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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has attributed much of the team’s successful 2024 season to the stellar play of forward Napheesa Collier. Leading the charge on both ends of the court, Collier has been a cornerstone for Minnesota’s defense and offense, helping the Lynx maintain their position near the top of the WNBA standings. […]

NJ/NY Gotham FC will make history on Monday as the first NWSL team to be honored at the White House. The visit celebrates their victory in the 2023 NWSL Championship, a 2-1 win over OL Reign (now Seattle Reign FC). The landmark invitation marks a significant moment for women’s professional soccer, as no NWSL team […]

The WNBA is poised to continue capitalizing on the rising star power of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and their historic rookie class, as league executives and players gear up for a new era of visibility and growth. After the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship, which drew almost 10 million viewers to watch Reese’s LSU defeat […]

Brad Gilbert, coach of tennis sensation Coco Gauff, announced that their coaching partnership has come to an end. The split follows Gauff’s early exit from the 2024 U.S. Open, where she was knocked out in the fourth round by fellow American Emma Navarro. Gilbert took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday to […]

The Connecticut Sun’s hopes of securing a top playoff spot took a hit Tuesday night after a narrow 78-76 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. With less than eight seconds remaining, Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier made a decisive pass to Bridget Carleton, who drained a game-winning 3-pointer. The loss put the Sun’s third-place standing in the WNBA […]

WNBA legend and ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo made a bold statement about Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, claiming that Clark is being defended more aggressively than any rookie in league history. After reviewing footage of previous rookies, including notable guards like Kelsey Plum and Sabrina Ionescu, Lobo is convinced that no one has faced the […]

Skylar Diggins-Smith led the Seattle Storm to a 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night, showcasing why coach Noelle Quinn called her one of the best players in the league. Diggins-Smith’s all-around performance — 26 points on 10-for-13 shooting, five assists, four steals and three blocks — was pivotal in helping Seattle […]

Aaliyah Edwards delivered a standout performance in the Washington Mystics’ 89-58 blowout win over the Chicago Sky on Wednesday, helping her team close the gap in the race for the WNBA’s final playoff spot. Edwards notched 15 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in the win, marking her third double-double of the season and her […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson made history on Wednesday night, breaking the WNBA’s all-time single-season scoring record during a game against the Indiana Fever. Wilson surpassed Jewell Loyd’s previous record of 939 points on a midrange jumper in the final minute of the first half, cementing her place in the history books. While Wilson’s […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team celebrated its 2023-24 national championship with a visit to the White House on Tuesday, marking the program’s first trip to Washington, D.C., for such an honor. Coach Dawn Staley, who led the Gamecocks to an undefeated season, expressed her gratitude and used the moment to highlight the significance of […]

WNBA players on social media seemingly responded Tuesday to comments made by commissioner Cathy Engelbert regarding the rivalry between rookies Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky. Engelbert, speaking on CNBC’s “Power Lunch,” compared the two stars’ competition to the historic rivalry between NBA legends Larry Bird and Magic […]

The PWHL revealed the official names and logos for its six franchises ahead of its sophomore season on Monday. After debuting in January 2024 without team names, the PWHL introduced the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres as the league’s first official monikers. The inaugural season saw […]

Connecticut Sun star DeWanna Bonner deserves far more credit as one of the WNBA’s all-time greats, and the numbers back it up. Currently, Bonner ranks fourth on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list, with over 7,411 points, placing her alongside legends such as Tamika Catchings, and she’s closing in on the third spot held by Tina […]

Nika Mühl, the former UConn women’s basketball standout and now a rookie with the Seattle Storm, is embracing her transition to the WNBA with gratitude and patience. Mühl, who has played limited minutes since joining the team, expressed how fortunate she feels to be part of the elite group of athletes in the league after […]

Caitlin Clark’s first season in the WNBA has taken the league by storm, and her case for MVP has grown stronger with each passing game. While seen as a lock for Rookie of the Year, Clark’s on-court dominance, multiple shattered records and ability to elevate the Indiana Fever into the playoffs have solidified her as […]

The Seattle Storm are taking a renewed sense of urgency into the final stretch of the season after a 71-64 upset win over the Connecticut Sun. The victory on Tuesday night snapped a two-game losing streak and marked Seattle’s first win at Mohegan Sun Arena since June 2021. With just two weeks remaining in the […]

Aryna Sabalenka, last year’s U.S. Open runner-up, is heading into the semifinals with a lighthearted strategy to gain crowd support at Arthur Ashe Stadium. After her dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over No. 7 seed Qinwen Zheng on Tuesday, Sabalenka was asked during her post-match interview with ESPN’s Pam Shriver how she planned to sway the […]

The highly anticipated game on Aug. 30 between Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever and Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky shattered viewership records on ION Network, drawing an average of 1.60 million viewers. That marks the highest WNBA audience ever recorded on the Scripps-owned network, surpassing the previous record of 1.34 million viewers set during a July matchup […]

As the 2024 WNBA season nears its conclusion, the battle for playoff positioning is only just beginning. While established powerhouses like the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx continue to dominate, the resurgence of the Indiana Fever, spearheaded by rookie Caitlin Clark, has been the WNBA playoffs’ most compelling storyline. Here’s a look at the […]

The ongoing drama between ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes over the treatment of Iowa star Caitlin Clark reached new heights over the holiday weekend, with Smith accusing Swoopes of throwing “haterade” in Clark’s direction. The tension began when Swoopes failed to mention Clark during a discussion about the Indiana Fever on […]

Washington Mystics forward Shakira Austin has been officially ruled out for the team’s upcoming game against the Dallas Wings, per Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post, due to a left ankle injury sustained during game on Aug. 26 against the Seattle Storm. The injury occurred just seconds into the third quarter when Austin appeared to […]

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will be able to play in the team’s upcoming game against the Atlanta Dream after the WNBA has rescinded the technical foul she received during Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Taurasi had initially been assessed her seventh technical foul of the season, which would have resulted in an […]

South Carolina women’s basketball player Ashlyn Watkins was arrested on Saturday and faces charges of first-degree assault and battery, as well as kidnapping. According to online records from Richland County, the 21-year-old junior forward was granted a $30,000 bond and is set to appear in court on Oct. 25. The charges stem from an incident […]

The Connecticut Sun secured a 93-86 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday, driven by a stellar performance from Brionna Jones, who delivered 26 points. Jones’s resurgence comes at a crucial time as the Sun prepare for the WNBA playoffs, with the forward showing signs of peaking after a season marred by injury. Jones, who […]

The WNBA’s expansion plans for Portland are once again under the spotlight, as reports indicate that the city may be on the verge of securing a new franchise. If successful, this would mark the return of WNBA basketball to Portland, which previously hosted the Portland Fire for three seasons from 2000 to 2002. The news […]

Alyssa Thomas, a key player for the Connecticut Sun, is officially listed as questionable for the team’s game against the Seattle Storm on Sunday, following an injury scare during the Sun’s 96-85 win on Saturday over the Washington Mystics. Thomas, who injured her right leg in a collision with Mystics forward Karlie Samuelson, was forced […]

In a 96-85 win over the Washington Mystics on Saturday, DeWanna Bonner of the Connecticut Sun achieved an individual milestone, surpassing Tamika Catchings to become fourth on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list. Bonner’s 16-point game lifted her career total to 7,381 points, just ahead of Catchings’ 7,380. Now, only 107 points separate Bonner from surpassing […]

Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Friday after a hard-fought win over 27th-seeded Elina Svitolina, overcoming a first-set deficit to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. Gauff, the third seed and defending champion, credited her win to a strategic shift in her game. “I tried to be more aggressive on my […]

The Phoenix Mercury made a crucial decision regarding rookie guard Celeste Taylor, opting to sign her to a third and final seven-day contract, securing her spot on the team for at least another week. The team announced the move on social media Friday, coming as Taylor’s previous contract was set to expire, leaving the Mercury […]

Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark has been making waves in the WNBA, and her impact has not gone unnoticed. ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo recently shared her thoughts Friday on SportsCenter on Clark’s potential inclusion in the MVP conversation, despite this being her first season in the league. “Both of these young women have had […]

Naomi Osaka faced a tough second-round exit at the U.S. Open on Thursday, losing 6-3, 7-6 (5) to Karolina Muchova. After the match, Osaka opened up about the challenges of gauging her progress, especially after a prolonged absence from the sport due to mental health breaks and the birth of her child. “It’s been a […]

The WNBA Rookie of the Year race has been a hot topic, with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese both delivering historic performances in their first professional seasons. Despite Reese’s impressive rookie records, ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo believes that Clark has distinguished herself as the frontrunner for the award. Lobo, a former standout player herself, emphasized […]

North Carolina’s women’s basketball program has secured the commitment of Nyla Brooks, a five-star recruit from Alexandria, Virginia. Brooks, who had initially committed to Tennessee as a sophomore, reopened her recruitment following the dismissal of former Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper. After considering offers from several top programs, including Maryland and Georgia, Brooks announced her […]

Coco Gauff’s second-round victory at the U.S. Open on Wednesday night left her feeling fortunate, despite the straight-sets win. The 20-year-old, who stretched her winning streak to nine matches, acknowledged that her performance was not up to her usual standards. “I didn’t serve great at all,” Gauff said after the match, via ESPN News Services. […]

Napheesa Collier has been making a compelling case for the WNBA MVP award in the 2024 season, and the numbers back it up. Leading the Minnesota Lynx in nearly every statistical category, Collier’s impact on the Lynx this season has gone beyond just numbers — she embodies leadership and consistency, all important qualities of an […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley described the experience as “surreal” after the state unveiled new highway signs celebrating the Gamecocks’ national championships. The signs, which honor the team’s victories in 2017, 2022 and 2024, will be placed at 15 locations across South Carolina, including key highway exits and welcome centers. During a ceremony […]

Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull will start in Wednesday’s game against the Connecticut Sun, alongside standout rookie Caitlin Clark. Hull’s promotion to the starting lineup comes as a response to Katie Lou Samuelson’s questionable status due to an injury concern, per the Clark Report. While the change might not be permanent, it signals the Fever’s attempt […]

The most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history, Simone Biles, has once again captured global attention — this time not for her gravity-defying performances but for a viral photo celebrating her Olympic achievements. Following her record-breaking success at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Biles shared a series of images on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday […]

Three-time WNBA MVP and Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes is under fire again for what some perceive as a deliberate slight against Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The controversy arose during a recent WNBA broadcast, where Swoopes remained silent when Clark’s impressive performance was highlighted. The incident occurred during a game between the Dallas Wings […]