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Angel Reese’s historic season at LSU added another milestone last night after the sophomore recorded her 20th consecutive double-double in the Tigers’ 89-51 win over Alabama. After the performance, Reese received a shoutout from future WNBA hall of famer and LSU alumna Sylvia Fowles, whose record Reese passed versus the Crimson Tide. “Crown off to […]

For the first time in its 47-year history, the Associated Press’ top-25 women’s basketball rankings did not include a team from Texas. The state’s 835-week streak with at least one team cracking the top-25 list has come to an end with the Texas Longhorns sliding out of this week’s rankings. Earlier this year, Baylor lost […]

2018 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart has made it known in the past the league needs to improve the conditions the players compete under in order to maximize the full potential of its product. She took another step Sunday afternoon to make that happen after tweeting out a plea to the rest of the world to […]

According to Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times, Candace Parker has already met with the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks and plans to meet with the Las Vegas Aces during free agency. Parker, 36, is coming off an All-WNBA first team selection this past season and a two-year stint in Chicago where she helped guide […]

Earlier today, the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces agreed to a deal that sent two-time all-star Dearica Hamby and a 2024 first round pick to Southern California in return for the rights to Amanda Zahui B and a 2024 second round pick. Hamby was an integral part of Las Vegas’ rise in the […]

The Las Vegas Aces announced today they have traded two-time all-star Dearica Hamby and a first round pick to the Los Angeles Sparks for the rights to Amanda Zahui B. and a second round pick. Hamby spent eight seasons with the Aces and won sixth woman of the year twice and helped the team become […]

The Indiana Fever announced today it has dropped the interim tag on general manager Lin Dunn’s job title and extended her to keep her in the organization for the foreseeable future. The terms of the extension were not included in the Fever’s press release. Dunn, who was the head coach of the Fever when it […]

LSU”s Angel Reese has been one of the most dominant players in basketball this season and continued to build her national player of the year case with a 30-point, 19-rebound effort against Arkansas. However, the Tigers’ win over the Razorbacks wasn’t the talking point after the game. Reese was assessed a technical foul after blocking […]

After fighting to make her way back to the starting lineup for weeks, Azzi Fudd will be out indefinitely after re-injuring her right knee versus Georgetown on Jan. 15. The sophomore was expected to be a national player of the year candidate this season but has only been able to play in seven full games. […]

The Seattle Storm announced earlier today no player suiting up for the franchise will ever don Sue Bird’s No. 10 ever again. The future hall of fame point guard will be honored when the team officially retires her number on June 11. She will be the second player in franchise history to have her number […]

Cathy Engelbert has long wanted to mold the WNBA into a global product. Now, the league’s commissioner is going to get her wish. The WNBA announced today it will to hold its first game ever played in Canada as the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx will go head to head in a preseason bout on […]

According to Howard Megdal of The Next, long-time Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot and the New York Liberty have “mutual interest” in teaming up in 2023. During a recent appearance on Locked On Women Basketball Network’s podcast, Megdal said there have been internal discussions about bringing in the WNBA’s third all-time leader in assists. […]

Last night, it was announced 2021 WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones was traded to the New York Liberty in a three-team deal involving the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun. Here’s the full breakdown of the trade: New York: Jonquel Jones (from Connecticut), Kayla Thonrton (from Dallas) Connecticut: Rebecca Allen (from New York), Tyasha Harris (from Dallas), […]

Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV reported the Connecticut Sun have pulled off their second trade in as many days, sending long-time guard Jasmine Thomas and a first round pick to Los Angeles for second-year center Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Jasmine Walker and the rights to Kianna Smith. Thomas, who is owed $190,000 in 2023, is […]

The NWSL announced yesterday Paul Riley and three other former coaches were permanently banned from the league after a report detailing their and others’ abuse was released a month ago. After the league’s ruling was made public, Riley decried the result of him being barred from any NWSL activities as an extension of liberal politics. […]

Iowa State suffered a huge hit to its rotation after it was determined Stephanie Soares would be out for the remainder of the season following an ACL tear during the Cyclones’ game last Sunday. “As a coach, there is nothing worse than to have a player sustain an injury that ends their season,” Iowa State […]

Heading into this season, Illinois women’s basketball program had only won 12 games the last two years. Now, the 14-3 Illini are playing like one of the best teams in the country. For the first time in 23 years, Illinois made the Associated Press’ top-25 rankings, checking in at No. 24 this week. Shauna Green, […]

The NWSL announced yesterday it has banned former coaches Paul Riley, Christy Holly, Rory Dames and Richie Burke for life after they were at the center of league-wide sexual harassment investigation. This comes after a joint investigation report was released last month detailing the extent of abuse across the league. “The league will continue to […]

Grace Berger’s return to the floor for No. 6 Indiana couldn’t have come at a better time. The super senior played her first minutes since going down with a left knee injury on Nov. 25 and delivered 16 points, five assists and two steals in 27 minutes. Berger was grateful to be back on the […]

Former Kentucky women’s basketball player Dre’Una Edwards has made it clear she wants to play for Baylor this season. She might not get the chance as the situation between her and her former program becomes more complex. Edwards, who transferred from Utah to Kentucky earlier in her college career, isn’t eligible to play this season […]

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from competing in the Australian Open. Tournament organizers confirmed the 25-year-old will not participate this year on the event’s Twitter page. Dayana Yastremska will replace Osaka in the Open. Osaka, who was won the Australian Open twice in her career, hasn’t competed in a tournament since last September. […]

Mikaela Shiffrin made history when she matched Lindsay Vaughn’s World Cup records for wins by a woman skier, notching her 82nd earlier today. She has a chance to pass Vaughn for most wins on Tuesday when she competes in a night slalom in Flachau, Austria. “I was so nervous this run. I have a rash […]

After overcoming injuries since before the start of the season, UConn’s health problems hit a breaking point for the program. The Huskies only had six active players on the roster following injuries to senior Aliyah Edwards and freshman Ayanna Patterson and were forced to postpone their Sunday bout with DePaul on the road. Patterson and […]

Angel Reese had already made a strong national player of the year case before LSU’s bout with Texas A&M on Friday. After putting up 26 points and grabbing a program-record 28 rebounds, she might have made herself the favorite to take home the honors. Reese’s 28 rebounds in the Tigers’ 74-38 win over the Aggies […]

As the NFL community awaits goods news for Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who remains in critical condition after collapsing on the field, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor spoke about the incident for the first time during a media availability. Taylor was on the opposite sideline of the Bills when Hamlin had to […]

WNBA veteran Briann January retired at the end of the 2022 season but it didn’t take long for her to find her way back to the court. The Connecticut Sun announced they have come to terms on an agreement for January to join newly hired head coach Stephanie White on her coaching staff. “I’m so […]

The Los Angeles Sparks announced Karen Bryant will take over as Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of the organization. The move comes after the team hired former general manager/coach Curt Miller as its next head coach on Oct. 21. “I’m honored to take on the responsibility of Chief Administrative Officer & General Manager,” Bryant […]

Soccer legend Pelé’s imprint on the game across the world was undeniable. After he passed away on Dec. 29, his family held a 24-hour public wake on Jan. 3. An estimated 230,000 fans came through the stadium to see their idol one last time. One person traveled three hours to attend Pelé’s wake despite having […]

After a holiday season hiatus, we are back with our NCAAW power rankings. Heading into 2023, the power structure at the top of college basketball continues to be fluid. Stanford and South Carolina have looked down at the rest of the field the last couple seasons but some new names have crept into the national […]

The rejuvenation of Illinois women’s basketball program reached a new high after the Fighting Illini took down No. 12 Iowa for their first win against a ranked opponent in eight years. First year head coach Shauna Green has led the team to a 13-2 record after it won only 12 games the previous two seasons. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Washington Wizards tonight. Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed on the injury report as “questionable” as he battles soreness in his left knee. He is joined by George Hill (non-COVID illness) with the same designation while Jrue Holiday (non-COVID illness) and Khris Middleton (right knee soreness) are out against the Wizards. […]

Most people pop champagne to ring in the new year. However, LeBron James is not most people. James’ wife, Savanah, recorded the future hall of famer playing Madden in his living room and asked, “this is how you are making me ring in the New Year?” He turned around and said, “Listen, I’ve been in […]

No. 10 UCLA came out with a big win over No. 17 Oregon but might be without senior Charisma Osbourne after she left the game in the fourth quarter. She had 17 points before exiting with a shoulder injury. Bruins head coach Cori Close didn’t know the severity of Osbourne’s injury after the game. “A […]

Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, Iran’s top chess player, won’t return to the country after she didn’t wear a Hijab during international competition. Iran requires all women to wear head scarfs when traveling abroad. Khademalsharieh opted not to wear a hijab during two world championship appearances this past week. It was viewed as a sign of protest. Many […]

Katie Ledecky went into 2022 as one of the greatest athletes of all-time. The legacy the swimming great has built since winning a gold medal in 2012 as a 15 year old has resulted in Ledecky being named as the Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year. This is the second time she has been […]

As No. 8 UConn continues to be bludgeoned by injuries, head coach Geno Auriemma spoke with the media about Azzi Fudd’s status. The sophomore, who is averaging 20.6 points per game this season, has been sidelined after hurting her knee in the Huskies’ loss to Notre Dame on Dec. 4. “Depending on what happens there, […]

Seven months after being suspended for wearing sports bras during their practice, a group of high school track athletes have made significant progress in their petition against gender biased dress codes. The petition, which is being run through Change.org, has over 51,500 signatures. Jordan Johnson, who is named as the organizer for the event on […]

The WNBA might not be back in action until May but it is never too early to get excited about its next season. There are going to be plenty of firsts for the league in 2023. It will be without icons Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird following their retirement but it will also embark on […]

There are few things Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum hasn’t achieved in 2022. She became an all-star for the first time and, in the process, won the MVP for the event. Plum also helped her team net the first championship in Las Vegas professional sports history and signed a sponsorship deal with Adidas. A […]