Women's Sports Articles - Page 9

The NWSL made a big move to add a second division to their league, presenting themselves as a strong alternative to the WPSL. The league formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league on April 1, CBS Sports writer Pardeep Cattry reported. They aim to emphasize the important of […]

Former South Carolina star guard MiLaysia Fulwiley has announced her commitment to LSU women’s basketball, Alexa Philippou of ESPN reports. “Breaking: MiLaysia Fulwiley has committed to LSU out of the transfer portal, she announced on Instagram. Fulwiley remains in the SEC and joins a stacked backcourt already featuring Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams,” Philippou wrote […]

At this time last year, World No. 1 Nelly Korda entered the LPGA Tour’s first major of the year on fire. Korda had won four consecutive tournaments and went on to make it five by winning the Chevron Championship. It was one of the best runs in either men’s or women’s golf anyone has seen […]

Lauren and Jrue Holiday are stepping into a bold new chapter—not as athletes this time, but as team owners. The two-time Olympians have joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage through their Holiday Family Trust, according to reports by ESPN. Their investment is exclusive to the Courage, a proud National Women’s Soccer League […]

Rebeca Andrade’s gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics was unforgettable—but the moment that followed made history. As Andrade stood atop the podium for the floor exercise final, American gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, who had won silver and bronze, bowed to her in a spontaneous show of respect. For Andrade, it was […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is set to make history with its first-ever draft on May 3, airing live on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET. This highly anticipated event will feature the selection of 12 athletes, who will complete the rosters for the league’s four teams. The draft will take place in three rounds, […]

Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek narrowly avoided another upset on clay against a young upstart. The world No. 2 has had an uneven start to her 2025 season, by her standards. Swiatek has not won a tournament so far this year. But now the heavy hitter is playing on her favorite surface, clay, where […]

There is no question that LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey understands the landscape of college basketball regarding the transfer portal. She knows that players, including her own, come and go for various reasons. But is it possible for her to land a standout talent from the portal? On Thursday, it was hinted that former […]

On the heels of a rough season, LSU women’s basketball star Flau’jae Johnson made a WNBA declaration. After not committing, her future was uncertain. Luckily for the Tigers faithful, she made a special announcement via Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports. The guard declared she is returning to Baton Rouge for her final season. Johnson […]

Jordan Bowers’ road to the top of college gymnastics started long before her NCAA all-around title and Oklahoma’s seventh national championship this month. The OU senior and national champion revealed this week why she made her verbal commitment to Oklahoma when she was just 13 years old — a decision made before NCAA recruiting rules […]

The Portland WNBA expansion franchise took a major step forward as team owners officially broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art training facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Tuesday, as reported by ESPN. The event marks a tangible milestone in the city’s reentry into the league, with the team set to debut in the 2026 WNBA season. […]

Former NWSL goalkeeper Almuth Schult broke her silence about her experience as both a mother and international soccer player. As one of the world’s top goalies in women’s soccer, Schult recently said that her reluctant retirement in March 2025 felt “undignified” because clubs in Europe hesitate to take a chance on players who are moms. […]

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 […]