Women's Sports Articles - Page 24

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps is giving flowers to another Olympic gold medalist. Phelps is praising Simone Biles after the gymnast took home the gold medal on Tuesday as a performer on the USA women’s gymnastics team. Phelps took to Instagram to praise the gymnast’s performance at the Paris Olympics. He used the term “goat” […]

Simone Biles’ “Redemption Tour” concluded with her winning a fifth gold medal at the Paris Olympics, solidifying her status as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. Among those celebrating her victory at Bercy Arena in Paris on Tuesday was her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who shared his excitement and pride on social […]

Fresh off winning an Olympic medal, U.S. women’s gymnastics stars Simone Biles and Suni Lee are already planning their celebratory TikToks following their gold medal win in Paris. “Bahahahhaha Simone & Suni talking about which TikToks they want to make right after winning gold I’m dead,” said Big Ten broadcaster Emily Ehman on X, formerly […]

The U.S. women’s rugby team made history Tuesday, defeating Australia 14-12 to claim the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The historic win marks the first Olympic medal for the United States in women’s rugby sevens. The bronze medal match, held at Stade de France, saw the Americans trailing 12-7 with just seconds […]

USA Gymnastics star Shilese Jones made a promise on Instagram to start training in preparation for a major comeback at the 2028 Olympics. Jones had suffered an injury to her ACL and meniscus injury only minutes before she was set to compete in her second Olympics trials for 2024. Currently, Simone Biles heads the Team […]

Reigning U.S. Open champion and current tennis World No. 2 Coco Gauff continued her impressive run at the Paris Olympics with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 victory over Argentina’s Maria Lourdes Carle in the second round of singles on Monday. Despite facing some challenges, including a higher number of unforced errors and a lower first-serve percentage, […]

American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles will compete in all four events during the women’s gymnastics team finals on Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite a minor calf injury sustained during the qualifying rounds. The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is heavily favored to win gold, especially after finishing as runner-up to Russia three years ago […]

The USWNT secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Germany on Sunday night at Stade de Marseille, continuing their impressive run in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The win places the USWNT at the top of Group B with six points from two games, guaranteeing their spot in the quarterfinals. Center-back Naomi Girma and fellow defender Jenna […]

Former world No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka suffered a first-round defeat at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, losing to Germany’s Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3. The loss has prompted Osaka to admit she needs to rediscover her winning form. “I guess I need to learn how to win again. Maybe that’s something I forgot how […]

The most decorated gymnast in history, Simone Biles, impressed the world yet again with her performance at the Olympic qualifiers on Sunday, despite concerns about a leg injury. The 27-year-old gymnast scored an impressive 15.800 on the vault, the highest score recorded globally this year. However, the accomplishment was not without challenges as she was […]

In a lighthearted moment at the Paris Olympics, American tennis player Emma Navarro recreated an iconic meme of basketball superstar LeBron James. Navarro shared a photo on her Instagram story of her meeting the legendary Lakers player, with a caption mirroring a well-known image of James, “Smiling through it all! Can’t believe this is my […]

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles is on the brink of making history once again as she prepares for the Paris Olympics. Known for her skills and dominance in gymnastics, Biles has submitted an original move on the uneven bars, which, if successfully completed, will become the sixth element named after her. The new skill, a […]

United States women’s national team (USWNT) star Tierna Davidson has opened up about the impact of teammate Korbin Albert‘s anti-LGBTQ+ social media posts, reported by GOAL. The controversy has stirred emotions within the team and among fans, especially ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games. In March, Korbin Albert found herself at the center of a […]

Former Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady, the 2024 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, has committed to Texas Tech, a significant shift in college softball. Canady’s move comes with a record-breaking NIL deal, reportedly worth seven figures annually, making it the largest for a college softball player. This historic deal was facilitated by Texas Tech […]

Brittney Griner is back in Europe with the USA Basketball women’s national team, marking her first trip abroad since her detainment in Russia. Griner, who is focused on winning an Olympic gold medal in Paris, expressed her excitement and relief about the journey, noting that she feels secure and supported by her teammates. “I’m excited […]

Fisk University gymnast Morgan Price is set to be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, making her the first gymnast to do so. Price was also the first HBCU gymnast to win an all-around title at the 2024 USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championships. With over 500 inductees to date, the Tennessee Sports […]

American swimmer Katie Ledecky shared her unique motivation heading into the Paris Olympics, emphasizing her determination to prove her initial success in London was no fluke. “I never dreamed of that as a young kid, to make an Olympics,” Ledecky said, as reported by Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic. “So, after London … I wanted […]

In an exciting development for collegiate sports, HBCU Plus has announced an unprecedented broadcast schedule featuring women’s volleyball games from the HBCU Athletic Conference. This initiative, made possible by Urban Edge Network, will showcase over eighty games, setting a new record for HBCUs and highlighting the remarkable talent of female athletes. Hardy Pelt, Chief Revenue […]

In a surprising turn of events, USWNT star Alex Morgan has been excluded from the squad for the Paris Olympics, reported by GOAL. Despite her long-standing presence and contributions to the team, the 35-year-old striker did not make the cut for Emma Hayes’ roster this summer. Alex Morgan has been a key player for the […]

Juju Watkins has proven to be one of the most elite bucket-getters in women’s basketball. Her tenacity on both ends of the floor even made some individuals draw a comparison between her and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. However, the USC basketball star has another star in mind who is more proximate to her […]

Angel City Football Club (ACFC) has revealed a definitive agreement with Willow Bay, Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company. This agreement will result in Bay and Iger becoming the new majority owners of the club once the transaction is finalized. Bay and […]

After the Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team lost their match to Fairleigh Dickinson University back in March, the players suffered terrible consequences, according to their parents. Following the match where Fairleigh Dickinson beat Delaware State 14-10, coaches forced the players to roll up and down the field during practice as a result of the […]

Team USA is sending a coveted gymnastics squad to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ally Raisman was once a vital member part of the national team, and she reflected on her 2012 Olympic run when she won Bronze under immense pressure. “During the quarter-final at the Olympics, I had just finished the beam final competition, and […]

Decorated U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman confirmed she will not be returning for a third Olympics in Paris. In an interview with BBC’s Katty Kay on Monday, Raisman discussed her decision, stressing the importance of life beyond the Olympics and her commitment to advocacy and mental health. “The media kept asking if I was coming back […]

LOS ANGELES — The 2024 ESPYS was a spectacular event that featured plenty of star-power on the red carpet. LSU gymnastics and social media star Olivia Dunne was among the athletes/celebrities in attendance. Dunne, 21, is one of the most popular athletes in college sports and she took some time for an exclusive interview with […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley delivered a moving speech at the ESPYs on Thursday night, where she was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Staley used the platform to advocate for pay equity and address other social justice issues. “How do I not fight injustice when I ask them to do […]

Veteran Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is gearing up to play with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. At 39 years old, 2024 could be James’ last professional Summer Games before he retires. However, he is not soaking in the glory by himself. James gave star gymnast Simone Biles high praise amid her […]

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 […]