Women's Sports Articles - Page 23

Many unrealistic fans may have expected the Indiana Fever to immediately rise to the top of the WNBA after drafting Caitlin Clark first overall. However, the Fever’s heartbreaking loss to the Connecticut Sun on Monday shows that while they’ve been struggling, they are inching closer to where they need to be. Former NBA player Richard […]

Defending national champion South Carolina women’s basketball is set to start the 2024-25 season with a high-profile matchup against Michigan women’s basketball at the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas Nov. 4. The game marks the first meeting between the Gamecocks and Wolverines since 1995. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley expressed her enthusiasm for the […]

The Indiana Fever fanbase is understandably frustrated after the team’s 0-4 start. Naturally, rookie Caitlin Clark is at the center of the drama, as many people believe that she should’ve taken the last shot in Monday’s 88-84 loss to the Connecticut Sun. “Always so interesting how y’all lift up Caitlin Clark and give her grace […]

Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens and legendary gymnast Simone Biles have had a high-profile relationship for the past few years, culminating in their marriage in 2023. However, the marriage has resulted in some strange online discourse, which has caused Biles to speak out. The six-time World all-around champion sounded off on her Instagram story Monday, […]

Whether the public likes it or not, Caitlin Clark is the most prominent topic in women’s basketball today. She has instantly been tapped as the face and savior of the WNBA, who can elevate the product to levels of popularity and financial growth it has never been able to realistically visualize. But she is not […]

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark may not play for the Iowa Hawkeyes anymore, but she’ll always be a Hawkeye at heart. Playing college basketball, the bond players develop with their teammates sometimes lasts forever. Some players may go on to play professionally while others follow different career paths. Such is the case for Caitlin Clark […]

In a candid discussion on his podcast, NBA veteran Patrick Beverley offered high praise for Caitlin Clark, a rising star in the WNBA, underscoring her transformative impact on women’s basketball. “What Caitlin Clark has done with female basketball, she’s pushed the envelope. They’re flying charter already. They’re making it known, you got this stardom coming […]

The WNBA recently implemented a program that would give all teams chartered flights for the next two seasons. While the Indiana Fever went viral for being the first team to enjoy the luxuries of flying solo, other teams have yet to take the skies in private. This is exactly why Angel Reese hopes that her commercial […]

UCLA women’s basketball sophomore forward Gabriela Jaquez will be donning the Bruins’ softball uniform for their postseason campaign. Announced Tuesday just ahead of the NCAA Los Angeles Regional, Jaquez is set to bring her athletic skills from the basketball court to the softball diamond, where she will wear No. 32. Gabriela Jaquez, known for her […]

A rematch of this past season’s Elite Eight is set for Dec. 21, when Paige Bueckers and UConn women’s basketball will face-off against JuJu Watkins and USC women’s basketball. The game will serve as a sequel to their dramatic Elite Eight encounter in March, where the Huskies emerged victorious with a 80-73 win, advancing to […]

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder has announced her retirement after 24 seasons as the leader of the program, and the biggest star player she had in her time there, Caitlin Clark, took to X and Instagram to react to the news. “Simply no one better at building a team… Thank you for believing […]

The Iowa women’s basketball program took a hit on Monday after Lisa Bluder shockingly announced her retirement. However, the Lady Hawkeyes quickly found their new head coach. On Monday, the Iowa women’s basketball team announced that Jan Jensen will be replacing Lisa Bluder as the new head coach. Jansen has been one of the best […]

Iowa women’s basketball team’s revered head coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement Monday after 24 years at the helm. The decision comes in the wake of Iowa’s second consecutive NCAA tournament championship game loss April 7, and star player Caitlin Clark’s move to the WNBA, where she was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. […]

Albany State University volleyball star Mariam Creighton was killed in a shooting at the Elleven45 Lounge nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia. The 21-year-old Creighton and 20-year-old Nakyris M. Ridley died from the shooting while four other victims sustained injuries, according to the Fulton County Police. The Stockbridge, Georgia native transferred to Albany State after originally playing […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is finally getting a signature sneaker with Nike, per a report by Alexa Philippou on ESPN.com.The news coincided with the Aces’s preseason game against the Puerto Rican national team in Wilson’s hometown of South Carolina. Upon arriving to the game Wilson wore a  hoodie that says “Of Course I […]

Wilberforce University is following the trend established by Talladega and Fisk by becoming the third HBCU to being a gymnastics program. Although the university initially revealed its collaboration with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics months ago, it recently released another press release with more information. “Brown Girls Do Gymnastics and Wilberforce University join hands to launch […]

Megan Rapinoe’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Rapinoe is a professional soccer player who currently plays for OL Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League. She is a two-time FIFA World Cup champion and an Olympic Gold medalist. For this piece, let’s take a closer look at Megan Rapinoe’s net worth in 2024. […]

Legendary basketball player Candace Parker appeared on Inside the NBA after the New York Knicks took on the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the playoffs, and she discussed the reasoning behind her retirement decision, citing a similar reason that Shaquille O’Neal decided to retire from playing basketball as well. “I recently saw your […]

The University of Iowa has been well represented in recent professional drafts as Iowa football star Cooper DeJean was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in April, and of course Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA Draft. Clark was the best player in women’s college basketball last year and […]

A northern Idaho prosecutor determined that no charges will be filed against an 18-year-old accused of shouting racial slurs at the Utah women’s basketball team during the NCAA tournament in March. The incident, which occurred as the team walked from their Coeur d’Alene hotel to a nearby restaurant, ignited discussions on the boundaries of hate […]

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team made a huge addition to their women’s basketball roster ahead of the 2024-25 campaign Tuesday, announcing the signings of former all-conference selections Liza Karlen and Liatu King from the transfer portal. Both players bring a wealth of experience and talent, enhancing an already formidable team. Liza Karlen, a 6-foot-2 […]

The Charlotte 49er’s new women’s head basketball coach Tomekia Reed is bringing some reinforcements from her former school, Jackson State. Reed landed Daphane White, a 6-foot-5 center who averaged 8.6 points and 4.4 rebounds for the Lady Tigers. She posted the news on her Instagram page. White becomes the second player Reed has recruited to […]

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team landed a major commitment from Leah Macy, a top-20 5-star recruit and one of the nation’s elite high school prospects. Macy, the No. 14 recruit in the class of 2025, chose the Fighting Irish over UConn, Louisville and Kentucky, among other schools. Macy, a standout forward from Bethlehem High […]

The Oregon women’s basketball program made a major splash in the transfer portal Monday, securing the commitment of standout guard Deja Kelly from North Carolina. Kelly’s commitment adds a key piece to Oregon’s lineup ahead of their transition to the Big Ten. Kelly, a three-time all-ACC guard, averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and three assists […]

Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, who holds multiple Olympic and World Championship titles, expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden following her receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday. Ledecky took to Twitter to share her appreciation, stating, “Thank you Mr. President @POTUS for this honor, and thank you to everyone at the @WhiteHouse for […]

Over the past few years, the popularity of women’s basketball and the WNBA have exploded. Average television viewership for WNBA games jumped about 25% from 2022 to 2023, and with the arrivals of college basketball superstars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Kamilla Cardoso, among others, the W may be about take off to another level […]

The Chicago Sky opened up preseason play on Friday night as they took on the Minnesota Lynx on the road. The Sky ended up losing the game, 92-81, but Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese both had solid performances in their WNBA debuts. It would’ve been nice to get the win, but preseason records don’t matter, […]

Caitlin Clark kicked off her WNBA career on Friday night as the Indiana Fever played in a preseason game against the Dallas Wings. The fans showed out to see Clark make her WNBA debut and the cheapest tickets for the game were over $100… for a preseason game. The Wings ended up taking down the […]

The Indiana Fever concluded their first preseason game on Friday, and one takeaway from it all is how Caitlin Clark’s fans still have an ongoing feud with Diana Taurasi. Clark finished with 21 points, and many of her followers couldn’t help but reference Taurasi due to the recent comments made by the Phoenix Mercury star. […]

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA career is off and running. During the Indiana Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings on Friday, Clark scored her first points in a way that many expected — a long 3-pointer. Coming off a screen during an inbound play, the number-one overall pick found herself open on the left wing and […]

University of Charlotte women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed recently received glowing words of support from South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and UConn’s Geno Auriemma, two giants in the women’s college basketball landscape. Reed left for Charlotte after leading Jackson State’s program for the last six seasons. “Charlotte got a great hire in Tomekia Reed,” said reigning […]

The UCLA Bruins will make their move to the Big 10 for the 2024-25 season and without a few of their key players from last season. Charisma Osborne is off to the WNBA while Cameron Brown is out of eligibility and Christeen Iwuala transferred to Ole Miss. But reinforcements are on their way. UCLA added […]

In a huge boost to their roster, the Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball team successfully recruited former Oregon State standout Raegan Beers in the transfer portal. Announced through a hype video on social media, Beers’ commitment adds substantial talent to a team poised to make deep NCAA tournament runs. Beers, a 6-foot-4 center from Colorado, has […]

The USC women’s basketball team has strengthened its roster for the upcoming season, adding notable talent that positions them as a serious contender for the national title. With the recent acquisition of Oregon State star guard Talia von Oelhoffen in the transfer portal, following the addition of Stanford powerhouse Kiki Iriafen, the Trojans are setting […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is paying tribute to Candace Parker, as the WNBA legend announced her retirement from basketball on Sunday. Reese is remembering Parker as one of her idols in women’s basketball. When Angel Reese was drafted she thought about taking No. 3 because of Candace Parker. Then she thought, no, Parker’s number […]

Geno Auriemma and the UConn women’s basketball team landed a major acquisition from the transfer portal Sunday, securing former Ivy League Player of the Year, Kaitlyn Chen. Chen’s commitment to UConn, which she announced via social media, is poised to bring new depth and experience to the Huskies’ lineup. The 5-foot-9 guard from San Marino, […]

Legendary South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley took center stage during the pre-game festivities ahead of the Knicks-Sixers Game 4 in Philadelphia on Sunday. Staley, a Philadelphia native, was given the honor of ringing the 76ers’ ceremonial bell — a prelude to the game that has become a beloved tradition among fans and players. […]

USC women’s basketball is poised for an electrifying season after Kiki Iriafen, the standout junior from Stanford, transferred to the Trojans, sparking excitement in star guard JuJu Watkins and setting the stage for a run at the national title.  Iriafen, a 6-foot-3 forward who averaged 19.4 points and 11.0 rebounds last season, is returning to […]

Erica Leak, a former WNBA draftee, is replacing Dawn Thornton as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program at the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Golden Lions sought a candidate with an experienced basketball background, which they received in hiring Leak, who has played and coached at multiple levels. Erica Leak named Women’s […]