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This week served as a stress test for women’s college basketball’s elite. Conference play had reached a point where travel wear-and-tear began to matter, and every possession carried postseason implications. This was not a week to rely on projected future greatness or lean on early resumes. It was a week that rewarded execution, punished complacency, […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team went into its matchup against No. 5 Vanderbilt with a chip on its shoulder after a heartbreaking defeat. But on Sunday, the No. 2 Gamecocks were the ones playing heartbreaker as they brought the Commodores’ undefeated season to an halt with a 103-74 statement victory. The win ended Vanderbilt’s […]

When Trinity Rodman was included on the US Women’s National Team camp roster that was released earlier this month, there was an enormous amount of hype surrounding her international comeback. Rodman lived up to the hype and more during her debut as the US managed to thrash Paraguay 6-0 in friendly competition. On Saturday, Rodman […]

Ahead of Sunday’s Unrivaled game between Mist BC and Vinyl BC, league co-founder and New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart held up a sign that read, “Abolish ICE.” A day later, she’s revealing to the public exactly what her statement moment meant and how she personally feels about the impact ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) […]

Following the death of a Minneapolis man, Breanna Stewart made her stance clear on how she feels about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). The Unrivaled co-founder shared a sign that read “Abolish ICE” which has now been circulated on social media, garnering praise from fans of the WNBA. Unrivaled co-founder and WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart […]

During the Australian Open, Naomi Osaka has distinguished herself both on and off the court. On the court, her athleticism complemented her distinctive fashion. Off the court, earlier in the week, she apologized for a remark she made about Sorana Cirstea. Now, the Australian Open will be without Osaka. On Saturday, it was confirmed that […]

South Carolina women’s basketball went into its matchup with No. 16 Oklahoma with the No. 2 seed and a competitive advantage. However, the Sooners were the ones who broke their three-game losing streak with a 94-82 overtime win over the Gamecocks at home. “We ran into a team that actually wanted to win more, and […]

The media and fans had speculated about Trinity Rodman’s next move for months, and the NWSL implemented a new “High Impact Player” (HIP) Rule, partially in an attempt to sway her decision. Now, the 23-year-old has officially decided to re-sign with the Washington Spirit and stay Stateside. The news was made public at a Spirit […]

Azzi Fudd made a national name for herself while playing for the UConn women’s basketball team. But the highlight of the Huskies’ 83-42 demolition of Georgetown on Thursday was that Fudd got to return to the area where she grew up and where her career began. Fudd admitted after the game that she had already […]

Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run in the Australian Open after disposing of Anastasia Potapova, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7), in the third round on Thursday at Rod Laver Arena. While Potapova posed a challenge, Sabalenka kept her cool to march on to the next round against Victoria Mboko. The top-seeded Sabalenka, the reigning WTA Player […]

Hannah Hidalgo made incredible history with her performance in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s matchup against the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday night. Hidalgo is going through the third season of her collegiate career. She shines as one of the best players in the sport, dominating opponents with her scoring prowess. Her elite scoring talents allowed […]

USWNT star Trinity Rodman was listed on the first camp roster put together in 2026, setting her up to play in a United States uniform for the first time since April 2025. Now, as the team prepares to play friendlies against Paraguay on January 24 and Chile on January 27, head coach Emma Hayes reveals […]

Iowa State star Audi Crooks has been having a record-setting 2025-26 NCAA season, and she’s landing herself in elite company as a result. While helping the Cyclones end their five-game losing streak with a decisive 93-68 revenge win over Cincinnati, Crooks became the first Division I player since Caitlin Clark to put up double-digit points […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma praised Vanderbilt women’s basketball coach Shea Ralph this week, comparing her to Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti, as the Commodores remain one of the nation’s two undefeated teams alongside the Huskies. “I enjoy watching them play,” Auriemma said of Ralph and No. 4 Vanderbilt, as reported by Meghan […]

Olivia Miles shouldered the responsibility after No. 9 TCU’s narrow loss to No. 12 Ohio State, calling the defeat a learning opportunity despite the disappointment of a 71-69 setback on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Coretta Scott King Classic. Miles said there was some consolation in the loss. “Losses always hurt but there’s […]

Naomi Osaka credited her serve for carrying her through her three-set opener at the Australian Open, revealing afterward what made the difference in the comeback win. Under late pressure, Osaka relied on her biggest weapon to rally past Antonia Ruzic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in her first-round match on Rod Laver Arena. She fired three consecutive […]

Paige Bueckers has gotten buckets all her life — from Hopkins High School to the University of Connecticut and now to the Dallas Wings of the WNBA. Buckets simply follow her wherever she goes, and she’s one of the most difficult players to stop when she gets on a roll — just ask the Mist […]

UConn women’s basketball recorded a historic game Monday night, overpowering Notre Dame 85-47 as the Huskies remain undefeated. The game marked the largest margin of victory for either team in the series between the two programs, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The blowout win highlighted UConn’s continued dominance this season, as the No. 1 […]

Sarah Strong made program history when she scored her 1,000th point in the No. 1 UConn Huskies’ matchup against the No. 23 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday night. Strong is going through the second season of her collegiate career with the Huskies. She has shined as the leading star for the program, helping them […]

Ohio State women’s basketball showed its ability to handle pressure and respond late in a tightly contested matchup Monday, a trait head coach Kevin McGuff said defines the Buckeyes after their comeback win over TCU. “We have a style that can come from behind,” McGuff said, as reported by Brianna Mac Kay of The Columbus […]

The heart of January is where women’s college basketball reveals its truth. By this stage of the season, teams can no longer rely on reputation, early momentum, or theoretical upside. Conference play strips away insulation quickly, familiar opponents expose habits, travel tests focus, and physical games challenge both depth and resolve. January basketball is rarely […]

TCU women’s basketball secured a 78-62 win over Arizona on Saturday, but coach Mark Campbell made clear afterward that turnovers remain a concern despite the result. The No. 10 Horned Frogs finished with 17 turnovers in the win, continuing a recent trend. TCU is averaging 14.6 turnovers per game, third best in the Big 12, […]

Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open ended in a first-round loss Sunday, but the seven-time major champion left Melbourne Park focused on progress rather than the result after making history in the women’s singles draw. Ranked No. 576 and competing on a wild-card entry, Williams became the oldest woman to play a singles main-draw […]

No. 2 South Carolina women’s basketball enters Wednesday night’s matchup against No. 4 Texas women’s basketball fully aware of the stakes, but coach Dawn Staley said her team remains focused on the task immediately in front of it. “I did mention it. I mentioned it after our last game. Just the ramifications of wins and […]

A first-round loss by Venus Williams’ Tuesday in Australia carried noteworthiness beyond its outcome, as the match set a WTA age record. Williams, 45, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Germany’s Tatjana Maria, 38, in the first round of the Hobart International, a leadup event to the Australian Open. With a combined age of 84 years and one […]

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer didn’t hold back in voicing his frustration with the SEC scheduling format following the Longhorns’ 70-65 loss to LSU Tigers women’s basketball on Jan. 11, calling the setup unfair after Texas faced consecutive road games against conference heavyweights. “They obviously have a vendetta against Texas because not only have […]

LSU women’s basketball senior guard Flau’jae Johnson has embraced the weight of leadership as the Tigers navigate the remaining months of SEC play, acknowledging that her role extends well beyond scoring as the only remaining player from the program’s 2022–23 national championship team. “Leadership is all intentional,” Johnson said, as reported by Meghan L. Hall […]

The USWNT (US Women’s National Team) has announced its 26-player roster for its annual January Camp, revealing that one notable name is making a return to the squad. Trinity Rodman will officially rejoin the national team in California this month when the camp begins. Recurring back injuries that limited Rodman’s playing time with the USWNT […]

Coco Gauff is gearing up for the Australian Open by leading the defending champion United States team past the United Cup quarterfinals in Perth, Australia. After winning her singles match against Maria Sakkari, Gauff partnered with Christian Harrison in mixed-doubles play against Greece’s team to keep the US’s bid for a third title in four […]

Players who qualify for this year’s Australian Open will have the chance to take home a larger prize purse than any previous competitor in the tournament’s history. Tennis Australia announced Monday that the prize pool has been raised to a record-setting amount of A$111.5 million, or $US 74.9 million. With 2025’s purse sitting at $A96.5 […]

Sabrina Ionescu rarely turns down an opportunity to show up and support her alma mater Oregon whenever she can. A few months ago, Ionescu helped welcome ESPN’s “College Gameday” at a home football game, and this time, the New York Liberty star turned up to offer some advice to her former women’s basketball team. Ionescu […]

With Unrivaled’s second season officially underway, all eyes are on the star WNBA players who have joined the 3-on-3 offseason league for 2026. After the first day of play, which featured all eight clubs in action, some have already managed to stand out from the pack. Let’s take a look at who made a notable […]

UConn women’s basketball star Sarah Strong has earned yet another accolade to add to her career achievements. The young phenom was named USA Basketball’s 2025 3×3 Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, thanks to her standout performances with Team USA at the 2025 FIBA 3×3 World Cup last summer. Despite still being a teenager, […]

The first week of January is always a reckoning point in women’s college basketball. Nonconference resumes collide with the realities of league play, reputations are stress-tested, and assumptions built in November either harden into truth or dissolve under pressure. In the first week of the new year, women’s college basketball finds itself in one of […]

Unrivaled entered its second season with confidence, clarity, and a clear message about where it fits in the women’s basketball landscape. The player-backed 3-on-3 league continues to position itself as an offseason option for elite talent, not a rival to the WNBA. Speaking as the new season tipped off, Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell told ESPN […]

Venus Williams said the pressure she faces at this stage of her career is largely self-imposed after opening her 2026 singles season with a three-set loss at the WTA Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand. Williams fell 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette in a match that lasted more than two hours. Speaking afterward, […]

Mikaela Shiffrin had been riding a hot streak that she’d hoped to take into next month’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, but she unfortunately fell short of another win during the World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. She crossed the finish line just 0.14 seconds behind Switzerland’s Camille Rast on Sunday, bringing Shiffrin’s slalom event win […]

The dominance LSU showed early in the NCAA season has seemed to fizzle out to start 2026. After losing its first game of the campaign on New Year’s Day at home to Kentucky, then-No. 5 LSU women’s basketball has been upset once again, this time falling to then-No. 12 Vanderbilt 65-61 on Sunday. The Tigers […]

Star junior Audi Crooks has been able to lead Iowa State to victory in every game of the 2025-26 NCAA season so far, but the Cyclones’ luck ran out on Sunday. Then-No. 22 Baylor’s Taliah Scott hit the game-winning shot over Crooks with 2.9 seconds remaining to lift the final score to 72-70, upsetting then-No. […]