Ennis-Hill, Aluko and Felix among those added to venture capital fund backed by Stokes and Broad December 18, 2023 Jessica Ennis-Hill and Eni Aluko are among a new cohort of athletes who have joined The Players Fund, a Stuart Broad-backed venture capital group. The Olympic heptathlon champion and former Lionesses star are set to play an integral role in the firm’s mission to empower athletes on and off the field. United States sprinter Allyson [...]
TikTok’s Women’s Six Nations sponsorship halted two years early December 12, 2023 TikTok only announced its four-year deal in January 2022.
Arsenal smash Women’s Super League attendance record in win over Chelsea December 10, 2023 Arsenal beat their own record from October this year.
Government to establish Board of Women’s Sport to accelerate growth of sector December 4, 2023 The UK Government is to establish a Board of Women’s Sports next year to help accelerate growth of the sector beyond football. The move comes as the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer today accepted all of the recommendations put forward in former England international Karen Carney’s review into women’s football following the success of the Lionesses [...]
Ed Warner: Spare Everton fans and ban owners who break sport’s financial rules November 30, 2023 If fines aren't sufficient deterrents and points deductions skew the table aim the punishment at the boardroom, says Ed Warner.
Deloitte forecasts women’s sport to generate BILLIONS in revenue in 2024 November 29, 2023 Football is set to be the biggest contributor, followed by basketball.
Former Citi banker to lead women’s football revolution in England November 28, 2023 Former Citi investment banker Nikki Doucet has been appointed as chief executive of NewCo, a new company which will be formed of the Women’s Super League and Championship. The deal will see the women’s professional game enter a new era. Doucet spent three years as vice president, investment banking, global consumer and retail group at [...]
Lewes FC takeover OFF after failing to agree strategy with investors Mercury/13 November 27, 2023 Lewes and Mercury/13 said they h ad mutually ended the discussions.
Is making Saturday 3pm a TV showcase for women’s football really an open goal? November 25, 2023 Talk of using the protected slot to bring more fans to the WSL is admirable but far from straightforward.
Andalucia Open de Espana and Race To COsta Del Sol prize money 2023 November 24, 2023 Winning both could be worth just under £200,000.