Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales faces calls for resignation
Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales faces calls for resignation
While we should be focused on celebrating the record viewership numbers rolling in from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC), instead, we unfortunately have to discuss Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissing Spain’s star player, Jennifer Hermoso, during her team’s WWC win celebration on Sunday.
August 23, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco placed on paid administration leave
Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco placed on paid administration leave
MLB placed Tampa Bay Rays sensation Wander Franco on paid administrative leave yesterday while the investigation into allegations that he had a relationship with at least one underage girl continues.
August 23, 2023
Recent survey found that there was more demand than supply for women’s sports merchandise
Recent survey found that there was more demand than supply for women’s sports merchandise
On Monday, the Sports Business Journal (SBJ) and the Wasserman Group released a study highlighting the dearth of women’s sports merch, especially when it comes to soccer.
August 23, 2023
Defending champions Syracuse Orange are the team to beat in the upcoming NCAA men's soccer season
Defending champions Syracuse Orange are the team to beat in the upcoming NCAA men's soccer season
As mentioned, the men’s 2023 season takes the pitch with a full slate tomorrow, so brush up with our handy soccer guide, then prep for another upset-filled roller-coaster year.
August 23, 2023
The FIFA Women's World Cup generated $570M in revenue
The FIFA Women's World Cup generated $570M in revenue
It’s becoming increasingly obvious that international soccer is for the girls, but brands and investors are still catching up.
August 21, 2023
If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?
If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?
After Disney expressed interest in selling an equity stake in the sports network a month ago, rumors of potential partners have swirled, with brands like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Verizon and even some sports leagues appearing as front-runners.
August 21, 2023
Spain claims first World Cup title amidst ongoing protest with their federation
Spain claims first World Cup title amidst ongoing protest with their federation
Spain overpowered England 1–0 in yesterday’s thrilling WWC final, a feat all the more impressive considering La Roja’s ongoing protest of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and head coach Jorge Vilda.
August 21, 2023
The FIFA Women's World Cup by the numbers
The FIFA Women's World Cup by the numbers
From jaw-dropping Cinderella runs to a home country that forever changed the game Down Under to a few legends taking the WWC pitch for one last time, this year’s tourney more than delivered on memorable moments.
August 21, 2023
Updates from the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest
Updates from the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest
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The World Athletic Championships began from Budapest, Hungary on Saturday, featuring 100 Division I (DI) athletes running, throwing, and jumping from now until next Sunday — all aiming to qualify for next summer’s Paris Olympics.
August 21, 2023
UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson begins her first season as head coach
UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson begins her first season as head coach
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No, this isn’t the plot of The Princess Diaries 2 — it's UNC field hockey’s new era under program legend and recent grad Erin Matson, whose first season as HC begins later this week.
August 21, 2023
The history behind the U.K.'s women's soccer ban
The history behind the U.K.'s women's soccer ban
While La Roja celebrates Down Under, we’re highlighting the U.K.’s fraught history with women’s footy, making the Lionesses’ historic tournament run even more extraordinary.
August 20, 2023