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NCAA BasketballUConn's Paige Bueckers receives eye-opening March Madness endorsement

With so many star players to focus on heading into the women’s March Madness tournament, it’s difficult to narrow down the favorites. During an episode of First Take, Los Angeles Sparks big and ESPN personality Chiney Ogwumike listed a few options before choosing her player to watch. “This tournament, I feel like it’s built for Paige […]

NCAA BasketballStephen A. Smith drops bold JuJu Watkins, Caitlin Clark take

As the start of the NCAA Tournament approaches, women’s college basketball fans are hyping themselves up and making their “player to watch” picks. First Take analyst Stephen A. Smith is among those anticipating the high level of talent that will be displayed, and he’s making it known that he’ll be showing love to USC’s JuJu Watkins. […]

TennisLeBron James reacts to Mirra Andreeva's shoutout after Indian Wells win

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been inspiring players on the basketball court for years, and now his impact has reached the women’s tennis court. Mirra Andreeva came from behind to win at the Women’s Tennis Association‘s BNP Paribas Open 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, and she seemingly had a secret weapon that helped her do […]

NCAA BasketballStephen A. Smith calls out 'scared' USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb

Stephen A. Smith is no stranger to confrontation, and this time he’s calling out USC women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb. The day after Selection Sunday, Smith was asked about Gottlieb’s response to the Trojans’ placement as the fourth overall No.1 seed on an episode of First Take. The sports commentator did not mince his […]

Chicago SkyAngel Reese fired up about Chelsea Gray leading Rose to Unrivaled final

Angel Reese wasn’t on the court to support her teammates during Unrivaled’s semifinal game, but she still made sure her presence was felt from the sidelines. Reese, who was forced to miss the contest after suffering an injury on the same wrist that had to be surgically repaired in September 2024, cheered on her Rose […]

Chicago SkyAngel Reese showers Rose teammates with gifts before Unrivaled semis

Angel Reese still knows how to hype up her teammates, even when she can’t join them on the court. Reese commemorated the first Unrivaled season with her team by gifting them all custom pairs of the new Powerbeats Pro 2 high-performance earbuds. She posted a video to her Instagram story showing some of the squad’s […]

NCAA BasketballAngel Reese hits Maryland basketball star with 'Baby Jokic' comparison

Angel Reese knows talent when she sees it. The WNBA star and former NCAA standout reacted to Derik Queen’s performance in Maryland’s game against Michigan on X, commenting that the newcomer is “literally a baby Jokic” and essentially deeming him a name to watch in men’s basketball. Reese apparently enjoyed what she saw during the […]

NCAA BasketballESPN reveals 'toughest decision' for women's NCAA Tournament committee

Most of the women’s basketball teams that will enter the 2025 NCAA Tournament have already been decided on ahead of Selection Sunday. The contenders for the No. 1 seeds are clear, with South Carolina, Texas, USC, and UCLA the most likely to head each regional, according to ESPN. There’s also not much depth to choose […]

NCAA BasketballGrand Canyon women's basketball head coach Molly Miller considering Arkansas, Arizona State jobs

Grand Canyon women’s basketball head coach Molly Miller has been a rumored top candidate to fill the same position at both Arizona State and Arkansas, and she allegedly now has her pick of the two roles, according to Mitchell Northam of SB Nation. Miller boasts an impressive resume, leading GCU to a 30-2 record this […]

NCAA BasketballJuJu Watkins makes USC women's basketball history in Big Ten tournament

USC women’s basketball superstar JuJu Watkins has a habit of making memorable and historic moments, and she’s continued that trend heading into March Madness. After putting up 31 points against Indiana, 20 points versus Michigan, and 29 points on intracity rival UCLA throughout the Big Ten Tournament, Watkins has set a Trojan record for the […]

NCAA BasketballUSC's JuJu Watkins inks historic NIL deal with Fanatics

USC sophomore JuJu Watkins has signed an exclusive multi-year NIL deal with Fanatics and the company’s trading card division, Fanatics Collectibles. The agreement, which covers memorabilia and trading cards, is the first of its kind for a female college athlete. The deal will include items like autographed photos, basketballs, trading cards, and game-worn apparel, all […]

NCAA BasketballWhere JuJu Watkins, Trojans stand in latest bracketology update

USC sophomore standout JuJu Watkins is leading the Trojans into the NCAA Tournament as the national player of the year favorite, which gives the squad at least a decent chance to make a significant impact, if not contend for the championship. The Trojans’ odds of success among a stacked group of competitors hinge heavily on […]

NCAA BasketballTCU's Hailey Van Lith joins JuJu Watkins on Naismith Awards list

TCU guard Hailey Van Lith has been named a semifinalist for the Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year award, according to the award’s official X account. The trophy is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding basketball player and has been recognizing collegiate women since 1983. Van Lith led the Horned Frogs, which […]

NCAA BasketballUSC's JuJu Watkins predicted to win Player of the Year by ESPN

USC guard Juju Watkins is no stranger to receiving recognition for her talent. The superstar sophomore has already started to rack up accolades for this season, including one that was a unanimous decision, and she’s on the shortlist for many others. Watkins was outshone only by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese for the Player of […]

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