Why Brittney Griner was in Russia and what it has to do with U.S. women’s basketball

4 years ago

Many WNBA players head overseas to play during the off-season, where they can be paid much more than they earn…

These snowboarders had to wage a legal fight to compete. They finished on the podium anyway

4 years ago

After the legal fight France’s Cecile Hernandez and Team USA’s Brenna Huckaby endured to reach Beijing, the turns, berms, and…

Leylah Fernandez saves five match points as she wins first title since US Open final

4 years ago

Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez saved five match points against Camila Osorio, on course to defending her title at the Monterrey…

The New York Liberty, WNBA, and turning points

4 years ago

Things are picking up. Last week, Howard Megdal reported in Sports Illustrated that the New York Liberty were fined $500,000…

Commenting on WNBA star Brittney Griner, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. ready to give ‘every possible assistance’ to detained citizens

4 years ago

Reacting to WNBA star Brittney Griner being detained in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the United States…

Ukrainian UFC fighter Maryna Moroz makes emotional speech after 3rd straight win

4 years ago

The most emotional victory of UFC 272 was on the undercard.

Lexie Brown Believes the Best is Yet to Come for the WNBA

4 years ago

Lexie Brown was “in shock” but not surprised when she saw Sports Illustrated‘s report that the WNBA had imposed a…

Cindy Parlow Cone reelected as U.S. Soccer president, defeats Carlos Cordeiro

4 years ago

Cindy Parlow Cone was reelected as U.S. Soccer Federation president on Saturday, defeating a challenge by predecessor Carlos Cordeiro.

Charles Barkley Will Only Wear A USWNT Jersey ‘Because The Men Suck’

4 years ago

Charles Barkley Will Only Wear A USWNT Jersey 'Because The Men Suck'

Mikaela Shiffrin solidifies World Cup lead with second-place super-G finish; Romane Miradoli takes surprising win

4 years ago

After a stressful and surprisingly tough Beijing Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin is happy just to enjoy her skiing again.