Women's Sports Articles - Page 53

In a move that’s stirring excitement in the NWSL, Angel City FC has signed the Los Angeles native and promising defender Gisele Thompson. Joining her sister Alyssa Thompson at the club, Gisele has inked a three-year contract, with an additional one-year option. The signing, which took place on Nov. 28, just days before Gisele’s 18th […]

In the world of women’s college basketball, Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks have become synonymous with resilience and triumph. The head coach has turned her experiences, including the tough lessons learned, into a recipe for success which seems to be working. The No. 1 Gamecocks have not lost so far this season. Reflecting […]

British tennis star Emma Raducanu is set to make her injury comeback at the Auckland Open, following a notable absence from the tour due to multiple operations. The 21-year-old, who triumphed at the U.S. Open in 2021, has been out of action because of surgeries on both wrists and an ankle. However, she is eyeing […]

Notre Dame’s standout women’s basketball player, Olivia Miles, is taking her talents beyond the basketball court into the world of finance and empowerment. Despite being sidelined by an injury, Miles is making strides as the new lead NIL brand ambassador for Stackwell Capital Digital Investment. This partnership, reported on Thursday via Tom Loy of 247Sports.com, […]

The NWSL unveiled its new 2024 season framework, featuring a 190-match schedule, an expanded playoff and a restructured NWSL Challenge Cup format. The 2024 season also heralds a new era with the initiation of a significant four-year domestic media rights agreement, ensuring that 118 women’s soccer matches are showcased on national platforms. “The 2024 season […]

Dawn Staley’s disciplined approach led to a monumental 104-38 victory for No. 1 South Carolina women’s basketball over Morgan State on Wednesday. The national championship coach, known for her strategic judgements, introduced a refreshed starting lineup, yielding impressive results. Tessa Johnson, in her debut as a starter, dazzled with 16 points, while MiLaysia Fulwiley contributed […]

Rapper Lil Wayne took to social media to congratulate Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark on her entry into the 3,000-point club on Wednesday. Clark’s landmark achievement happened during in an intense face-off against Iowa State, leading the No. 4 Hawkeyes to a 67-58 victory and a 9-1 season record. “Caitlin Clark congrats on 3k!!! […]

Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark joined the elite ranks of Division I women’s basketball by scoring her 3,000th career point on Wednesday night during a tense match against Iowa State, where the No. 4 Hawkeyes emerged victorious with a score of 67-58. The Hawkeyes are now 9-1. Clark’s performance was nothing short of impressive, […]

Iowa women’s basketball hotshot Caitlin Clark made college hoops history on Wednesday. Caitlin Clark became the first college baller in Division I history to accomplish a gaudy feat, per ESPN Stats & Info. Caitlin Clark is the 1st player in Division I history, women's or men's, with 3,000 points, 750 rebounds and 750 assists. pic.twitter.com/eUfvTogCE3 […]

In a significant move towards improving player health and safety, UEFA has established a panel of women’s health experts dedicated to examining the high rate of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in women’s soccer. Announced on Wednesday, this initiative underscores UEFA’s commitment to understanding and addressing this pressing issue in the sport. The newly-formed panel […]

In a unique twist of sibling rivalry and sportsmanship, the Muhl sisters, Nika and Hana, are set to face each other in a highly-anticipated women’s college basketball showdown on Wednesday. Nika Muhl, a key player for the No. 17 Huskies, and her younger sister, Hana, playing for Ball State, will meet at Gampel Pavilion in […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley has always advocated for a robust and spirited style of play. However, following a recent incident during a game against Duke on Sunday, she drew a firm line against behavior that crosses into taunting. During a press conference on Tuesday, Staley, preparing her top-ranked Gamecocks for the […]

In a recent match-up against No. 5 Texas, UConn women’s basketball star player Paige Bueckers faced a challenging game. Bueckers, a redshirt junior, has been a focal point for opposing defenses, and Sunday’s game was no exception. Despite her efforts, she struggled to find her rhythm, ending the game with 13 points, four rebounds, four assists, […]

In what could shape up to be a historic clash, the Iowa Hawkeyes, led by senior guard Caitlin Clark, are set to face their long-time rivals, the Iowa State Cyclones, in a highly-anticipated game at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday. This matchup holds a special significance as it takes place just 41 miles north of West […]

Former world No. 1 women’s tennis player Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a return to the Australian Open in 2024, a tournament where she previously claimed her Grand Slam title. Wozniacki, alongside six Australian players, has been awarded one of the first wild cards for the event. After a hiatus of over three years, […]

The Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions pulled off an impressive 78-76 upset against the SMU Mustangs on Monday night. The Golden Lions sat in the driver’s seat for much of the game, controlling the pace and forcing the Mustangs to play their style of basketball. The upset continues a recent streak of HBCU basketball squads defeating […]

In a riveting display of skill and determination, USWNT‘s rising star, Jaedyn Shaw, found herself in the spotlight by delivering the winning goal against China PR on a memorable Tuesday evening in Texas, reported by GOAL. The 19-year-old showcased her prowess in the 79th minute, orchestrating a free-kick that, though initially thwarted by the China […]

Amanda Serrano is perhaps the best women’s boxer on the planet and she is giving up one of her belts to protest a major sanctioning body of boxing, the WBC. The decision came just over a month after Serrano defeated Danila Ramos in the first-ever 12-round, three-minute women’s title fight. Serrano retained six of her […]

Legends never stop observing and breathing the sport. Magic Johnson has still been very active in tracking college basketball long after his stint ended with the Los Angeles Lakers. The legend of the game was closely viewing the USC women’s basketball domination over the San Diego Toreros. He was so impressed with Juju Watkins and […]

The star of Sha’Carri Richardson continues to shine, and it just got brighter after she won the 2023 USATF Female Athlete of the Year Award. Considered the fastest woman today, Richardson had a heartfelt speech during the ‘Night of Legends’ ceremony in Orlando. “With the God that I serve, everything happens when it’s supposed to […]

A new women’s college hoops star is emerging in USC basketball’s Juju Watkins. The college freshman is just six games into her college career and catching the attention of the basketball world. The latest person to shout out Watkins is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James reposted a post on Instagram praising Watkins and […]

Angel Reese of LSU women’s basketball delivered a fiery message to her haters on Instagram after making a remarkable comeback to the court following a four-game hiatus on Thursday. The standout forward made her sentiments clear through an Instagram post on Friday with the caption, “just make sure that apology is as loud as the […]

In a closely contested ACC/SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge, the South Carolina women’s basketball team was victorious over North Carolina with a score of 65-58 on Thursday night. However, a notable aspect of this win was the limited playing time of star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley, South Carolina’s second-leading scorer. Fulwiley, who usually averages 23.5 minutes per […]

UConn’s women’s basketball team, led by coach Geno Auriemma, is facing a tumultuous season marked by a string of injuries. Auriemma expressed the team’s plight to ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou, saying, “I don’t think anybody deserves to be in this situation as many times as we’ve been in.” The team’s depth has been severely tested. […]

In a stunning upset at the U.S. Open Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, Katie Ledecky faced her first loss in an American pool in the 400-meter freestyle race in 11 years. The title was claimed by Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh, who outpaced Ledecky by nearly three seconds. McIntosh completed the race with a remarkable time […]

In a landmark legal action that could reshape the dynamics of college sports’ NIL system, 32 female athletes from the University of Oregon have filed a class action lawsuit Title IX for sex discrimination against their university. This significant move, involving 26 members of the women’s beach volleyball team and six club rowers, targets the […]

Former Minnesota Lynx stars Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus are headliners for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) induction. Joining them is another Lynx standout, Taj McWilliams-Franklin. This trio of athletes significantly contributed to the Lynx’s success, including winning four WNBA titles. Maya Moore, a dominant force since her collegiate days at UConn, […]

In a night marked by achievement and celebration, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey reached a monumental milestone with her 700th career win, as LSU dominated No. 9 Virginia Tech 82-64. Mulkey achieved this record in just 813 games, the fastest coach to reach this milestone in college basketball history for both men’s and women’s […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese couldn’t hide her elation as she made her much-anticipated return to the court after a four-game absence on Thursday. “How happy are y’all to see me?” Reese said to reporters with a beaming smile following LSU’s 82-64 win over No. 9 Virginia Tech. The game was Reese’s first appearance […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese recently shed light on her short hiatus from the team and the unexpected mentor who helped her navigate through it. Reese, who was back on the court Thursday for the first time since Nov. 14 in the Tigers’ triumph over No. 9 Virginia Tech, credited her time away for […]

The doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva continues to draw attention as a new delay emerges, with a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) now expected by Feb. 12, more than two years after the controversy first erupted at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Valieva, who was only 15 at […]

In a press conference on Wednesday, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey expressed her displeasure with the media’s handling of the absence of star player Angel Reese. Reese, who had been missing from the lineup for four consecutive games, is set to return for Thursday’s home game against No. 9 Virginia Tech. During the nearly […]

Racing Louisville FC has ushered in a new era with the appointment of Beverly “Bev” Goebel Yanez as its head manager. The announcement, made on Thursday, follows an extensive global search that spanned a month. The 35-year-old Yanez, pronounced “Yawn-ez,” served as an assistant coach for Racing last season She was selected after several interviews […]

In the world of college basketball, transformation and grit often mark the journey of young athletes, and Rori Harmon of the Texas Longhorns is no exception. Harmon, a 5-foot, 6-inch point guard, entered the University of Texas in 2021 with high expectations and a nickname that highlighted her youth and size: “Fetus.” Despite her petite […]

Iowa’s standout guard Caitlin Clark is redefining success in women’s basketball with a simple yet powerful mantra: live in the now. This philosophy has not only elevated her game but also brought a fresh perspective to collegiate sports. As the reigning Associated Press national player of the year and a top contender for the national […]

A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces gave a shout-out to USC women’s basketball sensation JuJu Watkins on Wednesday, showcasing the rising star’s achievements on her Instagram Story and Twitter. Wilson’s commendation comes as Watkins continues to break records and make headlines in the women’s college basketball scene. Wilson, a graduate of the University of […]

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal expressed his excitement in an Instagram Story on Thursday as Angel Reese, known as “Bayou Barbie,” is set to make a much-anticipated return to the hardwood for No. 7 LSU against No. 9 Virginia Tech. Reese’s sudden departure from play, following a benching during the second half against Kent State on […]

The undefeated South Carolina women’s basketball team, led by Coach Dawn Staley, are bracing for challenging encounters against No. 24 North Carolina and Duke in their upcoming road games. Despite a strong start to the season, including a remarkable 100-71 victory over Notre Dame in Paris, the team faces a new test: playing in hostile […]

A recent survey focusing on this year’s Women’s World Cup has brought to light significant disparities in medical support and compensation for women’s soccer teams. The survey, carried out by the players’ union FIFPRO, disclosed that a staggering 60% of participants lack mental health support, and a third of the players earn less than $30,000 […]