Women's Sports Articles - Page 5

From her own words, Simone Biles has hinted at not competing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. For all that she has accomplished, what else is there for her to do? On Tuesday, she did clarify that she is “unsure” at this point, per ESPN. Biles gave an interview to the French sports newspaper […]

Over a month ago, Naomi Osaka apologized to her fans for a dismal performance at Indian Wells in which she lost in the first round. A performance she referred to as “the worst match I ever played.”. Yet those fans appear to be less forgiving after Osaka went out in the opener of the Madrid […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark did a favor for her former college team this past season. Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen reveals Clark practiced with Iowa before their February game against USC, per OnIowa Live. Clark played the role of USC star JuJu Watkins in the practice. “Before that game,” Jensen said, “about 10 […]

A trio of national champions headline Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum‘s 2025 Dawg Class, meant to help women’s basketball players bridge the gap between the college and pro games. UConn’s Azzi Fudd and KK Arnold, fresh off their title run earlier this month, as well as South Carolina’s Tessa Johnson, who won a ring […]

Stanford softball broke the NCAA’s single-game attendance record on Saturday, April 19, drawing 13,207 fans to Stanford Stadium for its matchup against rival California. The historic crowd, part of the program’s “The Big Swing” promotion, surpassed the previous record of 12,566 set during the 2024 Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. Despite the record-setting […]

Former UCLA women’s basketball forward Janiah Barker committed to Tennessee, the women’s basketball program announced Monday, via I Talk Hoops on X, formerly Twitter. Barker, who spent the 2024–25 season with the Bruins, will join the Lady Vols for her final year of eligibility. Barker, a 6-foot-4 forward, averaged 7.4 points, six rebounds, and 1.4 assists […]

South Carolina women’s basketball will never be down for long with Dawn Staley at the helm. The Gamecocks’ roster has taken a few hits lately — it’s lost three key players to the WNBA and suffered a shocking blow when contributors MiLaysia Fulwiley and Sakima Walker decided to enter the transfer portal. However, the esteemed […]

A few short years ago, Trinity Rodman became the highest-paid NWSL player when she signed a contract extension with the Washington Spirit. She has since become one of the most popular players in the league and an Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women’s national soccer team (USWNT).  According to ESPN, Rodman was out indefinitely […]

Aryna Sabalenka missed out on a new car yet again, falling 4-6, 1-6 to a dominant Jelena Ostapenko in the championship match of the Stuttgart Open on Monday afternoon. The top-ranked player has now lost in the final of this tournament four times overall, unable to seize the Porsche that is annually awarded to the […]

Last year, Olympic legend Simone Biles went on a redemption tour, fueled by a desire to overcome her experience with the “Twisties,” which forced her to withdraw from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. She steamrolled back to prominence by winning three gold medals at the Paris Games and the coveted Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year […]

The Chelsea ladies are going to need a miracle at Stamford Bridge. Once again, the Blues met their match in Barcelona, falling 4-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Semifinals on Sunday. What was a hard-fought battle for a good chunk of the action descended into heartbreak in the final 10 […]

Tessa Janecke scored with less than three minutes left in overtime to lift Team USA women’s hockey to a 4-3 win over Canada in the women’s ice hockey world championship final on Sunday, securing the Americans’ 11th title at the tournament. The game-winner came after Taylor Heise intercepted a clearing attempt by Canada’s Jocelyne Larocque […]

Coco Gauff’s recently inconsistent play brought her Stuttgart Open to a surprisingly early end in the quarterfinal round, as she dropped two straight sets to WTA World No. 6 Jasmine Paolini. Despite an early surge and a resilient effort to stay competitive, Gauff was ultimately unable to keep the match from slipping out of her […]

The UCLA women’s gymnastics team may have fallen short to No. 2 Oklahoma in the NCAA women’s gymnastics championship, but standout Jordan Chiles still dazzled the crowd with an outstanding solo performance to end her junior season on a high note. The two sides were neck-and-neck after the first rotation thanks to Chiles’ nearly flawless […]

Since Arizona switched from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 conference, the last two years have seen various changes. A major one, of course, is Caleb Love leaving with the support of coach Tommy Loyd.  Now, change is coming from the top down of the women’s basketball program.   According to ESPN.com, Arizona women’s basketball hired […]

The Dallas Wings are riding high after selecting Paige Bueckers in the WNBA draft. While Bueckers is looking ahead to what is anticipated to be a high-profile rookie season, UConn hasn’t left her heart or mind.   Scott Polacek of Bleacher Report reported that Bueckers expressed a sense of “pride” playing for one of the most […]

One week after South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley made the shocking decision to enter the transfer portal, she is now speaking out about her choice. On Thursday, she posted on her Instagram expressing her appreciation for the Gamecocks and coach Dawn Staley.  “I want to begin by thanking my hometown of Columbia, SC,” she posted. […]

The LPGA Tour is making its annual trip to Southern California this week for the JM Eagle LA Championship. There are tons of stars in the field, including World No. 1 Nelly Korda. Australian golfer Hannah Green is the two-time defending champion of the event. But it is an LPGA rookie that might be having […]

 Almost one year after LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne returned for her final year of eligibility, her career has ended.  On Friday, Dunne made it official with a simple statement on X.  “out gymnastics it’s been real… and of course forever LSU!” she posted.  ✌️ out gymnastics it’s been real… and of course forever LSU!💜 — […]

Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko has announced plans to “seek justice in court” after claiming she endured “moral abuse” from the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). The 35-year-old has revealed that the WTA’s decision to “protect” an unnamed senior official, following what she describes as a “conscious” attack on her, led to panic attacks. Tsurenko is now determined […]

Angel City FC appointed Alexander Straus as its new head coach, the club announced this week, signaling a renewed push toward its goal of becoming an NWSL title contender. Straus, who currently manages Bayern Munich’s women’s team, will officially join Angel City on June 1 after concluding the Frauen-Bundesliga season in Germany. Under his leadership, […]

The U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship with a 3-0 win over Germany on Thursday at Budvar Arena in Czechia. Behind a 12-save shutout from goaltender Aerin Frankel and goals from three different skaters, Team USA earned a spot in Saturday’s semifinal against Czechia. “Today […]

Fisk University gymnast Morgan Price continues to add to her historic gymnastics’ legacy. During the 2025 Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championships in Shreveport, Louisiana, she won first place in all four individual events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. She also won the all-around national championship title at the event. “I’ve dedicated […]

Former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng was named commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, the league announced Wednesday. Ng becomes the first-ever commissioner of the emerging league as it prepares for a pivotal expansion phase. Athletes Unlimited will hold a four-team, 10-city, 24-game tour this year, serving as a precursor to its planned […]

Women’s tennis legend Serena Williams has broken her silence on the controversy that’s been surrounding men’s No. 1-ranked tennis player, Jannik Sinner. She emphasized Sinner’s positive contributions to the sport, but she still questioned the consequence that he received. Williams spoke with Time Magazine after being named one of the people on the publication’s 100 […]

For the first time in sports history, the United States will have a second-division women’s professional soccer league. The newly formed WPSL Pro will launch in late 2026, filling a gap for U.S. Soccer and highly skilled players. WPSL Pro was created out of the Women’s Premier Soccer League, which launched in 1998 and now […]

Former Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng has been named the first commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, the league announced Wednesday, marking another milestone in her trailblazing career and an important moment in the growth of professional women’s sports. Ng, who served as the Marlins’ GM from 2020 to 2023, brings more than […]

UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma has high expectations for Paige Bueckers after her entry into the WNBA. The Dallas Wings selected Bueckers with the first overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft. This comes after the Huskies star ended her four-year career with Auriemma and the program. She averaged 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.6 […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks’ presence in the 2025 WNBA Draft was strong, making head coach Dawn Staley proud. Throughout Monday night, the WNBA Draft saw teams draft three South Carolina players. They were Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall and Sania Feagin as the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks select them. Staley made her […]

When UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd left Tampa last week as a National Champion, she had added her name to the annals of one of the most storied programs in all of college sports. Fudd was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player, and her UConn Huskies dominated two No. 1 seeds that weekend […]

The UCLA Bruins came into the 2025 NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed. The season didn’t end as they hoped as they were eliminated by UConn in blowout fashion in the Final Four. Following UCLA’s elimination, they lost several players to the transfer portal. But the Bruins got a major decision from a […]

The Indiana Hoosiers have already lost several key players from last season’s roster to the transfer portal following the team’s loss in the round of 32 to South Carolina. With only a handful of returners for the 2025-26 season, Indiana has had to dip into the transfer portal to help reshape their roster. Indiana got […]

The Texas Longhorns took a hit to their frontcourt following a run to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. Senior forward Taylor Jones is out of college basketball eligibility while sophomore center Abbie Boutilier entered the transfer portal. Following Texas’ loss to South Carolina, the Longhorns were tasked with improving their frontcourt. Texas managed […]

With the 2024-25 college basketball season officially over, attention now turns to the transfer portal as teams try and improve their rosters for next year. The South Carolina Gamecocks made arguably the biggest move in the transfer portal with the commitment of former Florida State star Ta’Niya Latson. But it may have come at a […]

UCLA women’s basketball forward Janiah Barker and guard Londynn Jone have entered the NCAA transfer portal, joining the entire freshman class of Bruins women’s basketball in what marks a significant offseason shake-up for the team. Jones and Barker, both expected to be key returning players next season, will depart after playing central roles in UCLA’s […]

The UCLA women’s basketball team had a great season this year as they finished with a 34-3 overall record, and they went 16-2 in their first Big Ten season. The Bruins earned a one-seed in the NCAA Tournament, and they made it all the way to the Final Four before losing to eventual national champion […]

Azzi Fudd is a national champion as she helped lead UConn women’s basketball to the title as the defeated South Carolina. It was a dominant showing from the Huskies as they won 82-59, and Fudd led the way with 25 points, shooting 9-for-17 from the field. Fudd has shown the world that her skills on […]

Four days after the UConn women’s basketball team won its 12th national championship in program history, one of its young guards decided to opt out. On Thursday, sophomore guard Qadence Samuels entered the transfer portal, per Talia Goodman of On3Sports. Samuels finished the season averaging 1.3 points and 5.1 minutes per game. Last year, Samuel […]

TCU women’s basketball guard Olivia Miles broke her silence on the news of her transfer to the Horned Frogs on Tuesday. The former Fighting Irish star guard has shocked the nation twice over the past few weeks. First, shortly after TCU eliminated Notre Dame in the Sweet 16, Miles decided to spurn the WNBA Draft, […]