Trending Today in Women’s Sports: April 16, 2025

Livvy Dunne

Livvy Dunne Hints at NCAA Gymnastics Comeback

Fan-favorite gymnast Livvy Dunne is on track to return for the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships, kicking off April 17 in Fort Worth, Texas. After suffering a kneecap fracture earlier this year, Dunne has resumed training and is eyeing a possible routine on the uneven bars.

Her comeback could boost LSU’s championship run while cementing her legacy as one of the sport’s most marketable and resilient athletes.

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AUSL starting June 7

⚾ Kim Ng Makes History—Again

Trailblazer Kim Ng, former GM of the Miami Marlins, is breaking barriers once more as the first commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). With a season launch set for June 7, the league will feature Olympic medalists and NCAA legends.

Ng’s leadership signals a new era of professional women’s softball—one where top-tier talent and structured league play finally converge.

🥎 NCAA Softball Tournament on the Horizon

Mark your calendars: the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament kicks off May 16, culminating in the Women’s College World Series from May 29 to June 6 in Oklahoma City. With the selection show airing on May 11, fans and teams alike are gearing up for a competitive bracket.

Expect powerhouse programs and breakout stars to make waves as college softball continues its meteoric rise in popularity.

⚖️ Legal Battle: Trans Athlete Inclusion Sparks National Debate

In a major development, the U.S. government has filed a lawsuit against Maine, challenging its policy allowing transgender female athletes to compete in women’s sports. The suit claims Maine is violating a federal executive order restricting such participation under Title IX.

Maine Governor Janet Mills called the lawsuit an example of federal overreach, while LGBTQ+ advocates like GLAAD decried it as harmful and discriminatory. The case is expected to set a precedent with far-reaching implications for inclusion in sports.