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Ripken Experience Elizabethtown to Host 2024 Baseball For All Nationals

Baseball For All, a national organization that builds gender equity in baseball, announced it will bring the Baseball For All Nationals back to The Ripken Experience Elizabethtown in Kentucky from July 7–12, 2024. The ninth annual tournament is the largest girls’ baseball tournament in the United States and it will be the second consecutive year […]

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In Seattle, Sports is Part of City’s Culture

After three games in three days and experiencing the various decibel levels at each, you get to wonder: Do Seattle sports fans go through the week whispering quietly because of all the yelling they do to support their teams? In an area that hosted multiple major events throughout this year and with more to come […]

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Serbian basketball star Sonja Vasic, right, will serve as deputy chair of the FIBA Players' Commission.

FIBA Commissions and Working Groups Increase Gender Equality

Following the recent 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, FIBA has announced its commissions and working groups for the 2023–2027 term following the first meeting of the new Central Board. For the first time, three out of seven FIBA Commissions are chaired by a woman and in two of the other four Commissions, the deputy chair […]

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NWSL Adds Expansion Team in Boston for 2026

The National Women’s Soccer League has awarded Boston expansion rights for the league’s 15th team to Boston Unity Soccer Partners, an all-female core ownership group, with the new club is set to kick off in the 2026 season at George R. White Stadium in Franklin Park after renovations are made to the venue. “I’m excited […]

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PWHL

Professional Women’s Hockey League Announces Six Markets

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s inaugural season will launch in January 2024 with teams in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Boston, Minneapolis–St. Paul and the New York City area. The PWHL will start play after having bought out the Premier Hockey Federation in June. The PHF previously had teams in Montreal, Toronto, Boston, the Minneapolis—St. Paul region […]

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Women’s Rugby

Sites Confirmed for 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England

World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union in England have announced eight venues and cities that will host games in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup with 16 teams competing in the tournament that starts August 22 and concludes with the final on September 27. The cities/venues include Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium, Ashton Gate […]

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Dallas Lands Pro Volleyball Federation Team for 2025

Pro Volleyball Federation has announced the addition of Dallas as one of its future franchises with plans to begin play in the 2025 season. The Pro Volleyball Federation launches its inaugural season in February 2024 with teams in Atlanta, Orlando, San Diego, Columbus, Grand Rapids and Omaha. The league is expected to announce additional 2025 […]

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The United States team celebrates a win against Wales during a FIFA Women's World Cup sendoff match in San Jose, California. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Wherever the U.S. Plays, Fans Travel

The United States will play for an unprecedented three-peat at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which starts this week, but it won’t be easy for the No. 1 team in the world. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the quadrennial tournament for international soccer’s most coveted trophy kicks off July 20 and features an expanded […]

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NWSL 2023 Championship

San Diego to Host 2023 NWSL Championship Game

The National Women’s Soccer League has announced San Diego Wave FC as the host of the 2023 NWSL Championship at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, November 11. “We’re thrilled to have San Diego Wave FC as our host for this season’s Championship match,” said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. “With top-notch facilities, a passionate soccer community and […]

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