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Alyssa Naeher’s crucial save in the final minute of extra time secured the USWNT a 1-0 victory over Germany and a place in the gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Lyon. The win comes after a grueling schedule that saw the Americans play five matches in 12 days, culminating in their second […]

The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to financially reward women’s basketball teams for their success in the March Madness tournament. The initiative, driven by a new media rights deal with ESPN, will introduce performance units for the women’s tournament, mirroring a long-established system in the men’s tournament. “Unless something very odd happens, and […]

Team USA women’s 3×3 basketball team clinched the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, overcoming a rocky start to the tournament. The U.S. team, after losing their first three games, managed to turn their fate around with five consecutive wins, culminating in a 16-13 win over Canada in the bronze medal match on Monday. Rhyne […]

An unusually quiet arena may have impacted the balance beam final for Simone Biles, Suni Lee and several other event finalists on Monday at the Paris Olympics. Inside Bercy Arena, where no music was played, and some fans hushed others for making noise, multiple athletes experienced uncharacteristic falls during their routines. Biles, Lee, Brazil’s Julia […]

In a break from their rigorous WNBA schedules, Indiana Fever players Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull made a special appearance at a country music concert in Indianapolis. The duo joined country artist Jordan Davis on stage during his performance at the Everwise Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 31. Clark, a standout rookie, and Hull, now in […]

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles and Team USA basketball star LeBron James have seemingly responded to former President Donald Trump’s recent comments about “Black jobs” with eyebrow-raising posts on social media. Biles, fresh from another win at the Paris Olympics, where she secured her ninth gold medal by outscoring Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade in the all-around […]

Attendees at Chicago’s iconic music festival, Lollapalooza, got to bear witness to an exciting moment as Chicago Sky star Angel Reese joined rapper Megan Thee Stallion on stage on Thursday. The unexpected appearance by the WNBA rookie was met with roaring applause from the audience, marking one of the festival’s most memorable highlights. Megan Thee […]

Coco Gauff, one of the standout stars at the 2024 Paris Olympics, experienced a heartbreaking defeat in the singles competition on Tuesday. The reigning US Open champion was eliminated in the third round by Croatia’s Donna Vekic, 7-6 (7), 6-2, on Court Philippe Chatrier. The loss mirrored a previous disappointment on the same court where […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has been juggling his professional commitments with personal excitement as his fiancée, U.S. women’s national team star Sophia Smith, competes in the Paris Olympics. Despite the significance of the event, Wilson chose not to follow the example of Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who is taking time off to […]

Simone Biles’ “Redemption Tour” concluded with her winning a fifth gold medal at the Paris Olympics, solidifying her status as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. Among those celebrating her victory at Bercy Arena in Paris on Tuesday was her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who shared his excitement and pride on social […]

Fresh off winning an Olympic medal, U.S. women’s gymnastics stars Simone Biles and Suni Lee are already planning their celebratory TikToks following their gold medal win in Paris. “Bahahahhaha Simone & Suni talking about which TikToks they want to make right after winning gold I’m dead,” said Big Ten broadcaster Emily Ehman on X, formerly […]

The U.S. women’s rugby team made history Tuesday, defeating Australia 14-12 to claim the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The historic win marks the first Olympic medal for the United States in women’s rugby sevens. The bronze medal match, held at Stade de France, saw the Americans trailing 12-7 with just seconds […]

Team USA’s women’s basketball team dominated Japan 102-76 in their Paris Olympic opener at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Monday. Despite a lackluster outside shooting night, the U.S. women leaned heavily on their interior game to secure the victory. The American team, led by WNBA MVPs A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, showcased their dominance in the paint […]

Team USA head coach Cheryl Reeve had high praise for Sabrina Ionescu following her debut Olympic performance against Japan. In a game that saw the Team USA women’s basketball team secure a commanding 102-76 win, Ionescu’s contributions helped on their quest for the U.S.’ eighth gold. Playing in her first Olympic game, Ionescu nailed three […]

Team USA women’s basketball forward/guard Kahleah Copper’s collision with Rui Machida during Team USA’s Olympic opener against Japan on Monday left fans and teammates in a state of worry. In the second quarter, Copper went down, holding her side, after a hard collision. She lay on the court for a minute before getting up and […]

Reigning U.S. Open champion and current tennis World No. 2 Coco Gauff continued her impressive run at the Paris Olympics with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 victory over Argentina’s Maria Lourdes Carle in the second round of singles on Monday. Despite facing some challenges, including a higher number of unforced errors and a lower first-serve percentage, […]

American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles will compete in all four events during the women’s gymnastics team finals on Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite a minor calf injury sustained during the qualifying rounds. The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is heavily favored to win gold, especially after finishing as runner-up to Russia three years ago […]

Las Vegas Aces standout A’ja Wilson has been playing some of the best basketball of her career in the 2024 season. Wilson credits her exceptional performance to a personal mantra inspired by Kobe Bryant. “Rest at the end, not in the middle,” she said in an interview with Megan Armstong of UpRoxx. This phrase, now […]

The USWNT secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Germany on Sunday night at Stade de Marseille, continuing their impressive run in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The win places the USWNT at the top of Group B with six points from two games, guaranteeing their spot in the quarterfinals. Center-back Naomi Girma and fellow defender Jenna […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach and Team USA women’s basketball selection committee member Dawn Staley acknowledged that  Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark would have been given strong consideration for the 2024 Paris Olympics roster if selections were made today. Staley’s comments came on the eve of Team USA’s first game against Japan on Monday adding […]

Former world No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka suffered a first-round defeat at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, losing to Germany’s Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3. The loss has prompted Osaka to admit she needs to rediscover her winning form. “I guess I need to learn how to win again. Maybe that’s something I forgot how […]

American track and field star Chari Hawkins experienced a heartwarming full-circle moment at the 2024 Paris Olympics, rekindling a memory from her youth involving NBA superstar LeBron James. Hawkins, who is making her Olympic debut in the heptathlon, shared her touching story about meeting James for the second time, 22 years after their first encounter. […]

The most decorated gymnast in history, Simone Biles, impressed the world yet again with her performance at the Olympic qualifiers on Sunday, despite concerns about a leg injury. The 27-year-old gymnast scored an impressive 15.800 on the vault, the highest score recorded globally this year. However, the accomplishment was not without challenges as she was […]

Sports commentator Bill Simmons issued a stark warning about a potential labor strike in the WNBA, predicting significant turbulence within the next two years. Simmons, in a recent discussion with Derek Thompson on Friday, highlighted the growing dissatisfaction among WNBA players over the stark pay disparity between them and their NBA counterparts, despite increasing viewership […]

In a lighthearted moment at the Paris Olympics, American tennis player Emma Navarro recreated an iconic meme of basketball superstar LeBron James. Navarro shared a photo on her Instagram story of her meeting the legendary Lakers player, with a caption mirroring a well-known image of James, “Smiling through it all! Can’t believe this is my […]

During the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, Team USA women’s basketball forward A’ja Wilson added a touch of fashionable flair to the event, all thanks to NBA superstar and Team USA basketball guard Stephen Curry. Wilson, in a social media post, thanked Curry for a quirky and colorful pair of sunglasses featuring […]

The Team USA women’s basketball team kick-started its quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics with an intense and rigorous practice session in London. Following a demanding 10-hour flight from Phoenix on July 20 and a day of rest, the team gathered for their first practice on July 22 since their […]

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles is on the brink of making history once again as she prepares for the Paris Olympics. Known for her skills and dominance in gymnastics, Biles has submitted an original move on the uneven bars, which, if successfully completed, will become the sixth element named after her. The new skill, a […]

The WNBA announced a groundbreaking 11-year media rights deal on Wednesday valued at $2.2 billion. The agreement, which includes partnerships with Disney, Amazon Prime Video  and new rights holder NBCUniversal, marks a historic moment for the WNBA and highlights the growing interest and value of women’s basketball. “Partnering with Disney, Amazon, and NBCU marks a […]

Women’s basketball legend and Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi spoke on the mindset driving Team USA women’s basketball as they aim for their eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. When discussing what it takes for Team USA to secure another gold, Taurasi acknowledged the challenges but is confident in the team’s ability to […]

Former Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady, the 2024 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, has committed to Texas Tech, a significant shift in college softball. Canady’s move comes with a record-breaking NIL deal, reportedly worth seven figures annually, making it the largest for a college softball player. This historic deal was facilitated by Texas Tech […]

Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides is taking full advantage of the WNBA’s Olympic break to fine-tune her team’s performance and build stronger team chemistry. With 11 out of 12 players remaining in town, Sides sees this period as a crucial time for the team to practice together and implement new strategies. “The time that we’re […]

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese will join the new professional three-on-three league, Unrivaled, founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, in the WNBA offseason. The announcement was made official through an Instagram post on Wednesday by the league, where Reese was introduced as the “305 Barbie.”. Reese already set a remarkable record by […]

The U.S. women’s basketball team secured an 84-57 victory over Germany in an exhibition game Tuesday night in London ahead of the Paris Olympics. The win comes as a morale booster following their unexpected loss to a team of WNBA All-Stars just days prior. A’ja Wilson led the charge for the American squad, posting a […]

Brittney Griner is back in Europe with the USA Basketball women’s national team, marking her first trip abroad since her detainment in Russia. Griner, who is focused on winning an Olympic gold medal in Paris, expressed her excitement and relief about the journey, noting that she feels secure and supported by her teammates. “I’m excited […]

In the WNBA, the influence of emerging stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese can’t be overstated. The league has seen a significant uptick in attention and attendance, largely thanks to their contributions. Sue Bird, a retired WNBA legend, recently commented on their impact, emphasizing how these rookies have accelerated the league’s growth. “You can look […]

Satou and Nyara Sabally are set to make history as they lead the Germany women’s basketball team to its first Olympic appearance. The Sabally sisters, who have long dreamed of sharing the court on an international stage, are eager to embrace their historic journey in Paris. “It means everything. I love to share the court […]

The WNBA All-Star Game reached a historic milestone Saturday, drawing 3.44 million viewers on ABC, the highest audience for the event in 21 years. This viewership surpasses the previous record set in 2003, when 1.441 million tuned in to watch a matchup at Madison Square Garden. The 2003 WNBA All-Star Game featured legends like Lisa […]

Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark garnered more praise from Hall of Famer and basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Monday, Lobo declared Clark the “best passer in the league,” a praise that comes just halfway through Clark’s inaugural WNBA season. “She’s incredible,” Lobo added, per Scott Thompson of Fox News. […]