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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 -
World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder
Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms
A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Unrivaled Charts a New Path for Women’s Basketball
A new 3-on-3 league offers a condensed format, some of the best W.N.B.A. players and a made-for-TV approach that aims to bring viewers close to the action.The New York Times - 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 -
The world’s greatest record stores
FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fixFinancial Times - 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 -
Sources: Chelsea lead race to sign Naomi Girma
Chelsea are leading the race to sign San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma, while Arsenal and Lyon are also interested in the United States women's national team star, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
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 -
‘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 -
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 -
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 -
Rich Men Rule the World
The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.Wired - 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 -
‘Would love to see her faked’: the dark world of sexual deepfakes – and the women fighting back
The government has promised a crackdown on synthetic image abuse – but campaigners warn it doesn’t go far enough. It began with an anonymous email. “I’m genuinely so, so sorry to reach out to you,” ...The Guardian - 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 -
The strange world of the Euro-Gulf
The entwinement of Europe and the Arabian peninsula is ever tighter, and ever more improbableFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Oromay by Baalu Girma review – an Ethiopian classic
This political satire of insurrection and propaganda during the civil war, which is thought to have cost the author his life, gets an English translation at last. Oromay begins as it means to go ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Transgender players to be banned from women’s hockey
Transgender players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey across England from the start of next season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Pity the middle-sized nations of the world
Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globeFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Watkins, Bueckers headline women's Wooden list
USC's JuJu Watkins, UConn's Paige Bueckers, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and UCLA's Lauren Betts headline the Wooden Award midseason top 25.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
USWNT coach Emma Hayes reveals plan for USA soccer for 2027 Women's World Cup and beyond
The USWNT will kick off the new year with a camp in Southern California and a new-look strategy aimed at player developmentCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
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Faith and fashion: Iranian women revamp hijab rules
Defiance of headscarves accompanied by growing demand for stylish options among those following Islamic republic’s dress codeFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'
Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds
New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Women: Can South Carolina again run the table in the SEC?
The Gamecocks' quest for a third straight undefeated league season starts Thursday when SEC play opens.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Quincy Wilson's world
This 16-year old knows a thing or two about history books. Unlike his classmates, he’s re-writing them.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
After a Monumental Year for Women’s Basketball, What’s Next?
Professional and college games broke into the broader cultural zeitgeist like never before in 2024.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Moving the Goalposts | From the Euros to Canada’s new league: women’s football in 2025
Controversially postponed Wafcon will finally take place and Brazil will hope to retain Copa América title. New landmarks, historic wins and the USA gaining Olympic redemption – the last 12 months ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Women behind the lens: six of the most striking images from 2024
Our favourite photographs from around the world taken by women and capturing moments of contemplation, celebration and imagination Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 1
