How Women's Sports Are Winning
Olympic Gold, the rise of flag football + pay the players
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If you want a real-time snapshot of progress during Women’s History Month, look at women’s sports.
In this episode of Last Night’s Game, Amy and Scott break down the state of women’s sports in 2026, from Olympic gold medals to professional league expansion, rising participation, record-setting salaries, and meaningful revenue growth.
We cover:
U.S. women dominating the Winter Olympics
The continued rise of the PWHL
Women’s flag football’s explosive growth ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics
The WNBA’s revenue-sharing milestone and league expansion
Unrivaled basketball’s record-setting pay structure
Softball’s Olympic return and a new professional league
Pro volleyball’s national expansion
Women’s March Madness is continuing to grow in viewership
This isn’t about potential - this is proof. The leagues are here, the talent is present (and winning), and it’s all being built right before our eyes.
PS: Want to support women’s sports? Buy tickets or merch, follow on social and celebrate their accomplishments from the rooftops.
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The Billion-Dollar Rise of Women’s Sports—And Why It’s Just the Beginning
It’s not a trend, it’s the norm.
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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