Women's Sports Articles - Page 34

The South Carolina women’s basketball team, under the leadership of coach Dawn Staley, clinched another SEC title, also marking the milestone with Staley’s 600th career victory. The top-ranked Gamecocks’ won over Alabama with a 72-44 scoreline on Thursday, not only underscoring their dominance in the SEC but also highlighting their unbeaten run this season, standing […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark got real on the team’s rough loss to Indiana on Thursday, underscoring the adjustments needed when playing from a deficit. The No. 4 Hawkeyes, facing the No. 14 Hoosiers, fell 86-69 in a match where Clark only managed 24 points, eight below her season’s average. Thee game marked Iowa’s […]

In a surprising revelation, Aston Villa‘s Alisha Lehmann peels back the curtain on her daily routine on non-training days, offering fans a glimpse into the life of the Swiss international, reported by GOAL. Lehmann, a cornerstone of Aston Villa’s Women’s Super League (WSL) squad, continues to make waves both on and off the pitch in […]

Angel Reese dove right into the chaos Wednesday night after Tyrell Ward stunned Kentucky and lifted the LSU men’s basketball team to a heart-stopping home win following an unforgettable buzzer-beater. Thursday, the 2023 NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player rode that adrenaline high and dished out a memorable outing of her own. Reese led the No. […]

Aston Villa‘s Alisha Lehmann is making headlines during her international break with the Swiss national team, showcasing exceptional ball skills in an eye-catching training session, reported by GOAL. The forward, temporarily away from Women’s Super League (WSL) duties, is gearing up for a significant international friendly double-header against Poland. Lehmann, 25, boasts an impressive 48 […]

Fisk gymnast Morgan Price set both a personal and HBCU record by achieving a 39.275 score in a recent gymnastics meet at Bowling Green. Her score helped her finish in second place. Her spectacular performance on the balance beam earned her a 9.95, which led to her second-place finish in the meet. Price and Fisk […]

Howard University’s pioneering HBCU figure skating team is set for its inaugural competition this weekend at the University of Delaware.  Per WJLA, and WHUR, the team is supported by the nonprofit Diversify Ice. Diversify Ice provides mentorship and scholarships for underserved figure skaters and is assisting with the schools’ program. Toni Smith, a Howard skater, […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese is one of the biggest names in college sports right now, and she took over the college hoops world last season when the Tigers made their run to the national title. Reese has one of the biggest NIL valuations in college sports as well, and she recently tried to […]

Wilberforce University, a Historically Black University in Wilberforce, Ohio, joins the few HBCUs offering Women’s College Gymnastics. The institution, which announced the formation of the team last week, is poised to launch a gymnastics team in collaboration with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics.   Wilberforce University, alongside Fisk University and Talladega, emerges as one of the […]

The LSU women’s basketball team beat Texas A&M with an 81-58 win on Monday, in a defensive showing that limited the Aggies to just 32% shooting from the field. The game was marked by impressive gameplay from Aneesah Morrow and Angel Reese, who were instrumental in LSU’s rebounding. Reese’s early foul trouble in the third […]

Iowa’s basketball sensation Caitlin Clark has turned heads nationwide, drawing fans to flock to the upcoming Big 10 women’s basketball tournament March 6-10. in Minneapolis. The tournament is expected to be a historic sell-out, a testament to Clark’s influence and extraordinary talent. The “Caitlin Clark Effect” is expected to bring 109,000 fans to the tournament. […]

Sophie Jacques’ recent trade to PWHL Minnesota marked a historical moment in the league. Jacques, who was enjoying a routine Super Bowl Sunday, preparing to watch the game with teammates, found herself in the middle of a life-changing event. The call she received, informing her of her trade from Boston to Minnesota, was the first […]

Aston Villa‘s dynamic forward, Alisha Lehmann, is bringing her flair to the international stage as she joins the Switzerland national team with style, reported by GOAL. The 25-year-old, in high spirits, was recently photographed carrying a chic Louis Vuitton bag as she prepared to join her national teammates for twin friendlies against Poland this February. […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend had its fair share of highlights, and one of them was Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu’s 3-point shootout. It was a thrilling spectacle, with Curry emerging as the victor, 29-26. However, Saturday night didn’t finish without a bit of controversy. NBA on TNT commentator Kenny Smith in particular, received online backlash […]

In a jaw-dropping display of skill, USWNT‘s Emily Fox, now plying her trade in the English Women’s Super League (WSL) with Arsenal, has set the bar high with her ‘best in the world’ goals, reported by GOAL. The 25-year-old defender, boasting 39 caps for the United States, made the leap to north London in January, […]

The latest AP Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll has once again ignited a conversation around the rankings and takeaways in Week 18. This time, the focus is on the notable omissions and underestimations. Among the teams that find themselves on the fringes or undervalued, Fairfield, UNLV and Utah stand out as noteworthy teams that have […]

Ashley Scoggin, a former player for the Nebraska women’s basketball team, has filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging negligence by the school’s athletic department in handling an inappropriate sexual relationship with an assistant coach. The lawsuit, which implicates head coach Amy Williams, athletic director Trev Alberts, the university’s Board of Regents and former associate […]

In a another game that further cements their dominance, the South Carolina women’s basketball team, led by Dawn Staley, have inked their names into the SEC history books. The Gamecocks surpassed a record previously held by Tennessee and the legendary Pat Summitt, securing their 43rd consecutive SEC regular-season win with a huge rally past Georgia, […]

Former Kansas women’s basketball coach Marian Washington has been named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, her second consecutive nomination. Washington is among 14 finalists, including Vince Carter, Michele Timms and Jerry West. The class of 2024 will be revealed on April 6 in Phoenix, coinciding with the NCAA men’s basketball […]

German track and field sensation Alica Schmidt, hailed as “the world’s sexiest athlete,” recently revealed that she turned down a bonkers six-figure offer from a renowned sponsor, reported by Fox News.Speaking on the OMR podcast, the 25-year-old, with over five million Instagram followers, explained that she wasn’t fully aligned with the brand in question. Despite […]

Recently, Iowa basketball superstar Caitlin Clark became the all-time leader for points scored in women’s college basketball with a 49-point outburst against the Michigan Wolverines. Clark went on to lead her Hawkeyes to a comfortable victory over Michigan, but that didn’t stop former women’s basketball players, including former WNBA player Sheryl Swoopes, from trying to […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is a chance for non-household names to gain national exposure while they showcase their abilities and put on a fun show for basketball fans everywhere. It also allows young players like Dallas Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II to meet people and players that he hasn’t been able to before. He is making the […]

UConn women’s basketball has seen better days, with their aura of invincibility and top-10 national ranking no longer intact. The Huskies struggled against strong non-conference competition this year, which does not bode well for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. But a healthy Paige Bueckers can be a game-changer in March, and for the 2024-25 season. The […]

Women’s hockey in North America reached new heights on Friday night. A full 19,285 fans packed into Scotiabank Arena for “The Battle on Bay Street” between PWHL’s Toronto and Montreal, setting the record for the largest women’s hockey crowd in the process. Toronto beat Montreal 3-0, but the game was so much bigger than the […]

One of the major questions facing the UConn Huskies this season was whether or not star point guard Paige Bueckers would enter the WNBA Draft or opt to return for a fifth season of college eligibility. That question was answered on senior night at UConn as Bueckers announced to the home crowd that she would […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark took to social media to share a modest message of gratitude following a record-breaking performance that etched her name in NCAA history. In a game against Michigan that saw her surpass Kelsey Plum’s scoring record, Clark’s appreciation for those who supported her was as clear as the three-pointers she […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese offered up some massive praise to Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark for setting a new milestone in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history. Clark etched her name in the record books by scoring 3,528 points, surpassing the previous scoring record held by Kelsey Plum, during Iowa’s game against […]

USWNT captain Lindsey Horan has issued a sincere apology after facing backlash for her comments criticizing U.S. Soccer fans, reported by GOAL. The midfielder expressed regret for her previous statement, where she remarked that “American soccer fans, most of them aren’t smart… They don’t know the game. They don’t understand. (But) it’s getting better and […]

Right now, the most talked-about name in college basketball would be none other than Caitlin Clark. The Iowa basketball star just broke the NCAA women’s all-time scoring record and finished with a career-high 49 points all in one night. Her record-breaking shot, in particular, came in the form of a 30-footer from the logo, which […]

It’s been over four years since the basketball community lost the great Kobe Bryant, but until now, his legacy continues to live on. From young aspiring players to the professionals of today, the Mamba’s influence on the basketball community knows no bounds. And on Thursday, it seemed that Bryant may have played a part in […]

There have been plenty of dominant superstars in women’s college basketball over the years, but Caitlin Clark has forced her way into the greatest of all-time conversation with her electric play throughout her four years with the Iowa Hawkeyes. In fact, another hoops legend believes she belongs at the absolute top of that exclusive list. […]

On Thursday, Caitlin Clark made history. Drilling a 30-footer during the first quarter of Iowa basketball’s game against Michigan, the superstar broke the NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record. Clark surpassed former record-holder Kelsey Plum, whose 3,527 career points stood at the top since 2017. Many were witnesses to the big feat, including Nike itself, […]

Sabrina Ionescu does not want her performance in the upcoming 3-point shooting contest against Golden State Warriors legend Steph Curry to be followed with an asterisk or the word “but.” The New York Liberty star reiterated her decision to shoot behind the NBA line in this All-Star Weekend showdown, determined to defy expectations that fans […]

In a historic moment, Iowa women’s basketball star guard Caitlin Clark officially became the all-time leading NCAA women’s basketball scorer, surpassing Kelsey Plum’s previous record of 3,527 points. Clark made history early in the first quarter of the Hawkeyes’ game against Michigan on Feb. 15, pulling up for a ridiculously deep triple to set the new […]

Maddie Nolan’s journey to the Colorado women’s basketball team was about more than just a change in scenery; it was about personal growth and taking on new challenges. After a successful four-year tenure at Michigan, where she became one of the program’s top three-point shooters, Nolan wanted something different and found it in the mountainous […]

In a double-overtime victory against No. 6 Kansas State, the unranked Iowa State’s women’s basketball team saw a standout performance from freshman Audi Crooks, praised by head coach Bill Fennelly for her impact on the game. Crooks, who added 20 points to the Cyclones’ 96-93 win, showcased her talent, particularly in a head-to-head matchup with […]

In a nail-biting double-overtime showdown, the No. 7 Kansas State women’s basketball team suffered a close 96-93 loss to Iowa State, despite a commendable effort from Ayoka Lee who marked her return with a 20-point game. The Wildcats, now standing at 21-4 overall and 10-3 in the Big 12, witnessed their third defeat in the […]

As Caitlin Clark draws closer to being the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history, sports analyst Stephen A. Smith offered high praise for Iowa women’s basketball star guard. “I think she’s spectacular. I think she’s gonna be the biggest box office attraction in women’s basketball in shorter order,” Smith said on “First Take” […]

Women’s basketball is getting bigger and bigger, and that is largely because of the influx of talented female basketball players in recent years. The name that first comes to mind in that regard is Sabrina Ionescu. The guard on the New York Liberty had a legendary basketball career in college and is now wreaking havoc […]