Women's Sports Articles - Page 41

Women’s tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova openly criticized the idea of hosting the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The former on-court rivals argued in a recent Washington Post op-ed, that such a move would signify a regression, not progress, in women’s sports. The debate in the tennis community has intensified, mirroring discussions in […]

Ahead of the highly-anticipated matchup between the No. 9 LSU women’s basketball and the top-ranked, undefeated South Carolina, LSU coach Kim Mulkey has a clear message for Tigers fans: keep the celebration in the stands. During her weekly radio show on Tuesday night, Mulkey stressed the significance of the game but cautioned against overzealous reactions, […]

The No. 10 Texas women’s basketball team faced a disappointing loss against unranked Oklahoma on Wednesday, ending the game with a 91-87 loss. Texas coach Vic Schaefer didn’t mince words about his the Longhorns’ performance following the game. “We didn’t play very hard tonight,” Schafer said, as reported by Mike Rosner of the Associated Press. […]

In a high-stakes Australian Open semifinal, Coco Gauff, faced a tough defeat against Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament’s defending champion. Despite a hard-fought match, Gauff fell short with a score of 7-6 (2), 6-4. Reflecting on the tournament, Gauff managed to find some silver linings. “Tough match for me tonight. Overall a positive tournament,” she said, […]

Aston Villa and Alisha Lehmann could be in trouble following their impressive 7-0 victory over Sunderland in the Conti Cup, as they now face potential consequences for illegal fielding, reported by GOAL. The trouble stems from January signing Noelle Maritz, who came on as a substitute during the match, but is deemed ineligible under Conti […]

In a significant move for the Portland Thorns, the NWSL team has secured the transfer of Canadian and Chelsea midfielder Jessie Fleming. This acquisition has set a new benchmark in the league, with the Thorns paying a record NWSL transfer fee of approximately $320,000. Fleming, 25, officially parted ways with Chelsea on Monday, as initially […]

UConn women’s basketball player Paige Bueckers overcame an early injury scare to lead her team to an 85-59 victory over Marquette on Tuesday. The game saw Bueckers, the 2021 AP national player of the year, initially down in pain just three minutes into the game, clutching her surgically repaired left knee. Despite the tense start, […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma shared his concerns about the alarming rate of injuries in women’s sports, after UConn’s Caroline Ducharme announced on Tuesday that she would miss the remainder of the season due to ongoing head and neck issues. Injuries came into sharp focus for the Huskeis, already decimated by injuries, nearly missed […]

In another blow to the UConn women’s basketball team, guard Caroline Ducharme announced that she will miss the remainder of the season to prioritize her recovery from sustained head and neck injuries. The decision was made public by the school on Tuesday. Ducharme, a 6-foot-2 junior, had started the season’s first four games, averaging modest […]

In what could be the most pivotal SEC matchup of the season, the ninth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is preparing to host the undefeated No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks this Thursday. South Carolina, led by coach Dawn Staley, has been nothing short of dominant, winning their five SEC games by an impressive average of nearly […]

The No. 4 Kansas State women’s basketball team, despite the absence of their star center Ayoka Lee, has climbed to their highest ranking in 21 years. Their latest victory, a narrow 58-55 win against No. 13 Baylor, extended their winning streak to an impressive 13 games. Facing a formidable Baylor team on Monday, K-State’s coach […]

Former USWNT midfielder and World Cup winner Sam Mewis opened up about her difficult decision to retire from soccer at the age of 31. Mewis, whose career has been plagued by a persistent knee injury, emphasized the importance of prioritizing her health over her professional aspirations. “The decision to step away was really difficult and […]

In a significant move for the Portland Thorns, the team has confirmed the signing of Christine Sinclair, the world’s leading international goal scorer between both men and women, for the 2024 season. The decision marks a pivotal moment for both Sinclair and the Thorns, as Sinclair, at 40, commits to one more season with the […]

The No. 16-ranked Utah women’s basketball team upset No. 2 UCLA with a 94-81 win in overtime on Monday night. The Utes’ victory was marked by impressive performances from Kennady McQueen, Dasia Young and Matyson Wilke, who collectively filled the void left by an off-night from star player Alissa Pili. McQueen led the charge with […]

Coco Gauff expressed her relief at overcoming a challenging quarterfinal match in the Australian Open on Tuesday. Gauff, who is set to face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, admitted to not playing her best tennis in the previous round. The 19-year-old Gauff, who triumphed in the U.S. Open final against Sabalenka, is on […]

The No. 1 South Carolina women’s basketball team, led by freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley, routed Texas A&M with a score of 99-64 on Sunday. Fulwiley, coming off the bench, scored a career-high 21 points, showcasing her as an emerging as a key player for the Gamecocks. South Carolina coach Dawn Staley didn’t hold back her praise […]

As we dive into week 12 of the women’s basketball AP women’s basketball top 25 poll, the landscape of college hoops is rife with thrilling upsets and emerging narratives. This week’s games, particularly Iowa’s stunning loss to Ohio State in overtime, have shuffled the rankings and brought some new takeaways. South Carolina’s dominance continues The […]

The Hampton Lady Pirates break their 14-game losing streak with a convincing 72-50 smackdown against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. Hampton hadn’t won a game since March 9, 2023, when they defeated Delaware in the opening round of the CAA Championships. Both offenses got off to a hot start in the first quarter. The offensive firepower […]

Sarah Sylvester, a sophomore at TCU, has become the first student-athlete in the school’s Big 12 era to participate in both basketball and volleyball. Sylvester, who has already established herself as a formidable middle blocker on Horned Frogs volleyball team, accepted a preferred walk-on invitation to join the TCU women’s basketball team for the remainder […]

Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer has officially become the winningest coach in NCAA basketball history, surpassing Duke’s legendary Mike Krzyzewski. The historic 1,203rd win came as the Cardinal won over Oregon State with a 65-56 victory on Sunday. “I told our team, I said, ‘This is what feels like winning a national championship,’” VanDerveer […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark dropped 45 points before dropping to the floor after she collided with an Ohio State fan, who stormed the court to celebrate the Buckeyes’ 100-92 upset overtime win on Sunday afternoon. Caitlin Clark was running off the floor when the collision happened. She immediately winced in pain after crashing […]

Women’s tennis star Coco Gauff has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, not just with her exceptional skills but also with the inspirational messages penned on her shoes. The young American, who clinched her first major at the U.S. Open last September, made quick work of Magdalena Frech with a 6-1, 6-2 victory […]

In a concerning post-game incident ar on Sunday, Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark found herself in an unexpected collision with an Ohio State fan, following the Hawkeyes’ 100-92 overtime loss. The incident, captured by a spectator and shared on social media, showed Clark being unexpectedly knocked down by a Buckeyes fan rushing onto the […]

In an unforgettable Sunday matchup, Virginia women’s basketball guard Kymora Johnson etched her name into the history books with a remarkable performance that led to a 91-87 upset over the No. 15 Florida State Seminoles. Johnson, only a freshman, shattered her previous scoring records by netting 35 points and contributing significantly with seven rebounds and […]

In a Sunday showdown, Cotie McMahon’s monumental effort led No. 18 Ohio State women’s basketball to a 100-92 overtime victory against Caitlin Clark and No. 2 Iowa . McMahon notched a career-high 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, propelling the Buckeyes to a remarkable comeback and a statement win in the college basketball season. The […]

In a dramatic turn of events following a high-energy overtime showdown, Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark was escorted to the locker room after an unexpected collision with a court-storming Ohio State fan. The incident occurred amidst the chaos that ensued as Ohio State fans flooded the court celebrating their team’s narrow 100-92 victory over […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player Caitlin Clark recently opened up about receiving invaluable guidance from WNBA legend Sue Bird. The advice comes at a crucial juncture in Clark’s career as she contemplates her future about whether to continue playing college basketball, or declare for the WNBA draft. Clark, a standout guard for Iowa, has been […]

In a game that lived up to its billing as the season’s first top-five matchup, the Colorado women’s basketball team fell short against the UCLA Bruins, with a final score of 76-68.  The Friday game saw UCLA’s Lauren Betts, a sophomore center, overcoming a challenging first half to lead her team with 20 points and […]

Stanford saw history as women’s basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer, head coach of the women’s team, tied Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski’s record as the winningest coach in college basketball. VanDerveer achieved her 1,202nd victory on Friday night, leading No. 8 Stanford women’s basketball to an 88-63 triumph over Oregon. The milestone comes despite the team’s leading […]

A viral TikTok by a Florida A&M student-athlete has caused quite a stir on social media. Rattler bowling team member Shamoria Johnson took to her TikTok account to allege that she was kicked off the bowling team due to a desire to study for final exams. In the video, she put up text captions describing […]

A nagging injury is forcing Sam Mewis to hang up her cleats prematurely. The U.S. women’s soccer star and four-time NWSL champion retired from professional soccer on Friday, unable to play through discomfort in her right knee that’s already required multiple surgeries. Mewis announced the news on Twitter. Thank you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PJL2tPFZvt — Samantha Mewis […]

Coco Gauff, the fourth-seeded American, secured her place in the round of 16 at the Australian Open on Friday. Gauff, demonstrating exceptional form, overpowered Alycia Parks with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 victory. The match, concluding in just 61 minutes, highlighted Gauff’s precision, as she committed a mere eight unforced errors compared to Parks’ 34. At […]

The Colorado women’s basketball team is enjoying its most successful season in decades, boasting a remarkable 15-1 record (5-0 in Pac-12). This impressive start, the best since the 1992-93 season, has positioned them as a dominant force in college basketball, with sights set on the Buffaloes’ first-ever Final Four appearance. Their rise began with a […]

Syracuse women’s basketball guard Dyaisha Fair has reached a historic achievement by surpassing 3,000 career points. Fair eclipsed the milestone in Syracuse’s game against Clemson on Jan. 14. The fifth-year guard, standing at 5-foot-5, has accumulated 3,038 points, placing her among the elite scorers in women’s college basketball. She has just one less point than […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been one of the best women’s basketball teams in the country this season. They are currently 13-3 and are ranked No. 19 in the nation. The program has seen a rapid turnaround following the retirement of legendary head coach Muffet McGraw and the subsequent hiring of Niele Ivey, one […]

Casey Phair, the youngest player in Women’s World Cup history, has her sights set on significant milestones with Angel City FC, including an NWSL championship. At just 16, Phair’s remarkable journey from World Cup debutant to a promising talent in the NWSL showcases not just her ambition, but also her soccer talent. “I just want […]

The unranked Villanova women’s basketball team triumphed over the No. 22 Marquette Golden Eagles in Wednesday night’s clash. The Wildcats’ 66-63 victory was a testament to the team’s grit, improving the Wildcat’s record to 12-5 overall and 5-1 in Big East play. Meanwhile Marquette dropped to 15-3 for the season and 4-3 in the league. […]

In a dramatic midseason of events, the TCU women’s basketball team has been forced to hold open tryouts after forfeiting two pivotal games this week against Kansas State and Iowa State. The unexpected decision comes due to a shortage of players available to take the court due to injuries, with the Horned Frogs standing at […]

Paige Bueckers delivered an outstanding 32-point game to steer No. 9 UConn women’s basketball to an 83-59 victory over Seton Hall. With this win, the Huskies maintained their unbeaten record in Big East play. Bueckers, shooting an impressive 70.6% from the field, also added six rebounds, two assists and two blocks to her tally. The […]