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The rising popularity of women's sports

Women’s sports have been steadily growing over recent years, with several events causing a natural boom in interest. During the 2024 Olympic games, stars like Ilona Maher shot to popularity and became household names. In the WNBA, a rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reece has been developing since college and has audiences more than tuned in. Regan McCarthy is sitting down with the founder and CEO of Tallahassee Reckoning, Ashlee Fontes, to discuss the causes behind the rising popularity of women’s sports.