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One of the most decorated players in South Carolina women’s basketball history, A’ja Wilson, will have her No. 22 jersey retired by the Gamecocks next year. The ceremony will take place before the team’s game on Feb. 2, 2025, against Auburn at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. The announcement was made Tuesday, marking […]

Tennis legend Serena Williams was once again open with her fans about her health, this time sharing an encouraging update following surgery to remove a benign branchial cyst from her neck, posting a video on social media of herself in a hospital bed on Wednesday. The retired tennis legend, 43, described feeling “grateful and fortunate” […]

The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, secured a huge broadcast partnership with TNT, it was announced on Wednesday, the same day as Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, where Stewart’s New York Liberty and Collier’s Minnesota Lynx will face off in a tied series. The […]

The Boston expansion team of the NWSL faced backlash this week over its “Too Many Balls” rollout marketing campaign. The campaign, which included a video emphasizing Boston’s professional sports history and announcing the team name as BOS Nation FC, drew criticism for its messaging. Among the vocal reactions was an Instagram post from Seattle midfielder […]

As the Minnesota Lynx prepare for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday against the New York Liberty, their team chemistry has emerged as a critical factor in their playoff run. Coach Cheryl Reeve attributes much of the team’s success to their cohesion and the collective efforts of the players. “I think it’s noted […]

Star forward for the New York Liberty Breanna Stewart, vice president of the WNBA players’ union, voiced a bold aspiration for the league: the ability for teams to have a million-dollar player. Currently, the highest salary a WNBA player can earn is approximately $250,000, a cap Stewart believes should rise alongside the league’s growing success. […]

KC Current forward Temwa Chawinga made history during Saturday night’s match against Bay FC by breaking the NWSL single-season scoring record. Chawinga’s 35th-minute goal, which secured KC’s 1-0 win, marked her 19th goal of the season, surpassing the previous record of 18 goals set by Sam Kerr in 2019. Reflecting on the record, Chawinga credited […]

Breanna Stewart made WNBA Finals history on Sunday, leading the New York Liberty to an 80-66 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the series. Stewart finished the game with 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists and seven steals — setting a WNBA Finals record for most steals in a game, per ClutchPoints. […]

Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women’s marathon world record by nearly two minutes with a time of 2:09:56 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Chepngetich, a 30-year-old Kenyan, became the first woman to break the 2:10 barrier, passing the previous record of 2:11:53 set by Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa just 13 months ago. The race was […]

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve recently drew a comparison between her team’s journey to the WNBA Finals and one of the NBA’s most famous underdog stories — the 2004 Detroit Pistons. As the Lynx prepare to face the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the Finals, a team filled with marquee talent, Reeve […]

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve had high praise for star forward Napheesa Collier, highlighting her consistency and work ethic as what sets her apart in the WNBA. Following the Lynx’s 88-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday, Reeve expressed what makes Collier special. “What makes Phee […]

Connecticut Sun star DeWanna Bonner delivered a brutal assessment of the Sun’s performance following their 88-77 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday, which ended the Sun’s playoff run. “I can’t even tell you what happened. I think they just kind of punched us in the face and […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball point guard Olivia Miles gave Fighting Irish fans an optimistic update on her return from injury as she prepares for the start of the 2024-2025 basketball season. Speaking during the ACC Tipoff media day on Tuesday, Miles expressed confidence in her recovery from a torn ACL, an injury that sidelined her […]

Angel Reese, rookie standout for the Chicago Sky, has faced her share of criticism and public scrutiny throughout the 2024 WNBA season. On Tuesday, former NBA star Dwyane Wade appeared on Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel,” where he offered an insightful take on the nature of hatred faced by elite athletes. Wade shared a personal message, […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is set to take a break from basketball to explore a different sport this offseason — golf. The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year will participate in The Annika, an LPGA Tour event hosted by golf legend Annika Sorenstam. Clark will play in the pro-am portion of the tournament and […]

Sabrina Ionescu led the New York Liberty with 22 points, helping her team defeat the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, 76-62 on Sunday in the semifinal series, to advance to the WNBA Finals. The Liberty’s win marks the end of the Aces’ hopes of securing back-to-back-to-back titles. Ionescu’s offensive outburst was supported by Breanna […]

Las Vegas Aces guard Tiffany Hayes made an impressive comeback this season in the WNBA, earning the 2024 Sixth Player of the Year award, the league announced Friday. Hayes, who initially retired from the WNBA in December 2023, returned to the league in May and played a crucial role off the bench for the Aces […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese’s decision to leave LSU early for the WNBA was significantly influenced by the limitations of NIL deals during her college career. Reese, a standout on and off the court, explained how the restrictions imposed on her ability to fully leverage NIL opportunities while in school played a key role in […]

The Indiana Fever announced a significant front office change on Friday, naming Amber Cox as their new chief operating officer and general manager. Cox, a seasoned executive in the WNBA, will officially take on the role starting Oct. 28, while Lin Dunn, the current general manager, will transition to a senior advisor role for Fever […]

Seattle Storm guard Nika Mühl tore her ACL in her left knee during her first game overseas with Beşiktaş in Turkey, just one week after the Storm were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces. The injury occurred Thursday during a match against Fenerbahçe, cutting short what was meant to be a […]

The USWNT is set to end 2024 on a high note, with a much-anticipated rematch against the Netherlands, the team they defeated in the 2019 World Cup final. The Dec. 3 match at ADO Den Haag Stadium in The Hague will be part of a two-game European tour that also includes a clash with England […]

WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo had high praise for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after the latter was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year, calling Clark’s rookie season one of the best the league has ever seen. Lobo pointed out that Clark’s performance this year places her in elite company, particularly when it comes to […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma wants Paige Bueckers to channel her inner “Diana Taurasi”, pushing her to adopt a more assertive, even selfish mentality on the court. In Auriemma’s view, Bueckers has the talent, but he believes the key to her success — and UConn’s — lies in her embracing the mindset of a […]

Seattle Storm guard Nika Mühl suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury while playing for Besiktas in Turkey on Thursday during a game against Fenerbahce. The former UConn standout was injured in the third quarter after grabbing a loose ball. Mühl collapsed to the floor, clutching her left knee in visible pain and […]

Coco Gauff has advanced to the semifinals of the China Open, defeating Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 in a hard-fought quarterfinal match on Thursday. The win marks her third WTA 1000 semifinal appearance of the year and sets her up for a showdown against Spain’s Paula Badosa, who is also riding a strong […]

Reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson opened up about the challenges she faced this season — both on and off the court. As the Las Vegas Aces go for their third consecutive WNBA title, Wilson shared how her journey as a Black woman in professional sports adds layers of complexity to an already demanding career. Reflecting […]

UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers has teamed up with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to promote a new exhibition titled “Get in the Game,” exploring the intersection of sports, art and contemporary culture. The exhibit, which opens on Oct. 19, highlights the ways athleticism transcends the court, spotlighting not only Bueckers but […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon was clear about what frustrated her the most after the team’s Game 2 loss to the New York Liberty in the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday. It wasn’t the officiating or the performance of the Liberty; it was her own team’s defensive breakdowns, especially when it came to allowing […]

Brittney Griner is the newest star to sign on with the upcoming Unrivaled basketball league, an exciting 3-on-3 format spearheaded by WNBA superstars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Griner, a centerpiece for the Phoenix Mercury and a pivotal figure in the WNBA, joins a roster that already includes some of the league’s top talents. The […]

Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open after Naomi Osaka was forced to retire due to a back injury following a tightly contested second set on Tuesday. The match ended with a 3-6, 6-4 scoreline, tied at one set apiece before Osaka could not continue. “It was a good match up to […]

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka extended her strong run at the China Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Monday over Katie Volynets, setting up an exciting round-of-16 matchup with sixth-ranked Coco Gauff. The highly anticipated match will be the first meeting between the two Grand Slam champions in over two years, with their […]

Marina Mabrey left no doubt about her role on the Connecticut Sun following their 73-70 win over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday. Mabrey, who scored 20 points and hit six crucial 3-pointers, helped the Sun secure a gritty win that came down to the final seconds. Her sharp […]

Alyssa Thomas sent a strong message to anyone overlooking the Connecticut Sun following their 73-70 win over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday. The Sun have continued to show that their disciplined, defense-oriented style that brought them success during the regular season is just as effective in the playoffs. […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon admitted her team’s biggest mistake in their 87-77 loss to the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals — allowing too many mismatches against Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. Stewart scored 20 points in the first half, taking advantage of defensive switches that left smaller […]

Breanna Stewart was on a mission in the New York Liberty’s 87-77 win over the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals series on Sunday. After leading the Liberty with 20 first-half points, Stewart made a bold promise to fans at Barclays Center, telling them she has “a lot to make up […]

WNBA Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale couldn’t contain her excitement after watching her brother, Dare Ogunbowale, score the game-winning touchdown for the Houston Texans in their 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Arike took to social media to share her reaction, posting a video and tweeting, “Dare scored the game-winning TD omg!!!” and […]

The Las Vegas Aces made a bold statement before their opening game against the New York Liberty on Sunday, wearing A’ja Wilson jerseys in support of their teammate, who finished second in the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) voting. The gesture, led by teammate Tiffany Hayes, was a show of solidarity after many […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was named the 2024 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, an honor that reflects her impressive contributions this season to one of the league’s best defensive teams. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, who was also named the 2024 WNBA Coach of the Year, praised Collier’s determination, leadership and how Collier […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese gave a heartfelt tribute to Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, praising her as a source of inspiration both on and off the court. During a recent episode of her podcast, “Unapologetically Angel,” Reese expressed admiration for Wilson’s continuous growth as a player and a leader, calling her an inspiration […]