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Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is on the cusp of a historic achievement, only 39-points away from breaking the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record — a title currently held by Kelsey Plum with 3,527 points. The record, which has shifted only twice in the past 23 years, from Missouri State’s Jackie Stiles to Washington […]

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball celebrated an impressive performance by sophomore forward Hannah Stuelke, whose record-setting 47 points led the Hawkeyes to a 111-93 victory over Penn State on Thursday. Clark, the Hawkeyes’ star player, who herself is on the brink of breaking the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record, praised Stuelke’s performance, which […]

Caitlin Clark edged closer to the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record during the Iowa women’s basketball team’s 111-93 victory over Penn State, although for the first time in nearly a year, she wasn’t the game’s top scorer. Clark contributed 27 points and a season-high of 15 assists in the No. 2 Hawkeyes’ win. Clark’s pursuit […]

The Dallas Wings by re-resigned the No. 4 2023 WNBA draft Stephanie Soares on Tuesday, following her recovery from ACL surgery that kept her off the court last season. Soares, who was drafted by the Washington Mystics 2023, was acquired by the Wings in a trade with the Mystics for a 2024 second-round pick and […]

The US women’s hockey team’s lead in the Rivalry Series was shortened by a determined Canadian team in Game 5, despite holding leads twice in the match. The U.S. leads Canada in the series 3-2, and the stakes are high as the teams head into the final two games. The match on Wednesday saw the […]

The Oklahoma women’s basketball team notched its seventh consecutive win on Tuesday with a 72-55 victory of TCU. Skylar Vann, who tallied 17 points for the Sooners was particularly instrumental in the win, delivering seven consecutive points in the third quarter that secured OU’s lead. TCU coach Mark Campbell dropped praise for Vann’s multifaceted talent. […]

Kysre Gondrezick has returned to the Chicago Sky on a training camp contract, with hopes to secure a spot for the upcoming WNBA season. The 24-year-old guard, who was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft. Her agent, Stephanie Stanley, confirmed with Girls Talk Sports TV that Gondrezick signed with the Sky, […]

The BYU women’s basketball team celebrated National Girls and Women Sports Day on Wednesday with an upset victory over No. 18 Baylor, clinching a 78-66 win. The victory marked a pivotal moment for the Cougars, who have faced challenges since joining the Big 12 but showcased their potential in arguably their best performance so far […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma reached a historic 1,200th career victory, as the Huskies overpowered Seton Hall on Wednesday with a decisive 67-34 win, with Aaliyah Edwards leading the charge with 18 points and 15 rebounds. The win places Auriemma among the elite ranks of Division I basketball coaches, sharing space with legends like […]

As Caitlin Clark of the Iowa women’s basketball continues her march toward breaking the women’s college scoring record, she’s garnered attention not just from fans and analysts but from Jaeson Maravich, the son of basketball legend Pete Maravich. With Clark on the brink of becoming the NCAA’s all-time Division I scoring leader, Jaeson shared his […]

The Las Vegas Aces officially announced the re-signing of two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, setting the stage for the Aces to chase another championship in 2024. Parker’s last appearance for the Aces was on July 7 before being sidelined for the rest of the season due to a foot injury. There were some questions in […]

The Court of Arbitration for Sport imposed a four-year ban on Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva over a doping violation, rejecting her defense that the positive test was caused by accidental contamination from her grandfather’s heart medication via a strawberry dessert. The detailed ruling, spanning 129  pages and referencing the word “strawberry” 43 times, highlighted […]

The USWNT announced a notably youthful roster for the upcoming 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup, leaving veteran star Alex Morgan out of the lineup. The tournament, set to run from Feb, 17 to March 10, will see the USWNT kick-off against the winner of Guyana and the Dominican Republic on Feb. 20, with matches against […]

WWE legend Mick Foley has found himself swept up in the whirlwind surrounding Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, a phenomenon the three-time WWE Champion dubbed “#CaitlinMania.” Foley, known for his hardcore wrestling style and iconic personas such as Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love, has unexpectedly become one of Clark’s most ardent fans, planning […]

In the competitive arena of Division I college basketball, milestones come and go, but for UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, reaching 1,200 wins is a significant achievement that places him in the elite company of coaching legends such as Duke men’s coach Mike Krzyzewski (1,202 wins) and Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer (1,206). However, the Hall […]

Guard Lexie Brown has officially inked a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday, a significant milestone in her professional basketball career. This agreement comes on the heels of Brown’s most productive scoring season, where she averaged 12.4 points and 2.4 assists over 12 games, 11 of which she started, in her second […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes offered high praise to Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark ahead of his Super Bowl appearance. While Mahomes prepares to lead his team in the NFL’s biggest game on Sunday, he took a moment during a Super Bowl press conference on Tuesday to commend Clark, who is on the […]

Jessica Pegula, ranked World No. 4 in tennis, has unexpectedly ended her five-year coaching relationship with David Witt. The announcement came as a surprise, especially to Witt, who did not see the breakup coming. “It was a total surprise to me. Never saw it coming. We’ve had a great friendship for five years, so it’s […]

In an emotionally charged Play4Kay game, the NC State women’s basketball team, donned in pink and black uniforms. secured a tough 77-67 victory over No. 15 Louisville on Monday. The win tied them for second place in the ACC with the Cardinals. Coach Wes Moore praised his team’s early offensive fluidity but acknowledged the need […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Nina Milić is set to skip the 2024 WNBA season. Milić, currently an overseas player and a reserved free agent, is likely to continue her play abroad rather than return to the WNBA this summer. Milić’s decision follows the Lynx’s recent trend of players sitting out the upcoming season, including starting center […]

WNBA All-Star and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is set to release a memoir detailing her experience of being detained in Russia. Titled “Coming Home,” the book is scheduled for release in spring 2024. Griner’s memoir will provide a more detailed account of her her time in Russian imprisonment. “‘Coming Home’ is a story of […]

Diamond DeShields’ return to the hardwood will also be a homecoming. The WNBA guard re-signed with the Chicago Sky on Monday after two seasons away from the team. While the Sky have not disclosed the terms of the deal, a league source confirmed to Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times that DeShields signed an unprotected, […]

As the women’s college basketball season continues to unfold, the Week 14 AP Top 25 poll offers insights into the shifting landscape of the current season. Three big takeaways emerge this week, and could reshape the season’s trajectory. LSU’s alarming trend against unranked teams Recent games from LSU women’s basketball, particularly against unranked opponents, raise […]

Nneka Ogwumike, the 2016 WNBA MVP and No. 1 draft pick in 2012, made a huge move in her career by signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Storm on Monday. The decision marks her first venture into unrestricted free agency after a notable 12-year stint with the Los Angeles Sparks. Reflecting on her choice, […]

The Connecticut Sun, after a strong WNBA season finishing with the league’s third-best record, announced on Monday the re-signing of two pivotal players: center Brionna Jones and forward DeWanna Bonner, both All-Stars. Brionna Jones, a two-time All-Star, had a remarkable season with career-highs of 15.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game before her […]

Nneka Ogwumike is set head to the Pacific Northwest after signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Storm following a whirlwind WNBA free agency tour. Ogwumike made the announcement on social media on Monday.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Nneka Ogwumike (@nnekaogwumike) Ogwumike surprised the WNBA world with her […]

In the world of college basketball, few names resonate like UConn women’s basketbll coach Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers. Recently, Bueckers made an interesting comparison, likening her coach to basketball legend LeBron James. The comparison comes as Auriemma, nearing his 70th birthday and 1,200 career win as a coach, continues to lead the Huskies with […]

Five-time Olympian Diana Taurasi has been named as a key player for the USA Basketball team, set to compete in a pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Belgium. Taurasi, known for her exceptional skills on the court, joins a roster of seasoned athletes, including seven former Olympians. The team, which boasts a blend of experience and emerging […]

The TCU’s women’s basketball walk-ons are living what many would call a dream. Ella Hamlin, a freshman and former high school basketball star, found herself thrust into an unexpected journey after a series of injuries left the Horned Frogs with just six players. The team’s solution? An open tryout for TCU students. Hamlin, who is […]

As Iowa’s Caitlin Clark edges closer to the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record, current record-holder Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces expressed her support for the senior guard. “I’m actually very grateful to pass that baton. I’m very happy for her,” Plum said, via Michael Voepel of ESPN, during a USA Basketball women’s team […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is closing in on the NCAA career scoring record for women’s basketball after an impressive game on Saturday against Maryland. Clark, with 38 points and 12 assists, played a key role in Iowa’s 93-85 win, and now only needs 66 points to surpass Kelsey Plum’s college scoring record. The […]

The Central Michigan women’s basketball team is the latest women’s college basketball squad that has been forced to forfeit matchups due to a shortage of available and healthy players, as the team struggles with injuries. The Chippewas were forced to forfeit their upcoming game on Saturday against Kent State due to a shortage of available […]

Fox Sports is introducing the “Caitlin Cam” for Iowa’s upcoming game against Maryland on Saturday, offering a unique viewing experience focused solely on Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark. The camera will provide live coverage of Clark, tracking her every move on offense and defense during the game. This feature is set to debut on […]

In the world of college basketball, making a strong start is crucial. South Carolina women’s basketball rise star Ashlyn Watkins did just that, earning high praise from her coach, Dawn Staley. On the eve of the Gamecocks’ game at Auburn on Thursday, Watkins found out she’d be making her first career start. Watkins stepped in […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, has brought a new level of excitement to the sport. Her impact on the game has led to packed stadiums and soaring ticket prices, a phenomenon rarely seen in women’s basketball. Clark expressed amazement at her growing fame, acknowledging the strong support from fans. “It’s honestly, hard for me […]

In a huge move for women’s golf, the US Women’s Open has elevated its prize pool to $12 million, a $2 million increase, thanks to a new partnership with Ally Financial. This makes the U.S. Women’s Open as the highest-paying tournament in women’s golf. Ally Financial’s involvement extends beyond financial support; the corporation will be […]

The Atlanta Dream made significant moves in the WNBA free agency on Thursday, acquiring guard Jordin Canada and signing former MVP Tina Charles in a trade with the Los Angeles Sparks. Jordin Canada, coming off an impressive season, joins the Dream in a sign-and-trade deal. The Sparks traded Canada and their No. 12 pick in […]

Amid a challenging season full of injuries, the Arizona women’s basketball program announced open walk-on tryouts in an attempt to bolster its depleted roster. The team made the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. We are holding Walk On Tryouts for full-time students interested in participating for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. If […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson recently made her respect known about New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s impressive college career, particularly amidst the rising buzz around Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. Wilson emphasized Stewart’s unparalleled achievements in college basketball in a recent interview on The Draymond Green Show. “I know they […]