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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 […]

As the WNBA’s 2024 season looms on the horizon, the buzz around Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever is reaching fever pitch. With the Fever securing the first overall pick for a second consecutive year, the stars are aligning for what could be a transformational season for the team and the league. While nothing is for […]

Women’s college basketball is drawing in more views than men’s, and Iowa star Caitlin Clark is a central figure in this phenomenon. Over the past weekend, Clark’s impressive performance in her final regular-season game with Iowa vs. Ohio State became a historic television event, surpassing many other sports, including men’s basketball, in TV ratings. According […]

In a surprising turn of events, Simona Halep, the Romanian tennis powerhouse, is set to return to the court after a substantial reduction in her doping suspension, from an initial double four-year ban to a retroactive nine-month period. Halep, previously banned due to two anti-doping rule violations, has received a verdict from the Court of […]

Following her achievement of breaking Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record, Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark inked a multiyear NIL partnership with financial services firm Gainbridge. The deal will make her a brand ambassador for the company alongside sports icons like Billie Jean King and Annika Sörenstam. Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, has enlisted Clark […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark not only broke a long-standing NCAA Division I scoring record but has also captured a massive audience, setting new viewership benchmarks in the process. The Sunday showdown against Ohio State, which saw Clark surpass Pete Maravich’s legendary total of 3,617 points, drew an impressive 3.4 million viewers on Fox—setting […]

As the USWNT prepares for for a crucial match against Canada in the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday, star forward Alex Morgan is not shying away from the anticipated intensity of the upcoming game. Following a 3-0 victory over Colombia in the quarterfinals—a match Morgan described as “chippy”—the USWNT is bracing for […]

In a turn of events that brings relief to the Iowa women’s basketball team and its fans, coach Lisa Bluder announced Monday the knee injury sustained by redshirt senior Molly Davis is not expected to be season-ending. The 5-foot-7 guard, who suffered the injury during a pivotal game against Ohio State on Sunday, is anticipated […]

In a historic moment for Fairfield women’s basketball, the team has been ranked in the AP Top-25 poll for the first time in the program’s history. The Fairfield Stags, holding an impressive 26-1 overall record and riding a 24-game winning streak, have been slotted in at No. 25 nationally. This not only marks a significant […]

The Oklahoma Sooners softball team, typically a dominant force in NCAA Division I, faced an upset this past weekend as their historic 71-game win streak was snapped by UL-Lafayette. The loss, which ended in a 7-5 defeat after eight innings, marked the end of what had been the longest win streak in the division’s history, […]

In an emotionally charged senior day on Sunday, South Carolina women’s basketball player Kamilla Cardoso experienced a heartwarming reunion with her family, thanks to the efforts of coach Dawn Staley and her team. The 6-foot-7 forward, originally from Brazil, delivered an impressive performance with 18 points and 14 rebounds during the Gamecocks’ 76-68 victory over […]

As the South Carolina women’s basketball team celebrates another undefeated season, coach Dawn Staley shared a unique perspective on the transformation that has propelled the team to success. Following a 76-68 victory on Sunday over Tennessee, Staley reflected on the competitive nature that has been vital to the No. 1 Gamecocks’ success, distinguishing this season […]

In a recent reflection on her monumental achievements, Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark shared candid thoughts on her legacy and the weight of breaking several major college basketball scoring records. Clark, whose performances on the court has been nothing short of historic, recently surpassed Pete Maravich to become the NCAA Division I overall scoring […]