Women's Sports Articles - Page 29

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 […]

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has officially withdrawn from the U.S. gymnastics championships in Fort Worth, Texas, due to an ankle injury sustained during training this week. The unfortunate setback Wednesday marks the end of Douglas’ remarkable bid to make the 2024 Paris Olympic team, a journey that began with her comeback announcement in […]

The UCLA women’s basketball team added standout forward Janiah Barker from Texas A&M through the transfer portal. Barker, who announced her commitment on social media Tuesday, brings an impressive resume to a UCLA team that is already considered a strong contender in their upcoming move to the Big Ten. Barker, a 6-foot-4 forward from Georgia, […]

Caitlin Clark commands significant attention no matter where she goes, both on and off the court. But a particular instance in the Los Angeles Sparks’ 88-82 road win versus the Indiana Fever (1-7) illustrates just how much focus is on the rookie phenom. After making the first of two free throws, Aari McDonald immediately rushed […]

Ahead of her 18th U.S. Women’s Open start, 11-time LPGA Tour winner Lexi Thompson announced her intentions to retire from full-time golf at the end of the 2024 season. “While it is never easy to say goodbye, it is indeed time,” Thompson wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “At the end of 2024, I […]

Iga Swiatek began her quest for a third consecutive French Open title with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Leolia Jeanjean Monday, marking her 15th straight win at Roland Garros. Swiatek extended her overall winning streak at the tournament to 13 matches. Reflecting on her victory, Swiatek expressed her comfort and confidence on the clay courts […]

The SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is making an impassioned plea for a new federal law on college athletics. The SEC’s top executive says Congress needs to get involved and help out NCAA schools trying to figure out a way to pay college athletes fairly. Sankey’s plea comes after the NCAA reached a massive legal settlement […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is no stranger to the limelight. The NCAA all-time scoring leader constantly had cameras in her face in college, and USC women’s basketball’s JuJu Watkins may be the next student-athlete to take that mantle. Clark had some words of wisdom for Watkins when they met in April, via Luca Evans […]

The LSU women’s basketball program recently hired Hall of Famer and former player Seimone Augustus to serve on Kim Mulkey’s staff, which leads many to believe that she could be in line to become the successor as head coach after Mulkey decides to step away. While the speculation is understandable, Mulkey did not give anything […]

An all-time scorer in the NCAA before declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft? One might think that only Caitlin Clark holds that honor and regard, but someone else shares the same distinction. Dyaisha Fair has been lighting the women’s game up since her time at Buffalo and Syracuse. Unfortunately, her professional career did not quite […]

In a historic showdown, Alabama softball triumphed over the Tennessee Lady Vols, securing a 3-2 victory in a grueling 14-inning game on Saturday. The nail-biting match, the longest in the history of college women’s softball super regionals, ended with Kristen White’s decisive infield chopper that allowed Lauren Johnson to score the winning run from third […]

Naomi Osaka marked her return to the French Open with a hard-fought win against Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti, securing her first win at Roland Garros in three years. The four-time Grand Slam champion prevailed 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 in a match that she admitted tested her nerves and resolve. Osaka, who recently returned to professional tennis after […]

National Women’s Soccer League star Alex Morgan is being honest about why she has great upper-body strength. Morgan says her strong arms come from being a mom. “My secret to strong arms? My toddlers insistence on being carried everywhere,” Morgan joked on social media. The forward and captain of the San Diego Wave FC is […]

Caitlin Clark has predictably been the hottest topic of the young WNBA season thus far and the Las Vegas Aces are the latest team to chime in. Star player A’ja Wilson and coach Becky Hammon specifically shared their thoughts as they come off their first loss of the season against the Phoenix Mercury. Both women […]

Caitlin Clark is the talk of town after taking her talents to the WNBA. She’s playing relatively well for a rookie but is facing some struggles early in the season. The talking heads have been loud lately. However, one ESPN personality shared her opinion on the buzz around the Indiana Fever star and it sounds […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are set to take on Cameron Brink and the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night. Both teams own losing records right now, however, Clark and Brink are two of the most talked about athletes in the WNBA right now. As a result, the tickets for Friday night’s contest have […]

USWNT star Alex Morgan has made a much-anticipated return from injury for the San Diego Wave, sending a powerful “regroup and refocus” message as she gears up for the Olympics, reported by GOAL. After missing over a month due to an ankle injury, the experienced striker, who has netted 123 goals in 223 appearances for […]

Caitlin Clark started her WNBA career just a couple weeks ago, and while she has been scoring well, the Indiana Fever are off to a rough start. After losing a close one to the Seattle Storm on Wednesday night, the Fever are 0-5. However, Clark herself has been playing well as she is averaging over […]

In another shift for Iowa women’s basketball, long-time assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald announced her retirement Wednesday. Fitzgerald, who spent 32 years working alongside head coach Lisa Bluder at both Drake and Iowa, has decided to retire following Bluder’s retirement rather than continue under the new head coach, Jan Jensen. Fitzgerald has been an integral part […]

Mattel announced Wednesday that the company will produce Barbie dolls to honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other prominent women athletes. According to Mattel, the initiative aims to recognize the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition and empowerment among young girls. “Throughout my career, I’ve always been driven by the idea of shattering […]

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 […]