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“It’s not that it doesn’t work”: Crux Football’s Bex Smith on why women’s soccer needs a new ownership model

Sam Carp — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Women’s soccer in Europe has some of the world’s best players and most recognisable clubs. But, for Bex Smith, the numbers haven’t been adding up.

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Why more training alone won’t advance women leaders

John Cairney and Sharon Hinton — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

When most organisations think about developing female leaders, they focus on skills, workshops and courses. But new research suggests the greatest value of women's leadership initiatives may have little to do with training at all.

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Record attendances, mainstream exposure and lasting legacy: How the 2026 ICC T20 Women’s World Cup will take English women’s cricket to the next level

Josh Sim — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:10:52 +0000

Beth Barrett-Wild, the T20 Women’s World Cup tournament director explains how record revenues and rising audiences will drive lasting change for women's cricket.

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SportsPro NEW ERA programme grows again as 2026 cohort unveiled

SportsPro — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Year-round career development programme returns with expanded class of 16 female sports industry executives.

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Exclusive: Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson signs with WME Sports

Josh Sim — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:34:26 +0000

Agency will represent British 800m star for commercial partnerships and brand collaborations.

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NWSL awards 18th franchise to Columbus for ‘record’ US$205 million

Steve McCaskill — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:07:23 +0000

Haslam Sports Group-led consortium pays US$40m more than Atlanta did last year.

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Rebuilding college sports: Pac-12’s Teresa Gould and Big East’s Val Ackerman talk conference realignment

SportsPro — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:18:16 +0000

In US college athletics, realignment is often framed as a reactive process. But proactive leadership is key to shaping what comes next.

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Inside Washington Spirit’s plan to deliver profitability within three years

Ed Dixon — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:05:32 +0000

CEO Kim Stone wants the NWSL franchise to be a commercial powerhouse and a consistent title winner.

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How the WTA balances purpose and returns: Seven takeaways from CEO Portia Archer

SportsPro — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:06:38 +0000

WTA chief executive Portia Archer on the commercial health of women's tennis, a landmark partnership with Mercedes-Benz and integrating player welfare into its sponsorship proposition.

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Women’s elite sports revenues to hit US$3bn in 2026

Ed Dixon — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:37:29 +0000

Deloitte report projects revenues to rise 340% between 2022 and end of this year.

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Sixth Street’s Bay Collective makes first UK soccer investment with Sunderland Women

Ed Dixon — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:39:58 +0000

Multi-club ownership group agrees to buy majority stake in WSL 2 team.

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WTA Finals ‘to leave’ Saudi Arabia after 2026, Charlotte emerges as host option

Ed Dixon — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:45:55 +0000

WTA CEO Portia Archer had wanted to extend the event’s stay in Riyadh.

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Jake Paul’s MVP and Sky Sports agree women’s boxing broadcast deal

Ed Dixon — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:20:04 +0000

Pay-TV broadcaster becomes exclusive home of MVPW in the UK and Ireland.

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Alexis Ohanian ‘paying US$20m’ for women’s TGL franchise

Sam Carp — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:06:18 +0000

Tech entrepreneur's LAGC joins Atlanta Drive as second confirmed team for new golf tournament.

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WNBA CBA quadruples salary cap to US$7m in new revenue sharing agreement

Josh Sim — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:23:36 +0000

Salary cap is projected to surpass US$11m in 2032.

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WNBA and WNBPA strike ‘verbal agreement’ for new CBA

Josh Sim — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:45:12 +0000

Women’s basketball league averts delay to 2026 season after agreeing to long-awaited deal with players.

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Ariel Investments’ Project Level women’s sports fund seeks ‘US$1bn’

Josh Sim — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:20:49 +0000

Denver Summit and LOVB investor would become the largest women’s sports investment fund.

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PWHL gets first live national US TV broadcast with Ion

Josh Sim — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:01:42 +0000

Partnership with Ally Financial will create the first national linear television broadcast for women’s ice hockey league.

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Dave Checketts’ private equity fund targets golf and women’s sports

Josh Sim — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:59:43 +0000

Former Utah Jazz and New York Knicks president formed a US$1.2bn investment vehicle with The Cynosure Group last year.

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NWSL to reveal 18th team this year, will debut in 2028

Sam Carp — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:01:56 +0000

League commissioner Jessica Berman says "a dozen or so" ownership groups are in expansion talks.

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