Odessa Jenkins celebrating women in tackle football for generations to come

The once-eager teenager from South Central Los Angeles has been advocating for women to be on the gridiron.

CBS News - 3h

‘It means death’: Afghan women’s rights activists face deportation from Pakistan

Police go door-to-door arresting Afghans as government pledges to send millions back home to Taliban rule. More than 50 prominent female Afghan women’s rights activists sheltering in Pakistan are ...

The Guardian - 23h

How UCLA, South Carolina punched their women's Final Four tickets -- and their keys to winning in Tampa

Half of the women's Final Four is set after 1-seeds UCLA and South Carolina won in the regional finals Sunday.

ESPN - 26m

Strong TV ratings and attendance, women's basketball in good place heading to NCAA Tournament

There was concern that attendance and overall interest in women’s college basketball would drop this year with the departure of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and other stars for the WNBA

ABC News - Mar. 17

Forecasting next season for women's eliminated top seeds

NC State has been eliminated. From portal priorities to incoming recruits, we look ahead to the Wolfpack next season.

ESPN - 1d

17 Best Gifts for Women Who Are Over This Planet (2025)

She’s seen enough. She’s had enough. She can’t book a one-way ticket to the stars (yet), but these gifts will help her transcend this world.

Wired - 3d

Creators of DRAFTED focused on changing narrative for Latina women in sports

DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.

CBS News - 4h

Texas Rangers' Kellie Fischer paving the way for women in the MLB

Outside of making sure the Rangers' historic season went smoothly, Fischer's work stretches beyond Arlington.

CBS News - 3h

Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

The government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face.

BBC News - 12h

William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight

William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.

CBS News - 3d

2025 Women's March Madness schedule, scores: Elite Eight bracket, dates, locations, tip times, TV channels

South Carolina is off to its fifth straight Final Four, while UCLA is making its first appearance

CBS Sports - 5h

Vince Grippi: Hooptown USA puts basketball reputation on display at women's Spokane regional

Mar. 30—It's often dicey to give yourself a nickname. Ask George "T-Bone" Costanza. Or Star-Lord. But when former Gonzaga basketball star Matt Santangelo, then Hoopfest's executive director, ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Women's March Madness: Kim Mulkey credits Flau'jae Johnson for jump-starting LSU, says 'I'm forever indebted'

Johnson was the first McDonald's All-American Mulkey signed at LSU

CBS Sports - 3h

Women's March Madness 2025: UCLA, Cori Close reflect on Bruins reaching first NCAA Tournament Final Four

Close and the Bruins made sure to remember program history upon their historic achievement

CBS Sports - 2h

Iran dissident still reeling from aftermath of foiled murder plot: ‘I’ve been living in a nightmare’

Masih Alinejad is a vocal critic of Tehran who recently was pursued by hitmen for her advocacy of Iranian women. Masih Alinejad has long held fast fighting for women’s rights in Iran despite ...

The Guardian - 13h

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

A Democratic senator says the party's brand is 'problematic.' And the NCAA men's and women's tournaments are getting down to business.

NBC News - 5h

Al Fayed estate faces legal action from alleged victims

The women worked as nannies or private air stewards for the late billionaire and former owner of Harrods.

BBC News - 2h

French actor Gérard Depardieu denies sexual assault charges in court

French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.

CBS News - 5d

WSL: Chelsea drop first home-points of season

Chelsea dropped points at home for the first time in the Women's Super League (WSL) this season after an injury-time West Ham equaliser at Kingsmeadow on Sunday.

ESPN - 6h

These South Carolina stars are used to winning. But they know Final Four won't be easy

South Carolina women's basketball seniors Bree Hall and Sania Feagin have never not made a Final Four. They are still hungry for back-to-back titles.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March Madness

Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament

ABC News - 22h

Chawinga's goal sets the tone for Current’s 3-0 win over Royals

Temwa Chawinga opened the scoring after just 22 minutes as the Kansas City Current eased past the Utah Royals 3-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League

ABC News - 21h

Yoko Ono is now getting acclaim, but why do rock stars’ female partners get so much abuse? | Barbara Ellen

Ono was blamed for splitting the Beatles and taking John Lennon from his true calling. Let’s hope things are getting easier for women who date famous musicians. More than 50 years after John Lennon ...

The Guardian - 17h

Sexual assault allegations seem to be a badge of honor in Trump’s America. Was #MeToo an epic failure?

The push to end sexual violence has sparked a revenge campaign setting fire to women’s rights and pushing young men to the right. But organizers can learn from the movement’s losses. Dressed in his ...

The Guardian - 16h

Defending champion South Carolina returns to Final Four, beating Duke 54-50 in March Madness

Chloe Kitts scored 14 points and defending national champion South Carolina reached the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight year, beating Duke 54-50

ABC News - 7h

Spokane regional: UCLA marches past LSU 72-65, earns first trip to Final Four

Mar. 30—It could be argued that UCLA prevailed Sunday afternoon with its best player on the bench. It could also be debated that UCLA secured its first trip to the NCAA women's basketball Final ...