All articles tagged with #womens sports
Bob Costas publicly endorses the IOC’s decision to maintain separate female categories in Olympic events, arguing that common sense and fairness require that athletes biologically female compete against each other. The piece cites his CNN appearance and framing of the issue as about balance between inclusion and competitive integrity, highlighting ongoing debate over how to ensure a level playing field in women’s sports.
Iowa State University will discontinue its women’s gymnastics program and replace it with another sport to provide equal or greater participation opportunities for women. Gymnasts can finish their degrees with scholarships honored and continue to access athletics services, or transfer to other schools. Incoming recruits will have scholarships honored, and gymnastics coaches won’t have renewed contracts. The department will spend months researching a new women’s sport to add and may pursue NCAA waivers for an extra year of competition for affected athletes.
Alysa Liu staged a remarkable comeback to win the Olympic women’s individual figure skating gold at Milan-Cortina 2026, the United States’ first such medal since 2006, marking a historic moment for U.S. figure skating.
Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the Milan-Cortina slalom to win Olympic gold and secure her fourth Olympic medal, ending years of Olympic drought for the American star.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam won gold in the women’s 1,000 meters at Milan, reportedly setting an Olympic record, as internet celebrity Jake Paul and his partner cried on the podium.
Former gymnast Jennifer Sey criticizes an ACLU ad urging allowing males to compete in girls’ sports, arguing sports are about competition, not identity, as the Supreme Court weighs Idaho/West Virginia bans on trans athletes; the campaign and high court cases fuel a national debate on fairness in women’s sports, with supporters like Riley Gaines rallying outside the Court and advocates urging protection of women’s opportunities.
The Supreme Court appears poised to uphold state bans on transgender women and girls competing in female school sports, with a conservative 6-3 majority leaning toward affirming the bans in Idaho and West Virginia and a decision expected in June, potentially narrowing the ruling rather than ruling broadly on transgender rights in sports.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled skepticism toward arguments that state bans on transgender athletes competing in women's sports violate the Equal Protection Clause.
The UEFA Women's Champions League knockout phase draw has been announced, setting the bracket from the play-offs to the final in Oslo on 23 May, with matches starting in February and culminating in the final at Ullevaal Stadion.
Nebraska Athletics celebrated a successful 2025 with top sports performances, academic achievements, facility improvements, and new revenue-sharing initiatives, while planning for an exciting 2026 with events and continued support for women's sports.
The article celebrates Angela James' induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame and her impact on promoting diversity and inclusion in women's hockey, highlighted by a girls' hockey clinic in Toronto where young players, especially girls of color, had the opportunity to learn from and interact with hockey legends, emphasizing the sport's progress towards inclusivity.
South Africa's women's cricket team defeated England by 125 runs in the semi-final of the 2025 Women's World Cup, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring a record 169 and Marizanne Kapp taking 5 wickets, advancing to their first-ever final against India or Australia.
Lucy Bronze praised England's victory at the Women's Rugby World Cup, highlighting the event's role in setting new standards for women's rugby and inspiring future generations, while celebrating the players' joy and the tournament's positive impact.
Mo'ne Davis, a Little League icon, is returning to baseball to join the newly formed Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL), set to debut in 2026, aiming to revitalize women's baseball with innovative rules and a fresh league structure, supported by hundreds of women trying out for the teams.
Sophie Cunningham, a prominent WNBA player, is launching a new podcast called Show Me Something with The Volume, focusing on women's sports, pop culture, and friendship, marking her rising mainstream profile amid her successful 2025 season.