Florida State won their fourth national championship in women's soccer
Overall No. 1–seed Florida State won their fourth national championship — all in the last 10 seasons — with Monday’s blistering 5–1 beatdown of the also-undefeated No. 2 Stanford. Ring ring, destiny’s calling.
December 06, 2023