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In the midterm elections, women are poised to celebrate historic firsts, especially when it comes to governor races. We sit on the precipice of potentially electing the first woman governors in Tennessee, Ohio and Minnesota.
Allisha Gray scored 23 points as the Dream held off a late rally for an 80-69 victory over the Valkyries to force a historic Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.
[Ghanaian Times] The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on institutions to remove barriers to women's progress and create fair opportunities for them to lead, advance their careers and grow their businesses.
Players from the U.S. and Canada don't know what jerseys they will be wearing at the women's world hockey championship in Denmark do to an ongoing dispute among governing bodies.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down in February, months before her term ends, officials said on Thursday, kicking off a race to succeed her against a turbulent backdrop in the eurozone and key elections in France.
The NCAA revealed its 2026/27 women's college basketball schedule, featuring Top 25 clashes, champion rematches, and global showcases. The post Global Doubleheaders, Title Rematches Headline 2026/27 NCAA Basketball Slate appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
The Skims founder tells Jonathan Van Meter in the authorized biography that she went over budget for the painting.
FC Bayern rallied to earn a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in a UWCL clash that reshaped the UEFA Women’s Champions League standings. The post FC Bayern Storms Back to Salvage UWCL Draw Against Real Madrid appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
It would be hard to pin down the exact location of Peggy Flanagan, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Gina Hinojosa at any given time these days. For these criss-crossing campaigns locked in tight statewide races, the only option is onward — to a Savannah barbershop, toward a reservation…
Alessia Russo scored a hat trick as Arsenal beat Benfica 3-0, climbing the UEFA Women’s Champions League standings after UWCL Matchday 3. The post Alessia Russo Nets UWCL Hat Trick as Arsenal Downs Benfica appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Washington Spirit's Hal Hershfelt tore the ACL in her right knee during Sunday's match and will miss the rest of the 2026 NWSL season and start of 2027.
Ellie Carpenter scored as Chelsea women climbed the UEFA Women’s Champions League standings with a 2-0 UWCL win over Roma. The post Chelsea Climbs UWCL Standings After 2-0 Win Over Roma appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Elena Rybakina beat Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, sealing the year-end No. 1 in the WTA rankings. The post Elena Rybakina Locks Down Year-End No. 1 Ranking with Tokyo Win appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Olivia Chow won a decisive victory against Brad Bradford to hold on to her job as mayor for another term, but a third-place finisher who got thousands of votes in the municipal race is prompting questions around whether there was confusion at the polls.
Four-time major winner Naomi Osaka lost in front of her home crowd to Slovakian teenager Mia Pohankova in the Pan Pacific Open round of 16.
Kate Martin agreed to terminate her Unrivaled contract two months after she committed to a multi-year extension, capping a bumpy WNBA season. The post Kate Martin Parts Ways with Unrivaled After Multi-Year Deal appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Tigray endured more than a war. It endured a devastating test of its social, economic, and political foundations, and that test revealed a painful truth: while our communities drew on extraordinary reserves of solidarity, our systems of governance…
[Nyasa Times] Vice President Jane Mayemu Ansah has called for reforms to electoral systems, political party structures and campaign financing to give women a fair chance to participate in political leadership across Africa.
Connecticut Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti won the 2026 WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award ahead of the team's move to Houston. The post Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti Wins WNBA Executive Leadership Award appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ACCESS to education, finance, decent employment and leadership opportunities remains central to efforts to improve the lives of women and girls, as Tanzania steps up its commitment to inclusive development.
The 2016 election changed how Tanya Miller felt about politics. The 2024 election — President Donald Trump’s defeat of then-Vice President Kamala Harris — changed how she saw her career.
Women’s historical fiction and historical romance are currently more popular than ever, but women’s historical nonfiction? Not so much. Despite being a biographer, when choosing books for pleasure, I’m still drawn again and again to fictional retellings of women’s history
[The Conversation Africa] Africa's move to cleaner energy could bring women new jobs, businesses and more control over their time. Solar and wind industries could offer paid work, while off-grid electricity and clean cooking could create openings for women to run their own…
Canada's women's hockey team scored a 5-3 exhibition victory over the United States on Wednesday night ahead of the hockey world championships.
After picking up her honor — considered one of the most prestigious prizes in the global arts — the two-time Oscar winner will sweep into the Tokyo International Film Festival on Friday to take part in several talk events.
Alessia Russo reveled in her "special" hat trick against Benfica as she became the all-time leading English goalscorer in the Women's Champions League following Arsenal's comprehensive 3-0 win on Wednesday.
USC women’s star JuJu Watkins was named an NCAA basketball preseason shooting guard of the year candidate for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award. The post JuJu Watkins Lands on Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Preseason Watch List appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Harriet Dart ousted Janice Tjen 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 at the 2026 Guangzhou Open, scoring a three-set WTA rankings upset to reach the quarterfinals. The post Harriet Dart Upsets Janice Tjen at 2026 Guangzhou Open appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
ESPN announced plans to air 270+ NCAA women’s college basketball games, including AP preseason top 25 rivalries like UConn vs. SC. The post ESPN Expands Women’s College Basketball Coverage to 270 Regular-Season Games appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
“In a world where a lot of people are fitting into a mold, you don’t have to," said Katie Leonard of training for races with her new flat chest exposed.
Instead of leaving the South behind, the polymath artist carried it into her writings, zines, paintings, and “shack sculptures” that echo the architecture of her childhood.
[New Era] The 2026/27 FNB Women's Super League was officially launched in Windhoek yesterday, with FNB reaffirming its commitment to the development of women's football as the new season prepares to kick off on 7 November.
<p>Tightly fought election saw record turnout as incumbent mayor ran against her rival Brad Bradford</p><p>The mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, promised more rental housing, free school lunches and reduce fares for frequent transit riders after she was elected to a decisive second…
Kansas City Current star Croix Bethune notched her 11th assist of 2026, setting an NWSL record in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Washington Spirit. The post KC Current’s Croix Bethune Sets NWSL Single-Season Assist Record appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
FC Barcelona standout Vicky López won the Young Talent of the Year award for the second straight year at Monday's 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The post Vicky López Wins Back-to-Back Young Talent of the Year Ballon d’Or Awards appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Alessia Russo says watching role model Harry Kane win the men's Ballon d'Or has given her extra motivation as Arsenal look to get their season back on track.
Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d'Or on Monday, tying Spain teammate Aitana Bonmatí for the all-time women's record. The post Alexia Putellas Wins Record-Tying 3rd Women’s Ballon d’Or appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
I spoke to the poet, who is my longtime friend and colleague, about her new book, the threads connecting poetry and visual art, and how Lakota philosophy suffuses her work.
In front of her home fans, Naomi Osaka defeated Jasmine Paolini on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as Golden State moved within one win of a championship in its second season.
This article was first published on October 27, 1971. Hongkong’s royal welcome for Princess Anne Princess Anne, radiant in a stylish knee-length beige suit and a matching wide-brimmed hat, flew in yesterday (October 26, 1971) to a warm welcome from the people of Hong Kong.
Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas and the Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the 2026 women's and men's Ballon d'Or on Monday night as Paris Saint-Germain retained the men's team of the year award.
Jacinda Ardern has joined the University of Sydney as a Professor of Practice, with her work set to focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust.
A Melbourne Marathon volunteer discovers how Julia’s warmth, humour and encouragement turned an unexpected drink station role into a lesson in leadership. The post The best leadership I saw on race day came from a drink station appeared first on Women's Agenda.
[Leadership] Nigeria's Flamingos will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco on Thursday, October 29, as they seek to build on their impressive victory over defending champions North Korea.
The 19th launched as a nonprofit newsroom covering politics and policy through the lens of gender and race. We’re ready to expand our coverage to one of the most intersectional elements of American culture: women’s sports.
[Ghanaian Times] The United Nations (UN) marked 81 years of existence on Saturday, October 24, 2026, providing the world with a historic opportunity to align its commitment to gender equality with the leadership of its highest office.
[Liberian Observer] Edwina Dekontee Mowon continues her trailblazing journey from first female Gate Administrator and first female Berth Supervisor to becoming APM Terminals Liberia's first female Shift Manager - another milestone for women in Liberia's maritime industry.
BOZEMAN, Montana — Before the evening meet-and-greet with Democratic candidates, Katie Fire Thunder has already participated in a photo shoot, put together freshly printed campaign signs with her staff and filmed an endorsement with a state senator for her Instagram page.
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's U-17 women's team, the Black Maidens, will face Argentina in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after a 2-0 victory over Canada secured them second place in Group C.
Kansas City Current midfielder Croix Bethune recorded her 11th assist of the season on Sunday, setting a new single-season NWSL record.
Nigeria will face Mexico in the Round of 16 on Thursday at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, leading four African teams into the knockout stage The post U-17 WWC: Flamingos face Mexico as Africa’s last four battle for quarter-final tickets appeared first on…
Amanda Stoker has been appointed to replace Queensland’s outgoing child safety and domestic violence minister, Amanda Camm. The post Queensland’s new child safety and DV minister Amanda Stoker has a controversial record on women’s rights appeared first on Women's Agenda.
