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No. 9 LSU women’s basketball team suffered a 77-73 defeat against Mississippi State on Monday. The game marked the Tigers’ second straight loss, following their tight matchup with No. 1 undefeated South Carolina last Thursday. LSU’s women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey said that she was unsurprised by the outcome, considering the circumstances surrounding the game. […]

Aston Villa star Alisha Lehmann has ventured into coaching and is off to a perfect start with a 100% record in the inaugural Baller League, reported by GOAL. The Swiss international, known for her contributions in the Women’s Super League (WSL), is now making waves as a coach in an exciting new indoor tournament in […]

This season of college women’s basketball has seen its fair share of upsets, and this past week was no exception. The Week 13 AP Top Women’s Top 25 poll is a reflection of these recent shake-ups. However, the poll, a barometer of the teams playing the best basketball each week, has overlooked a few squads […]

In a surprising upset, the Washington State’s women’s basketball team defeated No. 7 UCLA 85-82 on Sunday, marking the highest-ranked team the Cougars have ever beaten in their program history; UCLA was ranked No. 2 at game time. The victory surpasses their previous record, a win over then-No. 3 Utah in last year’s Pac-12 Tournament. […]

The LSU women’s basketball team, despite clinching its first ever NCAA title in 2023, is struggling with significant financial challenges, as revealed in a recent audit. The LSU athletic department reported a nearly $4 million deficit for the last fiscal year, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office, while the women’s basketball team had a […]

In a groundbreaking moment for German football, Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin‘s assistant coach, etched her name in history as the first female coach to take charge in the Bundesliga, reported by GOAL. Eta assumed the managerial role for Union Berlin in the absence of suspended head coach Nenad Bjelica, leading her team to a commendable […]

For Kendall Coyne Schofield, star winger for Minnesota in the PWHL, life is a juggling act of motherhood, professional hockey, and leadership. Since giving birth to her son Drew last July, Coyne Schofield has not only returned to top form on the ice but has also taken on the role of the PWHL players’ union […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player Caitlin Clark is edging closer to surpassing the legendary Jackie Stiles of Missouri State on the all-time scoring list. Iowa’s recent game on Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where Clark scored an impressive 38 points in a 92-73 victory, brought her within striking distance of Stiles’ career mark. Reflecting on […]

The UConn women’s basketball team faced its first defeat in 13 games as Notre Dame’s freshman guard Hannah Hidalgo led her team to an impressive 82-67 victory over the Huskies. Hidalgo’s season-high 34 points and 10 rebounds were pivotal in a game that highlighted the historic rivalry between the two teams. UConn’s coach Geno Auriemma […]

Mikaela Shiffrin avoided disaster after a scary crash on Friday during a World Cup downhill run in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The Alpine skiing legend addressed the accident and provided a brief and encouraging update on her health status. She will not be hitting the slopes again for the time being, however. “Thank you everyone for […]

For the second straight year, Aryna Sabalenka is the queen of Melbourne. The Belarussian superstar rolled through the 2024 Australian Open, not dropping a set the entire tournament and finishing in style early on Saturday morning. The 25-year-old steamrolled new world Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the women’s singles final to cap off a perfect […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, known as the CIAA, announced a slew of upcoming events for early 2024. This year marks the CIAA’s 50th Anniversary as a NCAA Division II conference. To celebrate the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, the CIAA announced that the Food Lion 2024 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament […]

Venezuelan international Deyna Castellanos is setting a new benchmark in the NWSL after signing a lucrative contract with Bay FC. With a deal valued at over $1.8 million across four years, the talented forward has become the highest-paid foreign player in the league’s history. Castellanos, who transferred from Manchester City, where she joined in 2022 […]

In a night dedicated to the memory of the iconic Pat Summitt, the Duke women’s basketball team’s  performance would have made the legendary coach proud. The unranked Blue Devils put on a defensive show, dismantling No. 23 Florida State with an emphatic 42-point upset. The scoreline read a resounding 88-46 by the final buzzer, a […]

Iowa women’s basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark recently made headlines not just for her game, but also in the world of sports memorabilia. Her 2022 Bowman University Superfractor 1/1 Rookie Auto card, professionally graded PSA 10, fetched a whopping $78,000 at the PWCC Marketplace’s January Premier Auction. This sale not only sets a new benchmark for […]

The No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks rallied from behind to defeat No. 9 LSU in a thrilling game that had the basketball world riveted, with NBA superstar Kevin Durant among those urging fans to witness the spectacle. With over 13,000 turning out to see the matchup in Baton Rouge, the stage for what was […]

In the aftermath of No. 9 LSU women’s basketball team’s narrow 76-70 loss to undefeated No. 1 South Carolina on Thursday, head coach Kim Mulkey maintained a message of optimism about the season. The Tigers, now standing at an impressive 18-3 record with only two losses in SEC play, displayed impressive fortitude against the nation’s […]

In a high-energy matchup between SEC giants LSU women’s basketball and South Carolina, the exit of Angel Reese in the final minutes marked a turning point in the game, as pointed out by fellow teammate Flau’jae Johnson. The No. 1 Gamecocks were trailing for the majority of the game until Reese, the 2023 Final Four […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley dropped high praise for LSU’s Angel Reese following the Gamecocks’ dramatic comeback win on Thursday, where South Carolina overturned a deficit to win 76-70 against No. 9 LSU. The game, which saw South Carolina trailing for most of the time, turned on its head following Reese’s exit. […]

In a thrilling game that had all the earmarks of a classic, the No. 9 LSU women’s basketball team fell to the undefeated No.1 South Carolina Gamecocks in a tightly contested match. Despite leading for most of the game and putting on an impressive display of talent and teamwork, LSU’s efforts were hampered by the […]

If the NBA has Stephen Curry, then the WNBA has Sabrina Ionescu. Widely known for being the record holder of the Three-Point contest, the New York Liberty guard has established herself as one of the deadliest outside scorers in the WNBA today. Her Three-Point Contest feat surfaced last year, when she amassed a total of […]

TCU women’s basketball coach Mark Campbell opened up about the challenges his team has faced this season, including forfeiting games and holding open tryouts, due to an unprecedented injury crisis. The Horned Frogs, who had an impressive 14-0 start during Campbell’s first season, found themselves in a dire situation after key players Sedona Prince, Madison […]

Prime Video is set to release “The Money Game,” a documentary series highlighting the shifts in college athletics due to changes in NIL rights. The series is a deep dive into the 2023-24 season of LSU Athletics, including star athletes Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne, and is produced by Campfire Studios, Axios Entertainment, and Shaquille […]

In a defining moment during the 2023 Final Four, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark’s dismissive gesture towards South Carolina guard Raven Johnson left a mark. Clark waved off Johnson as she lingered unguarded beyond the 3-point line, a move that not only went viral but also seemed to redefine the future trajectory of the South Carolina women’s basketball […]

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 […]