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Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

How the UCLA Bruins finally built an NCAA champion

UCLA women's basketball won its first NCAA title, showcasing a dominant performance and key contributions from senior players, including Lauren Betts.
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Becoming the next South Carolina was always UCLA's goal. Now it must beat its inspiration

UCLA women's basketball aims to emulate South Carolina's success, culminating in a championship matchup after four years of growth and determination.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

UCLA women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship, led by Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, marking a historic achievement for the program.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

UCLA capture first NCAA women's basketball title, 79-51 over South Carolina

UCLA won their first NCAA women's basketball championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51, led by Gabriela Jaquez and Lauren Betts' strong performances.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

UCLA blows out South Carolina for first women's NCAA title

UCLA women's basketball won its first NCAA championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51 with a dominant performance.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

How the UCLA Bruins finally built an NCAA champion

UCLA women's basketball won its first NCAA title, showcasing a dominant performance and key contributions from senior players, including Lauren Betts.
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Becoming the next South Carolina was always UCLA's goal. Now it must beat its inspiration

UCLA women's basketball aims to emulate South Carolina's success, culminating in a championship matchup after four years of growth and determination.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Brittney Griner finalizing seven-figure deal to join Sun, sources say

Brittney Griner, a two-time WNBA scoring champion, is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun, as the franchise prepares to relocate to Houston in 2027.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Amanda Serrano to defend titles vs. Cheyenne Hanson at MVPW-03

When MVP told me that Han and Holm were going to rematch in Stephanie's hometown of El Paso, I said I want to get on the card to support these two queens. Women's boxing is growing on a global level, and fights like this ... are proof of how far we've come.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Caroline Dubois beats Terri Harper on points and adds WBO to WBC lightweight title

Caroline Dubois scored a unanimous points victory over Terri Harper, winning the WBO world lightweight title to add to her WBC crown, with scores of 98-91, 97-92, and 98-91.
MMA
Boston Bruins
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Dawn Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA in the NCAA women's final

Dawn Staley reflects on her coaching journey and hopes UCLA's first championship experience differs from her own.
Washington Wizards
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Candace Parker heads 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
#boxing
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.
MMA
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Running

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lauren Price: I want to win as much money as I can, build a legacy for boxing in Wales and get out safe'

Lauren Price's boxing career has been stalled due to political and financial issues despite her championship status and impressive performances.
MMA
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Claressa Shields open to boxing match against Amanda Nunes

Claressa Shields expresses interest in an exhibition boxing match against Amanda Nunes, believing she would win while respecting Nunes' fighting abilities.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Running

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Women's Final Four 2026: How UConn star Sarah Strong found her voice

Sarah Strong, UConn's star player, struggles with public speaking despite her success and accolades in basketball.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

A'ja Wilson voices commitment to Aces: 'I'm not leaving Vegas'

A'ja Wilson intends to remain with the Las Vegas Aces and aims to defend their championship title.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Michael Chiesa happy to retire before MMA could 'get the best of me'

Michael Chiesa retired after a first-round submission victory, leaving the sport while still winning and planning to continue in broadcasting.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Former NBPA Head Tamika Tremaglio Discusses The WNBA Labor Battle And The Art Of Bargaining | Defector

When things are intense and you feel like you've gotten in a rhythm and you may get it done and you might get to conclude it, you want to keep going. You don't want to lose the momentum, because the pause you take allows people to go into another dimension. They'll go back home, or they'll get into other meetings, and you don't keep that momentum going.
National Basketball Association
#mma
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Following LFA 227 Win, Mari Piccolo Wants Title Fight Next

Mari Piccolo earned her second consecutive LFA victory with a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Zoe Nowicki, improving to 6-3 overall, and now seeks the vacant LFA flyweight title.
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

Former Invicta FC Atomweight champ Jillian DeCoursey Retires

Jillian DeCoursey officially retired from professional mixed martial arts, concluding a decorated Invicta atomweight career and planning to stay involved through teaching and new projects.
MMA
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Tyrell Fortune: Living to fight another day after they pronounced me dead

Tyrell Fortune made his UFC debut at 35, winning a unanimous decision after a near-death experience shaped his perspective on life and opportunities.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Jack Cartwright rides wave of momentum, hope into PFL Pittsburgh

Jack Cartwright aims for long-term success in PFL, motivated by fellow fighters' achievements and ready to prove his capabilities in the middleweight division.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Following LFA 227 Win, Mari Piccolo Wants Title Fight Next

Mari Piccolo earned her second consecutive LFA victory with a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Zoe Nowicki, improving to 6-3 overall, and now seeks the vacant LFA flyweight title.
#wnba
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Kara Braxton, 2-time WNBA champion with Detroit Shock, dies at 43

Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Sources: WNBA's Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne make HOF

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The WNBA's historic deal teaches girls everywhere to advocate for themselves | Etan Thomas

The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement significantly improves player conditions, but challenges regarding respect and leadership persist in women's sports.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Kara Braxton, 2-time WNBA champion with Detroit Shock, dies at 43

fromWomen's Health
1 week ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
#cris-cyborg
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Cris Cyborg preps for latest title bout, life after fighting

Cris Cyborg aims for the vacant WIBA super welterweight title against Paulina Cardona, reflecting on her successful combat sports career.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Cris Cyborg preps for latest title bout, life after fighting

Cris Cyborg aims for the vacant WIBA super welterweight title against Paulina Cardona, reflecting on her successful combat sports career.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Women's Final Four on repeat as UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina fight for title

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina reach the women's Final Four for the second consecutive year, marking a rare repeat of teams in this event.
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'Right now, I could be UFC champion': Bella Mir is the future face of fighting

Bella Mir, daughter of UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, pursues college wrestling at North Central College while carrying her family's martial arts legacy and competitive excellence.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Women's March Madness: Unbeaten UConn win 54th game in row to reach Final Four

UConn defeated Notre Dame 70-52, advancing to their 25th Final Four, while UCLA also secured a spot by beating Duke.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Ariane Lipski da Silva approaches PFL Pittsburgh debut at peace with the past

Ariane Lipski da Silva transitions to PFL after a challenging UFC career, ready to face Sumiko Inaba in her debut.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Suarez, Miles lead TCU past Virginia, back into Elite Eight

Marta Suarez and Olivia Miles led TCU to a 79-69 victory over Virginia in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Strong, silent type: UConn's standout is making basketball stardom look easy

Allison Feaster highlights the diverse experiences and leadership qualities of female basketball players compared to their male counterparts.
fromRMNB
2 weeks ago

Lacey Eden, an Annapolis, MD native, becomes the first player in NCAA women's hockey history to win 4 national championships

Lacey Eden became the first player in NCAA women's hockey history to win four national championships after co-captaining the Wisconsin Badgers to another title in 2026.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

At my college back in the day, just as Title IX was being passed, the male athletes were given steak dinners at the cafe the night before big games, especially football, but basketball, and baseball too, but none for female teams. I was a walk-on to our softball team my freshman year, and also worked in the cafeteria to help pay tuition.
Higher education
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Molly Miller, pretty privilege' and women's basketball's beauty trap

Molly Miller transformed Arizona State women's basketball, leading them to their first NCAA Tournament in six years amid discussions focused on her appearance.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Unrivaled wants to change women's basketball. Its commissioner explains how

Unrivaled, a player-built women's basketball league, launches amid record-breaking WNBA viewership and surging brand investment, capitalizing on accelerating momentum in women's sports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva lead new generation of friendly rivals

Mboko and Andreeva are ranked No 9 and No 10 in the world for a reason. Two fiercely competitive beings determined to win every time on the court, they fought desperately and emerged with an impressive result.
Women
#katie-taylor-retirement
Women
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Virginia authors first women's tourney upset over Georgia

Virginia defeated Georgia 82-73 in the NCAA tournament, marking the first lower seed victory of the season.
#katie-taylor
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

What we learned from 'An Evening With Katie Taylor' event in Killarney - and what she really means to her fans

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Women

'I went from living alone to a husband and five kids' - Katie Taylor on being ready to step away from her career

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women

Katie Taylor: 'Married life is amazing. I love being married and we're just enjoying this time together. I don't know what's next for me but I am loving the season'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

What we learned from 'An Evening With Katie Taylor' event in Killarney - and what she really means to her fans

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Women

'I went from living alone to a husband and five kids' - Katie Taylor on being ready to step away from her career

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Women

Katie Taylor: 'Married life is amazing. I love being married and we're just enjoying this time together. I don't know what's next for me but I am loving the season'

fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

Leo Flugler's whispery graphite comic tells the story of a female boxer struggling against sexism

"It works for me best to draw analog, edit digitally and add text or colour my drawings in a second step. But for this I already need to know the text elements, so it usually takes me really long to figure out the different elements before I can really start working and puzzle everything together," says Leo. "Most often I work with already existing stories (not strictly texts) and love to do lots of research and deep dives to find links and parallels in other stories. It's important to add historical context and give the stories more dimension."
Books
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Lesbian wrestling icon Mercedes Martinez retiring from the ring

Wrestling gave me everything. It broke me. Built me. Tested me. Somehow still made me fall in love with it again. 2025 wasn't about being showcased. It was about going back to the indies, back to the grind, back to the reason I started -and remembering exactly who the hell I am.
LGBT
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Francesca Jones defeats Venus Williams in Miami for WTA 1000 breakthrough

Francesca Jones defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 in the Miami Open first round, securing her first WTA 1000 match win and breaking a four-match losing streak.
Mindfulness
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Dave Hyde: Evert, Bam, other prominent South Florida sports figures tell what they've learned

Sustained success requires continuous learning and deliberate practice to develop physical skills, fundamentals, mental concentration, and strategic understanding.
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Claressa Shields beats Franchon Crews-Dezurn in unanimous decision

Claressa Shields defended her undisputed heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Franchon Crews-Dezurn, improving to 18-0 while Crews-Dezurn fell to 10-3.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Kimmora Teo, Wilcox wrestling

Kimmora Teo won Bay Area News Group girls high school athlete of the week after winning the Judy Rider Memorial and earning 55.7% of votes.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Ronda Rousey: Fight with Carano Now About "Challenging the Monolith that the UFC Has Become"

Ronda Rousey returns to fighting against Gina Carano in May 2025 under Jake Paul's MVP promotion on Netflix, ending her UFC comeback plans.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Christen Press wants to be a game-changer for women's sports in retirement

Christen Press retired from international soccer after a decorated career, shifting to business and media while leaving a legacy that inspires the next generation.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
MMA
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Rousey says fight vs. Carano about challenging UFC 'monolith'

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are returning from retirement to fight on May 16 at Intuit Dome in what they consider the biggest fight in MMA.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

"I will never stop using my voice": Gold medalist Amber Glenn is not afraid of threats from MAGA - Queerty

Over the last year, the Tr*mp administration has aimed to eradicate trans people from public life, issuing executive orders that curtail their access to healthcare and vital services. Trans people also face restrictions on selecting their gender for travel documents, using public restrooms and the ability to serve openly in the military. Last year, the Supreme Court upheld a state ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and seems poised to uphold a trans sports ban this session.
LGBT
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

UFC to enshrine women's bout in Hall of Fame 'Fight Wing' for first time

The UFC 248 fight between Weili Zhang and Joanna Jedrzejczyk becomes the first women's bout inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame's Fight Wing.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Jessica Pegula's commitment to hard work every day has turned her into a leader

Jessica Pegula never needed tennis. She simply kept showing up for it anyway, through the long and often anonymous slog of the professional tour. Now 32 and the oldest player in the top 10, Pegula is having her best season start yet. The fifth-ranked American reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in January, falling to eventual champion Elena Rybakina.
Women
#womens-boxing
MMA
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

MVP on ESPN women's boxing: Can Baumgardner become a star?

Women's boxing features multiple high-stakes title fights with MVP securing an ESPN broadcast deal, positioning emerging stars like Alycia Baumgardner as potential faces of the sport.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

MVP starts women's platform with Dubois-Harper on first ESPN card

Most Valuable Promotions launches MVPW, a global women's boxing platform, with a multiyear ESPN deal beginning April 5 featuring championship unification bouts and title defenses.
MMA
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

MVP on ESPN women's boxing: Can Baumgardner become a star?

Women's boxing features multiple high-stakes title fights with MVP securing an ESPN broadcast deal, positioning emerging stars like Alycia Baumgardner as potential faces of the sport.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

MVP starts women's platform with Dubois-Harper on first ESPN card

Most Valuable Promotions launches MVPW, a global women's boxing platform, with a multiyear ESPN deal beginning April 5 featuring championship unification bouts and title defenses.
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Serena Williams nears return eligibility; no plan announced

Serena Williams became eligible to return to professional tennis on Feb. 22 after completing six months in the International Tennis Integrity Agency drug-testing pool.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Texas routs South Carolina for 1st women's SEC tournament title

Texas won the SEC tournament championship, defeating three-time defending champion South Carolina 78-61 with dominant first-half shooting and early defensive pressure.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Newark's Shakur Stevenson wins super lightweight title to headline The Ring 6 at MSG amNewYork

Shakur Stevenson won a unanimous decision over Teofimo Lopez to claim the WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles, becoming a four-division world champion.
#ufc
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Ailin Perez calls out 'coward' Tracy Cortez after UFC Mexico win

Ailin Perez earned her sixth consecutive victory and called out Tracy Cortez, arguing now is the optimal time for their fight before Perez becomes champion.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Francis Marshall 'turned my whole life around' by pursuing full-time fighting career

Francis Marshall submitted Erik Silva with a rear-naked choke in the first round at UFC Mexico after quitting his fireman job to pursue fighting full-time at American Top Team.
Women
fromDefector
1 month ago

How Can You Not Be Romantic About Women's Basketball? | Defector

Women's sports novels explore girlhood as a fleeting period where athletics provide refuge from desire, grief, and the urgency of growing up.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: A unanimous choice for No. 1

Shields is one of only two boxers in the four-belt era to become undisputed in three weight classes -- Terence Crawford is the other. She unified all four major women's heavyweight titles on Feb. 2, 2025, with a win over Danielle Perkins and has since made two successful defenses.
MMA
Women
fromDefector
1 month ago

Cardte Hicks Played Above The Rim And Ahead Of Her Time | Defector

Cardte Hicks's exceptional vertical leap produced a rare in-game dunk attempt at the 1981 WBL All-Star Game amid the league's collapse and subsequent pro-league void.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Former Invicta FC Champ Jillian DeCoursey Announces Retirement

Jillian DeCoursey retired from MMA after a ten-fight pro career, becoming Invicta FC atomweight champion while competing only in Invicta and Cage Warriors.
fromPuck Prose
2 months ago

The shift in women's pro hockey becomes clear when you look at Jessica Campbell

For decades, the roads to the highest levels of hockey were only available to men. It wasn't until the 1990s that women competed in world championships or at the Olympics, but their events often received less viewership or interest than the men's events. Fast forward to August 2023. The Professional Women's Hockey League was introduced, creating the biggest stage for the highest level of women's hockey in North America. That being said, 2023 was far from long ago.
Women
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

Kayla Harrison Releases Tearful Statement Following Surgery, UFC 324 Withdrawl

Kayla Harrison underwent neck surgery, is off UFC 324, and faces a lengthy recovery that forces rescheduling of her super-fight with Amanda Nunes.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Jordan Chiles records her first perfect 10 in vault, leads UCLA to win over Nebraska

Jordan Chiles scored her first career perfect 10 on vault as UCLA defeated Nebraska 197.325-195.25, with Chiles winning the all-around at 39.675.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Kennedy Smith and USC women stun No. 8 Iowa in a huge statement win

But as No. 8 Iowa climbed back in Thursday's third quarter, threatening to deal USC another disappointing result, Smith, the Trojans' sophomore leader, took matters into her own hands. She drove once, then again, then again. Four times in a matter of three minutes, Smith attacked the hoop, carrying the weight of USC's weeks-long slump on her shoulders as she did. When the Trojans' attack finally let up, they were well out in front again, rolling to an 81-69 victory.
Women
Women
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

How a lifelong passion helped Kellie Harper return to coaching

Kellie Harper rediscovered balance and growth through horse riding and being coached, which helped her process a year away and sharpen her coaching approach.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

USC women's basketball routs Northwestern, extends win streak

USC women's basketball beat Northwestern 83-65, extending a three-game win streak behind strong freshman contributions, balanced scoring, and a double-double from Kennedy Smith.
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