Women's Sports Articles - Page 44

The recent eight-year deal between NCAA and ESPN, injecting an estimated $65 million annually into women’s basketball, has been hailed as a significant step forward for the sport. Key figures like UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley have praised this development, emphasizing the potential for a revenue-sharing program similar to men’s […]

Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has kicked off the new year with a well-deserved break in Barbados, sharing snapshots of her trip on Instagram, reported by GOAL. The 30-year-old England international posted pictures of her enjoying the beautiful Caribbean island, indulging in snorkeling adventures, and marveling at the vibrant New Year’s Eve fireworks. Expressing her […]

USC women’s basketball prodigy JuJu Watkins has been making a noticable impact both on and off the court. As one of the top scorers in college basketball, Watkins averages an impressive 26.8 points per game, ranking her second nationally behind Caitlin Clark’s 31.5 points per game. Her extraordinary performance propelled USC’s program to its highest […]

Baylor women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen and her sixth-ranked Bears experienced a wave of emotions in their inaugural game at the new Foster Pavilion, echoing the victories they used to celebrate in their former field house. Their opening game in the new arena was marked by a commanding 71-50 victory over No. 23 TCU, in […]

U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff, the U.S. Open champion, continued her impressive run at the Auckland Tennis Classic on Thursday, advancing to the quarterfinals after a 6-3, 6-0 win over Czech teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova. Fruhvirtova, known for her aggressive style, started the match strong, breaking Gauff’s serve in the early stages. However, Gauff quickly regained […]

The NWSL’s reigning champions, NJ/NY Gotham FC, has fortified their team by securing USWNT stars Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett. Both players inked three-year contracts with the reigning champions, Gotham FC, as announced on Thursday. Lavelle and Sonnett, celebrated winners of the Women’s World Cup, are transitioning to Gotham from OL Reign, where they competed […]

In a recent match that saw the UConn women’s basketball team continue their dominant run against top-tier opponents, an all-too-familiar adversary struck again: injuries. The Huskies, already operating with a reduced roster of 10 players, faced a significant setback when Aubrey Griffin, a key contributor, suffered a knee injury during their game against Creighton on […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player Caitlin Clark has become a focal point for sports commentators, even those who seldom engage with the sport. Her recent on-court spectacle, nailing a long-range buzzer-beater against Michigan State on Tuesday, not only highlighted why she is one of the top players in the country, but also sparked a media […]

The NCAA announced a massive eight-year, $920 million agreement with ESPN on Thursday. The deal, averaging $115 million annually, will cover 40 college sports championships each year, including the increasingly popular Division I women’s basketball tournament. The announcement ends years of speculation about the NCAA’s strategy to leverage the growing fanbase in women’s sports, especially […]

In a groundbreaking move for women’s soccer, the Bhathal family, known for their investments in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, have officially acquired the NWSL’s Portland Thorns as of Wednesday. The acquisition, made through RAJ Sports, was finalized at $63 million, as revealed by a source close to the deal, per the Associated Press. This source, […]

In a recent development for South Carolina women’s basketball, head coach Dawn Staley has expressed confidence in the recovery of Adhel Tac, a promising high school talent, from a knee injury. Tac, a 6-foot-5 prospect from Texas, endured a season-ending knee injury in November but is set to join the Gamecocks for the upcoming spring […]

Naomi Osaka’s return to elite tennis at the Brisbane International, her first tournament since motherhood, ended with a second-round defeat against three-time champion Karolina Pliskova on Monday. Despite this, Osaka’s performance, particularly in her winning straight sets against Tamara Korpatsch, shows promise as she gears up for the Australian Open in Melbourne, set to start […]

The UConn women’s basketball team’s recent victory over Marquette on Dec. 31 showcased the depth and versatility of their roster. While Paige Bueckers’ 25 points were impressive, it was senior point guard Nika Muhl who stole the show, earning praise from both Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma. In the 95-64 win, Muhl not only secured […]

In the world of sports, actions on the field can often spark as much conversation as the gameplay itself. LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese recently brought to light a disparity in the portrayal of similar celebratory moves by two athletes, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, by Barstool Sports. […]

In a twist of fate, British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has been handed a golden ticket to the main draw of this year’s Australian Open following the withdrawal of Lauren Davis due to injury. The opportunity comes as a beacon of hope for Raducanu, whose challenging year saw her WTA ranking plummet to 308 after […]

In a controversial finish that had social media and sports personalities buzzing, South Carolina women’s basketball Dawn Staley criticized the officiating after Caitlin Clark’s dramatic game-winner pushed Iowa women’s basketball to a 76-73 victory over Michigan State on Tuesday. Clark, synonymous with excellence in college basketball, led her team with a staggering 40 points, capping […]

Caitlin Clark, the standout star of Iowa women’s basketball, made history with a viral logo game-winner against Michigan State on Tuesday, solidifying her name in the record books. The remarkable shot came right at the buzzer and secured a 76-73 victory for Iowa. It was Clark’s 10th 40-point game of her career and broke a […]

Caitlin Clark led Iowa women’s basketball to a narrow 76-73 victory over Michigan State Tuesday. Clark led the way with 40 points, five assists, three steals, and a game-winning shot. Clark’s game winner, which was extremely impressive to say the least, led to a response from women’s soccer star Alex Morgan. CAITLIN CLARK FROM WAY […]

Aston Villa‘s Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz have seemingly reignited their romance, sparking rumors of a reunion after a reported split in November 2022, reported by GOAL. The football duo dropped a major hint about their relationship status by sharing an intimate photo on their Instagram Stories, accompanied by affectionate emojis such as love hearts […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has done it again. During Tuesday night’s game against Michigan State basketball, the NCAA sensation drilled a game-winner at the buzzer to take the win. Tied at 73 apiece as the final seconds of regulation ticked away, Iowa held the ball for the final possession. Giving the ball to […]

U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff started her 2024 season with a solid yet challenging victory at the Auckland Classic on Tuesday. Facing fellow American Claire Liu, Gauff emerged victorious with a 6-4, 6-2 scoreline, although not without some initial struggles. Gauff, known for her powerful forehand, initially struggled to find her range, particularly in the […]

British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu made a remarkable comeback to competitive tennis at the Auckland Classic on Monday, securing a hard-fought victory against world No. 134 Elena-Gabriela Ruse. This marked Raducanu’s return after an eight-month hiatus, with a scoreline of 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. Raducanu, who had a challenging 2023 due to injuries that required surgeries […]

UConn women’s basketball star player Paige Bueckers is redefining her role on the court. After enduring injuries that sidelined her for most of the past two seasons, Bueckers, now a junior, is embracing a significant shift in her basketball career. Known primarily as a point guard, she’s now making her mark as a forward. This […]

The Syracuse women’s basketball team, led by coach Felisha Legette-Jack, has made a significant leap in national recognition, securing a spot in the Top 25 on Monday for the first time since 2021. “Carolina is next then Boston College, which lost to Duke at Duke by five,” Legette-Jack said, via Doug Feinberg of the Associated […]

New York defender Ella Shelton made history by scoring the first goal in the inaugural game of the PWHL, leading her team to a 4-0 victory over Toronto. This landmark event took place at the Maple Leaf Gardens, now the Mattamy Athletic Centre, and was witnessed by a sold-out crowd of 2,537 fans, signifying a […]

Aston Villa fans were in for a surprise as Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz, the once inseparable couple who called it quits in November 2022, were spotted together at a glamorous New Year’s event, reported by GOAL. The duo, who had been an item for almost a year before parting ways, seemed to have set […]

Ella Shelton is not only a women’s hockey Olympic gold medalist. She now will be forever known as the answer to a trivia question in her sport after scoring the historic first goal in PWHL history on New Year’s Day. The 25-year-old defenseman snapped a shot from the left circle through a screen to beat […]

Expanding on our preview of the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball conference play, the stage is set for an exciting second half of the season where powerhouses and emerging contenders alike vie for the title. The South Carolina women’s basketball team, with their undefeated streak and a ranking of No. 1 nationally, are a force to […]

Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark has become one of the most electrifying players in college basketball. She’s got that Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard type game in that she can cross halfcourt and pull up from close to the logo with consistency and ease. She’s been setting NCAA records and will be a top WNBA Draft […]

In an unfortunate turn of events for the Texas women’s basketball team, point guard Rori Harmon is out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn ACL. A personal letter from Harmon released by the school details how the point guard is “heartbroken” for not being able to play with her […]

As the festive cheers fade and the NCAA women’s college basketball season resumes post-Christmas break, the top 10 teams find themselves at a crucial juncture. It’s a time of reflection and recalibration, where the path to a title is not just about maintaining momentum, but also about addressing emerging challenges and harnessing new opportunities. This […]

Shortly after the ball drops in Times Square to signify the New Year on Monday, the puck will drop in Toronto to start a new era in women’s hockey. That’s when the first-ever PWHL game will be played, with Toronto hosting New York in a Jan. 1 matinee. For New York general manager Pascal Daoust, […]

American skiing sensation Mikaela Shiffrin concluded the year with an historic win at the World Cup slalom race in Lienz. Dominating the field, Shiffrin clinched her 93rd career victory on Friday, marking it by a staggering margin of 2.34 seconds. The victory underscores her consistency, as it was her seventh win in the last eight […]

Naomi Osaka, the celebrated four-time Grand Slam champion, recently spoke about how becoming a mother has altered her outlook, particularly as she prepares for a major comeback at the Australian Open. After her last competitive appearance at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in late September 2022, Osaka took a hiatus following the birth of […]

Darci Khan, a prolific track athlete at Howard University, is making national headlines as she joins the WWE Next in Line program. Despite having never wrestled before, Khan is excited for the challenge. “I actually am not nervous at all,” Khan told NBC Washington. “I feel like I would be a great wrestler. I feel […]

As the inaugural season of the PWHL starting on New Year’s Day, all eyes are on Kendall Coyne Schofield, the former U.S. captain and three-time Olympian, who is set to redefine her career with the Minnesota team. Schofield, 31, will be balancing motherhood and professional hockey, a sport where her return was once questioned. “When […]

With the 2024 WNBA draft just a few months away, all eyes are on Iowa women’s basketball star guard Caitlin Clark as she deliberates whether to enter the draft or stay for another year with the Hawkeyes. The basketball community is abuzz with anticipation over Clark’s decision, which she has described as a “win-win” situation. […]

In a surprising turn of events, the No. 5 Texas women’s basketball team claimed a decisive 97-52 victory over Jackson State on Wednesday night, despite the absence of their junior point guard, Rori Harmon. The team was already coping with the loss of senior forward Taylor Jones due to a hip injury, but Harmon’s unexpected […]

As the countdown to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begins, women’s flag football is not just entering the scene, it’s exploding in popularity. Spearheaded by pioneers like Jo Overstreet, a standout flag football player from Texas, the sport is transitioning from a casual pastime to an international sensation. The once overlooked sport has gained new […]