Women's sports news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the world of women's sports:

Soccer

• The US Women's National Team (USWNT) has filed a lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation, alleging gender discrimination and seeking equal pay. (Source: ESPN)
• The USWNT won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The Women's World Cup has been expanded to 32 teams, starting with the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand. (Source: FIFA)

Basketball

• The WNBA has announced a new collective bargaining agreement, which includes a 53% increase in the minimum salary and a 10% increase in the maximum salary. (Source: ESPN)
• The WNBA has also announced a new partnership with the NBA, which will include increased marketing and promotional efforts. (Source: NBA.com)
• The US Women's National Team won the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, defeating Australia 71-56 in the final. (Source: FIBA)

Tennis

• Serena Williams has announced her retirement from tennis, citing a desire to focus on her family and business ventures. (Source: CNN)
• The US Open has announced a new initiative to increase diversity and inclusion in tennis, including a new tournament for players with disabilities. (Source: US Open)
• Ashleigh Barty has won the 2021 Australian Open, defeating Jennifer Brady 6-4, 7-5 in the final. (Source: ESPN)

Other Sports

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that surfing will make its Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games. (Source: IOC)
• The US Women's National Team has won the 2019 Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final. (Source: World Rugby)
• The Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) has announced a new partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), which will include increased prize money and exposure for women's rodeo events. (Source: WPRA)

Awards and Honors

• The US Women's National Team has been awarded the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Fair Play Award. (Source: FIFA)
• The WNBA has announced its 2020 All-Star Game starters, with A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart leading the Western and Eastern Conference teams, respectively. (Source: WNBA)
• The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced its 2020 Junior World Champions, with Clara Burel and Lorenzo Musetti winning the girls' and boys' singles titles, respectively. (Source: ITF)

I hope you find these updates interesting and informative!