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Track legend Allyson Felix is using her business platform to reshape women's sports from the inside. Through two companies, she's backing female athletes and building the infrastructure women's sports needs to thrive.
Cities across America are investing millions in women's sports teams and events, turning what was once overlooked into a billion-dollar economic opportunity. From $205 million expansion fees to $149 million event impacts, women's sports are rewriting the playbook for urban growth.
Global women's sports revenue has reached $3 billion in 2026, jumping 25% from last year and marking a 340% increase over four years. The explosive growth signals that women's sports have moved from proving their value to building a lasting foundation for the future.
Major women's sporting events pumped more than £54 million into London's economy last year, proving that investing in women's athletics delivers massive returns. The Women's Rugby World Cup final alone generated £48.5 million while drawing record-breaking crowds and viewership.
Women's rugby is exploding across American colleges, with more than two dozen teams competing for a national title and just 10 programs away from becoming a full NCAA championship sport. From Olympic success to social media stars, the sport is riding a wave of momentum that could transform women's athletics.
Olympic Channel executive Benny Bonsu earned recognition as one of Africa's 50 Most Influential Women in Sport for 2025. The Ghana-born media leader joins IOC President Kirsty Coventry and other powerhouses reshaping the continent's sports future.
The President signed executive orders ensuring fair competition for female athletes at all levels. Over 50 years after Title IX, the White House reaffirms its commitment to expanding opportunities for women and girls in sports.
Two friends in India launched Do Culture after struggling to find beginner-friendly sports spaces for adult women. The community has already helped dozens of women play football and badminton for the first time in judgment-free sessions.
Scottish Rugby just expanded professional contracts for women players by 12, bringing the total to 47 as the nation builds toward the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup. More than 70% of these athletes will now train full-time in Scotland, a major leap forward for women's sports investment.
Nearly half of all women's rugby fans discovered the sport in the last two years, marking one of the fastest-growing sports movements worldwide. World Rugby's new report reveals how tournaments, streaming, and visible athletes are building a passionate new fanbase.
England's women's cricket team aims to replicate the magic of the Lionesses' Euros victory when they host the T20 World Cup starting June 12. With over 115,000 tickets already sold, women's sport in Britain continues its unstoppable momentum.
Women's college basketball just hit a historic milestone as the SEC places 10 teams in the AP Top 25 for the first time in the poll's 50-year history. The achievement showcases the explosive growth and talent in women's sports across the conference.
WNBA legend Sue Bird is channeling her basketball brilliance into building the future of women's sports. Four years after hanging up her jersey, the five-time Olympic gold medalist is investing in media companies, calling games for NBC, and deciding which players represent Team USA at the 2028 Olympics.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
French Paralympic champion Cécile Hernandez postponed retirement to save women's Para snowboarding from disappearing. Despite living with multiple sclerosis for 23 years, she's competing at her fourth Winter Paralympics to inspire the next generation.
Over 77,000 fans packed London's Allianz Stadium to watch England's Red Roses defeat Ireland 33-12, setting a new Women's Six Nations attendance record. The crowd marked another milestone for women's rugby as the sport continues its remarkable growth.
Professional runners are speaking out about proper fueling and changing the sport's harmful "smaller is faster" myth. Their honesty is creating a healthier future for young athletes.
Six extraordinary Australian women, including the nation's first Indigenous Winter Paralympian, will compete at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympic Games. These athletes have overcome accidents, disabilities, and funding challenges to reach the world's biggest sporting stage.
Mining company Gold Fields just committed $5 million over two years to elevate Ghana's national football teams, with major support flowing to women's soccer. The partnership marks one of the largest private investments in Ghanaian women's sports development.
A young photographer joined her local women's rugby team after watching the Red Roses compete, turning her newfound passion into a career-launching documentary project. Her work now captures the sisterhood and resilience of grassroots women's rugby while she pursues professional sports photography.
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