The Secret Behind Lionesses’ Commercial Success

Women’s sport is exploding. From the Caitlin Clark effect, to a record-breaking Women’s World Cup, to the founding of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, the growth has been incredible — and businesses are starting to take notice as they realize the massive return offered on investment in women’s sport. A report from Deloitte predicts that women’s sport will generate over …

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Bonmati, Hermoso, and Kerr among Best Fifa Player nominees

Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso, and Sam Kerr are among the 16 players nominated for the 2023 Best Fifa Women’s Player Award, with voting now open on Fifa.com. Players were nominated for performances between Aug. 1 and Aug. 20 of this year, so the list reflects World Cup performances, with four players from Spain, four from England, and three from Australia. …

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England’s Lauren James issued two-match ban for ‘serious foul play’

England’s Lauren James, who was shown a red card during England’s Round-of-16 match after stomping on Nigerian Michelle Alozie’s back, has been handed a two game suspension by Fifa, meaning she may be available for the Women’s World Cup final or third place playoff if England make it into the final four. She will however miss England’s match with Colombia …

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