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Victory+ Becomes Free Local Streaming Home for Minnesota Lynx Starting in 2026

The deal points to a shift toward free, easy-to-find local access for women’s sports on mainstream streaming apps.

PWHL Walter Cup Finals to Air Nationally on ION in May Under Scripps Deal

PWHL Lands First U.S. National TV Game on ION March 28

ESPN Releases Three-Part NWSL Docuseries ‘The Final Third’ as 2026 Season Nears

ESPN to Replace Sunday Night Baseball With 'Women’s Sports Sundays' This Summer

Brasileirão Feminino Opens With Expanded Field, Bigger Payouts and New Broadcast Deal

Eni Aluko Steps Back From TV Work, Citing 'Toxic' UK Media Climate

Aluko–Woods Row Over Women’s Football Punditry Escalates With Statement and Public Rebuttal

UCLA’s Cori Close Renews Critique of Thin Media Presence at Top‑25 Win

ESPN Re-Signs Rebecca Lobo, Keeping Lead Women’s Basketball Booth Intact

ICC Expands Women’s ODI World Cup to 10 Teams in 2029 After Record 2025

USA Network Taps Kate Scott as Lead Voice for WNBA Coverage

WNBA, Versant Seal 11-Year Deal to Put 50+ Games a Year on USA Network Starting in 2026

DAZN Names Christina Rann First Woman to Commentate Bundesliga Konferenz

NWSL Adds Victory+, Boosts ESPN and CBS in Mid‑Cycle Media Expansion for 2026–27

Versant Lands LOVB Rights, Bringing Weekly Primetime Volleyball to USA Network in 2026

France Reach World Cup Semi-Final as Two Players Appeal Bans

Kate Scott to Call Vikings–Steelers on Westwood One, Becoming Network’s First Woman NFL Regular-Season Play-by-Play Voice

Ferrand-Prévot Celebrated by Macron After Historic Tour de France Femmes Win

Taylor Edges Serrano in MSG Trilogy Decider as Netflix Viewers Fall