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South Carolina women’s basketball player Chloe Kitts is no stranger to being front and center, but at the 2025 NBA Draft, she made sure the spotlight was on her boyfriend and new Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles as he took his first steps into the pros. When the No. 9 pick rolled around and Toronto […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Being an advocate for the people, both vocally and in action, is nothing new for Natasha Cloud of the New York Liberty. Even amidst the political uncertainty in this country, nothing will ever stop Cloud from speaking up for those who do not have a platform like hers. Ahead of the Liberty’s game […]

Filipa Patão, the newly appointed head coach of Boston Legacy FC, has an inspiring message: her team will play with passion, purpose, and heart. As the first head coach of this NWSL expansion team gearing up for its debut in 2026, Patão is eager to infuse her distinctive style into American soccer, following a remarkable […]

Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka’s search for form on grass hit another roadblock Tuesday when she was eliminated in the second round of the Bad Homburg Open by No. 5 seed Emma Navarro, 6-4, 6-4. The 1-hour and 27-minute match marked Osaka’s second straight-sets loss to Navarro in as many grass-court meetings, following their […]

ESPN has made a major investment in the future of lacrosse and women’s sports. ESPN and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) have announced a new five-year media rights agreement that will begin in 2026 and includes a three percent investment stake in the PLL for ESPN, according to CNBC. The deal also includes all of […]

The legend of San Diego Wave FC, Alex Morgan, is gearing up to create another unforgettable moment —this time from the sidelines. Just under a year after the legendary forward played her last professional match, the club has announced plans to retire her iconic No. 13 jersey this September. The official retirement ceremony will take […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey was in DC for the Washington Mystics vs. Dallas Wings game over the weekend to see two of her former players suit up for Dallas. One of her current players, Flau’jae Johnson, came away with a message for the Hall of Famer when the Mystics shared a picture of […]

Riley Gaines has some choice words for Simone Biles amid their recent feud over transgender female athletes in women’s sports. Fans began sharing screenshots of Biles’ deactivated X account, to which Gaines responded with bullet points on why she did not like Biles stepping away from X: has an incredibly unpopular and morally indefensible take […]

Aryna Sabalenka may be the No. 1 player in the world, but she has fallen off her best form as she was beaten in the semifinal round of the Berlin Open by Marketa Vondrousova. The  6-2, 6-4 triumph means Vondrousova will get a chance to earn her first tournament victory since 2023. Sabalenka has a […]

Riley Gaines is optimistic that Simone Biles could see eye-to-eye and work together in the future. TMZ caught up with Gaines and told the outlet that she would “absolutely” consider working with the 11-time Olympic medalist after their recent back-and-forth online. Gaines is known for speaking out about transgender women in women’s sports. In the […]

Fresh off her second career Grand Slam win, the last thing Coco Gauff expected was to fumble the very next match she played. But that’s exactly what happened when the WTA World No. 2 took the court for her first outing at the Berlin Open against China’s Wang Xinyu. The recent Roland Garros champion racked […]

On Thursday, Czech tennis player Petra Kvitova, who won the 2023 Berlin Open, declared her official retirement from the WTA, according to ESPN. Kvitova, 35, was recently granted a wild card from Wimbledon. Even though unranked, she can compete in the tournament scheduled for June 30 to July 13.  Later on, Kvitova intends to close […]

Lately, Nike has been dishing out new sneakers. A combination of retro style merged with contemporary sensibilities. The latest athlete to get in on the action is Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.  On Thursday, Nike officially announced the release of a limited edition sneaker featuring Chiles, per Erin Lassner of The Hollywood Reporter. Chiles will have […]

The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship officially raised its purse to $12 million this Tuesday.  The move marks a $1.6 million overall increase compared to the $10.4 million purse last year, making the Women’s PGA Championship purse the joint-highest among the LPGA’s five majors. The U.S. Women’s Open, held last month, is the other major with […]

USWNT and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman is making history with more than her game this week. She has teamed up with Adidas to unveil the F50 SPARKFUSION, their first football boot designed from the ground up for the female athlete. It stands out in both appearance and intent, challenging the status quo of women wearing […]

With injuries and Eurobasket absences racking up around the WNBA, players who narrowly missed making a roster are getting another deserved chance to shine. Bree Hall is one of the latest to benefit after being offered a contract to join the Golden State Valkyries. After news broke of the Valkyries’ signing, Hall’s South Carolina women’s […]

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley’s eye for talent can never be doubted. Since taking up the job, the former WNBA superstar has scouted and developed some of the top talents around the league, including the likes of A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, and Tyasha Harris. The latest to join the list is seemingly Te-Hina […]

New York’s reigning football queens brought their championship energy courtside as Gotham FC showed up to support the New York Liberty during their Commissioner’s Cup matchup against the Atlanta Dream. Just weeks after winning the inaugural CONCACAF W Champions Cup, Gotham’s visit to Barclays Center marked a strong show of unity between two of the […]

The Washington Spirit signed forward Sofia Cantore from Italian club Juventus, making her the first Italian international in NWSL history. The move was announced Monday, ahead of the NWSL’s transfer window opening July 1. Cantore, 25, joins the Spirit on a contract through the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028. “I’m very proud […]

The Tampa Bay Sun soccer club claimed the first-ever USL Women’s Super League title on Saturday night, defeating Fort Lauderdale United 1-0 in extra time at a packed Riverfront Stadium in Tampa. Danish international Cecilie Fløe delivered the decisive goal in the 100th minute, sealing the championship in the league’s inaugural season. The game-winning play […]

The global rise of women’s soccer is picking up speed, and there’s now a number to reflect this growth. A new report from Nielsen Sports, in partnership with PepsiCo, projects that the sport will gather over 800 million fans worldwide by 2030, placing it among the top five most-followed sports globally. The report, called Undervalued […]

Aryna Sabalenka revealed in a recent interview that she has written to Coco Gauff to apologize for the comments she made after the French Open Final at Roland Garros. The 27-year-old, number one ranked player in the world, fell to the American sensation in a tense 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 earlier this month. After the game, […]

Amid tensions and protests escalating in Los Angeles, Angel City FC is taking a stand with a bold message in support of the city. The NWSL club created merchandise to raise money for those in their local L.A. community and distributed 10,000 “Immigrant City Football Club” t-shirts to fans at Angel City’s June 14 match […]

Sue Bird paid tribute to her college coaches during her Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction Saturday, crediting the UConn women’s basketball staff — especially head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey — for shaping her success on and off the court. “The UConn coaching staff that’s there now is actually the […]

The landmark antitrust settlement that approved a $2.8 billion payout for ex-NCAA athletes brought out objections from over a dozen groups of former players. Among them are eight women’s players who filed an appeal claiming that the fair share of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money was being taken from female athletes. Former soccer, […]

Flau’jae Johnson recently acknowledged she no longer has a close relationship with former LSU women’s basketball teammate Angel Reese, saying the two are “not friends,” though she still supports Reese’s success in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. “We’re not friends but that bond that we had and that thing we did together, win a […]

There’s no denying the affection South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has for her former player, A’ja Wilson. The love is reciprocal, as Wilson credits Staley for her success in both college and the WNBA.  On Wednesday, Staley expressed her appreciation for Wilson by hosting an “A’One Day” at South Carolina’s basketball camp. On her […]

Coco Gauff has been having herself a week. Fresh off her win at Roland-Garros, the newest women’s French Open winner paid a visit to some fellow female champs in New York. Gauff caught the Liberty’s 85-66 victory over the Chicago Sky courtside, and after the game, she made her way to the locker room for […]

The stars were out in full force for Tuesday’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game between the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky in Brooklyn, with Coco Gauff, Lisa Leslie, Vanessa Bryant (and family) and Elliot Page among those sitting courtside. Gauff, fresh off her French Open title, got a huge ovation from the adoring crowd. The […]

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is getting ready for expansion teams Vancouver and Seattle to hit the ice, but first, each side had to get a lineup together. Cue the 2025 Expansion Draft, which allowed both new franchises to pick seven players to help fill their 12-player rosters. Players eligible to be selected in […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is the first professional women’s softball league to hit the field in the United States, set to play a 24-game professional softball regular season across 10 major cities in the Midwest, South, and Pacific Northwest. Here are all the details on what to expect in the league’s inaugural campaign. […]

Coco Gauff is on top of the world. The tennis phenom is fresh off her historic win at the French Open, becoming the first American to win since Serena Williams in 2015.  She has made numerous public appearances since while still soaking in her victory. On Tuesday, Gauff sat courtside to watch the New York […]

USWNT legends led the charge as the US Women secured their second straight championship at The Soccer Tournament, dominating the 7v7 competition in Cary, North Carolina. With a mix of veteran stars and young talent, they claimed the million-dollar prize after a commanding 3-0 win over Bumpy Pitch FC in the final. At the heart […]

By day, Flau’Jae Johnson made the USA team for the AmeriCup tournament; by night, she made a splash at the BET Awards in Hollywood.  The LSU basketball star dazzled the cameras in her wine-red, poofy gown. Johnson also added a few accessories, including matching high-heeled shoes, a diamond necklace, and gold and silver rings.  Bet […]

The 2025 WCWS between the University of Texas and Texas Tech University shattered previous viewership and attendance records, marking a milestone for the NCAA softball event. An average of 1.3 million viewers watched across 15 games on ESPN’s platforms, ESPN announced in a news release Tuesday, making this the most-watched World Series ever. The previous […]

Tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams are set to launch a new video podcast on X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The sisters shared a brief look at their upcoming show on Tuesday, teasing fans with a glimpse of the Williams sisters’ latest venture. Serena Williams posted on X, “Big […]

The energy at Crypto.com Arena was already electric on Monday night, but the crowd buzzed louder when two-time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles took her seat courtside. The WNBA delivered one of its most thrilling games of the season, and Chiles was there for every moment. 2x Olympian Jordan Chiles is front and center for […]

The USA Women’s Basketball team has been a standard bearer for excellence on the international stage. Last summer, they won their 8th consecutive Olympic gold medal in Paris.  Now, they are seeking to continue their dominance with the upcoming AmeriCup FIBA Women’s AmeriCup tournament in late June. On Monday, the roster was announced, and it […]

Boston Legacy FC just got another step closer to playing their first official game in the NWSL. The expansion club’s ownership group revealed the crest that will represent Legacy FC at a fan event on June 7 — an eight-feathered swan in the middle of a black-and-green shield with the “Boston” name going across the […]