F1 Academy news: 2025 grid expands as Maya Weug returns with Ferrari and Aurelia Nobels stays with PUMA
2025 is off to a strong start for women in motorsports, with PUMA and Ferrari reaffirming their long-term commitment to Aurelia Nobels and Maya Weug, respectively.
Both drivers, who raced under these partnerships in 2024, will continue their journeys with PUMA and Ferrari in the 2025 F1 Academy season.
With drivers only eligible to compete in F1 Academy for two seasons, these continued partnerships are even more significant, ensuring that talent isn’t just developed but supported beyond their time in the series.
As members of the Ferrari Driver Academy, their continued backing sends a clear message to the wider motorsport community - women in motorsports deserve long-term support to break through in a male-dominated industry.
Sponsorship of women’s sport grew 22 per cent in 2024, Deloitte says
A report by Deloitte has revealed that sponsorship of professional women’s sport leagues, teams, and athletes grew 22 per cent year-on-year in 2024.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya looks into the story.
Tennis news: Madison Keys wins first-ever Grand Slam title at Australian Open
US tennis player Madison Keys won her first-ever Grand Slam title on Saturday when she defeated two-time defending champion and world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 Australian Open final.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
NCAA to pay women’s college basketball teams from 2025
In a historic move aimed at closing the wage gap between men and women in college basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Board of Governors unanimously voted for the establishment of an equitable pay structure for women’s teams.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Unrivaled news: Groundbreaking tournament a game-changer for women’s basketball
The inaugural season of the highly anticipated and groundbreaking 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled got underway on Friday and is set to run until March 17.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network to introduce eight new shows in 2025
With women’s sport receiving increasing recognition from audiences and sponsors alike, iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network is expanding its content to introduce eight new shows in 2025.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Welsh Rugby announce Belinda Moore as first-ever head of women’s rugby
With the Women’s Rugby World Cup taking place in England later this year, the Welsh Rugby Union have appointed Belinda Moore as head of women’s rugby.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Tennis star Coco Gauff teams up with Unrivaled to revolutionise women’s basketball
Tennis superstar Coco Gauff has made a major foray into the world of women’s basketball by investing in Unrivaled.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
Five women’s sport events to look forward to in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be another action-packed and exhilarating year for women’s sport.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya is here with all the details of five upcoming women’s sporting events you do not want to miss.
Sponsorship of women’s sport set for continued growth, new research suggests
A new survey conducted by the Women’s Sport Trust (WST) has revealed that 80% of brands are likely to invest in sponsoring female athletes in the near future.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
UCLA Bruins, South Carolina Gamecocks to compete in 2025 Players Era Women’s Championship
The UCLA Bruins and South Carolina Gamecocks are set to compete in the inaugural Players Era Women’s Championship in 2025 alongside the Duke Blue Devils and Texas Longhorns.
Sports New Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
American tennis star Coco Gauff named the highest-paid female athlete for 2024
Tennis player Coco Gauff has topped the list of highest-earning female athletes for a second year running after raking in $30.4 million in prize money and endorsements during 2024.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya is here with all the details.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark named TIME’s Athlete of the Year for 2024
Time Magazine has revealed that Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark is the 2024 Athlete of the Year.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
FIFA announces Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis as new chief football officer
In a move aimed at increasing the number of women in leadership positions in the organisation, FIFA has appointed Jill Ellis to the new role of chief football officer.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the breaking news.
UCLA Bruins take first-ever top spot in USA Today women’s college basketball rankings
UCLA have secured the top ranking in the USA Today women’s college basketball coaches poll following an impressive start to the season.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.
UCLA Bruins defeat South Carolina Gamecocks to earn first-ever No.1 ranking
UCLA bagged a historic win against South Carolina at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday to take top spot in the Associated Press women’s basketball poll.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the famous victory.
Barbra Banda named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024
African football has once again been placed on the map following the announcement of Barbra Banda as BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya takes a look at the Zambian’s successful season and her remarkable journey to the top of the game.
Women’s Elite Rugby heralds new dawn for women’s rugby in the US
Former Procter & Gamble executive Deb Henretta has stated that the overwhelming recent success of women’s sports will benefit the upcoming launch of Women’s Elite Rugby (WER).
Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya breaks down the story.
Whoopi Goldberg launches new all-women sports network
American actor and TV personality Whoopi Goldberg has officially announced the launch of the first-ever global women’s sports channel, All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN).
Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya reports on the exciting announcement.
Tennis news: Coco Gauff – one of the leading athletes in 2024 women’s sports
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya takes a look at American tennis star Coco Gauff, who at just 20 years old has established herself as one of this year’s household names in women’s sports.