Sports for Dummies: What is Korfball? The basic rules of a sport on the rise
Korfball? What the f**k is Korfball? That’s the standard response Sip Media Solutions’ digital marketing intern Michelle Erskine gets when she talks about the mix of Basketball and Netball.
She’s started to get quite annoyed by the fact no one knows what it is…she loves it, and plays it every week for Leeds Beckett University - and here, she gives us a dummies guide to Korfball.
England Women face crucial test against Portugal in Nations League
As the clock ticks down to England's UEFA Women's Nations League opener against Portugal tonight - Friday, February 21 - the Lionesses find themselves at a pivotal point.
After a year marked by inconsistent performances and key player injuries, this match isn't just about points - it's about setting the tone for their European title defence this summer.
BBC to broadcast Premiership Women’s Rugby matches in lead-up to home World Cup
BBC coverage of Premiership Women’s Rugby is set to increase this year, providing fans with more exposure to elite women’s rugby ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Unrivaled one of the most successful start-up leagues in women’s sport history
Unrivaled is making significant strides in women’s basketball, with fans and investors alike displaying a shared interest in the one of the most equitable leagues in professional sports.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya analyses the new tournament’s success.
F1 Academy news: Tina Hausmann stays with Aston Martin for the 2025 season
Aston Martin and PREMA Racing have announced their continued partnership with Tina Hausmann into the 2025 F1 Academy season.
She becomes the thirteenth confirmed driver set to compete in the Formula 1-backed feeder series for the 2025 season.
Publicis Media launch dedicated investment unit for women’s sport
Publicis Media have announced the launch of an investment unit dedicated to women’s sport within its Publicis Sports agency.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Nike airs first Super Bowl commercial in 27 years and it features top women athletes
For the first time since 1998, Nike aired a commercial during the Super Bowl, and it featured a number of top women athletes.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Chelsea news: Chelsea Women set for four consecutive clashes against Man City in March
Six months into the 2024/25 season, Chelsea remain unbeaten across all competitions.
March will be a defining month for the reigning Women’s Super League (WSL) champions, as they compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) quarter-finals and the League Cup final.
F1 Academy news: 2025 grid expands as Maya Weug returns with Ferrari and Aurelia Nobels stays with PUMA
2025 is off to a strong start for women in motorsports, with PUMA and Ferrari reaffirming their long-term commitment to Aurelia Nobels and Maya Weug, respectively.
Both drivers, who raced under these partnerships in 2024, will continue their journeys with PUMA and Ferrari in the 2025 F1 Academy season.
With drivers only eligible to compete in F1 Academy for two seasons, these continued partnerships are even more significant, ensuring that talent isn’t just developed but supported beyond their time in the series.
As members of the Ferrari Driver Academy, their continued backing sends a clear message to the wider motorsport community - women in motorsports deserve long-term support to break through in a male-dominated industry.
Sponsorship of women’s sport grew 22 per cent in 2024, Deloitte says
A report by Deloitte has revealed that sponsorship of professional women’s sport leagues, teams, and athletes grew 22 per cent year-on-year in 2024.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya looks into the story.
Tennis news: Madison Keys wins first-ever Grand Slam title at Australian Open
US tennis player Madison Keys won her first-ever Grand Slam title on Saturday when she defeated two-time defending champion and world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 Australian Open final.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
NCAA to pay women’s college basketball teams from 2025
In a historic move aimed at closing the wage gap between men and women in college basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Board of Governors unanimously voted for the establishment of an equitable pay structure for women’s teams.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Unrivaled news: Groundbreaking tournament a game-changer for women’s basketball
The inaugural season of the highly anticipated and groundbreaking 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled got underway on Friday and is set to run until March 17.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network to introduce eight new shows in 2025
With women’s sport receiving increasing recognition from audiences and sponsors alike, iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network is expanding its content to introduce eight new shows in 2025.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Welsh Rugby announce Belinda Moore as first-ever head of women’s rugby
With the Women’s Rugby World Cup taking place in England later this year, the Welsh Rugby Union have appointed Belinda Moore as head of women’s rugby.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Tennis star Coco Gauff teams up with Unrivaled to revolutionise women’s basketball
Tennis superstar Coco Gauff has made a major foray into the world of women’s basketball by investing in Unrivaled.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Five women’s sport events to look forward to in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be another action-packed and exhilarating year for women’s sport.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya is here with all the details of five upcoming women’s sporting events you do not want to miss.
Sponsorship of women’s sport set for continued growth, new research suggests
A new survey conducted by the Women’s Sport Trust (WST) has revealed that 80% of brands are likely to invest in sponsoring female athletes in the near future.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
UCLA Bruins, South Carolina Gamecocks to compete in 2025 Players Era Women’s Championship
The UCLA Bruins and South Carolina Gamecocks are set to compete in the inaugural Players Era Women’s Championship in 2025 alongside the Duke Blue Devils and Texas Longhorns.
Sports New Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
American tennis star Coco Gauff named the highest-paid female athlete for 2024
Tennis player Coco Gauff has topped the list of highest-earning female athletes for a second year running after raking in $30.4 million in prize money and endorsements during 2024.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya is here with all the details.