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The Florida State women’s basketball team opened its 2024-25 season with a decisive 119-49 victory over North Florida on Monday, setting a new FSU record for most points in a single game. Head coach Brooke Wyckoff expressed satisfaction with her team’s performance and said that it matched her vision for how she wanted the season […]

World No. 3 Coco Gauff addressed the controversial decision by the WTA to stage its season-ending Finals event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a press conference Nov. 1. While acknowledging concerns related to women, human rights and gender equality, Gauff expressed cautious optimism about the potential for the tournament to drive progress in the region. […]

As JuJu Watkins gears up for her sophomore season with USC women’s basketball, expectations are higher than ever for one of college basketball’s newest and brightest stars. Building on an outstanding freshman year, where she showed exceptional scoring and court presence, Watkins is poised to elevate her game to new heights. Here are four bold […]

As Paige Bueckers prepares for her final season with UConn women’s basketball, the basketball world is watching with anticipation. Bueckers’ impact on the court has been undeniable, even through setbacks like injuries. With her return to form last season, expectations this year are sky-high. Here are four bold predictions for her final season with the […]

The University of Washington announced Friday that former women’s basketball star Kelsey Plum’s No. 10 jersey will be retired during a special ceremony set for next year. Plum, a standout athlete who shattered records during her college career from 2013 to 2017, will be the first women’s basketball player in UW history to receive this […]

The Indiana Fever’s newly appointed head coach, Stephanie White, recently shared her thoughts on coaching star guard Caitlin Clark, highlighting her excitement for this pivotal moment in women’s basketball. White, who is stepping into the head coaching role following the departure of Christie Sides, is no stranger to the Fever, having played for the team […]

Hailey Van Lith’s transfer to TCU, announced in April, raised eyebrows across women’s college basketball. The former LSU and Louisville standout, known for her competitiveness, chose to join a program that just two seasons ago was at the bottom of Big 12 standings with a 1-17 conference record. Now, Van Lith has shared the motivation […]

USC women’s basketball standout sophomore guard JuJu Watkins revealed that former Iowa star Caitlin Clark offered her guidance on managing the increasing attention surrounding her burgeoning basketball career. Watkins, who has quickly become a prominent figure in women’s college basketball, expressed appreciation for Clark’s mentorship. “She’s great. It goes to show how good a person […]

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes expressed frustration over the scheduling of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, held during an official women’s FIFA window, preventing many players and coaches from attending. Hayes, who was awarded the first-ever Ballon d’Or for best women’s coach, criticized the timing, likening it to hosting the Oscars without key female nominees present. […]

Sources have said that the WNBA has decided not to fine Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve after her pointed criticism of officiating in Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on Oct. 20. Reeve’s comments came after a controversial foul call on Lynx player Alanna Smith with 5.2 seconds left in regulation, which allowed […]

The Indiana Fever’s search for a new head coach has intensified, and Stephanie White, very recently departed from the Connecticut Sun, is among the top candidates to replace Christie Sides. The Fever are seeking a leader with WNBA experience and a strong defensive approach, qualities White is known for. White, a former head coach of […]

The Unrivaled Basketball League, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is set to make history as it tips off in January 2025. The league will follow a unique 3-on-3 format and with stars like Angel Reese, Brittney Griner and Arike Ogunbowale among some of its commits, Unrivaled has attracted some of the […]

Shaquille O’Neal recently shared his admiration for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, drawing a comparison between her long-range shooting and that of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. In an appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel,” O’Neal marveled at Clark’s ability to hit deep three-pointers, which he likened to Curry’s signature shooting style. “Why you think […]

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve shared an optimistic outlook on the future of the WNBA following the conclusion of the 2024 season, noting the rising momentum and expanding reach of the league as it moves into a promising offseason. Speaking about the widespread excitement generated by young stars like Caitlin Clark, Reeve noted how […]

One of the most decorated players in South Carolina women’s basketball history, A’ja Wilson, will have her No. 22 jersey retired by the Gamecocks next year. The ceremony will take place before the team’s game on Feb. 2, 2025, against Auburn at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. The announcement was made Tuesday, marking […]

Tennis legend Serena Williams was once again open with her fans about her health, this time sharing an encouraging update following surgery to remove a benign branchial cyst from her neck, posting a video on social media of herself in a hospital bed on Wednesday. The retired tennis legend, 43, described feeling “grateful and fortunate” […]

The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, secured a huge broadcast partnership with TNT, it was announced on Wednesday, the same day as Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, where Stewart’s New York Liberty and Collier’s Minnesota Lynx will face off in a tied series. The […]

The Boston expansion team of the NWSL faced backlash this week over its “Too Many Balls” rollout marketing campaign. The campaign, which included a video emphasizing Boston’s professional sports history and announcing the team name as BOS Nation FC, drew criticism for its messaging. Among the vocal reactions was an Instagram post from Seattle midfielder […]

As the Minnesota Lynx prepare for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday against the New York Liberty, their team chemistry has emerged as a critical factor in their playoff run. Coach Cheryl Reeve attributes much of the team’s success to their cohesion and the collective efforts of the players. “I think it’s noted […]

Star forward for the New York Liberty Breanna Stewart, vice president of the WNBA players’ union, voiced a bold aspiration for the league: the ability for teams to have a million-dollar player. Currently, the highest salary a WNBA player can earn is approximately $250,000, a cap Stewart believes should rise alongside the league’s growing success. […]

KC Current forward Temwa Chawinga made history during Saturday night’s match against Bay FC by breaking the NWSL single-season scoring record. Chawinga’s 35th-minute goal, which secured KC’s 1-0 win, marked her 19th goal of the season, surpassing the previous record of 18 goals set by Sam Kerr in 2019. Reflecting on the record, Chawinga credited […]

Breanna Stewart made WNBA Finals history on Sunday, leading the New York Liberty to an 80-66 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the series. Stewart finished the game with 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists and seven steals — setting a WNBA Finals record for most steals in a game, per ClutchPoints. […]

Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women’s marathon world record by nearly two minutes with a time of 2:09:56 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Chepngetich, a 30-year-old Kenyan, became the first woman to break the 2:10 barrier, passing the previous record of 2:11:53 set by Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa just 13 months ago. The race was […]

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve recently drew a comparison between her team’s journey to the WNBA Finals and one of the NBA’s most famous underdog stories — the 2004 Detroit Pistons. As the Lynx prepare to face the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the Finals, a team filled with marquee talent, Reeve […]

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve had high praise for star forward Napheesa Collier, highlighting her consistency and work ethic as what sets her apart in the WNBA. Following the Lynx’s 88-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday, Reeve expressed what makes Collier special. “What makes Phee […]

Connecticut Sun star DeWanna Bonner delivered a brutal assessment of the Sun’s performance following their 88-77 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday, which ended the Sun’s playoff run. “I can’t even tell you what happened. I think they just kind of punched us in the face and […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball point guard Olivia Miles gave Fighting Irish fans an optimistic update on her return from injury as she prepares for the start of the 2024-2025 basketball season. Speaking during the ACC Tipoff media day on Tuesday, Miles expressed confidence in her recovery from a torn ACL, an injury that sidelined her […]

Angel Reese, rookie standout for the Chicago Sky, has faced her share of criticism and public scrutiny throughout the 2024 WNBA season. On Tuesday, former NBA star Dwyane Wade appeared on Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel,” where he offered an insightful take on the nature of hatred faced by elite athletes. Wade shared a personal message, […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is set to take a break from basketball to explore a different sport this offseason — golf. The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year will participate in The Annika, an LPGA Tour event hosted by golf legend Annika Sorenstam. Clark will play in the pro-am portion of the tournament and […]

Sabrina Ionescu led the New York Liberty with 22 points, helping her team defeat the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, 76-62 on Sunday in the semifinal series, to advance to the WNBA Finals. The Liberty’s win marks the end of the Aces’ hopes of securing back-to-back-to-back titles. Ionescu’s offensive outburst was supported by Breanna […]

Las Vegas Aces guard Tiffany Hayes made an impressive comeback this season in the WNBA, earning the 2024 Sixth Player of the Year award, the league announced Friday. Hayes, who initially retired from the WNBA in December 2023, returned to the league in May and played a crucial role off the bench for the Aces […]

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese’s decision to leave LSU early for the WNBA was significantly influenced by the limitations of NIL deals during her college career. Reese, a standout on and off the court, explained how the restrictions imposed on her ability to fully leverage NIL opportunities while in school played a key role in […]

The Indiana Fever announced a significant front office change on Friday, naming Amber Cox as their new chief operating officer and general manager. Cox, a seasoned executive in the WNBA, will officially take on the role starting Oct. 28, while Lin Dunn, the current general manager, will transition to a senior advisor role for Fever […]

Seattle Storm guard Nika Mühl tore her ACL in her left knee during her first game overseas with Beşiktaş in Turkey, just one week after the Storm were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces. The injury occurred Thursday during a match against Fenerbahçe, cutting short what was meant to be a […]

The USWNT is set to end 2024 on a high note, with a much-anticipated rematch against the Netherlands, the team they defeated in the 2019 World Cup final. The Dec. 3 match at ADO Den Haag Stadium in The Hague will be part of a two-game European tour that also includes a clash with England […]

WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo had high praise for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark after the latter was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year, calling Clark’s rookie season one of the best the league has ever seen. Lobo pointed out that Clark’s performance this year places her in elite company, particularly when it comes to […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma wants Paige Bueckers to channel her inner “Diana Taurasi”, pushing her to adopt a more assertive, even selfish mentality on the court. In Auriemma’s view, Bueckers has the talent, but he believes the key to her success — and UConn’s — lies in her embracing the mindset of a […]

Seattle Storm guard Nika Mühl suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury while playing for Besiktas in Turkey on Thursday during a game against Fenerbahce. The former UConn standout was injured in the third quarter after grabbing a loose ball. Mühl collapsed to the floor, clutching her left knee in visible pain and […]

Coco Gauff has advanced to the semifinals of the China Open, defeating Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 in a hard-fought quarterfinal match on Thursday. The win marks her third WTA 1000 semifinal appearance of the year and sets her up for a showdown against Spain’s Paula Badosa, who is also riding a strong […]