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UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma didn’t hold back his admiration for Fighting Irish guard Hannah Hidalgo after her impressive playing led Notre Dame women’s basketball to a 79-68 win over the Huskies on Thursday. Hidalgo’s near triple-double — 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists — cemented her status as one of the […]

Hannah Hidalgo delivered a standout performance Thursday night, leading No. 8 Notre Dame women’s basketball to a 79-68 win over Paige Bueckers and No. 2 UConn, handing the Huskies their first loss of the season. Hidalgo tallied 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, coming within two assists of a triple-double. It marked her third […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark showcased her exceptional long-range shooting in her rookie WNBA season, drawing comparisons to some of the NBA’s most prolific sharpshooters. Clark’s average three-point shooting distance of 28.09 feet in her debut season surpassed the averages of Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (27.58 feet),  Milkwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard (27.68 feet) and […]

Teresa Resch, president of the WNBA expansion team, the Toronto Tempo, outlined her ambitious vision for the league’s newest franchise, emphasizing the team’s potential to elevate the league’s international presence. In a recent interview with Richard Deitsch of The Athletic, Resch expressed her belief that the Tempo’s inclusion marks a pivotal moment for both the […]

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu marked her 27th birthday in an unconventional way: undergoing thumb surgery. The All-WNBA star had a procedure Friday to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in her right thumb, the team confirmed. The surgery, performed by Dr. Steven S. Shin, was successful, per Alexa Philippou of ESPN, and Ionescu […]

Tennessee women’s basketball used a relentless defensive effort and a late-game surge to clinch a 78-68 victory over No. 17 Iowa on Saturday night in the inaugural Women’s Champions Classic. Tennessee’s first-year head coach, Kim Caldwell, praised her team’s gritty performance, emphasizing the defensive intensity that made the difference down the stretch. “I think we […]

The UConn women’s basketball team secured a 36-pont win over Holy Cross on Tuesday night (88-52) but head coach Geno Auriemma expressed concerns about the lingering effects of the team’s recent international trip. Despite the win, Auriemma acknowledged the difficulty of transitioning back to routine play following travel, drawing parallels to similar experiences earlier in […]

The TCU women’s basketball team achieved its highest ranking in program history, climbing to No. 9 in Monday’s AP poll. The Horned Frogs, under head coach Mark Campbell and with the addition of Hailey Van Lith this season, have started the season 8-0, including signature wins over No. 13 NC State and No. 3 Notre […]

No. 5 Texas women’s basketball emerged victorious from the Gulf Coast Showcase, capping a grueling three-day tournament with a hard-fought 78-73 win over West Virginia on Sunday night. The Longhorns secured the championship behind standout performances from multiple players, but head coach Vic Schaefer made it clear that senior forward Aaliyah Moore could be the […]

No. 6 USC routed Saint Louis 104-65 on Nov. 29 at the Acrisure Holiday Invitational, led by JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen, who became the first Trojan teammates since Lisa Leslie and Tammy Story in 1990 to score 30 points each in the same game. Watkins finished with 34 points, marking her 15th career 30-point […]

Mikaela Shiffrin suffered an injury over the weekend with a puncture wound to her abdomen and severe muscle trauma following a crash during Saturday’s giant slalom at the Stifel Killington Cup in Vermont. The 29-year-old was leading after her first run and chasing history in the form of her 100th World Cup victory when she […]

The Utah women’s basketball team earned a statement win on Saturday, defeating Hannah Hidalgo and No. 3 Notre Dame women’s basketball 78-67 at the Cayman Islands Classic. The Utes overcame a halftime deficit with a dominant second half, handing the Fighting Irish their second consecutive loss. “I am extremely proud of our team. They showed […]

The No. 6-ranked USC women’s basketball team bounced back from their first loss of the season with a dominant 84-51 win over Seton Hall on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. The win in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational came just days after a 74-61 loss to then-No. 3 Notre Dame, a result […]

Women’s tennis world No. 2 Iga Swiatek has been handed a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ), the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed on Thursday, via Tumaini Carayol of The Guardian on X, formerly Twitter. Swiatek’s ban was determined to be unintentional, stemming from contamination in a melatonin supplement […]

Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese took to social media to shut down criticism of her performance during her inaugural WNBA season. Responding to a comment about her ability to finish layups, Reese highlighted her accomplishments in a now-viral post on X, formerly Twitter, writing, “do you realize I got drafted 7th in my class […]

USWNT coach Emma Hayes reflected on her departure from Chelsea and her journey to leading the United States national team, revealing that the stress of her previous role had taken a toll on her health. Speaking at a news conference Monday in Camden, London, Hayes candidly described the impact her years at Chelsea had on […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley described UCLA as a “buzz saw” after her No. 1-ranked Gamecocks suffered a decisive 77-62 defeat Sunday at Pauley Pavilion, ending the team’s program-record 43-game winning streak. The loss marked South Carolina’s first since the 2023 Final Four and its largest margin of defeat since 2019. “It […]

With the 2024 WNBA season in the books, teams across the league are wasting no time reshaping their rosters and coaching staffs ahead of 2025. The New York Liberty enter the offseason as WNBA champions, but several huge changes elsewhere — including coaching moves and a new expansion team — could shake up the league’s […]

Snoop Dogg made a bold courtside statement during USC’s women’s basketball game against Notre Dame on Saturday, donning a custom jacket featuring Trojans star JuJu Watkins. The rapper and longtime USC fan was one of several celebrities at Galen Center in Los Angeles, where the No. 3 Trojans faced off against No. 6 Notre Dame. […]

Notre Dame freshman Hannah Hidalgo had a record-setting game in the Fighting Irish’s 74-61 victory over No. 3 USC at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Sunday. Hidalgo notched 24 points, eight assists, six rebounds and five steals, marking her 10th career game achieving at least 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five […]

The Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft lottery, setting the stage for what could be a franchise-altering decision. With generational talent from UConn Paige Bueckers leading a loaded draft class, the Wings are poised to add a transformative player to their roster or use their top selection as the […]

Kentucky women’s basketball extended its undefeated record to 5-0 with a 79-67 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday night, overcoming fatigue and a commendable effort by the Mastodons. The game marked Kentucky’s second contest in 48 hours after an emotional overtime win against Louisville on Saturday. First-year head coach Kenny Brooks acknowledged his team’s […]

The Illinois women’s basketball team embraced a record-setting atmosphere on Monday, routing Le Moyne 94-25 in front of 13,486 fans at State Farm Center. The annual Field Trip game, featuring the third-largest crowd in program history, was a special moment for fifth-year senior Kendall Bostic, whose students were among the attendees. There’s very few games […]

The Seattle Storm organization is investigating allegations of player mistreatment by the Storm coaching staff, according to reports. A source confirmed to Michael Voepel of ESPN on Saturday that the Storm has enlisted a law firm to examine claims of harassment and bullying concerning player performance. The investigation follows a report by the Chicago Sun-Times […]

Nadia Comaneci, one of the most iconic gymnasts of all time, reflected on the profound impact of her legendary coach Bela Karolyi following his death at the age of 82. Karolyi, who helped Comaneci achieve groundbreaking success at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, passed away on Friday, USA Gymnastics announced, via ESPN. No cause of death […]

Juju Watkins and USC women’s basketball set multiple program records Tuesday night with a 124-39 victory over the Cal State Northridge Matadors, marking the largest margin of victory ever for USC basketball — men’s or women’s — and breaking the school’s single-game scoring record. The Trojans’ overwhelming performance also happened to be head coach Lindsay […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark brought both her skills and humor to the LPGA Pro-Am at The Annika on Wednesday at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. Known for her talent on the basketball court, Clark recently hinted jokingly that she might be shifting her focus to professional golf during her WNBA offseason. However, her lighthearted […]

Kevin Durant may soon join the ranks of NBA players and other sports stars backing WNBA expansion franchises, as he’s rumored to be exploring an opportunity with a prospective ownership group aiming to establish a WNBA team in Austin, Texas. Durant is part of a group, represented by former WNBA champion Fran Harris, that seeks […]

The Oregon women’s basketball team secured a hard-fought 76-74 win over No. 12 Baylor on Sunday night, overcoming a late-game push by the Bears to notch an important early-season victory. The Ducks had led by as many as 16 points in the fourth quarter but saw their lead slip to two with just 90 seconds […]

Stanford women’s basketball honored former coach Tara VanDerveer on Sunday by naming the court at Maples Pavilion after her, marking a historic recognition of the legendary coach’s contributions. The renaming came just before Stanford’s game against Gonzaga, which the Cardinal won  89-58 to improve to 3-0 on the season. For Stanford head coach Kate Paye, […]

The Minnesota Lynx face a new chapter after losing both general manager Clare Duwelius and assistant coach Katie Smith following their WNBA Finals loss to the New York Liberty. Duwelius, who has been with the Lynx organization for 11 years and served as GM for the last two, will be moving on to become the […]

UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers emphasized the importance of sharing her high basketball IQ to help guide her younger teammates after leading the Huskies to an 86-49 win over South Florida on Sunday. Bueckers, who scored 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting, has been a driving force for UConn (2-0) early in the season. But […]

In a highly-anticipated matchup between former ACC rivals, No. 18 Maryland women’s basketball emerged as the winners over No. 11 Duke, winning 85-80 on Sunday. It marked the first meeting between the two teams since Maryland’s Sweet 16 win over Duke in 2015, and Maryland didn’t disappoint, holding the lead from start to finish and […]

The Texas women’s basketball team, bolstered by the return of standout point guard Rori Harmon, opened their season with an eye-popping 119-47 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Sunday. After a 319-day recovery from a torn ACL, Harmon started for the Longhorns, contributing 10 points and seven assists in her first game back. Harmon, a […]

JuJu Watkins and USC women’s basketball delivered a dominating 90-35 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday, responding to head coach Lindsay Gottlieb’s challenge to play with “energy and heart” and display their season’s potential. The game, USC’s home opener, attracted a notable crowd, including rapper Saweetie, USC legend Cheryl Miller and WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike. […]

Coco Gauff’s win in the WTA Finals title match Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was secured through a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over Zheng Qinwen in a demanding three-hour battle marked by Gauff’s ability to fight back from deficits in each set. After clinching the title. After clinching the title, Gauff was seen collapsing […]

Indiana women’s basketball coach Teri Moren did not hold back after her team’s 72-68 overtime loss to unranked Harvard, marking a rare home defeat that ended the Hoosiers’ 18-game winning streak in Bloomington. The No. 25 Hoosiers, who struggled across multiple facets of the game, now face what the team has described as a period […]

UConn women’s basketball opened their 2024-25 season in dominating fashion, securing an 86-32 win over Boston University on Thursday. The No. 2-ranked Huskies showcased a deep roster with contributions from both returning players and new additions, marking a notable shift after the Huskies’ reliance on a limited rotation last season. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma […]

American tennis star Coco Gauff revealed an unconventional source of motivation after her victory over world No. 2 Iga Swiatek at the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff, who snapped a four-match losing streak against Swiatek with a straight-set 6-3, 6-4 win, attributed her success partly to “pettiness” — a reaction to doubters […]