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Digging into the growth in women's volleyballDigging into the growth in women's volleyball
Digging into the growth in women's volleyball
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The sport is skyrocketing in popularity, and everyone — from investors to broadcasters and sponsors — is taking notice.
October 27, 2023
Overtime announces high school girls basketball leagueOvertime announces high school girls basketball league
Overtime announces high school girls basketball league
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Overtime — the youth sports brand that’s taken over social media — is following up the success of its Overtime Elite (OTE) pro youth basketball league with another initiative.
October 25, 2023
Saudi Arabia wants to host the next FIFA men's and women's World CupSaudi Arabia wants to host the next FIFA men's and women's World Cup
Saudi Arabia wants to host the next FIFA men's and women's World Cup
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This interest further cements the country’s recent and rapid expansion into women’s soccer, which has been met with mixed success at the FIFA level.
October 23, 2023
The new Kansas City Current stadium officially has a nameThe new Kansas City Current stadium officially has a name
The new Kansas City Current stadium officially has a name
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The Kansas City Current were already expecting a new home in 2024, but now have a name for it: CPKC Stadium.
October 23, 2023
WNBA Finals Game 4 by the numbersWNBA Finals Game 4 by the numbers
WNBA Finals Game 4 by the numbers
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It’s not just the Las Vegas Aces who won (again!) in a Game 4 nail-biter against the New York Liberty: the fans, the WNBA, and the media landscape also cashed in.
October 23, 2023
The Israel-Hamas War affects Gulf investmentsThe Israel-Hamas War affects Gulf investments
The Israel-Hamas War affects Gulf investments
Due to the conflict, sports deals between Gulf, European, and American entities are expected to slow, pause, or fall apart entirely.
October 20, 2023
Peloton to feature WNBA-specific initiatives in 2024Peloton to feature WNBA-specific initiatives in 2024
Peloton to feature WNBA-specific initiatives in 2024
The fitness company’s first-ever live sports deal will allow League Pass subscribers to watch games (along with NBA and WNBA–themed classes!) right from their bikes.
October 20, 2023
LSU star Angel Reese signs a multiyear endorsement deal with Reebok LSU star Angel Reese signs a multiyear endorsement deal with Reebok
LSU star Angel Reese signs a multiyear endorsement deal with Reebok
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he multiyear endorsement deal is the company’s first major name, image, and likeness (NIL) signing and its first overall ahead of its 2024 basketball relaunch.
October 18, 2023
Research shows that reach continues to be a problem for women's sports marketingResearch shows that reach continues to be a problem for women's sports marketing
Research shows that reach continues to be a problem for women's sports marketing
Tech research firm Sports Innovation Lab (SIL) released a 41-page report yesterday offering optimal, research-backed methods for investing in women’s sports.
October 18, 2023
WNBA Finals by the numbersWNBA Finals by the numbers
WNBA Finals by the numbers
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Jonquel Jones isn’t the only one doing numbers during the WNBA Finals — the Liberty, Aces, and the league as a whole are breaking records left and right in yet another season of firsts.
October 16, 2023
The pros and cons of NBA-WNBA ownership modelsThe pros and cons of NBA-WNBA ownership models
The pros and cons of NBA-WNBA ownership models
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As the WNBA expands its domain, Front Office Sports explored how opinions are split on the optimal franchise ownership model: Is it better to be co-owned with an NBA team or to fly solo?
October 16, 2023
Heather Mitts wants pro women's soccer to return to PhiladelphiaHeather Mitts wants pro women's soccer to return to Philadelphia
Heather Mitts wants pro women's soccer to return to Philadelphia
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So, USWNT legend and Philadelphia hero Heather Mitts wants to build off the game’s unmatched ecosystem by bringing a pro women’s team (back) to the City of Brotherly Sisterly Love.
October 13, 2023
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