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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is making a brief crossover into the NBA, joining NBC’s pregame coverage for two marquee games as part of the network’s new “Sunday Night Basketball” presentation. NBC announced Tuesday that Clark will serve as a special contributor for the debut broadcast this weekend, when the Los Angeles Lakers face the […]

Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run at the Australian Open on Tuesday, reaching the semifinals without dropping a set and placing herself in rare company in the tournament’s recent history. Sabalenka became just the third top seed in the past decade to reach the women’s singles semifinals at the Australian Open without losing a set, […]

The Washington Nationals’ new-look front office zeroed in on the Texas Rangers as a trade partner for left-hander MacKenzie Gore by leveraging shared scouting history and a willingness from Texas to part with recent draft capital. The full terms of the deal were first reported by Jeff Passan on Thursday, who wrote on X, formerly […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma praised Vanderbilt women’s basketball coach Shea Ralph this week, comparing her to Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti, as the Commodores remain one of the nation’s two undefeated teams alongside the Huskies. “I enjoy watching them play,” Auriemma said of Ralph and No. 4 Vanderbilt, as reported by Meghan […]

Olivia Miles shouldered the responsibility after No. 9 TCU’s narrow loss to No. 12 Ohio State, calling the defeat a learning opportunity despite the disappointment of a 71-69 setback on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Coretta Scott King Classic. Miles said there was some consolation in the loss. “Losses always hurt but there’s […]

Naomi Osaka credited her serve for carrying her through her three-set opener at the Australian Open, revealing afterward what made the difference in the comeback win. Under late pressure, Osaka relied on her biggest weapon to rally past Antonia Ruzic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in her first-round match on Rod Laver Arena. She fired three consecutive […]

UConn women’s basketball recorded a historic game Monday night, overpowering Notre Dame 85-47 as the Huskies remain undefeated. The game marked the largest margin of victory for either team in the series between the two programs, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The blowout win highlighted UConn’s continued dominance this season, as the No. 1 […]

Ohio State women’s basketball showed its ability to handle pressure and respond late in a tightly contested matchup Monday, a trait head coach Kevin McGuff said defines the Buckeyes after their comeback win over TCU. “We have a style that can come from behind,” McGuff said, as reported by Brianna Mac Kay of The Columbus […]

TCU women’s basketball secured a 78-62 win over Arizona on Saturday, but coach Mark Campbell made clear afterward that turnovers remain a concern despite the result. The No. 10 Horned Frogs finished with 17 turnovers in the win, continuing a recent trend. TCU is averaging 14.6 turnovers per game, third best in the Big 12, […]

Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open ended in a first-round loss Sunday, but the seven-time major champion left Melbourne Park focused on progress rather than the result after making history in the women’s singles draw. Ranked No. 576 and competing on a wild-card entry, Williams became the oldest woman to play a singles main-draw […]

Athletes Unlimited announced its final roster Thursday for the fifth season of its women’s professional basketball league, a group that again features a strong contingent of established WNBA talent led by Tina Charles. The 40-player field includes 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for the season, which begins Feb. 4 and runs through March 1 […]

No. 2 South Carolina women’s basketball enters Wednesday night’s matchup against No. 4 Texas women’s basketball fully aware of the stakes, but coach Dawn Staley said her team remains focused on the task immediately in front of it. “I did mention it. I mentioned it after our last game. Just the ramifications of wins and […]

A first-round loss by Venus Williams’ Tuesday in Australia carried noteworthiness beyond its outcome, as the match set a WTA age record. Williams, 45, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Germany’s Tatjana Maria, 38, in the first round of the Hobart International, a leadup event to the Australian Open. With a combined age of 84 years and one […]

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer didn’t hold back in voicing his frustration with the SEC scheduling format following the Longhorns’ 70-65 loss to LSU Tigers women’s basketball on Jan. 11, calling the setup unfair after Texas faced consecutive road games against conference heavyweights. “They obviously have a vendetta against Texas because not only have […]

The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association agreed to a temporary moratorium on league business Monday. The move pauses the initial stages of free agency as the two sides continue negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN, per Ramona Shelburne. The moratorium comes after the league and union failed to reach […]

LSU women’s basketball senior guard Flau’jae Johnson has embraced the weight of leadership as the Tigers navigate the remaining months of SEC play, acknowledging that her role extends well beyond scoring as the only remaining player from the program’s 2022–23 national championship team. “Leadership is all intentional,” Johnson said, as reported by Meghan L. Hall […]

Trade talks involving Brendan Donovan have slowed as the St. Louis Cardinals continue to weigh offers, despite some evaluators identifying the Seattle Mariners as a logical landing spot. According to people familiar with the matter, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the delay centers on a gap in perceived value. The Cardinals […]

Venus Williams said the pressure she faces at this stage of her career is largely self-imposed after opening her 2026 singles season with a three-set loss at the WTA Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand. Williams fell 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette in a match that lasted more than two hours. Speaking afterward, […]

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic this spring as he begins his first season in Major League Baseball with Houston. “Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai says he won’t pitch for Team Japan in the WBC. He wants to get acclimated with his teammates without a disruption during the spring,” […]

TCU women’s basketball coach Mark Campbell gave a blunt assessment after No. 8 TCU suffered its first loss of the season, an 87-77 overtime defeat to the Utah women’s basketball on Saturday night at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. “We had a chance to steal this game. We didn’t deserve this game,” Campbell […]

USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb did not mince words after her team’s loss to UCLA on Saturday night, calling the performance “embarrassing” following an 80-46 defeat at Pauley Pavilion. “Obviously, this is not where our team wants to be in a game like this,” Gottlieb said, as reported by Charlotte Gibson of ESPN. “I think […]

The WNBA pushed back Thursday against the Women’s National Basketball Players Association after players overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential work stoppage amid ongoing collective bargaining negotiations. In a statement released in response to the vote, the league acknowledged players’ right to authorize a strike but disputed the union’s portrayal of the negotiations. “While we […]

TCU women’s basketball made NCAA Division I history Tuesday night as teammates Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez recorded triple-doubles in the same game, a first against a Division I opponent, during the No. 9 Horned Frogs’ 109-54 rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Schollmaier Arena. Miles posted her third consecutive triple-double, finishing with a season-high 25 […]

No. 4 UCLA women’s basketball recorded its largest win in nearly five decades Tuesday night, defeating Cal Poly 115-28 for an 87-point rout at Pauley Pavilion. The margin was the Bruins’ largest since a 90-point win over Oregon State on Dec. 11, 1976, and ranks as the fourth-largest victory in program history according to Benjamin […]

Toronto Tempo officials said the franchise’s long-awaited jersey reveal was the result of months of behind-the-scenes work after the team officially unveiled its home and away uniforms Tuesday. Toronto fans saw the uniforms for the first time more than a year after the team’s name, logo and color scheme were announced. The home jersey is […]

Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly said star center Audi Crooks remains in return-to-play protocol following a head injury and that the Cyclones are taking a cautious, day-to-day approach as she works toward a possible return. Fennelly said there are still benchmarks Crooks must meet before she can get back on the court. “Every […]

Second-ranked Texas women’s basketball handed Baylor its first 30-point loss in nearly two decades Sunday, defeating the Bears 89-54 to capture the inaugural espnW Invitational and remain undefeated this season. The win marked Baylor’s first loss by at least 30 points since Jan. 30, 2006, according to espnW. Texas improved to 12-0 and continued a […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma said roster depth is something he has not been able to rely on consistently in recent seasons, which made Saturday’s win against USC especially meaningful for the Huskies. “Over the years, you know, especially in the last five years, I’ve forgotten what that (depth) was like. You know, we […]

Baylor women’s basketball guard Jana Van Gytenbeek recorded the program’s first triple-double since 2022 in a 90-36 win over Alabama State on Tuesday, placing her alongside Brittney Griner on one of the shortest statistical lists in program history. Van Gytenbeek secured her 10th rebound with 1:28 remaining, completing a 10-point, 13-assist and 10-rebound performance that […]

A’ja Wilson wrapped-up a historic 2025 season with another major honor, being named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the first time in her career. The Las Vegas Aces star, who secured her fourth WNBA MVP and led the franchise to its third championship in four seasons, used the moment to address […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are reassessing their bullpen options after missing out on Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Jays had pursued Diaz as part of their effort to strengthen a pitching staff still seeking both starters and relievers despite recent deals with right-handers Dylan […]

UConn legend Sue Bird returned to Harry A. Gampel Pavilion Sunday for the retirement of her No. 10 jersey, calling the honor an emotional milestone as the Huskies celebrated one of the most decorated players in program history. Before UConn’s 102–35 win over DePaul, Bird addressed the crowd, describing the moment as deeply meaningful. “This […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman shifted attention back to Ryan McMahon when asked about available third basemen, offering a detailed assessment of the veteran infielder rather than addressing broader free-agency possibilities. Cashman said he believed the Yankees “can unlock some things” with McMahon, praising his contributions during the club’s postseason run. “Maybe we […]

Oklahoma State women’s basketball set multiple program records Saturday in a 133–46 win over Mississippi Valley State, improving to 10–1 and delivering the highest-scoring game in school history. The 87-point margin also marked the program’s largest ever. “Just a really complete win today,” coach Jacie Hoyt said, as reported by Kyle Alan of the Pokes […]

The New York Yankees remain the leading contender to re-sign outfielder Cody Bellinger, but several other teams, including the Mets, Phillies and Blue Jays, are positioned to challenge them as the offseason progresses. Bellinger’s representatives have emphasized that he is “just 1 ½ years older than Tucker, 28,” a comparison aimed at reinforcing his long-term […]

No. 9 Oklahoma women’s basketball narrowly beat NC State 103-98 in overtime Wednesday, overcoming a 10-point second-half deficit behind freshman guard Aaliyah Chavez’s season-high 33 points in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Chavez, who entered the game off a 29-point performance against Florida State, delivered what Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk described as a defining step in her […]

No. 2 South Carolina women’s basketball set a scoring milestone Sunday, posting 121 points in a 121-49 win over Queens at home. The game marked the most points scored in a game in the Dawn Staley era and the third-highest total in program history, according to university. The Gamecocks’ 43 made field goals also tied […]

No. 13 Ole Miss women’s basketball reached the 100-point mark for the first time in five years Monday night, rolling to a 102-50 win over Longwood in front of a home crowd. The game marked the program’s first time surpassing 100 points since December 2020 against Alcorn State and only the second such game under […]

No. 18 Oklahoma State suffered its first loss of the season Wednesday night, falling 74–67 to St. John’s after struggling to match the Red Storm’s offensive efficiency and pace. The Cowgirls entered the game 5–0 and averaging more than 100 points per game, but were limited to 16 3-point attempts and four makes — far […]