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Erin Coffel has been named the first Most Valuable Player in Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) history, the league announced Saturday ahead of Game 1 of the championship series between the Talons and Coffel’s Bandits. The Bandits infielder, who was also named AUSL Hitter of the Year earlier in the week, led the league with […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League‘s Talons made history on July 27 by clinching the first-ever AUSL Championship in history. After withstanding two rain delays, the Talons swept the best-of-three series with a 1-0 Game 2 victory in a moment that’s been years in the making for fans. The long-awaited professional softball league, partnered with MLB, […]

Just when it looked like Nigeria’s record nine-year streak as the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions would end, the Super Falcons pulled off a shocking come-from-behind 3-2 victory over home nation Morocco to reach the historic feat of 10-straight tournament wins. Substitute midfielder Jennifer Echegini knocked in the 88th-minute game-winner to cap off […]

American tennis sensation and World No. 2 Coco Gauff had a thoroughly disappointing Wimbledon campaign. After winning the French Open just last month, she fell to the unseeded Dayana Yastremska in the first round of Wimbledon after an uncharacteristic performance, which saw a total of 29 unforced errors. She now returns to the court at […]

Two years after Christine Sinclair retired from the NWSL, she is getting the ultimate honor. On Wednesday, Sinclair officially became the first inductee into the Portland Thorns Hall of Fame, per Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian.  The ceremony will commence on Oct. 4 when the Thorns take on Bay FC. Sinclair is one of the […]

After returning to a professional tennis court for the first time in 16 months, Venus Williams’ short-lived Cinderella run in the Mubadala Citi DC Open has come to an end. The former World No. 1 fell 2-6, 2-6 to Magdalena Freçh in the second round, but she was anything but upset when giving her thoughts […]

Naomi Osaka’s path back to Grand Slam glory has hit yet another roadblock. The two-time US Open champion fell short in the second round of the DC Open to Britain’s Emma Raducanu in straight sets, with her 4-6, 2-6 finish marking the latest in a string of disappointing WTA tournament losses. Despite winning points on […]

Venus Williams’ improbable run at the DC Open has come to an end in part. On Thursday, she was eliminated in the second round of the doubles tournament, per ESPN. Williams and her doubles partner Hailey Baptiste lost to No. 2-seeded Taylor Townsend and Zhang Shuai 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 in a tiebreaker. Nevertheless, Williams is […]

Venus Williams gave tennis fans more than just a thrilling performance Tuesday night. Moments after her history-making win at the DC Open, the 45-year-old legend confirmed her engagement to Italian actor Andrea Preti, Complex reports. A perfect match for Williams. Venus Williams hits an UNREAL lob against Peyton Stearns in Washington. 45 years old & […]

The tennis world was shocked recently when Venus Williams announced that she was returning to the WTA Tour, taking a wild card into the main draw of the Mubabala Citi DC Open in Washington D.C. Williams was not officially retired, but she had not played a match since March of 2024 in Miami. Her last […]

The NWSL’s 16th franchise officially has a name: Denver Summit FC. The expansion team announced its identity Tuesday, following months of fan engagement and a public vote on six naming options. The name “Summit” emerged as the top choice among fans and the team’s ownership group. “I think the at-large view, and really a through […]

The United States captured a fourth straight FIBA U19 World Cup title Sunday in Brno, Czech Republic, defeating Australia 88‑76 to claim its 11th overall championship. Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Niele Ivey, serving as an assistant coach, earned her second USA Basketball gold medal after previously contributing to the U18 AmeriCup victory in […]

Earlier this month, Coco Gauff was eliminated in the first round at Wimbledon. Now she won’t be a part of Team USA competing in the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, per Nurein Ahmed of Last Word on Sports. The circumstances surrounding Gauff’s absence are unclear. It is likely due to scheduling. The Finals are […]

Venus Williams is returning to the WTA Tour after more than a year away, but the seven-time Grand Slam champion says the comeback would be even more meaningful if her sister Serena were alongside her. “I keep saying to my team: The only thing that would make this better is if she was here. Like, […]

Fourteen standout NCAA women’s basketball players, including JuJu Watkins, Azzi Fudd and Flau’Jae Johnson, have signed NIL deals with Unrivaled, the women’s 3-on-3 basketball league announced Saturday. Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is entering its second season and continuing its college outreach initiative after inking similar NIL deals last year […]

Unrivaled only has one completed season under its belt, but it’s already shaking things up in the women’s basketball world. The offseason league for WNBA players was very visible during the 2025 All-Star Weekend, setting up its own schedule of events alongside the W’s in Indianapolis, Indiana. Two of the biggest draws of the weekend […]

Flau’jae Johnson has some words for fellow college athletes who are bringing in the big NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) bucks. The LSU women’s basketball star turned her appearance on Club Shay Shay, hosted by former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, into a portfolio-building session in an attempt to help other young players find financial longevity […]

Azzi Fudd is stepping into the podcast spotlight. The 2025 NCAA champion and Most Outstanding Player is teaming up with Stephen Curry and Unanimous Media to launch her debut show, Fudd Around and Find Out, as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports network, per FoxSportsRadio. The show marks a major step not just for Fudd, […]

Paige Bueckers just made it Instagram official without even pulling out her phone. The Dallas Wings rookie and No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft confirmed she’s dating her former UConn teammate, Azzi Fudd, during a playful but telling interview on the orange carpet at WNBA All-Star Weekend. WNBA star Paige Bueckers and […]

In 2026, the Women’s Professional Baseball League will begin its first season. Among those looking to participate will be former Little League sensation Mo’ne Davis.  On Friday, Davis officially confirmed that she intends to try out for the new league, per Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. She last played baseball with the Anderson Monarchs […]

Jordan Chiles is undecided about her Olympic future in 2028 in Los Angeles following a high-profile scoring controversy that led to her being stripped of a bronze medal from the Paris 2024 Games. Speaking at the 2025 ESPY Awards, Chiles said she’s still processing the events of Paris and focusing on finishing her senior year […]

UCLA’s Jordan Chiles is used to grabbing the public’s attention, but this time, she’s done so off the mat. The two-time Olympian strutted down the 2025 ESPY Awards red carpet in a look from Cong Tri’s spring 2025 collection and completed her monochromatic theme with Christian Louboutin “So Kate” pointed-toe stiletto pumps. Chiles’ bright golden […]

The ESPY Awards bring out the biggest names in sports every year, and the 2025 version of the event was no exception. Among the stars were former WNBA and USWNT  stars Diana Taurasi and Alex Morgan, respectively, who were there accepting the appropriately named ESPYs Icon Award in “recognition of their incredible careers and significant […]

Genie Bouchard announced that she is officially retiring after the National Bank Open in her hometown of Montreal. The former world No. 5 is one of the most decorated Canadian tennis players ever. Bouchard turned pro in 2009 at just 15 years old and steadily progressed up the ranks of the pro circuit over the […]

The tennis schedule has died down for a few weeks after a hectic summer in Europe, culminating with the Wimbledon finals over the weekend. While Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner take their victory tours after conquering the grass in London, the focus of the ATP and WTA tours turns to the hard courts in North […]

Paul Skenes showed up and showed out at the MLB All-Star Game, both as a dominant pitcher and as Olivia “Livvy” Dunne’s MVP boyfriend, per USAToday. Before lighting up the mound, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace made headlines with a red carpet moment that had cameras flashing for reasons beyond baseball. Gentleman Paul Skenes on the […]

You probably don’t land social media star Olivia “Livvy” Dunne without being a gentleman, and Pittsburgh Pirates standout Paul Skenes showed how it’s done on the MLB All-Star Game red carpet. A moment went viral on the All-Star Game red carpet when Skenes dropped to a knee to tie Dunne’s heels. Dunne reposted a video […]

It appears that undrafted San Francisco 49ers rookie guard Drew Moss is dating the daughter of WWE legend Brock Lesnar, Mya, after hard launching their relationship on Instagram. He took to Instagram to share pictures of them at a wedding. Moss captioned the post, “Forever wedding date,” which all but confirmed they are dating. Lesnar […]

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., have added some heavy hitters to their 2025 honorary member class. The induction took place during the sorority’s 2025 Leadership Seminar in California. The newest inductees are Olympian Gabby Thomas, former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates, and model Beverly Johnson. “Welcoming […]

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne are arriving at the All-Star Game in style. The couple, who met at LSU, was seen getting off his plane at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Sunday night (July 13), according to photos obtained by TMZ. In addition to Skenes and Dunne, Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz was also on the plane […]

Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston is joining the ownership group of the NWSL’s newest franchise, Boston Legacy FC, the team announced Monday. Boston, named a WNBA All-Star, is investing in the expansion club ahead of its 2026 debut season. Financial details were not disclosed. The NWSL franchise will play its inaugural year at Gillette Stadium […]

The TCU women’s basketball team’s newest star Olivia Miles made her first public appearance since winning her second FIBA championship, sitting courtside to witness the Chicago Sky’s impressive 87-81 upset victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Less than a week after winning the 2025 Women’s AmeriCup championship with USA Basketball, Miles was spotted in Chicago supporting […]

Once again, a US Women’s National Team (USWNT) star has broken barriers. In another win for the nation’s developmental program, Chelsea forward Mia Fishel broke a major record while transferring to the NWSL’s Seattle Reign FC. Head coach Laura Harvey and the rising NWSL club signed Fishel to what could be the most valuable cumulative […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers turned heads when she rocked Devin Booker’s signature sneaker against the Phoenix Mercury, and it’s no secret that the confessed sneakerhead has a rotation that changes from game to game. But what might come as a slight surprise to fans is how exactly her decision is made. As it turns […]

The 2025 Women’s Wimbledon Final took place on a beautiful Saturday morning in London, England. The oldest tennis tournament in the world is regarded as the top event each season, as the third of four Grand Slams each year. The first event was in 1887, and in 2025, we saw something that had not been […]

Venus Williams has not competed in a WTA tennis event in more than a year, but that streak is about to end. She has accepted a Wild Card invitation to participate in the DC Open later this month, and she is looking forward to putting her skills to the test. Venus Williams is headed to […]

Questions about Livvy Dunne and what her next steps will be have surrounded her since her days with LSU women’s gymnastics came to an end. After being named a TIME100 creator, Dunne shared that her plan involves putting her social media strengths to use. “It was always a goal of mine to get that blue […]

Three years after her final professional appearance and a serious left knee injury, former U.S. women’s national team midfielder Tobin Heath recently announced that she has retired from professional soccer. Heath had a great career and will finish as a two-time World Cup winner and two-time Olympics gold medalist with the U.S. women, a two-time […]

The 2025 Women’s Semifinal of Wimbledon took place at Centre Court on Thursday. World No. 8, Iga Swiatek, dominated Belinda Bencic and left her with a bagel in the second set. In the other match, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who also reached Serena Williams’ heights, faced No. 12 Amanda Anisimova in an intense battle. […]