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Seattle Storm rookie Jordan Hobbs is one of many WNBA rookies navigating the whirlwind transition from college to professional basketball. But her path to training camp included a significant detour: walking away from a corporate job offer to pursue one more shot at the game she loves. Hobbs, a former Michigan guard, had a job […]

The PWHL is adding Seattle as one of two expansion franchises for the 2025-26 season, league officials confirmed Wednesday. The move gives the PWHL a presence in the Pacific Northwest and reflects its rapid growth after just two seasons of play. Seattle will join Vancouver as the league’s seventh and eighth teams, marking a westward […]

Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith said Monday that this year’s Seattle team is “definitely the most talented roster I’ve been a part of in my 13 years” in the WNBA. Diggins-Smith made the comment during Storm media day as Seattle begins its 2025 campaign with a restructured roster following the trade of All-Star Jewell Loyd to […]

The Golden State Valkyries opened their first-ever training camp Sunday, and it did not take long for the team to set a tone for the franchise’s identity. Guard Kate Martin, selected from the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA expansion draft, summed it up simply. “We’re killers,” Martin said, as reported by Kendra Andrews of […]

Dominique Malonga, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, was absent as the Seattle Storm opened training camp Sunday. Head coach Noelle Quinn confirmed Malonga’s absence and said the team is still waiting for the word on when she will join the roster. “We’re in communication with her,” Quinn said, as reported […]

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White offered high praise for Caitlin Clark’s approach as the team gears up for the 2025 WNBA season. Speaking early in Fever training camp Monday, White emphasized that Clark’s commitment goes beyond typical definitions of hard work. “We talk about work ethic a lot, but work style is another thing,” […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is already embracing Texas culture, and fans are here for it. Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, was recently featured in a Dallas Wings photo shoot where she swapped her sneakers for cowboy boots and donned a custom white cowboy hat. The Wings posted a video […]

The USL Super League, the newest Division I professional women’s soccer league in the United States, secured a major corporate sponsorship, selling its naming rights to financial services company Gainbridge, officials announced last Tuesday. League president Amanda Vandervort and Gainbridge CEO Dan Towriss confirmed the partnership during the Business of Women’s Sports Summit hosted by […]

Jordan Bowers’ road to the top of college gymnastics started long before her NCAA all-around title and Oklahoma’s seventh national championship this month. The OU senior and national champion revealed this week why she made her verbal commitment to Oklahoma when she was just 13 years old — a decision made before NCAA recruiting rules […]

Stanford softball broke the NCAA’s single-game attendance record on Saturday, April 19, drawing 13,207 fans to Stanford Stadium for its matchup against rival California. The historic crowd, part of the program’s “The Big Swing” promotion, surpassed the previous record of 12,566 set during the 2024 Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. Despite the record-setting […]

Paige Bueckers continues to rack up honors following her storied college career with UConn women’s basketball and pick as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Her hometown of Hopkins, Minnesota, announced this week that it will temporarily rename itself “Paige Bueckers, Minnesota” on May 16, the date of her first professional […]

Former UCLA women’s basketball forward Janiah Barker committed to Tennessee, the women’s basketball program announced Monday, via I Talk Hoops on X, formerly Twitter. Barker, who spent the 2024–25 season with the Bruins, will join the Lady Vols for her final year of eligibility. Barker, a 6-foot-4 forward, averaged 7.4 points, six rebounds, and 1.4 assists […]

Tessa Janecke scored with less than three minutes left in overtime to lift Team USA women’s hockey to a 4-3 win over Canada in the women’s ice hockey world championship final on Sunday, securing the Americans’ 11th title at the tournament. The game-winner came after Taylor Heise intercepted a clearing attempt by Canada’s Jocelyne Larocque […]

Former South Carolina women’s basketball star Te-Hina Paopao made her first public appearance in Atlanta as a member of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Braves’ 4-3 win against the Minnesota Twins on April 19. The occasion marked a celebratory welcome for the 18th overall pick in the […]

Dallas Wings No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers didn’t need many words to express what Nika Mühl’s show of support meant after Monday night’s WNBA Draft. “My twin is the best ever,” Bueckers wrote in the comments of an Instagram post by Mühl, which featured a photo of the former UConn star posing with friends […]

Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson shared her advice for the incoming class of WNBA rookies ahead of the 2025 season, encouraging them to embrace learning and not shy away from asking questions. Wilson, a two-time WNBA champion and one of the league’s most accomplished veterans, reflected on her own early years in the league […]

Angel City FC appointed Alexander Straus as its new head coach, the club announced this week, signaling a renewed push toward its goal of becoming an NWSL title contender. Straus, who currently manages Bayern Munich’s women’s team, will officially join Angel City on June 1 after concluding the Frauen-Bundesliga season in Germany. Under his leadership, […]

The U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship with a 3-0 win over Germany on Thursday at Budvar Arena in Czechia. Behind a 12-save shutout from goaltender Aerin Frankel and goals from three different skaters, Team USA earned a spot in Saturday’s semifinal against Czechia. “Today […]

Dominique Malonga, the 6-foot-6 French center taken second overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm, says she’s ready to represent European basketball on one of the sport’s biggest stages. “I’m really, really excited to step on the court in the W and to show that European basketball is something, too, and I […]

Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, is joining the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled in its next season as both an investor and player, citing the growth and opportunity in women’s sports as her motivation. In an appearance on “Good Morning America,” Bueckers confirmed her […]

Former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng has been named the first commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, the league announced Wednesday, marking another milestone in her trailblazing career and an important moment in the growth of professional women’s sports. Ng, who served as the Marlins’ GM from 2020 to 2023, brings more than […]

Hailey Van Lith is headed to the WNBA and wasted no time introducing herself to Chicago Sky fans. After being selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Van Lith delivered a short but excited message. “What is up SkyTown … I cannot wait to touchdown and meet y’all, meet y’all, be […]

The Seattle Storm used the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to select 19-year-old Dominique Malonga, a rising star out of France who has drawn comparisons to NBA standout Victor Wembanyama for her rare blend of size and skill. Malonga, a 6-foot-6 center with a 7-foot wingspan, has been making headlines since […]

South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao is skipping the in-person 2025 WNBA Draft ceremony in New York City, opting instead to celebrate the moment at home with her family in Oceanside, California. The fifth-year senior is among 16 players invited to attend the draft, but said the desire to share the moment with loved ones was […]

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will square off in primetime on Aug. 9 when the Indiana Fever host the Chicago Sky to open the WNBA’s first-ever Rivals Week, the league announced Friday. The game, set to be broadcast on CBS, will be one of several high-profile games scheduled as part of the new slate, which […]

UCLA women’s basketball forward Janiah Barker and guard Londynn Jone have entered the NCAA transfer portal, joining the entire freshman class of Bruins women’s basketball in what marks a significant offseason shake-up for the team. Jones and Barker, both expected to be key returning players next season, will depart after playing central roles in UCLA’s […]

Tennis legend Billie Jean King made history on Monday as the first woman honored with a star in the new sports entertainment category on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by supporters including Magic Johnson and Jamie Lee Curtis. King received the 2,807th star, located across from the Pantages Theater at the intersection of Hollywood […]

TCU women’s basketball added a major piece to its backcourt Tuesday with the commitment of Notre Dame transfer Olivia Miles, the top-ranked player in the NCAA transfer portal, according to Talia Goodman of On3. BREAKING: Notre Dame transfer Olivia Miles has committed to TCU, multiple sources told @On3sports. The 5-10 guard averaged 15.4 ppg, 5.6 […]

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken did not issue a ruling Monday on the proposed House v. NCAA settlement, but NCAA President Charlie Baker called the hearing a major step forward in reshaping the future of college athletics. “Today’s hearing on the landmark settlement was a significant step in modernizing college sports,” Baker said in a […]

As confetti fell on the court in Tampa following the Huskies’ 82-59 national championship win over South Carolina, UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma gave a touching reflection on Paige Bueckers’ five-year journey with the team. “(Bueckers’) journey,” Auriemma said on ESPN’s postgame show, “has been the most incredible for any kid I’ve had.” […]

UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers said it felt like “destiny” to see Azzi Fudd win Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament, as she exited her final college game a national champion and teammate Sarah Strong capped a dominant postseason for the Huskies. After leading UConn to an 82-59 win over defending champion South […]

Paige Bueckers isn’t focused on defining her legacy ahead of her final college game. Instead, the UConn women’s basketball senior guard is emphasizing her relationships, growth and team-first mentality as the Huskies prepare to face South Carolina in Sunday’s NCAA national championship. Bueckers was asked Saturday whether winning a title would cement her place in […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins was named The Associated Press Women’s Basketball Player of the Year on Thursday, becoming the first player in Trojans’ history to receive the award. Watkins, a sophomore, accepted the honor via Zoom from Los Angeles. “I’m just so honored to be recognized in this fashion,” she said, as reported […]

As Paige Bueckers prepares for her final games with UConn the senior guard is approaching the 2024 NCAA Final Four with a new mindset shaped by past experience and personal growth. “I think last year I got so caught up in the pressures and the stakes of it all,” Bueckers said this week, as reported […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma earned a $100,000 bonus after leading the Huskies to another Final Four with a 78-64 win over USC in the Elite Eight on Monday. The postseason incentive brings Auriemma’s total bonus earnings this season to $312,500, per USA TODAY’s Steve Berkowitz. His contract includes specific financial rewards for tournament […]

As TCU women’s basketball prepares for its first-ever Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, senior guard Hailey Van Lith revealed Sunday that she has played her entire career with a half-inch difference between her legs — her left leg being shorter than her right. Van Lith, who stands 5-foot-9, said the condition […]

Duke women’s basketball may have come up short against South Carolina in the Elite Eight, but head coach Kara Lawson left the tournament with widespread praise for the performance and poise of her team. The Blue Devils held the defending national champions to just 54 points in a gritty 54-50 loss that came down to […]

Iowa State women’s basketball center Audi Crooks announced over the weekend she will return to the Cyclones for her third season, ending speculation that she might leave the program through the NCAA transfer portal. Crooks shared the news on her social media accounts, via On3’s Talia Goodman, posting: “Dear Cyclone Nation, Thank you to all […]

UCLA’s physical presence in the paint proved decisive in ending hopes of notching another championship title for LSU women’s basketball. The top-seeded Bruins defeated third-seeded LSU 72-65 on Sunday in the Elite Eight, securing the Bruins’ first NCAA women’s basketball Final Four berth in program history. Aneesah Morrow, LSU’s senior forward, acknowledged the difficulty of […]