Cecilia Brækhus was told women couldn’t enter boxing gyms. She still became an undisputed champion despite a ban on the sport

Cecilia Brækhus embarked on her against-the-odds career in professional boxing almost two decades ago, and she’s hardly ...

Cecilia Braekhus has been fighting all her life. Now she wants a ‘perfect ending’

The Norwegian fighter ends her glorious career on Saturday, having broken down barriers and amassed a slew of titles ...

Shields ready to fight in the ring, in the cage and for a cause

Claressa Shields has scaled the Olympic peak, ruled over women's boxing but is looking for new mountains to climb by conquering the world of mixed martial arts, becoming the greatest women's athlete ...

As Afghan women’s soccer squad is announced, players’ fight for recognition goes on

The first Afghan women’s soccer team has been announced since the Taliban returned to power four years ago, but the players ...

Man Utd fight back against City for derby draw in Women's Super League

Manchester United came back from two goals down to seal a 2-2 draw over rivals Manchester City at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday, retaining their top spot in England's Women's Super League.

Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding

Laura Youngson has made a significant impact by addressing inequality in sports for women and girls.

Champion runner Caster Semenya ending legal fight against sex eligibility rules, lawyer tells AP

Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya is ending a seven-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules in track and field, her lawyers said Thursday, despite winning a ruling at the European ...

Legal defense to protect women's sports in SCOTUS battle over trans athletes responds to attempt to drop case

The legal team representing defendants in a forthcoming Supreme Court case to protect women's sports has responded after the transgender plaintiff asked the court to drop the case.The defense team, ...