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The Texas women’s basketball team clinched the Big 12 women’s title with a dominating 70-53 victory over Iowa State, marking the end to an era as they prepare to transition to the SEC next season. Coach Vic Schaefer emphasized the achievement’s in light of a fiercely competitive league. “To go win a championship in this […]

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd recently shared her perspective on the unique honor of winning an Olympic gold medal compared to clinching a WNBA championship, providing a rare glimpse into the mindset of an elite athlete who has reached the pinnacle of success in both arenas. Loyd, a key figure in the Storm’s lineup and a […]

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd has nothing but high praise for USC freshman guard JuJu Watkins, heralding her as a professional in the making. Loyd’s insights into Watkins’ career and her impact on women’s college basketball shed light on the shifting dynamics of the sport. Watkins, who has been turning heads with her remarkable performance for […]

Seattle Storm star guard Jewell Loyd shared her reflections on the team’s swift rebuild and the bright future ahead. As the Storm pivot from a challenging phase marked by player departures and a significant rebuilding effort, Loyd’s commitment to the team’s resurgence has never been clearer. Loyd, a fixture in Seattle’s lineup for a decade, […]

In a heartfelt reaction to Stanford women’s basketball star Cameron Brink’s announcement declaring for the 2024 WNBA draft, NBA superstar and Brink’s god-sibling, Stephen Curry, shared his excitement. Curry’s response, mixed with both personal and professional admiration, came after Brink’s decision was made public Tuesday, highlighting a significant milestone in her already impressive basketball career. […]

Concacaf has taken another step towards supporting women’s football in the Americas by announcing the launch of the inaugural W Champions Cup, set to kick off in August this year. The competition will pit the premier women’s club teams from North and Central America,, including three NWSL teams, and the Caribbean against each other, following […]

Stanford women’s basketball star Cameron Brink announced Tuesday that she is headed to the big leagues, joining other women’s college basketball star Caitlin Clark in declaring for the 2024 WNBA draft. Brink’s decision comes on the heels of Stanford’s 74-61 loss to JuJu Watkins and USC in the Pac-12 title game on Sunday. “My four […]

In an emotional culmination to a season defined by character and determination, Darnell Haney has been officially named the head coach of the Georgetown women’s basketball team, succeeding the late Tasha Butts. The announcement on Monday after the Big East title game follows an interim period filled with both tragedy and triumph, after Butts passed […]

It’s the end of an era for Clemson women’s basketball, as the Tigers are officially parting ways with head coach Amanda Butler after six seasons at the helm. The decision comes in the wake of a challenging 2023-24 season, where Clemson finished with a 12-19 overall record and 5-13 in ACC play, landing them 12th […]

The UConn women’s basketball team clinched the Big East Tournament title for the fourth consecutive year on Monday since their return to the conference, overpowering Georgetown with a 78-42 win. The victory was a testament to the team’s resilience this season, after playing the championship game with just seven players, and navigating a tournament that […]

In a thrilling game that ended in overtime, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team shattered viewership records during their Big Ten title game on Sunday against Nebraska, raking in an audience of millions and marking a historical moment in women’s sports broadcasting. With a staggering 3.02 million viewers tuning in to watch the […]

In a clap back rebuttal to any skeptics, Iowa State women’s basketball star Audi Crooks offered a strong defense of her team’s depth following a decisive 85-68 victory over Oklahoma in the Big 12 semifinals on Monday. The win not only avenged a regular-season loss to the Sooners but also secured the Cyclones’ spot in […]

In a moment full of emotion and historical significance, the USC women’s basketball team, led by coach Lindsay Gottlieb, clinched the last women’s Pac-12 title, marking the end of an era for the conference. The culmination of the tournament in this final year brought to the forefront the impact of the Pac-12 on women’s basketball, […]

In the aftermath of the highly charged SEC Tournament championship game, sports commentator Shannon Sharpe has voiced his disapproval of LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey’s remarks regarding the altercation involving players from LSU and South Carolina during the SEC title game on Sunday. The fight, which has garnered significant media attention, might lead […]

The University of Kentucky announced the dismissal of women’s basketball head coach Kyra Elzy Monday, following a series of challenging seasons for the Wildcats. Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart expressed gratitude for Elzy’s contributions both on and off the court, extending well wishes to her and her family for the future. The decision comes in the […]

Following a decisive 1-0 victory over Brazil on Sunday in the final of the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup, interim USWNT coach Twila Kilgore delivered a bold message: the team is “just getting started.” The win at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium, witnessed by a record-breaking crowd of 31,528 for a Concacaf women’s game, symbolized a […]

In an electrifying Big Ten Tournament final on Sunday, Caitlin Clark led a remarkable comeback, scoring 30 of her 34 points in the second half and overtime, to lead Iowa women’s basketball to a 94-89 victory over Nebraska. The win marked Iowa’s third consecutive Big Ten Tournament championship. The game was a rollercoaster, with Iowa […]

In a moment that will be replayed in highlight reels for years to come, South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso secured her team’s victory over Tennessee women’s basketball with a buzzer-beating three-pointer during the SEC tournament semifinals on Saturday. The shot, which marked Cardoso’s first three-pointer in her collegiate career, left many wondering how Tennessee’s defense left […]

Las Vegas Aces teammates and former college rivals A’ja Wilson and Candace Parker found themselves at the center of a friendly yet passionate exchange after South Carolina women’s basketball, Wilson’s alma mater, secured a heart-stopping win on Saturday over Tennessee, where Parker shined during her college years. The top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks preserved their perfect […]

In a dramatic turn of events, South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley made a last-minute call that would cement Kamilla Cardoso’s place in Gamecock lore. As the seconds ticked away against Tennessee in the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday, Staley knew that Te-Hina Paopao, their usual go-to for an outside shot, was well-covered. With […]

LSU women’s basketball guard Last-Tear Poa was taken off on a stretcher after a head injury during the semifinal SEC Tournament game against Ole Miss, where the Tigers came out victorious 75-67. The injury happened when Poa was attempting to take a charge and collided with a Rebels player, leading to a fall that caused […]

The Maryland women’s basketball team, led by Shyanne Sellers, delivered a stunning upset on Friday over top-seeded Ohio State with a 82-61 victory in the quarterfinal of the Big 10 tournament. Sellers, the daughter of former Ohio State men’s standout Brad Sellers, was the catalyst for the Terrapins, contributing a dominant 25-point performance. Following the […]

In a blow to the Virginia Tech women’s basketball team, Elizabeth Kitley, three-time ACC Player of the Year, has been sidelined for the ACC tournament due to a knee injury. The news comes from Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks, who made the announcement Friday on the Virginia Tech Sports Network. Kitley’s injury occurred during Sunday’s […]

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has come out against the idea that Iowa’s basketball star Caitlin Clark would face financial downsides by turning professional. Engelbert’s statement comes amid discussions on the comparison between potential earnings from NIL deals in college and the salaries plus endorsements available in the professional arena. “It’s a bad narrative,” Engelbert said, […]

The month of March brings with it the fever pitch of college basketball. The NCAAW conference tournaments, a precursor to the national championship, promise edge-of-your-seat action and heart-stopping moments. This year, a blend of powerhouse programs and rising stars are set to clash, making some matchups unmissable for any college basketball fan. NCAAW conference tournament […]

The Las Vegas Aces, reigning champions of the WNBA for two consecutive years, have achieved another milestone by becoming the first team in the league to sell out their season tickets for the 2024 WNBA season. The team announced on Thursday that all approximately 8,600 season tickets have been sold, a testament to the growing […]

In what turned out to be a historic matchup for the Pac-12 Tournament, the Oregon State women’s basketball team triumphed over Colorado women’s basketball in what became the tournament’s first-ever double-overtime game, ending with a score of 85-79. The quarterfinal clash saw No. 13 Oregon State advance against No. 18 Colorado women’s basketball, setting the […]

Simona Halep is set to make her return to tennis at the Miami Open after a significant hiatus of more than 17 months. The former world No. 1 announced her comeback on Instagram, expressing her excitement about rejoining the WTA Tour. “I’m thrilled to let you all know that I will be making my return […]

The WNBA is setting the stage for another historic preseason game in Canada, as the Los Angeles Sparks are slated to face off against the Seattle Storm in Edmonton, Alberta, on May 5. The matchup follows the success of last year’s inaugural WNBA Canada Game, where the Chicago Sky triumphed over the Minnesota Lynx in […]

Former UCONN women’s basketball star and current WNBA player Katie Lou Samuelson has expressed a sense of belonging with her new team, the Indiana Fever. After signing with the Fever this offseason, Samuelson, who embarks on her first WNBA season as a new mother, spoke about the warmth and vision she encountered within the organization […]

In the heat of competition, the intensity of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark shines as brightly as her skill on the court. With the 2022-23 season marking a tremendous run for Iowa, Clark’s perspective on competitiveness, trash-talking and women’s sports takes center stage, especially in light of Iowa’s ultimate showdown against Angel Reese and […]

In a move brewing in women’s college basketball, Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark said she is “ready” for the next chapter in her already impressive career: the WNBA. The prodigious talent, known for her dynamic play and infectious attitude on the court, has left a mark on the college basketball landscape, and now, she’s […]

In the world of college basketball, Caitlin Clark is captivating fans nationwide, and none other than NBA superstar Stephen Curry has weighed in on the mania surrounding the Iowa women’s basketball star. Curry, known for his own meteoric rise during his college years at Davidson, finds the scale of attention surrounding Clark impressive. Now 35, […]

In a season that began with more questions than answers, the Oklahoma women’s basketball team, under coach Jennie Baranczyk, have finished the season with their first Big 12 regular-season title since 2009. The achievement comes ahead of their anticipated move to the SEC next season, making the victory even sweeter for the Sooners and their […]

The Las Vegas Aces are set to hit the court in the 2024 season donning fresh, new uniforms that pay homage to their roots. The team is revamping its aesthetic with a sleek silver, white and black color scheme, the team announced via a post on X, formerly Twitter. The Aces’ new jerseys mirror the […]

As the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament looms on the horizon, all eyes are fixed on the usual powerhouses like South Carolina and LSU to dominate the proceedings. Yet, there lurks a formidable contender within the ranks, who could disrupt the status quo and emerge as the dark horse of the competition — Ole Miss women’s […]

In a concerning update for the Indiana women’s basketball team, All-American center Mackenzie Holmes faces uncertainty about whether or not she will be able to play in the upcoming Big 10 tournament. The fifth-year senior’s availability hangs in the balance following a knee injury sustained during the regular-season finale on Sunday against Maryland. Coach Teri […]

Iowa women’s basketball standout guard Caitlin Clark inked an exclusive multi-year partnership with Panini America, the company announced Wednesday. This deal marks the company’s first exclusive contract with a female athlete, covering trading cards and autographed memorabilia. Clark’s groundbreaking achievements on the court, including becoming the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer—a title she claimed this past […]

Virginia Tech’s women’s basketball team and coach Kenny Brooks, which recently clinched their first league regular-season title, is entering the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament with a mix of excitement and worry. The Hokies’ winning momentum from a 10-game streak has been dampened by consecutive losses and growing concern for their standout player Elizabeth Kitley’s ability […]