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Los Angeles TimesFormer Dodgers executive named commissioner of Athletes Unlimited Softball League
Kim Ng, who spent more than 30 years in Major League Baseball, has taken the role of commissioner for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. The league begins its second season this week with MLB financial backing and expanded television coverage.
sportsnet.caPWHL Hamilton Signs Forward and Defender to Three-Year Contracts
The expansion team added two players Saturday, bringing its roster to four ahead of the Monday deadline. Four new clubs are joining the league next season.
espn.comAmanda Serrano Stops Cheyenne Hanson, Ties Women's Knockout Record at MVPW-03
Amanda Serrano tied Christy Martin's all-time women's knockout record with a stoppage of Cheyenne Hanson on May 31, 2026. Stephanie Han retained her WBA lightweight title via majority decision over Holly Holm in the same card in El Paso, Texas.
yardbarker.comStephanie Han Retains WBA Lightweight Title in Disputed Majority Decision Over Holly Holm
Stephanie Han defeated Holly Holm by majority decision on May 30, 2026, at the El Paso Civic Center in Texas. The scores were 96-94, 96-94, and 95-95.
nbcnews.comAnna Leigh Waters Ranked No. 1 in Pickleball Singles Doubles and Mixed Doubles
At 19, Anna Leigh Waters holds the top ranking in women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles. She turned professional at age 12 after starting the sport at 10 with her family. Waters has won a record 194 career gold medals and 44 triple crowns on the Professional Pickleball Assoc…
New York PostTransgender Athlete Wins Three Jumping Events at California High School Track Meet
A transgender senior from Jurupa Valley won the triple jump, long jump and tied for first in the high jump at the CIF Southern Section Division 3 preliminaries on Saturday at Yorba Linda High School. Protesters held a "Save Girls’ Sports" rally outside the venue calling for biolo…
espn.comWNBA Players See Salaries Rise Sharply Under New Collective Bargaining Agreement
The WNBA enters its 30th season with a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that introduces revenue sharing and raises the average salary to an estimated $583,000. The minimum salary for all players increases to $270,000 from $66,000, while some players will earn as muc…
urbansketchers.orgBicycle Company Paid $308,000 to Equalize Prize Money for Women Cyclists
A bicycle company disbursed approximately $308,000 between 2021 and 2025 to match prize money for female cyclists in races where women received less than men. The initiative addressed gender disparities in professional cycling earnings. The payouts decreased over time as more rac…
bbc.co.ukWales Women's Rugby Team Loses 62-24 to England in Championship Match
The Wales women's rugby team lost 62-24 to England in a championship match. Wales earned a bonus point by scoring four tries despite the defeat. England scored 10 tries in total during the game.
New York PostUCLA Women's Basketball Team Adds Transfer Forward Addy Brown
Transfer forward Addy Brown has committed to the UCLA women's basketball team after three seasons at her previous program. She announced her decision on social media platform X. Brown joins other transfers and returners as the team prepares to defend its NCAA championship.