Women’s sports are on the rise, and the numbers show it. From record-breaking March Madness viewership to billion-dollar investments, this is the sports story you need to pay attention to.
🏀 March Madness is finally paying women’s teams after last year’s women’s championship outdrew the men’s by 3M viewers.
⚽ Private equity firms, billionaires and celebs like Serena Williams and Patrick Mahomes are investing big in women’s sports.
🏈 The NFL now has a record-breaking 15 female coaches, with a third of teams hiring women on staff.
🏐 New women’s pro leagues in volleyball, hockey and softball give top athletes career opportunities beyond college.
🥎 Tom Brady’s niece, Maya Brady, just went pro in softball, proving that athletic greatness runs in the family.
If you’re not watching women’s sports yet, you’re missing out. Get caught up on all the biggest stories—listen now!
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