Representation

6 NBA officials proving refereeing is not a gendered job

Women officials now make up 8% of the 75-member officiating staff as the league continues its focus on hiring the…

4 years ago

NCAA women’s hockey tournament: Matchups, players to watch, Frozen Four picks

The women's hockey tournament is bigger than ever. We break it all down, with help from analyst Angela Ruggiero, with…

4 years ago

Jim Littell won’t return as Oklahoma State women’s basketball coach next season

Jim Littell won't return as the Cowgirls' women's basketball coach next year after an 8-19 season.

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

The New York Liberty, WNBA, and turning points

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago