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Sue Bird paid tribute to her college coaches during her Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction Saturday, crediting the UConn women’s basketball staff — especially head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey — for shaping her success on and off the court. “The UConn coaching staff that’s there now is actually the […]

The landmark antitrust settlement that approved a $2.8 billion payout for ex-NCAA athletes brought out objections from over a dozen groups of former players. Among them are eight women’s players who filed an appeal claiming that the fair share of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money was being taken from female athletes. Former soccer, […]

Flau’jae Johnson recently acknowledged she no longer has a close relationship with former LSU women’s basketball teammate Angel Reese, saying the two are “not friends,” though she still supports Reese’s success in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. “We’re not friends but that bond that we had and that thing we did together, win a […]

There’s no denying the affection South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has for her former player, A’ja Wilson. The love is reciprocal, as Wilson credits Staley for her success in both college and the WNBA.  On Wednesday, Staley expressed her appreciation for Wilson by hosting an “A’One Day” at South Carolina’s basketball camp. On her […]

Coco Gauff has been having herself a week. Fresh off her win at Roland-Garros, the newest women’s French Open winner paid a visit to some fellow female champs in New York. Gauff caught the Liberty’s 85-66 victory over the Chicago Sky courtside, and after the game, she made her way to the locker room for […]

The stars were out in full force for Tuesday’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game between the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky in Brooklyn, with Coco Gauff, Lisa Leslie, Vanessa Bryant (and family) and Elliot Page among those sitting courtside. Gauff, fresh off her French Open title, got a huge ovation from the adoring crowd. The […]

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is getting ready for expansion teams Vancouver and Seattle to hit the ice, but first, each side had to get a lineup together. Cue the 2025 Expansion Draft, which allowed both new franchises to pick seven players to help fill their 12-player rosters. Players eligible to be selected in […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is the first professional women’s softball league to hit the field in the United States, set to play a 24-game professional softball regular season across 10 major cities in the Midwest, South, and Pacific Northwest. Here are all the details on what to expect in the league’s inaugural campaign. […]

Coco Gauff is on top of the world. The tennis phenom is fresh off her historic win at the French Open, becoming the first American to win since Serena Williams in 2015.  She has made numerous public appearances since while still soaking in her victory. On Tuesday, Gauff sat courtside to watch the New York […]

USWNT legends led the charge as the US Women secured their second straight championship at The Soccer Tournament, dominating the 7v7 competition in Cary, North Carolina. With a mix of veteran stars and young talent, they claimed the million-dollar prize after a commanding 3-0 win over Bumpy Pitch FC in the final. At the heart […]

By day, Flau’Jae Johnson made the USA team for the AmeriCup tournament; by night, she made a splash at the BET Awards in Hollywood.  The LSU basketball star dazzled the cameras in her wine-red, poofy gown. Johnson also added a few accessories, including matching high-heeled shoes, a diamond necklace, and gold and silver rings.  Bet […]

The 2025 WCWS between the University of Texas and Texas Tech University shattered previous viewership and attendance records, marking a milestone for the NCAA softball event. An average of 1.3 million viewers watched across 15 games on ESPN’s platforms, ESPN announced in a news release Tuesday, making this the most-watched World Series ever. The previous […]

Tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams are set to launch a new video podcast on X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The sisters shared a brief look at their upcoming show on Tuesday, teasing fans with a glimpse of the Williams sisters’ latest venture. Serena Williams posted on X, “Big […]

The energy at Crypto.com Arena was already electric on Monday night, but the crowd buzzed louder when two-time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles took her seat courtside. The WNBA delivered one of its most thrilling games of the season, and Chiles was there for every moment. 2x Olympian Jordan Chiles is front and center for […]

The USA Women’s Basketball team has been a standard bearer for excellence on the international stage. Last summer, they won their 8th consecutive Olympic gold medal in Paris.  Now, they are seeking to continue their dominance with the upcoming AmeriCup FIBA Women’s AmeriCup tournament in late June. On Monday, the roster was announced, and it […]

Boston Legacy FC just got another step closer to playing their first official game in the NWSL. The expansion club’s ownership group revealed the crest that will represent Legacy FC at a fan event on June 7 — an eight-feathered swan in the middle of a black-and-green shield with the “Boston” name going across the […]

Two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff is the much-deserved center of attention after bouncing back from a first-set loss to ultimately claim the French Open title over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Many notable names, star athletes, and celebrities turned out in celebration of Gauff’s impressive showing, including both Barack and Michelle Obama, Billie Jean […]

Coco Gauff has been the name on everyone’s lips since she impressively claimed her second Grand Slam trophy with a win in the French Open final, including Aryna Sabalenka, whom Gauff beat for the Roland-Garros title. World No. 1 Sabalenka told the media that she believed she lost because of her own errors, not because […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach and WNBA legend Dawn Staley has another role to fill, as she’s now part of CBS Sports’ new pregame show, “WNBA Tip Off.” The show debuted on Saturday, just before the marquee matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at the United Center in Chicago. During the […]

Aryna Sabalenka was the heavy favorite in her French Open championship match against Coco Gauff, but the American’s resilience and Sabalenka’s unforced errors prevented her from winning the title. Sabalenka appeared to be on her way to an easy victory when she opened the match by winning four of the first five games and racing […]

Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons has plenty on his mind, as he prepares for mandatory minicamp and also waits for a new contract, but the All-Pro is still finding time to keep up with the rest of the sports world. He posted an amped-up NSFW message after American tennis star Coco Gauff won the French […]

World No. 2 and American phenom Coco Gauff put an end to Aryna Sabalenka’s dominance at the French Open on Saturday, beating the top-ranked player on the WTA Tour in three sets, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4. This is just Gauff’s second Grand Slam trophy, having won the 2023 US Open in New York on home […]

The House Settlement is approved by a judge, and that is good news for thousands of former NCAA athletes. The NCAA is agreeing to pay $2.8 billion in lost NIL earnings to athletes, per Yahoo Sports. Schools are also chipping in to help cover all the costs, per college sports reporter Ross Dellenger. NIL stands […]

After years of heartbreak and near-misses, the Texas Longhorns softball team finally completed the climb. With a dominant 10-4 win over Texas Tech on Friday night in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series, the Longhorns captured their first-ever national title and put an emphatic end to years of waiting. It was […]

NiJaree Canady will take the mound in the biggest game of her athletic career, as she looks to lead Texas Tech softball to its first national championship in program history. Although the pressure will be immense in Oklahoma City’s Devon Park, she will have one less thing to worry about before the final game of […]

Texas Tech Softball has had one prominent fan in their corner during their run at the Women’s College World Series. Texas Tech alum Patrick Mahomes has cheered them on since they defeated Oklahoma on Tuesday to advance to the Final against Texas.  As they prep for Game 3 on Friday, Mahomes provided the team with […]

There are reasons for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to be happy about his new offensive lineman. But Mahomes is also getting joy from college softball. And he gushed over Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady amid the Women’s College World Series. Mahomes showed his support for the pitcher, saying her arm talent is special, according […]

Texas Tech softball didn’t exactly have the start to the 2025 Women’s College World Series (WCWS) championships that they wanted. One call may have changed the trajectory of the Red Raiders’ campaign, as an unfortunate gaffe put them one loss away from a heartbreaking end to their postseason. With two runners on base, Texas’ Reese […]

Seattle’s newest professional hockey team has made a powerful opening statement by signing one of the most iconic names in women’s hockey. Hilary Knight, a league leader and proven veteran, is officially joining PWHL Seattle for its inaugural season on a one-year contract. Knight became available after she was unexpectedly left unprotected by the Boston […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley will step off the court and into the studio this summer, joining CBS Sports’ new WNBA pregame show as an analyst. The show will debut Saturday, airing ahead of the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game —featuring former Gamecocks coached by Staley — the first-ever primetime WNBA regular-season […]

This year’s French Open is officially guaranteed to have a new women’s champion. Four-time trophy-winner Iga Swiatek wasn’t able to overcome Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals to make it back to the championship round, falling to the World No. 1 in three sets, 6(1)-7, 6-4, 0-6. “I think I lost my intensity a bit,” Swiatek […]

Coco Gauff displayed her trademark resilience at the French Open on Wednesday, overcoming early struggles to defeat fellow American Madison Keys in the quarterfinals. Despite battling 10 double faults and a sluggish start, the No. 2-seeded Gauff came back to claim a 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 victory, clinching her third trip to the semifinals at […]

Texas Tech softball head coach Gerry Glasco had nothing but praise for star pitcher NiJaree Canady, even as the team’s ace has been dealing with a left hamstring injury since late February. Glasco confirmed Canady’s injury status Tuesday, a day before the Red Raiders face Texas in the Women’s College World Series best-of-three championship series. […]

The PWHL is growing by leaps and bounds. Their first expansion draft is set for June 9th, with Seattle and Vancouver entering into the mix. Thus creating more opportunities for current and future players. On Tuesday, the PWHL officially announced that a team of great talent will be available for the expansion teams, per ESPN. […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning has officially joined the ownership group for the new Denver NWSL franchise, the team announced Wednesday. The expansion team is set to begin play in 2026, bringing major league women’s professional soccer to Colorado. “It’s a real honor to be part of something so meaningful to the Colorado community,” […]

Super Bowl LIX might not have ended the way that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs wanted. Although the team wanted to capture its third straight Lombardi Trophy, the Philadelphia Eagles thwarted that attempt in February. Now, the focus is undoubtedly on getting to Super Bowl number four. However, Mahomes is still an avid […]

Much of the attention surrounding the Americans in women’s tennis, especially coming into this year’s French Open, was focused on Coco Gauff. After all, the 2023 U.S. Open champion made the finals in both Madrid and Rome and is into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros in great form. However, Madison Keys has been the queen […]

The cream of the crop is rising at the French Open, and as usual that includes Coco Gauff. The World No. 2 advanced to the quarterfinals on Monday with a comfortable 6-0, 7-5 win over No. 20 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. Gauff has now reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros in five consecutive years, an incredible […]

Stefano Vukov, former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, has launched an appeal against the one-year suspension handed to him by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) over alleged abusive conduct. The WTA issued the ban in February 2025 after concluding an investigation into claims of verbal and psychological abuse toward Rybakina. The investigation found […]