Competing Women's Sports

LeBron, Bronny James turn down chance to compete together at 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend, per report

Bronny also declined a spot on the G League Rising Stars team

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Here's who is competing for Oscar gold after nominees announced for the 97th Academy Awards

The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, following a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires. "Entertainment Tonight" hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner break ...

CBS News - Jan. 23

Women's Power Rankings

After losing Ashlyn Watkins for the season, South Carolina showed that it's still a national title contender.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Yahoo Sports AM: Welcome to Cooperstown

In today's edition: Call to the Hall, pond hockey, Novak's shot at history, NBA midseason grades, wild Bills-Chiefs stat, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Banks compete for Hong Kong’s blockbuster listing with 0.01% fees

Chinese lenders’ ultra-low pitches for CATL secondary offering reflect scarcity of business on mainland

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Yahoo Sports AM: The Buckeyes win it all

In today's edition: Bow down to the Buckeyes, Aussie Open update, Divisional Round recap, two-man race for NBA MVP, golf is hard, Baker's Dozen, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

Teen dancers descend on Massachusetts to compete in the "American Idol" of ballet

Some might call it the “American Idol” of ballet dancing

ABC News - Jan. 21

Is Microsoft Excel the Next Big E-Sport?

At the Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, there was stardust in the air as 12 finance guys vied to be crowned the world’s best spreadsheeter.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Denmark to ditch ‘parenting competency’ tests for Greenlandic families

Human rights bodies have long criticised the tests as culturally unsuitable for Greenlandic people. Denmark has announced it is abandoning the use of highly controversial “parenting competency” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze

The sport of Hyrox is not known to many in the general public, yet is popular enough that UK events have had to introduce ticket lotteries. What does this new craze involve?

BBC News - Jan. 20

Heinz Kluetmeier, Inventive Sports Photographer, Dies at 82

His work for Sports Illustrated included the renowned cover photo of the United States men’s hockey team celebrating their upset win at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Poch: U.S. needs arrogance to compete at '26 WC

United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists American players can compete with the likes of Spain and Argentina in terms of talent.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Plum's No. 10 1st women's jersey in UW rafters

Washington legend Kelsey Plum's No. 10 became the program's first women's jersey to be retired Saturday.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Staley's $25M deal richest in women's hoops

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley received a contract extension on Friday that will make her the highest-paid college women's basketball coach of all time at a total value of about $25 million.

ESPN - Jan. 17

NCAA adds women's wrestling as its 91st and latest championship sport

The NCAA has added women’s wrestling as a sport, bringing its total number of championships to 91

ABC News - Jan. 17

Yahoo Sports AM: Business is booming in women's sports

In today's edition: The future is now for women's sports, Baseball Hall of Fame voting update, previewing the NFL Divisional Round, another teen wins in Melbourne, Jeremiah Smith's path to stardom, ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Gardner catch 'one of the moments of Women's Ashes history'

Ash Gardner takes a "sensational" boundary catch as Australia cruise to victory over England in the third ODI of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds

New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.

CBS News - Jan. 16

LIV Golf finalizes broadcast deal with Fox Sports

LIV Golf has reached a multiyear broadcast agreement with Fox Sports, which will show each of the three rounds of the events live in the U.S. on one of its network's channels and streaming app ...

ESPN - Jan. 16

‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?

Fifty years ago, Icelandic women went on strike, kickstarting a gender revolution. Today, the concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere – including the female-led coalition government . ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

NIL money in college athletics creating "have-not" sports

It's been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change -- and the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

NCAA approves paying women's tourney teams

Women's basketball teams will be paid for playing games in the NCAA tournament each March, just like the men have for years, under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Celtic Women Held Sway in ‘Matrilocal’ Societies

An ancient cemetery reveals a Celtic tribe that lived in England 2,000 years ago and that was organized around maternal lineages, according to a DNA analysis.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain

DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.

BBC News - Jan. 15

House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women's sports

The House passed legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.

NBC News - Jan. 14

England miss golden opportunity to level Women's Ashes

England are bowled out for 159, chasing only 181 to win, which gives Australia a 4-0 lead in the points-based series.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Women Really Want to Talk After Seeing ‘Babygirl’

Audiences may not be able to agree on how erotic the director Halina Reijn’s erotic thriller is, but it’s starting rich conversations.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Wasteful England beaten in Women's Ashes opener

England suffer a four-wicket defeat in the opening one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Yahoo Sports AM: The Irish fight on

In today's edition: Notre Dame wins Orange Bowl, ranking every Super Bowl matchup, the rise of Cade Cunningham, Australian Open preview, wild Ravens stat, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Yahoo Sports AM: 5 days of football

In today's edition: Football heaven, Cavs beat Thunder, the best remaining MLB free agents, the NFL's cellar dwellers stunk it up, D-II basketball genius, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winner revealed

An iconic image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is named the overall winner at the World Sports Photography Awards.