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The Golden State Warriors’ Gui Santos is confident the Bay Area will embrace the new WNBA team, the Golden State Valkyries, as the franchise prepares for its 2025 debut. Speaking during NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, Santos emphasized the community’s passion for basketball and the organization’s commitment to ensuring the Valkyries’ success. “They’re going to have […]

No. 20 Oklahoma State women’s basketball fell to BYU 68-64 on Saturday in an upset loss — a situation OSU has typically been on the other side of this season. Oklahoma State head coach Jacie Hoyt attributing the loss to the Cowgirls’ inability to convert shots when it mattered most. “We just weren’t making shots,” […]

No. 4 South Carolina women’s basketball, led by head coach Dawn Staley, bounced back in dominant fashion Thursday night with a 101-63 victory over Florida at Colonial Life Arena. The team improved to 23-2 overall and 11-1 in SEC play, extending their home winning streak to 71 games after the Gamecocks’ tough loss to Texas […]

Olivia Miles tied a Notre Dame women’s basketball record with eight three-pointers in the Fighting Irish’s dominant 88-57 victory over Pittsburgh on Thursday night, marking the team’s 17th consecutive win. Miles credited her confidence and a new perspective developed after her injury for her standout performance. “I think a lot of it is just my […]

JuJu Watkins described Thursday night’s game against No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball as a dream come true after delivering one of the best performances of her young career. The USC women’s basketball sophomore’s 38-point, 11-rebound, five-assist and eight-block game propelled the Trojans to a 71-60 upset over the undefeated Bruins in front of a sold-out […]

UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers had high praise for teammate Azzi Fudd following the Huskies’ 78-40 win over St. John’s at Gampel Pavilion on Wednesday night. Fudd delivered a career-best performance with 34 points, hitting eight 3-pointers and leading UConn to its 13th straight Big East win. “It was really fun to watch just […]

The cancellation of the NBA’s planned 3-point contest, which was expected to feature stars like the Golden State Warrior’s Stephen Curry and WNBA stars Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty and possibly Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, sparked discussion about the relationship between the two leagues. During a segment on Stephen A. Smith’s […]

Top-ranked UCLA women’s basketball and its undefeated squad face off against sixth-ranked USC women’s basketball and phenom JuJu Watkins on Thursday night in a sold-out showdown at Galen Center, marking a pivotal moment in the Big Ten women’s basketball season. The Bruins enter the game at 23-0 and 11-0 in conference play, while USC, powered […]

2024 Washington Mystics rookie Aaliyah Edwards has taken the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament by storm, advancing to the semifinals after defeating Allisha Gray in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night. Edwards, an eighth seed in the tournament, credited her success to the confidence she gained during her first WNBA season. “Shouldn’t be surprised,” Edwards said, as reported […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacted on social media to a shout-out by Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin, who wore a Caitlin Clark “Rookie of the Year” shirt during his pregame walk-in on Tuesday night before the Pacers’ game against the New York Knicks. The post-game buzz highlights Clark’s growing influence as a prominent figure […]

The No. 5-ranked UConn women’s basketball team cruised to a 77-40 win over Providence on Sunday, extending the Huskies’ Big East regular-season winning streak to 33 games. Paige Bueckers, who led the Huskies with 20 points, earned high praise from Providence women’s basketball head coach Erin Batth after the game. “Well with Paige, I mean, […]

DeWanna Bonner, one of the WNBA’s most accomplished players, made her ambitions clear after she joined the Indiana Fever during the WNBA offseason. The 37-year-old forward said her decision to sign with Indiana was driven by one goal: competing for another championship. “I want to win a championship,” Bonner said during her introduction on Monday, […]

The Indiana Fever made a major offseason splash by signing six-time WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner on Feb. 2, a two-time champion and one of the league’s all-time leading scorers. Bonner’s arrival was met with high praise from Fever star Caitlin Clark, who believes the veteran forward brings the competitiveness and leadership the team needs. “That’s […]

Nike returned to Super Bowl advertising for the first time in 26 years with its new commercial, “So Win,” which aired during Super Bowl 59 on Sunday. The ad, featuring some of the biggest names in women’s sports, reflects Nike’s continued investment in the rising popularity of female athletes. The 60-second spot, narrated by Grammy […]

No. 25 Oklahoma State women’s basketball, led by head coach Jacie Hoyt, had a record-tying game on Saturday, routing No. 12 Kansas State 85-55 in a statement win. The victory matched the largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent in Cowgirls program history and improved Oklahoma State’s record to 19-4 overall and 9-3 in […]

No. 7 USC women’s basketball clinched a 84-63 win over No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday night, even as star guard JuJu Watkins struggled offensively for much of the game. The Trojans improved to 21-2 overall and 11-1 in Big Ten play, thanks to strong performances from Kiki Iriafen and Rayah Marshall. Watkins, the Big […]

Hannah Hidalgo and No. 3 Notre Dame women’s basketball put on an impressive display Thursday night, defeating Stanford 96-47 for its 20th win of the season. The win marked the largest loss in Stanford women’s basketball history and pushed the Fighting Irish to 11-0 in ACC play. Head coach Niele Ivey credited the team’s chemistry […]

No. 19 Tennessee women’s basketball secured its first win over N0. 5 UConn in 18 years with an 80-76 win on Thursday night, snapping a four-game losing streak against the Huskies since the rivalry resumed in 2020. The Lady Vols improved to 17-5 on the season, while No. 5 UConn women’s basketball fell to 21-3. […]

No. 7 USC women’s basketball relied on its depth to power past Wisconsin in an 86-64 victory Wednesday night, with JuJu Watkins recording a season-low 14 points in just 26 minutes. The Trojans’ bench outscored the Badgers’ reserves 33-8, allowing head coach Lindsay Gottlieb to distribute minutes more evenly after Watkins had carried much of […]

In a huge move for women’s sports, the NWSL’ Portland team and the WNBA’s forthcoming Portland expansion team will share a state-of-the-art training facility, marking the first collaboration of its kind between teams from both leagues. The $150 million complex, funded by RAJ Sports and the Bhathal family — who also hold a stake in […]

TCU women’s basketball guard Hailey Van Lith didn’t shy away from calling out a recurring issue following the Horned Frogs’ 59-50 loss to No. 12 Kansas State on Wednesday night. Van Lith, who transferred to TCU this season, expressed frustration over the team’s inconsistency, particularly in handling aggressive, physical opponents. “In all of our losses, […]

The Seattle Storm are bringing back three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark for the 2025 season, her agent, Jessica Holtz of CAA, confirmed to ESPN on Thursday, in what has been a busy free agency period across the league. Clark, 37, previously played for Seattle from 2012 to 2020, winning championships with the team in 2018 […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark spoke at a Women’s Sports Awards luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, sharing insights on confidence, failure and growth during her rookie WNBA season. Clark said that confidence comes from preparation and experience, explaining that setbacks have been key to her success. “Confidence, that’s where it comes from for […]

Aziaha James, NC State women’s basketball guard, had one simple explanation for her dominant scoring performance against Duke women’s basketball on Monday night. “Duke and Carolina — them blues, it don’t sit right with me,” James said after her career-high 36-point outing led the No. 14 Wolfpack to an 89-83 win over No. 10 Duke […]

Hope Solo is returning to competition for the first time since 2016, entering a team in The Soccer Tournament (TST), an annual $1 million winner-take-all event. The former USWNT goalkeeper will both play and lead Solo FC in the tournament, which takes place from June 4-9 in Cary, North Carolina. “I am incredibly excited not […]

The Connecticut Sun signed veteran guard and WNBA champion Diamond DeShields to a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. The move is part of the Sun’s ongoing roster rebuild after losing all five of their starters from last season. “We are thrilled to welcome Diamond to the Connecticut Sun,” Sun general manager Morgan Tuck said […]

Hailey Van Lith’s 28-point performance powered No. 9 TCU to an 82-69 win over Iowa State women’s basketball on Sunday, extending the Horned Frogs’ stronghold near the top of the Big 12 standings while handing the Cyclones their second straight loss. For Iowa State (15-9, 6-5 Big 12), the defeat capped off a frustrating week […]

Kentucky women’s basketball guard Georgia Amoore put on a show Sunday, scoring a career-high 41 points as the No. 12 Wildcats handed No. 13 Oklahoma a 95-86 loss. After the game, Sooners head coach Jennie Baranczyk didn’t mince words about what made the difference. “Georgia Amoore happened,” Baranczyk said, as reported by Ryan Aber of […]

Ole Miss women’s basketball secured a key win over No. 23 Vanderbilt on Sunday, earning its first ranked SEC win in over a year with a 76-61 road victory in Nashville. Starr Jacobs led the way for the Rebels, scoring a season-high 24 points on near-perfect 12-of-13 shooting while adding 10 rebounds. Ole Miss controlled […]

No. 6 UConn women’s basketball extended its Big East regular-season winning streak to 32 games with a dominant 101-59 victory over Butler on Sunday, led by an aggressive first-half performance from Paige Bueckers. The redshirt junior scored 16 of her 18 points before halftime, helping the Huskies (21-2, 12-0 Big East) build an insurmountable 33-point […]

The USC women’s basketball team may have left Iowa with a loss on Sunday, but they stayed on the court after the game to witness a historic moment for the sport. Following their 76-69 defeat to the Hawkeyes, USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb explained why the Trojans remained in Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch Iowa retire […]

The Dallas Wings continue their offseason overhaul by signing WNBA champion Myisha Hines-Allen to a one-year deal (per Alexa Philippou of ESPN) adding experience and depth to a team that has undergone several recent roster changes. Hines-Allen, a 2019 WNBA champion with the Washington Mystics, brings postseason experience to a Dallas team looking to rebound […]

Six-time WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner is signing a one-year deal with the Indiana Fever, sources told ESPN’s Alexa Philippou on Sunday. The veteran forward spent the past five seasons with the Connecticut Sun, helping lead them to the WNBA Finals in 2022 and a semifinal appearance in each of her seasons with the team. Breaking: […]

Vanderbilt women’s basketball freshman Mikayla Blakes delivered a historic performance Thursday night, scoring an SEC women’s basketball record 53 points to lead the No. 23 Commodores past Florida 99-86 at Exactech Arena. Blakes’ total is the second-most by a freshman in Division I history, trailing only Elena Delle Donne’s 54 points for Delaware in 2010. […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is set to return to her alma mater, LSU, in an upcoming exhibition game later this year against the Brazilian National Team. The game, scheduled for May 6 at LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center, will give Reese a chance to play in front of Tigers fans for the first time […]

No. 6 UConn women’s basketball extended its Big East dominance with an 84-58 victory over DePaul on Wednesday night, securing its 10th straight win and 31st consecutive conference regular-season victory. The game also marked a historic night for attendance, as DePaul set a program record with a crowd of 8,305 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. […]

The Atlanta Dream have signed three-time All-Star Brionna Jones marking their second major free-agent acquisition of the offseason after adding 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner. Jones previously played with the Connecticut Sun. Jones’ agent, Boris Lelchitski, confirmed the deal to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou on Thursday. Jones, a 6-foot-3 forward, has spent her entire career with the […]

Brittney Griner is officially headed to the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-season tenure with the Phoenix Mercury in one of the WNBA’s most significant free agency moves. The 10-time All-Star’s decision was announced Tuesday night. Griner shared the news on Instagram with a video captioned: “New City. New journey. New Series.” The post also teased […]

The Golden State Valkyries have agreed to a contract with former Atlanta Dream forward Monique Billings, securing her spot on the team for their inaugural WNBA season. Billings, 28, was selected by the Valkyries in the WNBA expansion draft from the Phoenix Mercury and will now officially join the roster as the franchise prepares for […]