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The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features just one woman

The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) announced its 2026 class on Monday, a deserving group, but one that includes just one woman: the inimitable Cindy Curley. Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the road to Toronto’s hallowed halls is paved with misogyny.

Superstars light up the pitch as World Cup enters final phase of the group stage

Superstars light up the pitch as World Cup enters final phase of the group stage

Superstars light up the pitch as World Cup enters final phase of the group stage

PWHL welcomes outside investment for first time in league history

PWHL welcomes outside investment for first time in league history

PWHL welcomes outside investment for first time in league history

In big PHWL news, the women’s hockey league under a single-entity ownership structure opened itself to outside investment for the first time yesterday. The PWHL — founded and owned by Mark and Kimbra Walter — welcomed Kilmer Sports Ventures and Ilitch Companies into the league as strategic investors with a commitment of over $100M.

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

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Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

The Summer Solstice didn’t just usher in longer days — it also brought some of the best performances women’s basketball has to offer.

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

Must-know headlines from a weekend of top-tier WNBA hoops

The Summer Solstice didn’t just usher in longer days — it also brought some of the best performances women’s basketball has to offer. Let’s hoop to it.

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

Spain’s Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal, plus other highlights from the second weekend

So much fútbol, so little time. Here’s the latest from the World Cup (WC).

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

USMNT eyes back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time in 96 years

It’s been one week since the USMNT (red, white, and) blew our minds with their historic 4–1 World Cup (WC) win over Paraguay. Just like the American Outlaws, the group stage continues marching on with Game 2 against Australia today at 3 p.m. ET. Which team will hop to the top of the Group D standings?

The Realest teams up with the WPBL for a series dedicated to women’s baseball

The Realest teams up with the WPBL for a series dedicated to women’s baseball

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The Realest teams up with the WPBL for a series dedicated to women’s baseball

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June 18, 2026

There’s nothing more American than baseball (cards), right? That’s the idea behind sports authentication platform The Realest’s new partnership with the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL). Together, they will launch and develop the first officially licensed trading card program for an active pro women’s baseball league in the U.S..

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Azzi Fudd chose Project B over Unrivaled — but why?

June 23, 2026

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Azzi Fudd chose Project B over Unrivaled — but why?

Azzi Fudd chose Project B over Unrivaled — but why?

Azzi Fudd is packing her passport, electing to join Project B, the new 5-on-5 offseason league that will make its grand debut in December. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz examine the current pro player landscape, now stuffed with options galore for women hoopers. One thing is clear: With an abundance of choices, this player empowerment era is here to stay.

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It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

It’s gameday: Previewing CanMNT vs. Qatar

CanMNT plays their second group stage game against Qatar today at 6 p.m. ET. Having already secured their first World Cup (WC) point, the Canadian men will be looking for their inaugural WC win on home soil, this time in Vancouver. What’s more, a dub would shake up the Group B standings.

Genius Sports shares new insights into women’s sports fans and sports culture

Genius Sports shares new insights into women’s sports fans and sports culture

Genius Sports shares new insights into women’s sports fans and sports culture

Today, sports data leader Genius Sports (which acquired Sports Innovation Lab in 2025) published the fifth edition of The Fan Project, Sports Innovation Lab’s long-running report series that examines the economic value of women’s sports fandom. The latest release, “Turning Culture Into Commerce,” shows how the culture of women’s sports is shaped by athlete entrepreneurs.

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

From the comprehensive expansion process to preparing for tonight’s 5 p.m. ET entry draft, PWHL front offices have been booked and busy this offseason. It’s all happening.

FIVB taps Horizon Sports & Experiences to handle sponsorship and media rights for its 2027 tournament

FIVB taps Horizon Sports & Experiences to handle sponsorship and media rights for its 2027 tournament

FIVB taps Horizon Sports & Experiences to handle sponsorship and media rights for its 2027 tournament

Volleyball is bigger than ever, and FIVB wants to meet the moment. After bringing its 2027 tournament stateside, the international volleyball federation is officially teaming up with Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E) as the event’s exclusive sponsorship and media rights sales agency.

Wimbledon engages NYC tennis fans with Barclays-sponsored activation

Wimbledon engages NYC tennis fans with Barclays-sponsored activation

Wimbledon engages NYC tennis fans with Barclays-sponsored activation

Wimbledon will be here in two weeks — and by here, we also mean here in North America. The All England Club which hosts the UK’s Grand Slam is transforming Central Park’s Wollman Rink into an authentic grass tennis court, bringing a bit of the event’s unique magic to help win over the NYC audience.

The NY Knicks are NBA champs for the first time in 53 years

The NY Knicks are NBA champs for the first time in 53 years

The NY Knicks are NBA champs for the first time in 53 years

The Big Apple is still buzzing because the NY Knicks are NBA champs. Powered by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, the Knicks rallied for their sixth comeback win of the playoffs — a 94–90 Saturday W over the San Antonio Spurs — to clinch the Larry OB. Long live the walls they (finally) crashed through.

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