Women's Sports Articles - Page 21

Lindsey Horan, captain of the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), has set a clear and ambitious goal for the 2024 Paris Olympics: to bring home the gold medal. After the team’s third-place finish in Tokyo, Horan and her teammates are determined to climb to the top of the podium in France, reported by GOAL. The […]

LSU gymnastics star Olivia Dunne confirmed Monday she will be returning for her final year of eligibility after competing in nine meets for the Tigers during the 2024 season. “Not Dunne yet,” Dunne declared on X, formerly Twitter, where she received an outpouring of praise from fans. The communications studies major, known for her lucrative […]

Following her defeat to Emma Navarro at Wimbledon on Sunday, Coco Gauff did not shy away from self-criticism. The reigning US Open champion and No. 2 seed at the All England Club was ousted in the fourth round by her fellow American with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-3. Gauff, visibly frustrated during the match, repeatedly […]

When top-seeded Iga Swiatek was beaten in the fourth round at Wimbledon, it seemed to be great news for second-seeded Coco Gauff in her attempt to earn her first championship at the legendary tournament. However, when Gauff took her place on Centre Court, she found herself in an uphill battle with Emma Navarro from start […]

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka faced an unexpected second-round exit at Wimbledon on Wednesday, attributing her loss to a lack of confidence and self-doubt. “Even though in the beginning, it was kind of like we were trading games, I don’t know why, but I didn’t feel fully confident in myself. I didn’t feel like […]

As Simone Biles and the rest of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team gear up for their attempt to win fresh gold at the Paris Summer Olympics later this month, NBC is on its own mission — as its cameramen pan across the gymnasts’ family members watching in the stands — to find the next Aly […]

Coco Gauff continued her strong performance at Wimbledon by advancing to the third round with a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory over qualifier Anca Todoni on Wednesday. This victory on No. 1 Court, a venue that holds special significance for Gauff, moves her another step away from last year’s disappointing first-round exit. Gauff, who first gained […]

Coco Gauff made an impressive comeback at Wimbledon Monday, overcoming her previous year’s first-round exit with a 6-1, 6-2 win over fellow American Caroline Dolehide. The win not only advanced her in the tournament but also marked an emotional milestone for the 20-year-old tennis star. “Last year I lost in the first round and it […]

Kim Ng, a trailblazer in MLB, is shifting her focus to women’s sports as she takes on the role of senior advisor for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, set to launch in 2025. Ng, who made history as the first female general manager in the four major North American professional sports leagues with the Miami […]

The USA Gymnastics squad is locked in for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Trials have just wrapped up trials and some very intriguing talents have qualified to represent the Stars and Stripes. While Frederick Richard and Brody Malone lead the way for the men’s team, the women’s squad is far more scary. It all starts with […]

Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen is loving what she is seeing from Caitlin Clark. The new coach of the Hawkeyes’ women’s team says their former player is doing a great job in the WNBA. “That kid is good, and she can pass it, and she makes you better,” Jensen said, in an interview with […]

What is the perfect way to honor your dad? For University of North Carolina volleyball standout Jackie Taylor, the answer came easy. Taylor chose jersey No. 21 to honor former Washington Commanders’ safety Sean Taylor, who was murdered in 2007 at the height of what had been a standout NFL career. The Tar Heels’ account […]

The USWNT will be heading to the Olympics without one of its most iconic players, Alex Morgan. The decision to leave Morgan off the USWNT’s 18-player Olympic roster, as well as the list of alternates, has been a significant talking point. The key factor behind this decision, according to head coach Emma Hayes, is versatility. […]

LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang, and Lilia Vu will represent Team USA in the women’s golf competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The qualification period for the Paris Games ended after the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, which concluded on Sunday. (South Korea’s Amy Yang won her first major; Vu finished runner-up, Zhang tied for […]

Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever rookie and former Iowa women’s basketball star, recently reflected on her historic college career after being named the 2024 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. Clark received the CWSA Honda Cup for the second consecutive year, making her the fourth athlete to win the award multiple times, alongside legends like […]

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark added another chapter to their epic rivalry during Sunday’s matchup between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. Both players showed out, but the Sky came away with the 88-87 victory, vaulting them ahead in the standings. TV pundit Monica McNutt claims that the WNBA Rookie of the Year race between […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins recently faced a new kind of pressure at Dodger Stadium, where she threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Freeway Series matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers on Saturday. Watkins, known for her basketball prowess, admitted to feeling nervous before the first pitch. “This is probably […]

Sha’Carri Richardson secured her spot at the Paris Olympics with a standout performance in the 100-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials Saturday, clocking a remarkable 10.71 seconds. This time, the fastest by any woman this year, earned Richardson the gold medal at Hayward Field on Saturday night. The victory marked a significant milestone in […]

Former LSU women’s basketball star and NCAA champion Alexis Morris may be out of the WNBA for now; but make no mistake, she’s determined as ever to return and make her mark not only on the league but also in women’s basketball as a whole. Morris declared as much in an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints […]

The 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field have gotten off to an exciting start. Star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson took the oval on Saturday for a chance to qualify for Team USA’s women’s 100-meter dash team for the Paris Summer Games, and she did not disappoint. Richardson ran a 2024 world-leading time […]

Five-time Olympic medalist Lilly King made headlines for more than just her swimming prowess on Thursday night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. King, 27, qualified for her second event of the 2024 Paris Olympics by finishing second in the 200-meter breaststroke behind Kate Douglass at Lucas Oil Stadium. However, the moment that truly stole […]

UConn women’s basketball star guard Paige Bueckers, has made it clear that her approach for her final college season will be significantly more aggressive as she pursues her ultimate goal: a national championship. Bueckers, who has had an illustrious yet tumultuous college career, is determined to make the most of her last year at UConn. […]

Los Angeles Sparks (4-11) rookie Cameron Brink was off to a promising start to her WNBA career after getting drafted second overall. The Stanford alum averaged 7.5 points per game on 39.8 percent shooting with 5.3 rebounds, immediately shining on a struggling Sparks team. Unfortunately, Brink suffered a torn ACL after getting tangled up with the […]

Although it can certainly be mentally draining at times, the role of a villain is supposed to have a fun element attached to it. When an athlete accepts such a burden, the expectation is that memorable soundbites and bold displays will follow. But Angel Reese does not appear to be too invested in putting on […]

Swimming enthusiasts witnessed a world record being set on the first night of the U.S. Olympic Trials, with a crowd of 20,689 fans packing Lucas Oil Stadium. This attendance figure surpassed the previous record of 16,000 spectators during a finals session at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. In February, reports indicated that approximately 2,100 tickets […]

WNBA fans have eagerly anticipated the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and it got even more heated on Sunday afternoon as the Indiana Fever secured a 91-83 victory over the Chicago Sky in a highly competitive game. Clark and Reese have brought their college rivalry to the WNBA. As top contenders for Rookie […]

Swimming sensation Katie Ledecky secured her spot in the U.S. Olympic team for the fourth time on Saturday, earning her ticket to the Paris Olympics. Ledecky dominated during the preliminaries of the 400-meter freestyle at the Indianapolis Colts’ home stadium, finishing with an impressive time of 3 minutes and 59.99 seconds. The 27 year-old Ledecky’s […]

While Caitlin Clark is generally agreed upon as the main draw behind women’s basketball’s furious surge in popularity recently, Angel Reese deserves her respect, too. The two’s competitive rivalry from college has carried over into the WNBA, and the league is better off because of it. NBA retiree Carmelo Anthony, basketball commentator Monica McNutt, and […]

Former NBA players Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were on their show “All The Smoke” where the topic of conversation was on the  Olympics women’s basketball team this summer. Both were arguing, especially Pierce, that WNBA stars Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese should be on the team. “Angel Reese and […]

In a proud moment for the future of UCLA softball, Addisen Fisher was named the 2023-24 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year on Tuesday. Fisher, who hails from Bend, Oregon, was selected from over half a million high school softball players across the nation, marking her as one of the most elite young athletes […]

Transcendent athletes often carry a double-edged sword. Their ability to resonate with people of all demographics and sports preferences prodigiously grows their respective league, but their widespread fame can also involuntarily move the conversation away from the competition. The women’s basketball world is currently experiencing this to full force, via the Caitlin Clark effect. The […]

Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder recently opened up about Caitlin Clark’s remarkable leadership and influence on the Hawkeyes, highlighting her integral role both on and off the court. Bluder’s comments came during an interview where she reflected on her coaching career and the impact Clark has had on the program. “She was a great […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has revolutionized women’s basketball, drawing more eyes to the sport than it has ever had before. That’s why her exclusion from the Team USA roster in the 2024 Paris Olympics has caused an uproar in the hoops world, with many people having differing opinions. Retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas thinks […]

Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from the USA Women’s Basketball Olympic Team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, has stirred considerable controversy. First Take host Shannon Sharpe has strongly criticized the decision to leave out the rookie from the Indiana Fever. Caitlin Clark undeniably has a unique impact, unlike any player in the history of […]

Many basketball fans were shocked to see Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark get snubbed from Team USA’s Olympic roster this year. After all, she broke the NCAA scoring record and has already been a box-office attraction for Indiana. One of those fans is Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, who voiced his opinion via The Herd […]

Coco Gauff celebrated a major milestone Sunday by winning her first Grand Slam doubles title at the French Open, partnering with Katerina Siniakova. The 20-year-old American and her Czech partner defeated Italians Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani 7-6 (5), 6-3 to clinch the trophy. The win adds to Gauff’s impressive resume, which includes a U.S. […]

The final roster for the women’s basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics is set and Caitlin Clark was noticeably not named. It’s been a heated topic of discussion, as Clark has brought so much attention to the WNBA. However, the latest rumors may have revealed the reason why Clark was left off Team USA’s […]

The WNBA is more than a quarter through what is arguably the most important season in the league’s 28-year existence, reaping the benefits of the arrival of Caitlin Clark and a high-profile rookie class. More fans than ever are flocking to Indiana Fever games to watch the most prominent figure in women’s basketball compete. There […]

Iowa women’s basketball forward Ava Jones, who suffered severe injuries in a 2022 car accident involving an impaired driver, has decided to retire from playing college basketball due to medical disqualification. Hawkeyes coach Jan Jensen announced the decision Friday after consultations with team doctors and athletic trainers. Although Jones will no longer play, she will […]