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NCAA's Baker to Auriemma: 'Hard to argue' against two-site format

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Path Toward Equity in Athletics Runs Through the Classroom

The NCAA women's tournament has made significant progress in equity and visibility, but current collegiate athletics crises threaten this advancement.

Women

Women's March Madness Day 4: Second-round scores, analysis

Louisville advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating Alabama, controlling the boards and limiting fouls despite struggles in free throws and 3-point shooting.

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How viral videos sparked a women's NCAA tournament revolution

Women's NCAA tournament facilities have improved significantly since 2021 due to increased awareness of inequities.

NCAA's Baker to Auriemma: 'Hard to argue' against two-site format

NCAA president Charlie Baker defends the two-site regional format, citing increased attendance and viewership despite criticism from UConn coach Geno Auriemma.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Path Toward Equity in Athletics Runs Through the Classroom

The NCAA women's tournament has made significant progress in equity and visibility, but current collegiate athletics crises threaten this advancement.

Women's March Madness Day 4: Second-round scores, analysis

Louisville advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating Alabama, controlling the boards and limiting fouls despite struggles in free throws and 3-point shooting.

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.

This year, one word is echoing through women's March Madness: joy

Duke's season ended with a loss to UCLA, but the team showed significant growth and resilience throughout the year.

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Washington Nationals

Ranking top 2026 WNBA free agents: MVPs to rotation players

Golden State Warriors

Welcome To The Craziest Possible WNBA Offseason, With Maitreyi Anantharaman | Defector

National Basketball Association

WNBA's CBA: 10 biggest wins from new agreement

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Washington Wizards

Toronto Tempo select guard Julie Allemand as 1st-ever player in WNBA expansion draft | CBC Sports

Major League Baseball

Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites ability to land max deals

Washington Wizards

Expansion draft projections: Top player available on each team

Washington Nationals

Ranking top 2026 WNBA free agents: MVPs to rotation players

The WNBA is entering a significant free agency period with over 100 players available after a new collective bargaining agreement was ratified.

Golden State Warriors

Welcome To The Craziest Possible WNBA Offseason, With Maitreyi Anantharaman | Defector

The WNBA is preparing for a busy offseason with significant events including drafts, training camps, and free agency amidst a new CBA.

WNBA's CBA: 10 biggest wins from new agreement

WNBA and players association reached a transformative collective bargaining agreement benefiting current, future, and retired players.

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Toronto Tempo select guard Julie Allemand as 1st-ever player in WNBA expansion draft | CBC Sports

Julie Allemand was selected first by the Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.

Major League Baseball

Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites ability to land max deals

The new WNBA CBA allows rookie players to quickly earn maximum and supermax salaries based on performance milestones.

Expansion draft projections: Top player available on each team

The WNBA expansion draft begins, allowing Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo to build their rosters amid new CBA negotiations.

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Chelsea

Sam Kerr set for Chelsea exit after reportedly signing with US club Denver Summit

Sam Kerr is reportedly leaving Chelsea to join expansion club Denver Summit in the US after the Women's Super League season ends.

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fromThe Nation

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.

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Barcelona Femeni belong on football's biggest stage and the headliners proved it at Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona women's team defeated Real Madrid 6-0, showcasing their dominance in the Women's Champions League with a 12-2 aggregate score.

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UConn vs. South Carolina Women's Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch - Bleacher Nation

UConn is outscoring opponents by 37.8 points per game with a +1435 scoring differential overall. It puts up 87.9 points per game, second in college basketball, and gives up 50.1 per contest, first in college basketball.

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San Francisco Giants

How Denver Summit smashed the NWSL attendance record in their first home game

Denver Summit set a new NWSL single-game attendance record with 63,004 fans in their first home game at Empower Field.

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21 hours ago

The surprising feminist history of baseball's biggest anthem

"Take Me Out" was by far the most popular of the many new songs that hoped to capitalize on the sport's immense and growing popularity. There was so much hype that it really boosted the sales of the songs."

Arts

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 absence from the ring for nearly 13 months reflects the complex politics of boxing, where promoter decisions and financial negotiations often dictate fight opportunities.

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Women in technology

fromFast Company

It's not just the pay gap. This disparity also holds working women back

Women face a hidden time gap due to unpaid labor at home, impacting their career advancement opportunities.

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Boston Bruins

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

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Women's Final Four 2026: Semifinal predictions, analysis

Washington Wizards

UConn and South Carolina meet again with place in NCAA women's championship game at stake

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year, showcasing their dominance in women's NCAA basketball.

Women's Final Four 2026: Semifinal predictions, analysis

The women's Final Four features familiar teams, with UConn and South Carolina meeting again after last year's championship clash.

UConn and South Carolina meet again with place in NCAA women's championship game at stake

UConn and South Carolina face off in the Final Four, with both teams emphasizing their current strengths over past matchups.

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Dawn Staley says leading topic in recruitment is financial

"How much is it going to cost us? That's the conversation. You've got to lead with that. Because you don't really want to waste your time."

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Women

UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

Boston Bruins

Commentary: UCLA women prove they're tough enough to handle any Final Four test

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Women

It's 'all or nothing' for UCLA seniors chasing NCAA women's basketball title

Boston Bruins

UCLA women battle through adversity to defeat Duke and reach the Final Four again

Boston Bruins

How Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens have elevated UCLA into title contenders

Boston Bruins

Commentary: Why the best UCLA women's basketball team ever might not win a national title

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UCLA survives late surge from Texas to make first NCAA title game

UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, avenging their only loss and advancing to the NCAA championship game.

Commentary: UCLA women prove they're tough enough to handle any Final Four test

UCLA women's basketball team defeated Duke 70-58, showcasing resilience and toughness on their way to the Final Four.

20 hours ago

It's 'all or nothing' for UCLA seniors chasing NCAA women's basketball title

UCLA women's basketball aims for a championship in a crucial year before graduating key players.

UCLA women battle through adversity to defeat Duke and reach the Final Four again

UCLA women's basketball team overcame a double-digit deficit to defeat Duke 70-58 and advance to the Final Four for the second consecutive year.

How Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens have elevated UCLA into title contenders

Transfers Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens accepted reduced scoring roles to enhance UCLA's chances for a national championship.

Commentary: Why the best UCLA women's basketball team ever might not win a national title

UCLA women's basketball advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating Oklahoma State 87-68, led by Lauren Betts' career-high 35 points.

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NCAA women's Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas live

Connecticut and South Carolina return to the Final Four, showcasing their dominance in women's college basketball despite player departures.

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Brooklyn

How New York's hosting of Unrivaled women's basketball compared to Philadelphia's

Women

Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players

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NCAA women's Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas live

Connecticut and South Carolina return to the Final Four, showcasing their dominance in women's college basketball despite player departures.

Brooklyn

fromInquirer.com

How New York's hosting of Unrivaled women's basketball compared to Philadelphia's

Unrivaled's women's basketball league expands to New York's Barclays Center for playoff semifinals after Philadelphia's profitable $2 million revenue success.

Bigger and better: Women's Final Four teams filled with multi-talented frontcourt players

Madison Booker exemplifies the evolution of women's basketball with her versatile skills and height, contributing to a trend of larger players in the sport.

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South Carolina gets revenge on UConn in Final Four upset

South Carolina Gamecocks avenged their 2025 title game loss to UConn by defeating them 62-48 to advance to the national championship game.

San Francisco Giants

fromABC7 San Francisco

A new Bay Area women's pro volleyball team is coming to San Francisco: Here's what to know

San Francisco's women's pro volleyball team, part of LOVB, is expanding with notable owners and set to debut in 2027.

LA Clippers

Previewing the 2026 McDonald's All American girls' game

The McDonald's All American game showcases top high school basketball prospects, featuring balanced rosters and key individual matchups.

fromBleacher Nation

BYU vs. Kansas Women's Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch - Bleacher Nation

BYU outscores opponents by 6.9 points per game, ranking 85th in college basketball with an average of 70.8 points while allowing 63.9 points per game.

Chicago Cubs

Chiefs launch campaign for Kansas high school girls' flag football

Kansas City Chiefs launched 'Let Her Play' campaign to support girls' flag football as a sanctioned sport in Kansas.

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Exclusive: Monique Billings Is All About The Last-Minute Tunnel 'Fit

Monique Billings reflects on her journey in the WNBA, highlighting her growth, enjoyment of basketball, and the league's evolution in pay and opportunities.

#ncaa-womens-basketball

Women's March Madness 2026: Previews, live updates, analysis from Sunday's Elite Eight

Hannah Hidalgo leads Notre Dame against UConn in a crucial Final Four matchup.

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Elite Eight

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina dominate the Elite Eight, while Michigan and Notre Dame represent a shift in team dynamics.

Women's March Madness 2026: Previews, live updates, analysis from Sunday's Elite Eight

Hannah Hidalgo leads Notre Dame against UConn in a crucial Final Four matchup.

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Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Elite Eight

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina dominate the Elite Eight, while Michigan and Notre Dame represent a shift in team dynamics.

Chasing history, Arizona is staying present in run to Final Four

Tommy Lloyd's momentary confusion before a crucial game became a source of confidence as Arizona advanced to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years.

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Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.

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.

Peyton Manning: Pat Summitt changed my life

I sat in her office for two hours, soaking in her words of wisdom. She had a gift for making you feel immediately at ease. She also had an incredible ability to stare down doubt. That stare could quiet a room. It could tell you something about yourself.

Los Angeles Rams

Sophia Wilson grateful for trailblazing moms on USWNT return

Sophia Wilson expresses gratitude for past players' efforts in securing support for mothers in the USWNT.

fromFast Company

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.

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Boston Bruins

UCLA women surge in second half to defeat Minnesota and advance to Elite Eight

Women

Rusty in crunch time, women's Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts

Women

Ranking the 15 best players in the women's Final Four

UCLA women surge in second half to defeat Minnesota and advance to Elite Eight

UCLA defeated Minnesota 80-56 in the Sweet 16, advancing to the Elite Eight with strong performances from Rice, Betts, and Dugalic.

Rusty in crunch time, women's Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts

The Final Four features elite teams facing potential challenges after dominating their opponents throughout March.

Ranking the 15 best players in the women's Final Four

UConn's Sarah Strong leads the final women's college basketball player rankings as the NCAA tournament reaches the national semifinals.

Geno irate at 'ridiculous' officiating, confronts Staley on sideline in loss

Geno Auriemma expressed frustration over officiating and his team's performance after UConn's loss to South Carolina in the Final Four.

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UConn's Strong, Fudd headline women's Wooden Award finalists, All-Americans

Four players in the women's Final Four are finalists for the 2026 John R. Wooden Award, recognizing the best college basketball player in the country.

What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries

The WNBA and players' union reached a landmark collective bargaining agreement after 17 months of negotiations, featuring the first-ever direct tie between player salaries and league revenue share at approximately 20%.

WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new CBA

The WNBA and players union reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement featuring revenue-tied salaries and the league's first $1 million player salaries.

3 weeks ago

WNBA union boss: Talks 'in the right direction' after 12-hour day

WNBA and players' union failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement after a 12-hour negotiation session, though both sides indicated progress toward a deal.

Union sees WNBA's offer as a 'win,' but CBA talks continue

WNBPA first vice president Kelsey Plum calls the league's CBA offer a significant win while warning that a strike would harm both sides due to shared revenue dependency.

What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries

WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new CBA

The WNBA and players union reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement featuring revenue-tied salaries and the league's first $1 million player salaries.

3 weeks ago

WNBA union boss: Talks 'in the right direction' after 12-hour day

WNBA and players' union failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement after a 12-hour negotiation session, though both sides indicated progress toward a deal.

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Union sees WNBA's offer as a 'win,' but CBA talks continue

WNBPA first vice president Kelsey Plum calls the league's CBA offer a significant win while warning that a strike would harm both sides due to shared revenue dependency.

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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 in technology

fromFast Company

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.

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Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.

Woman to officiate NFL games sues for reinstatement, damages

Robin DeLorenzo's lawsuit reveals severe gender discrimination and humiliation faced as an NFL official from 2022 to 2025.

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.

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Woman to officiate NFL games sues for reinstatement, damages

Robin DeLorenzo's lawsuit reveals severe gender discrimination and humiliation faced as an NFL official from 2022 to 2025.

What the world was like the last time UConn men and women's hoops played for a title

UConn's men's and women's basketball teams aim for national titles, a first since 2014, with the women facing South Carolina and the men against Illinois.

4 weeks ago

Stewart drops 32 as Mist overcome Plum's 40 to win Unrivaled title

Breanna Stewart led Mist to victory in the Unrivaled championship, winning a title in the league she co-founded and adding to her extensive collection of championships across multiple levels of basketball.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

22 hours ago

Iranian women footballers reveal enormous pressure' of the Asian Cup saga

Iranian footballers faced immense pressure during the Women's Asian Cup, leading to asylum claims that were later reversed by several players, including Mona Hamoudi.

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PWHL game at Madison Square Garden this weekend should set a new U.S. women's hockey attendance record | amNewYork

The New York Sirens will play the Seattle Torrent at Madison Square Garden, aiming to set a new attendance record for women's hockey in the U.S.

Plum, Stewart raise concerns over WNBPA's handling of CBA talks

WNBPA leaders Plum and Stewart expressed concerns to union director Jackson about inadequate player involvement in current CBA negotiations, requesting greater player participation in the process.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money

Japan and Australia demand equal prize money for women's football, highlighting significant disparities with men's tournaments and the need for partnership with the AFC.

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.

fromThe Atlantic

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.