Women's Sports Articles - Page 27

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 […]

The Oklahoma softball Sooners (58-7) are not just sitting comfortably at the pinnacle of the sport. They are gleefully dancing on it, with no other team even in sight of this unprecedented dynasty. For a brief time, it looked as if this would be the year that Patty Gasso and her squad would be thrust […]

Coco Gauff expressed her frustration with the lack of video replay technology in tennis following a controversial call from the chair umpire during her French Open semifinal loss Thursday to Iga Swiatek. Gauff, the 20-year-old American who recently won her first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in September, believes it’s time for tennis […]

The Texas softball team is embracing its underdog status as the Longhorns prepare for Game 2 of the Women’s College World Series finals against Oklahoma. After a tough 8-3 loss in Game 1 Wednesday, Texas is determined to bounce back and keep their championship hopes alive. Oklahoma softball, the three-time national champions, took control of […]

Jrue Holiday is a guard for the Boston Celtics and has helped them advance to the 2024 NBA Finals. His wife is a successful athlete in her own right, playing for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team. Jrue Holiday’s wife is Lauren Holiday. Jrue attended college at UCLA and played on their basketball team […]

Coco Gauff was handed a tough defeat against world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the French Open semifinals Thursday. Swiatek’s dominant 6-2, 6-4 win propelled her into the final, where she is the strong favorite to win her fourth Grand Slam title and third consecutive French Open championship. Gauff, despite the loss, displayed remarkable humility […]

Iga Swiatek moved one step closer to capturing her fourth French Open title with a hard-fought 6-2, 6-4 victory over Coco Gauff on Thursday. Swiatek’s win secures her place in the finals, where she aims to claim her third consecutive Roland Garros championship. “For sure, it was intense,” Swiatek said in her on-court interview, via […]

Coco Gauff achieved a new milestone in her career, reaching the world No. 2 ranking following her performance at Roland Garros. Gauff’s climb to this new ranking sets the stage for an exciting semifinal clash Thursday against the formidable Iga Swiatek. Tennis journalist José Morgado announced Gauff’s new ranking Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter. Her […]

Lily Yohannes, a 16-year-old talent, has left a lasting impression on her USWNT teammates with a stunning performance in her international debut against South Korea, reported by GOAL. The young star’s composure and skill on the field have drawn praise from seasoned players, Sophia Smith and Rose Lavelle. In a thrilling match against South Korea, […]

Geno Auriemma does not have much left to accomplish and nothing to prove after leading the most historically prominent program in women’s basketball history. The 2024-25 season will amazingly be his 40th as UConn women’s basketball head coach, and apparently, it will not be his last. The 11-time national champion is agreeing to a five-year […]

Sakima Walker, a player for the defending national champion South Carolina women’s basketball team, announced on social media Tuesday that she will return for her final season. Walker, a 6-foot-5 forward who joined the Gamecocks last year from Northwest Florida as the junior college player of the year, made her decision known through a minute-long […]

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur joined the chorus of players criticizing the scheduling at the French Open, stressing that the current arrangements do not do justice to the athletes. Jabeur’s comments came after her quarterfinal match against Coco Gauff, which started at 11 a.m. local time on Court Philippe-Chatrier, the premier court at Roland Garros. […]

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is ready for another showdown with rising American star Coco Gauff in the French Open semifinals after both scored impressive victories Tuesday. The defending champion at Roland Garros, Swiatek extended her winning streak in Paris to 19 matches with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 victory over 2019 finalist Marketa Vondrousova. The […]

Simone Biles continues to represent the meaning of excellence in gymnastics, earning her ninth U.S. all-around title in an absolutely dominant display at the national championships Sunday. The 27-year-old Biles, often hailed as the greatest gymnast of all time, showed that she’s still on top of her game and received some love from NBA legend […]

Simone Biles continues to redefine excellence in gymnastics, securing her ninth U.S. all-around title in a dominant display at the national championships Sunday. The 27-year-old, often hailed as the greatest gymnast of all time, showcased her unparalleled talent and resilience, proving she’s still at the top of her game. “I use the phrase ‘aging like […]

Golf may have its next dominant champion as Yuka Saso won the the U.S. Women’s Open title at Lancaster (Pa.) Country Club Sunday, firing a 2-under 68 in the final round to capture the title. The 22-year-old Saso has already won the U.S. Open twice in her career. https://twitter.com/uswomensopen/status/1797392226185580863 Saso also won the 2021 U.S. […]

Coco Gauff voiced her strong disapproval of late-night matches at the French Open Sunday, arguing that finishing matches at late hours is detrimental to players’ health and overall well-being. Her comments come in the wake of Novak Djokovic’s third-round match against Lorenzo Musetti, which concluded at 3:07 a.m. local time, the latest finish in French […]

The Emma Hayes era for the USWNT began with a decisive 4-0 victory over 20th-ranked South Korea in a friendly match Saturday in Commerce City, Colorado, but the absence of star player Alex Morgan caught many by surprise. Concerns arose among fans, especially with the Olympics just a month away. USWNT manager Emma Hayes, addressing […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley was ecstatic to see her former player Kamilla Cardoso make her WNBA debut with the Chicago Sky on Saturday. However, she might have been too happy that she overlooked an important aspect of the game: the result. Cardoso, who was sidelined to start the 2024 season due […]

Emma Hayes, the celebrated coach of Chelsea Women, has embarked on a new journey as the head coach of the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT), reported by GOAL. After 12 remarkable years at Chelsea, Hayes admits she needed this new adventure more than she initially realized. Emma Hayes concluded her tenure at Chelsea on […]

While the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers duke it out in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the PWHL Playoffs have concluded. PWHL Minnesota overcame a crushing overtime defeat in Game 4 to shut out PWHL Boston in Game 5 of the inaugural Walter Cup Final. As a result, Minnesota is the first-ever champions of the PWHL. […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team has added a significant piece to their roster next season with the commitment of Arkansas forward Maryam Dauda in the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4 forward announced her decision to join the national champions on social media Wednesday, marking a boost for the Gamecocks as they look to continue their […]

World No. 1 and two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek battled through an intense second-round match to defeat Naomi Osaka at the French Open Wednesday. Swiatek saved a match point and won the last five games to secure a 7-6 (1), 1-6, 7-5 victory, extending her Roland Garros winning streak to 16 matches. Swiatek admitted the […]