Women's Sports Articles - Page 23

The Connecticut Sun brought a quick end to the Indiana Fever that swept the nation this summer. Still, the Caitlin Clark Effect was at full bore during the WNBA Playoffs. Caitlin Clark fought off eye-poking tactics to bring a scare into the Sun during Game 2. The Fever star’s final rookie game, an 87-81 loss, made […]

Former Talladega College gymnast Kyrstin Johnson has some new bling in her collection. The gymnast revealed in an Instagram video that she has received her championship ring for winning a national title in vault at the 2024 USA Gymnastics Championships. Johnson is seen in the video opening her ring with her parents.   View this […]

Naomi Osaka began her China Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lucia Bronzetti in the first round on Wednesday, marking Osaka’s first match under the guidance of new coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, seemed satisfied with the decision to bring Mouratoglou on board, citing the need for growth and […]

Not only did the New York Liberty defeat the Atlanta Dream 91-82 to move on to the WNBA semifinals, but Sabrina Ionescu put on a clinic. The 26-year-old set a playoff career-high with 36 points on 12-of-23 shooting, as well as nine assists and three steals. Her performance made fans lose their minds on social […]

South Carolina women’s basketball team began fall practice this week, but the Gamecocks were without junior forward Ashlyn Watkins, who remains suspended following her arrest on Aug. 31. Head coach Dawn Staley confirmed on Tuesday that Watkins’ status has not changed, and the team is waiting for further developments before any decisions are made regarding […]

Conference realignment may not be settled on a football field or basketball court, but a courtroom. The Pac-12 Conference is suing the Mountain West Conference, per Yahoo Sports. The complaint is filed in result of a $43 million request that the Mountain West wants from the Pac-12 for taking some of its members. There are […]

Twila Kilgore, who held the longest interim coaching role in USWNT history, has left the team after nearly nine months in charge. Kilgore took over in August 2023 following the departure of former head coach Vlatko Andonovski, leading the USWNT through a challenging period, including its rebound from a disappointing World Cup finish. Her leadership […]

USC women’s basketball continues to strengthen its program with the commitment of Jazzy Davidson, a five-star recruit in the 2025 high school class. Davidson, a 6-foot-2 guard out of Clackamas, Oregon, announced her commitment to play for the Trojans on Tuesday, as reported by  Shams Charania of  The Athletic on X, formerly Twitter. The commitment further […]

It’s possible that Simone Biles should have won four gold medals at the Paris Olympics and not three. According to Biles’ Netflix documentary “Simone Biles: Rising,” the judges did not receive the gymnast’s inquiry for the floor exercise. Since the score was never updated, it’s not certain how much exactly Biles’ score would have changed. […]

USA gymnastics star Simone Biles is not far removed from a stout showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles secured four medals from the summer games, three of each were golds. Biles’ husband and Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens has been highly supportive of her endeavors. Thus, Biles decided to honor her partner with a […]

NJ/NY Gotham FC will make history on Monday as the first NWSL team to be honored at the White House. The visit celebrates their victory in the 2023 NWSL Championship, a 2-1 win over OL Reign (now Seattle Reign FC). The landmark invitation marks a significant moment for women’s professional soccer, as no NWSL team […]

Brad Gilbert, coach of tennis sensation Coco Gauff, announced that their coaching partnership has come to an end. The split follows Gauff’s early exit from the 2024 U.S. Open, where she was knocked out in the fourth round by fellow American Emma Navarro. Gilbert took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday to […]

There is no doubt that most believe that the best player in the WNBA is Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson who just took the record for most rebounds in a season from rookie Angel Reese. On top of the Aces star already having the points record, she and her Aces head coach Becky Hammon […]

The Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream are both fighting for their playoff lives heading into their matchup Tuesday night. However, the Sky will miss two key pieces. Both Kamilla Cardoso and Chennedy Carter are out with injuries, via Marquee Sports Network’s Karli Bell. “Kamilla Cardoso (shoulder) and Chennedy Carter (foot) are ruled out for tonight’s […]

The Ole Miss Rebels have been one of the better programs in the Southeastern Conference over the past couple of years. Under head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, the Rebels have posted a winning season in four consecutive years, improving each year she’s been there. On the recruiting trail, Ole Miss secured a major commitment this weekend, […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has been lucky to avoid major injuries this season. However, the all-time NCAA scoring leader has taken plenty of hard contact in her first WNBA season, and that didn’t change against the Las Vegas Aces Wednesday night. Clark was down in pain after taking a shot to the jaw from […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark may be a relatively new celebrity, but she’s already using her influence for social causes. The all-time NCAA scoring champion applauded Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement on Tuesday night, specifically the portion where she dropped voter registration links. Clark spoke her mind after liking Swift’s Instagram post, via ClutchPoints’ Matthew […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team celebrated its 2023-24 national championship with a visit to the White House on Tuesday, marking the program’s first trip to Washington, D.C., for such an honor. Coach Dawn Staley, who led the Gamecocks to an undefeated season, expressed her gratitude and used the moment to highlight the significance of […]

The PWHL revealed the official names and logos for its six franchises ahead of its sophomore season on Monday. After debuting in January 2024 without team names, the PWHL introduced the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres as the league’s first official monikers. The inaugural season saw […]

In an emotionally charged final NWSL appearance, Alex Morgan, one of the great U.S. Women’s Soccer Team (USWNT) players, bid farewell to her illustrious career, leaving fans and teammates moved by her heartfelt departure. As she walked off the field, surrounded by her San Diego Wave FC teammates and serenaded by a standing ovation from […]

It was a rough day for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears’ offense in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, but Jonathan Owens had himself a moment in the third quarter that jumpstarted a huge comeback. With the Bears looking for a spark, Owens scooped up a blocked punt and scooted in for a score […]

USC women’s basketball will be a force in the 2024 season with star JuJu Watkins leading the way. The sophomore is coming off a phenomenal Year 1 where she averaged over 27 points per game, proving she could potentially be the best player in the nation. After her impressive freshman campaign, Watkins won an ESPY […]

Tragedy struck on Thursday when 2024 Paris Olympics marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died at a Kenyan hospital from severe burns after being attacked by her partner. The Ugandan was just 33 years old. While Cheptegei finished 44th in her event this summer, the city of Paris is looking to honor her with a sports venue, […]

Women’s soccer legend Alex Morgan announced her retirement on Thursday morning. Some rumors about her potential retirement came to fruition after she was snubbed from the 2024 Summer Olympics. Morgan made the retirement announcement in a video, via Morgan’s X, formerly Twitter, account. Thank you🫶 pic.twitter.com/8BkofVOh3s — Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) September 5, 2024 “I’m going […]

Disaster struck after what was supposed to be a celebration at the Washington Nationals game on Aug. 28. Midfielder Croix Bethune, a member of the gold medal-winning United States Women’s National team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Washington Spirit, will miss significant time after reportedly injuring herself while throwing out a celebratory first […]

South Carolina women’s basketball player Ashlyn Watkins was arrested on Saturday and faces charges of first-degree assault and battery, as well as kidnapping. According to online records from Richland County, the 21-year-old junior forward was granted a $30,000 bond and is set to appear in court on Oct. 25. The charges stem from an incident […]

Team USA gymnast Simone Biles is proving she’s as versatile an athlete as it gets. Biles threw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros game, then struck a pose for the cameras. Her pose is getting a perfect score from her Team USA coach, per Athlon Sports. Team USA coach Cecile Landi absolutely loved […]

Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Friday after a hard-fought win over 27th-seeded Elina Svitolina, overcoming a first-set deficit to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. Gauff, the third seed and defending champion, credited her win to a strategic shift in her game. “I tried to be more aggressive on my […]

Naomi Osaka faced a tough second-round exit at the U.S. Open on Thursday, losing 6-3, 7-6 (5) to Karolina Muchova. After the match, Osaka opened up about the challenges of gauging her progress, especially after a prolonged absence from the sport due to mental health breaks and the birth of her child. “It’s been a […]

North Carolina’s women’s basketball program has secured the commitment of Nyla Brooks, a five-star recruit from Alexandria, Virginia. Brooks, who had initially committed to Tennessee as a sophomore, reopened her recruitment following the dismissal of former Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper. After considering offers from several top programs, including Maryland and Georgia, Brooks announced her […]

Coco Gauff’s second-round victory at the U.S. Open on Wednesday night left her feeling fortunate, despite the straight-sets win. The 20-year-old, who stretched her winning streak to nine matches, acknowledged that her performance was not up to her usual standards. “I didn’t serve great at all,” Gauff said after the match, via ESPN News Services. […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley described the experience as “surreal” after the state unveiled new highway signs celebrating the Gamecocks’ national championships. The signs, which honor the team’s victories in 2017, 2022 and 2024, will be placed at 15 locations across South Carolina, including key highway exits and welcome centers. During a ceremony […]

The most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history, Simone Biles, has once again captured global attention — this time not for her gravity-defying performances but for a viral photo celebrating her Olympic achievements. Following her record-breaking success at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Biles shared a series of images on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday […]

There have been some recent stirrings on social media about a man going to Storrs, Connecticut in search of UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers. Social media users posted messages about their concerns, and then a recent report stated that the man was arrested on Tuesday after walking down the side of the highway in […]

The 2024 season has been a difficult one for No. 28 ranked Caroline Garcia, who was shockingly beat in the first round of the US Open this week by unranked Renata Zarazua of Mexico in straight sets. Garcia is one of the better players on the WTA Tour but the results aren’t consistent right now. […]

In what would be one of the most shocking conference realignment moves yet, the Connecticut Huskies have reportedly been in conversations about joining the Big 12 conference in all sports. One of the highest profile UConn fans is not thrilled with the potential move. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy quote tweeted an article detailing UConn potentially […]

Defending champion Coco Gauff began her U.S. Open title defense with a decisive 6-2, 6-0 victory over France’s Varvara Gracheva in the first round on Monday. Gauff, who has faced recent struggles on the court, found inspiration in a message from a fan on social media, which she credited for her renewed mindset entering the […]

In a heartfelt ceremony at Lumen Field, Megan Rapinoe’s iconic No. 15 jersey was officially retired by the Seattle Reign on Sunday night. The evening was topped by a dramatic 1-0 stoppage-time victory over the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL. The 39-year-old Rapinoe, who spent her entire NWSL career with the Reign, was visibly […]

Jordan Chiles has faced a storm of criticism following the controversial events surrounding her bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During a recent appearance on the “Way Up with Angela Yee” show, the 23-year-old gymnast provided a candid response to her critics, addressing the medal reallocation that has stirred […]