IN THE NEWS

On March 18th, a few hours past midnight, the Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”) and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (“WNBPA”) reached a tentative agreement on the new collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”). The WNBA and the WNBPA have been negotiating on a new CBA for countless months, but in the week leading up to the agreement, both sides have been intensely negotiating almost non-stop in New York  at the Langham Hotel. The negotiations h

Last January, 23-year-old superstar forward Trinity Rodman signed a deal with the Washington Spirit from the National Women’s Soccer League (“NWSL”). Although women’s soccer salaries are not public knowledge, ESPN  and BBC , along with other sources, indicate that Rodman could be earning $2 million USD annually for three years, and even more by achieving certain bonuses set out in her new deal. According to Rodman’s agent, Mike Senkowski, this deal will make Rodman the world’

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Sport Equity and Justice team wanted to showcase several Canadian women who served as trailblazers and icons in their respective sports. Whether they were pioneers of their respective sports or individuals who have elevated the game to unprecedented heights, these women have achieved what was thought to be unachievable, attained what was thought to be unattainable, and made possible what was thought to be impossible. And in doi

Female viewership of Formula 1 (“F1”) has undergone a significant transformation over the past several years, reshaping what was once a predominantly male fan base. Women now account for three out of every four new fans of the sport. This shift has been exponential: female fans rising from 40% to nearly 50%, and women’s attendance at Grand Prix increasing from 20% in 2019 to nearly 33% in 2023 . Social Media and Netflix’s Drive to Survive  have played a significant role in dr

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have become household names as Formula 1 champions. These drivers reside among a select few who can credibly claim to be among the best motorsport drivers in the world. But have you heard of Marta García, Abbi Pulling, or Doriane Pin? These women are also motorsport champions, winning the Formula One Academy (“F1 Academy”) championship. F1 Academy is still in its infancy, having been established in 2023. The stated mission of the league is to