See how Play Gap and Hiram College are offering hands-on educational opportunities for sports management students.

Discover how leagues in greater Cleveland are encouraging the love of sports for a lifetime in this Right Down Euclid article.

Check out this News 5 Cleveland video and article about the 2024 Women’s Decathlon World Championships held in Geneva, Ohio!

Article from the Vindicator about Barb Anthony’s work to advance women in sports through Play Gap.

News 5 Cleveland highlights importance of sports in improving women’s health, as well as the impact of having female-specific health research, like the UH study with WNBA athletes.

Spectrum News 1 interviews Barb Anthony of Play Gap about the organization’s goals and how it led to her earning one of the NCAA Legends and Legacy Awards for 2024.

The NCAA has announced Barbara Anthony, Executive Director and co-founder of Play Gap, a Cleveland-based nonprofit, as one of the recipients of the 2024 NCAA Legends and Legacy Community Award.

1-9-24: BVM Sports writes about the progression of Play Gap as an organization in connecting women’s sports throughout Northeast Ohio.

12-22-23: The New York Times selected the Right Down Euclid article about Play Gap as one of the best pieces of local journalism in the year.

11-26-23: This Cleveland.com article talks about the importance of participating in sports as adults and the origins of Play Gap.

11-17-23: Right Down Euclid discusses the importance of women’s sports and the evolution of Play Gap as an organization.

7-20-23: Video and article about Board President, Elizabeth Emery, and Board Member, Lisa Thuer, and their efforts to increase visibility to women's sports.

The 2023 National Senior Games Softball Championship presented by Humana came to Columbus, Ohio this May 2023.

NOWSA’s In the Know blog was ranked among the top 25 women’s sports blogs to read in 2023 by Feedspot.

Cleveland State University recaps our former student athlete panel and how sports impact their careers and public lives.

Go behind the scenes of the 45+ women’s softball league, Northcoast Vintage Softball, in this News 5 Cleveland story.

Spectrum News 1 interviews NOWSA Executive Director, Barb Anthony, about how current events prompt broader discussion on how women are portrayed in sports culture.

NOWSA has been selected as a $1,500 grant recipient for the Cleveland Brown’s 2022 First and Ten Grant program.

The Cleveland Women’s Journal recaps our mission and end of the year fundraising campaign for 2022. See the full piece on page 22 of their digital magazine.

WKYC discusses the professional men’s soccer team coming to Cleveland. Watch the announcement video here and the shoutout to NOWSA beginning at 12:20.

Cleveland Scene highlights the opportunity underway for new men and women’s soccer teams to come to Cleveland.

PlayOHIO discusses the opportunity for women in sports betting and how women in Ohio relate to sports as athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans.

Spectrum News 1 interviews NOWSA Board President, Elizabeth Emery, about her sports experiences, the importance of representation, and the growth of her podcast, Hear Her Sports.

Cleveland.com recaps NOWSA's Title IX anniversary event and the next steps needed to drive change for women in sport.

The USA Triathlon Foundation highlights how Kids that Tri Cleveland has transformed triathlons into a vehicle for lasting impact on the lives of local youth participants.

This 10 WBNS piece shows how the OSU women's basketball is inspiring young, local players and features quotes from NOWSA co-founder, Barb Anthony, and Leslie Masterpaul of Cleveland State University.

10 WBNS in Columbus talks about the growth of women's hockey leading to the Ohio State University's National Championship win, featuring interviews with the Cleveland Baron's own, Lisa Wynn, and NOWSA's co-founder, Elise Bigley.

Mahoning Matters discusses the intersection of mental health and economics with adult women's sports participation, sharing how the Youngstown Steel Valley Rugby Football Club has seen these challenges first hand with their athletes.

This Spectrum News 1 video follows NOWSA co-founder and Executive Director, Barbara Anthony, as she recounts her sports background and the mission of the organization.

News 5 Cleveland spotlighted NOWSA and several of our partner teams in this October 2021 video and article about the increase of women's sports throughout Northeast Ohio.

In the August/September edition of the Cleveland Women's Journal, NOWSA is highlighted on page 15 discussing how to support the women you know who play community sports.

News 5 Cleveland covers Simone Biles's decision to withdraw from the gymnastics team final and the mental health challenges faced by athletes of all levels. Featuring interview footage from NOWSA Executive Director, Barb Anthony.

Major League Quidditch (MLQ) showcases how the local Cleveland Riff team has joined forces with NOWSA to promote opportunities for women in sports.

Cleveland.com covers the creation of NOWSA, our partner organizations, and the launch of our founding donor campaign.