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Could sports betting help the growth of the women’s sports? Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz is betting on it. Ahead of the of the women’s 2023 ACC Basketball Tipoff in North Carolina on October 24, Walz said regardless of people’s feelings on gambling, it had a beneficial impact on the public’s overall interest […]

Fresh off the Las Vegas Aces’ championship celebrations, Candace Parker took the stage Tuesday at the espnW Women + Sports Summit in California, reflecting on her illustrious career and the profound impact of her college coach, Pat Summitt, who became a larger-than-life figure for Tennessee women’s basketball. Parker got close to Summitt when she had […]

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) unveiled its official new logo Tuesday, ahead of its inaugural season starting in January. At the heart of this design is a bold letter “W”, fashioned from two intersecting hockey sticks, making a clear nod to the world of women’s hockey. The logo is composed of six total elements, […]

With the 2023-24 NCAA Women’s basketball season getting ready to tip off very soon on Nov. 6, it’s time to review the preseason AP Top 25 rankings, which features the defending champion LSU women’s basketball at No. 1 for the first time in the program’s history, per the Associated Press. The Tigers are back to […]

With the NCAA women’s basketball season fast approaching this November, a new set of rules is poised to shake up the game. From cracking down on flopping to expanding apparel freedoms, here are some of the new rules the NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee and Playing Rules Oversight Panel gave the green light to for […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is no longer a free agent when it comes to brand deals. The women’s college basketball phenom took a major step in her business career, signing with Excel Sports Management, Chantel Jennings of The Athletic reported. Clark, one of the most recognized college athletes in the country, has amassed […]

This year’s preseason AP women’s All-America team features a star-studded roster with basketball talents like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. These outstanding players, each with their own distinct strengths, are poised to leave a significant mark on the upcoming women’s college basketball season. This is the second consecutive season that University of Iowa […]

Former USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski is coming back to Kansas City after being named the new head coach of the Kansas City Current for the 2024 NWSL season. He gave a special shout out to Kansas City Chief’s star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany, for the opportunity to coach the Current in their […]

Maitane Lopez’s recent praise for her teammate, Ali Krieger, is making waves in the soccer world. Lopez’s heartfelt tribute to Krieger highlighted her role as a mentor and as the team’s “mom,” via Emma Hruby of Just Women’s Sports. “It’s amazing to be next to her on the pitch. She always helps me, and is […]

Former Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton is back home following a several-week stay in intensive care with a rare form of pneumonia. One of Retton’s daughters, Mckenna Kelly, announced Monday that Retton is back home and “in recovery mode” in a post made to Instagram. Retton was hospitalized earlier this October at a […]

First-year Georgetown women’s basketball head coach Tasha Butts has passed away at age 41. Georgetown University confirmed Butts’ passing Oct. 23, following her two-year battle with breast cancer. “I’m heartbroken for Tasha’s family, friends, players, teammates and colleagues,” said Georgetown Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lee Reed in a press release from the university. “(She was) […]

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a new role she is excited about. In a press release provided by Overtime, it’s been revealed that Stewart is one of the many advisors for a new women’s basketball league called Overtime Select, which will start in the summer of 2024. “I am proud to be part […]

The current age of women’s sports holds excitement like no other. Records and barriers continue to be broken as the seasons turn. For example, the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Tournament saw a peak in popularity and high-level performances. The championship game featuring Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and LSU’s Angel Reese reached a staggering 9.9 […]

Canada’s greatest soccer star, Christine Sinclair, is retiring from international soccer. After one of the most storied careers of any Canadian athlete, Sinclair has decided to hang up her cleats. She will no longer represent Team Canada, but plans to continue playing in the NWSL for the Portland Thorns. In her 20+ year senior career […]

USWNT center-back Becky Sauerbrunn is back with a vengeance. USWNT included Sauerbrunn in its October roster. The move paves the way for Sauerbrunn’s return to the pitch after a six-month hiatus, per Just Women’s Sports’ Emma Hruby. Becky Sauerbrunn is making her comeback after a foot injury sidelined her in April. Consequently, the USWNT captain […]

USWNT superstar Alex Morgan has extended a warm invitation to global pop sensation Taylor Swift to attend an NWSL match after the singer was spotted at NFL games supporting the Kansas City Chiefs, reported by GOAL. Morgan, who plays for San Diego Wave FC, made the offer just days after her team clinched the NWSL […]

Ahead of the NWSL playoffs, the league revealed new MVP and championship trophies. The championship trophy, designed by Tiffany & Co., will first be awarded at the NWSL Title Game on November 11th. NWSL chief marketing and commercial officer Julie Haddon released a statement along with the photos of the new trophy. “This new partnership […]

LSU women’s basketball star “Bayou Barbie” Angel Reese is partnering with Reebok for a historic NIL deal that marks the first move of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal as the brand’s President of Basketball. On Tuesday, October 17, Reebok tweeted, “Reebok x Angel Reese – We’re proud to announce a new partnership with college hoops star […]

Manchester United‘s defender, Gabby George, faces a significant setback after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during their recent Women’s Super League match against Leicester City, reported by GOAL. The 26-year-old, who joined Manchester United from Everton this summer, had to exit the game just nine minutes in. Unfortunately, the injury has forced her […]

Good news for OL Reign fans: midfielder Rose Lavelle could return in time for the NWSL playoffs. Lavelle could’ve suited up for the Reign’s regular-season finale against the Chicago Red Stars on Sunday. However, Reign head coach Laura Harvey decided to let her sit out the 3-0 win over Chicago. Harvey has seen some encouraging […]

When fans think of a record-breaking game inside Kinnick Stadium, they would usually assume that they would see snaps, sacks, and tackles. This was not the case when the Iowa women’s basketball squad had to face off against the DePaul women’s basketball program. Both schools were able to set an insane attendance record of 55,646 […]

Trinity Rodman, the rising star of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT), was left in tears after receiving a red card that had a significant impact on the Washington Spirit’s chances in the NWSL play-offs, reported by GOAL. The incident occurred during a crucial match against the North Carolina Courage when Rodman was sent off […]

Caitlin Clark and Iowa basketball made women’s hoops history against DePaul this weekend. Iowa basketball beat DePaul 94-72 before 55,646 fans at Kinnick Stadium on Sunday. It was the highest-grossing women’s basketball game of all-time, per Big Ten Network and Bleacher Report. The “Crossover at Kinnick” easily topped the 29,619 fans who witnessed the Connecticut […]

It was a big Sunday for women’s basketball. While the WNBA Finals Game 4 between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty was occurring, a game that set a WNBA record for attendance, the same thing was happening in Iowa. The Iowa women’s basketball team squared off against DePaul in an exhibition game, but […]

Lexi Thompson played in a PGA Tour event on Friday. She did more than simply show up however, as Thompson shot two-under 69 at the Shriners Children’s Open. Social media personality and avid golfer Paige Spiranac was hyped to see Thompson holding her own against the men, via Spiranac’s X (formerly Twitter) account. 1. Lexi […]

The Women’s Sports Foundation’s annual dinner was held on Thursday at Cipriani Wall Street, with boxer Claressa Shields and Paralympics basketball athlete Natalie Schneider both walking away with some hardware. The two were both named the Sportswoman of the Year. Shields won the award as an individual athlete while Schneider captured the honors in the […]

Last year in the women’s college basketball NCAA Tournament, sisters Haley and Hanna Cavinder took the sport by storm and led Miami women’s basketball to the Elite Eight as a nine seed. The run included an incredible upset win against Indiana, but it ultimately fell short against LSU, who went on to win the national […]

Angel City FC and USWNT member Christen Press is getting real on the lack of TV deals for the NWSL. Press, who’s dealing with a torn ACL and not planning to return until 2024, has a hard time watching her team as she’s away from the field. “I can’t find my own team play,” Christen […]

Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark is one of the best, if not the biggest women’s hoops star in the college scene today. One can even argue she is quickly becoming the face of women’s basketball. With that said, it isn’t really a surprise why several brands want to reach an NIL deal with her. Her […]

Former USWNT midfielder/forward Carli Lloyd recently dropped an eye-opening admission on her time with the squad. Lloyd said USWNT didn’t want her to become their star, per CBS Sports (via Just Women’s Sports). "I came into the U.S. soccer scene, I wasn't necessarily being groomed to be the star of the team nor do I […]

Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 recruit in 2020, and in her freshman year with the UConn women’s basketball program in 2020-2021, she lived up to the hype and won the National Player of the Year award. Since then, Bueckers has dealt with injuries, missing a chunk of the 2021-2022 season, and missing all of […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to make her mark across the women’s basketball and college sports world. The fourth-year Hawkeyes point guard just signed a deal with State Farm, becoming the first college athlete to partner with the insurance company. Even with Clark still in college and the WNBA Finals ongoing, Clark remains […]

The 21-year-old movie Bend It Like Beckham could be getting a sequel. And it’s all thanks to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Screenrant reported. Director Gurinder Chadha stated that there could be a Bend It Like Beckham follow-up. The 2002 movie is about two English girls who wanted to pursue professional careers in football despite […]

Women’s basketball continues to rise  in popularity. If you need proof, then look no further than the WNBA Finals Game 1 between the Las Vegas Aces and New  York Liberty. The showdown between the top two teams in the WNBA made TV history after it became the “most viewed WNBA Finals Game 1 ever on […]

Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton is currently in the ICU dealing with a rare form of pneumonia, according to her daughter McKenna Kelley. Retton has been in the hospital for a week now and cannot breathe on her own, via Christine Brennan. Mary Lou Retton, one of the greatest names in U.S. Olympic history, […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is repping the khakis. The Hawkeyes star continues to reap the benefits of NIL in college sports as she becomes the first college athlete to sign a deal with State Farm. Clark reacted to the news on Twitter, saying, “Honored to be the first college athlete joining team State Farm! […]

Simone Biles is one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Biles recently won her fourth Artistic Gymnastics World Championships gold medal. It was Biles’ first major win after a two-year hiatus. Of course, Biles was recognized for her amazing gymnastics feat. The Wall Street Journal made a social media post commending Biles for her […]

Atlanta Dream shooting guard Rhyne Howard is embarking on a coaching career with Florida basketball. The Florida basketball program hired Rhyne Howard as assistant coach and director of player personnel on Monday, per FloridaGators.com’s Meg Christenson. She will perform her new duties during the WNBA offseason. Her mother Rhvonja “RJ” Avery played for the Florida women’s […]

If Simone Biles had decided to end her gymnastics career after the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, she would’ve been regarded as the greatest athlete the sport had ever seen. Her games did not go as expected, but her legacy was secure by then. But now Biles is back to competing, and in a surprise to […]