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For the first time in school history, William & Mary will play in the NCAA Tournament, after its women’s basketball team defeated Campbell 66-63 on Sunday to win the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament title. The win marks a historic milestone for the Williamsburg, Virginia-based university, which was founded in 1693 and had never sent […]

Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman made headlines at Spring Training with a gesture that caught the attention of players and insiders across Major League Baseball. Top prospect Marcelo Mayer said that Bregman recently bought suits for him, Kristian Campbell, Roman Anthony and several other Boston minor leaguers. Mayer, clearly impressed by the gesture, called […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale’s return to JetBlue Park on Saturday featured more than just a solid outing on the mound — it included a heartfelt tribute to Boston Red Sox great Luis Tiant. Starting for the Braves against his former team, Sale opened the bottom of the first inning with a deliberate hesitation and […]

Milwaukee Brewers 2024 rookie starting pitcher Tobias Myers exited Saturday’s spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels with left oblique discomfort, raising questions about his availability for the start of the 2025 season. Myers left after 1⅔ innings in a 4-0 win, with the team later confirming that he will undergo imaging Sunday to […]

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has approved a waiver that will allow certain student-athletes from non-NCAA institutions such as NAIA programs and junior colleges to compete in the 2025-26 academic year, even if they would have otherwise exhausted their eligibility during 2024-25. The decision, announced in December 2024 and detailed in a Q&A […]

Coco Gauff was eliminated from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Wednesday following a three-set loss to Belinda Bencic, and the American admitted afterward that inconsistency on key shots cost her the match. Gauff, ranked No. 3 in the world, won the opening set 6-3 but dropped the next two, falling 3-6, 6-3, […]

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart underwent a minor surgery on her right knee but is expected to be fully available for the start of the 2025 WNBA season. The two-time league MVP had a scope on her right meniscus Thursday. Liberty sources confirmed with ESPN’s Alexa Philippou that Stewart is expected to return in […]

WNBA Chicago Sky player Angel Reese’s availability is uncertain for the upcoming Unrivaled League playoffs after the forward exited Monday’s regular-season finale with an apparent wrist injury. Reese, playing for the Rose, appeared to be bothered by her surgically repaired left wrist late in the second quarter. She continued to grab at the wrist before […]

Coco Gauff moved into the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open on Monday with a straight-sets win over Maria Sakkari, but the No. 3 seed admitted she was disappointed with how she closed out the match despite the win. Gauff won 7-6 (1), 6-2 at Indian Wells, exacting revenge after falling to Maria […]

UConn star Paige Bueckers said she’s focusing on enjoying her final college postseason run after leading the Huskies to their fifth straight Big East Tournament title Monday night. The No. 3-ranked Huskies defeated No. 22 Creighton 70-50 at Mohegan Sun Arena behind 24 points from Bueckers and 13 from Azzi Fudd. “There’s an emphasis on […]

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer acknowledged the challenges of facing South Carolina in the SEC Tournament title game, pointing to the environment in Greenville, South Carolina, as a contributing factor following the Longhorns’ 64-45 loss on Sunday. “Again, when you’re playing South Carolina on their home floor in front of their fans, it’s a […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley expressed pride in her team after the Gamecocks defeated Texas 64-45 on Sunday to capture another SEC Tournament title, their ninth in the last 11 years. Fifth-ranked South Carolina never trailed, using a dominant 19-2 run in the second-quarter to take control and secure their third straight conference […]

UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close believes both the Bruins and the Trojans deserve top seeds in the NCAA Tournament after No. 4 UCLA defeated No. 2 USC women’s basketball 72-67 in the Big Ten Tournament championship game Sunday in Minneapolis. The Bruins overcame a 13-point deficit and held USC to just four field goals […]

TCU women’s basketball guard Hailey Van Lith called winning the Big 12 Championship “a blessing” after helping the Horned Frogs defeat Baylor 64-59 on Sunday to secure the program’s first conference tournament title since 2005 and first-ever in the Big 12. Van Lith, named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, scored 20 points and hit a […]

Duke women’s basketball capped a statement weekend with a 76-62 win over No. 7 NC State on Sunday, securing the program’s first ACC Tournament championship since 2013 and the first under head coach Kara Lawson. The third-seeded Blue Devils (26-7) avenged all four of their regular-season conference losses during the tournament, defeating Louisville, Notre Dame […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley said her team is playing its best basketball of the season ahead of Sunday’s SEC Tournament title game against No. 1 Texas. The fifth-ranked Gamecocks (29-3) are seeking their third straight conference tournament championship and fifth in six seasons. “I think we’re playing our best basketball, individually and […]

USC women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb praised the competitive drive of her top players like JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen ahead of Sunday’s Big Ten championship game against rival UCLA, emphasizing the qualities that have carried the Trojans through their conference tournament run. “I think our players are insanely competitive and they do have […]

Baylor women’s basketball player Aaronette Vonleh delivered a career-best performance in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals, scoring 37 points to lead No. 17 Baylor past No. 21 Oklahoma State, 84-74, in overtime on Saturday. Now, the Bears turn their attention to No. 8 TCU in the championship game Sunday. Vonleh is confident in her teammates’ […]

Auburn fired women’s basketball coach Johnnie Harris on Thursday, a day after the Tigers lost 60-50 to Florida in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The decision came after a disappointing season in which Auburn finished 12-18 overall and 3-13 in SEC play. Athletic director John Cohen expressed appreciation for Harris’ efforts but said […]

The WTA announced a groundbreaking maternity benefits program Thursday, offering financial support for players who become parents. The initiative, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), provides 12 months of paid maternity leave for pregnant players and two months of paid leave for those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption. “Independent […]

Vanderbilt women’s basketball advanced to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals for the first time since the 2015-16 season with an 84-76 win over No. 18 Tennessee on Thursday. The win marked the first time in program history that the Commodores defeated the Lady Vols twice in a single season. Head coach Shea Ralph, however, wasn’t surprised, […]

No, 9 seed Tennessee women’s basketball suffered an 84-76 loss to No. 8 seed Vanderbilt in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday, marking the first time in program history that the Commodores defeated the Lady Vols twice in a single season. Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell attributed the loss to fatigue and […]

TCU women’s basketball enters the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 1 seed after securing the regular-season title, marking a historic achievement for the Horned Frogs program. Head coach Mark Campbell believes his team has proven itself as one of the best in the nation but knows there is still work to be done. “There’s […]

USC women’s basketball enters the Big Ten Tournament as the top seed after sweeping rival UCLA and winning the regular-season title. Despite their success, head coach Lindsay Gottlieb is urging her team to stay focused on the immediate challenge rather than looking ahead to a potential rematch with UCLA in Sunday’s championship game. “You’ve got […]

Tennis legend Serena Williams is expanding her investment in women’s sports, joining the ownership group of the WNBA’s newest franchise, the Toronto Tempo. The team, set to begin play in 2026, announced Williams’ involvement Wednesday. Williams emphasized the importance of investing in female athletes and sees her role with the Tempo as an opportunity to […]

New York Liberty star and 2024 WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu is expanding her influence in professional sports, joining NWSL club Bay FC as an investor and “official commercial advisor,” the club announced Monday. Ionescu sees this as more than a financial opportunity, emphasizing the importance of direct involvement in the club’s growth. “I whole-heartedly understand […]

No. 18 Tennessee women’s basketball suffered a setback Sunday, falling 72-69 to Georgia in its regular-season finale. Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell did not hide her frustration with her team’s performance. “Incredibly disappointing, that was our response,” Caldwell said, as reported by Cora Hall of the Knoxville News Sentinel. The Lady Vols (21-8, 8-8 SEC) […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey pointed to turnovers as the decisive factor in No. 7 LSU’s 85-77 loss to Ole Miss on Sunday. The Tigers surrendered a 15-point third-quarter lead as the Rebels capitalized on mistakes, scoring 27 points off 23 LSU turnovers to secure the upset in Baton Rouge. “That’s really what cost […]

Hailey Van Lith and the TCU women’s basketball team made history Sunday, securing the Horned Frogs’ first-ever Big 12 regular-season championship with a 51-48 win over No. 17 Baylor. The 10th-ranked Horned Frogs, led by second-year head coach Mark Campbell, completed an impressive turnaround season, finishing 28-3 overall and 16-2 in conference play. Following the […]

Former UConn women’s basketball player Nika Mühl, now with the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, returned to Gampel Pavilion on Sunday to support Paige Bueckers and the Huskies’ senior class during their final regular-season game. Mühl, who played for UConn from 2020-2024, watched from the stands as the No. 5 Huskies cruised to a 92-57 victory over […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins’ dominant performance in the No. 4 Trojan’s 80-67 victory over No. 2 UCLA on Saturday night caught the attention of basketball legend Magic Johnson, who was among those praising the Trojans’ star after the game. Johnson, a longtime supporter of Los Angeles basketball, acknowledged Watkins on social media following […]

JuJu Watkins continued her dominance against UCLA women’s basketball, scoring 30 points in No. 4 USC’s 80-67 win over the No. 2 Bruins on Saturday night. The win secured USC’s first Big Ten regular-season title in its debut season and extended Watkins’ historic streak against UCLA,  that which reflects an historic streak set by former […]

USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb had high praise for star JuJu Watkins following the Trojans’ 80-67 win over No. 2 UCLA on Saturday night, calling her a player with “stuff no one can teach.” Watkins led No. 4 USC (26-2, 17-1 Big Ten) to its first Big Ten regular-season title, scoring 30 points while […]

JuJu Watkins delivered another dominant performance as No. 4 USC women’s basketball defeated No. 2 UCLA 80-67 on Saturday night, clinching the Trojans’ first Big Ten regular-season title in their debut season. After the game, Watkins acknowledged that playing against the Bruins provided extra motivation. “That did fire me up,” Watkins said with a smile […]

USC women’s basketball took a lighthearted jab at NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller after the Trojans’ 80-67 win over No. 2 UCLA on Saturday night, a win that secured their first Big Ten regular-season title. Miller, a UCLA alum, attended the game at Pauley Pavilion alongside his sister Cheryl Miller, a USC legend and […]

No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball survived a late push from Iowa to secure a 67-65 comeback victory on Sunday, and Bruins star center Lauren Betts reflected on the experience of playing in a high-stakes environment. “I have watched Iowa for a really long time, great team,” Betts said, as reported by Ethan Petrik of the […]

USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb praised the dominance of JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen following the Trojans’ 83-75 win over No. 22 Michigan State on Wednesday night, calling them the best duo in the country. Watkins scored 28 points, and Iriafen added 24 points and 10 rebounds as No. 4 USC improved to 24-2 […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Niele Ivey reflected on the “special moment” she shared with her team after the Fighting Irish claimed the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time since 2019. The ranking was announced ahead of Notre Dame’s 64-49 win over No. 11 Duke on […]

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn defended the organization’s handling of a recent bullying investigation, stating that the team took the appropriate steps throughout the process. “I believe that the organization did the right thing,” Quinn said, as reported by Kevin Pelton of ESPN. “Throughout this entire process, the communication level was tremendously high. I […]