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Biden Praises WNBA Champs for Social Justice Activism
President Joe Biden has honored the 2020 WNBA champions Seattle Storm at the White House
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Breanna Stewart, Wife Welcome Baby Daughter
UConn basketball legend Breanna Stewart is an NCAA champion, WNBA champion, and Olympic Champion, and she is adding a new title to that list — Mom. Stewart announced on social media Monday that she and her wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, welcomed a daughter last week. “Excited to introduce Ruby, born on 8/9/21, to the world,” Stewart tweeted Monday morning. The…
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Breanna Stewart, Wife Marta Xargay Casademont Announce Birth of First Baby
Olympic gold medalist Breanna Stewart and wife Marta Xargay Casademont announced the birth of their first child via surrogate on Monday.
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Explainer: What's Next for USA Basketball Women's Program
The U.S. women’s team will look very different at the 2024 Paris Games as the group will try and keep its Olympic streak going with an eighth consecutive gold medal
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US Women's Basketball Beats France, Finishes Group Play Undefeated
A’ja Wilson dropped 22 points as the U.S. Women’s basketball team secured its 52nd straight victory.
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US Women's Basketball Struggles Early But Tops Japan
The U.S. women’s basketball team struggled in the first half but was able to fight off Japan to win 86-69
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A'ja Wilson Shines as US Women Beat Nigeria, 81-72
A’ja Wilson made a statement in her Olympic debut as the U.S. women beat Nigeria 81-72.
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Breanna Stewart on Gender Pay Gap: ‘It's a Little Backward'
Basketball star Breanna Stewart says closing the gender pay gap in sports is necessary because right now, female basketball players have to go overseas to make the majority of their money.
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Breanna Stewart Pops the Question to Marta Xargay
WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart got down on one knee recently to propose to girlfriend Marta Xargay of the Phoenix Mercury.
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Activist, Champion: Naomi Osaka Is AP Female Athlete of Year
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been selected by The Associated Press as the Female Athlete of the Year
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Stewart Leads Seattle to 2nd WNBA Title in 3 Years
Breanna Stewart scored 26 points and the Seattle Storm won their second WNBA championship in three seasons, sweeping the Las Vegas Aces with a 92-59 victory.
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Crystal Dangerfield, Breanna Stewart Earn AP WNBA Honors
A’ja Wilson has been the cornerstone of the Las Vegas franchise since she was drafted and took her game to another level this season, earning her The Associated Press WNBA player of the year honors. The former No. 1 overall pick three years ago led the Aces to an 18-4 record during the shortened season and the top seed in…
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Future Is Now: Nike's Next Self-Lacing Shoe Hitting Shelves
The Nike Adapt BB — a self-lacing smart shoe that can be controlled by a smartphone — gets released to the public on Sunday, a date that just happens to coincide with the NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte.
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Samuelson Leads Way as No. 1 UConn Women Hold No. 14 Cal
Katie Lou Samuelson had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 1 UConn held off a late rally from 14th-ranked and previously unbeaten California in a 76-66 win Saturday.
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8 Women's Leagues Band Together for Cross-Sport Support
Women’s sports leagues are banding together for the first time with a new initiative — SheIS. Eight leagues, including the WNBA, U.S. Tennis Association, Women’s Pro Fastpitch League and Canadian Women’s Hockey, will try to help each other increase resources, viewership and attendance.
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Breanna Stewart Details Sexual Abuse in Powerful Blog
Former UConn basketball star Breanna Stewart detailed in a blog post Monday that she suffered sexual abuse as a child.
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Women's Basketball: US Cruises Past Canada 81-51
With the offense struggling, Maya Moore and the U.S. women’s basketball team turned in a stellar defensive effort to dispatch Canada. Moore scored 12 points, and the Americans clinched the top seed in the group with an 81-51 win over Canada on Friday.
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The US Women's Basketball Team Has a Decidedly UConn Flavor
Coach Geno Auriemma wanted to have the best talent available to him. So it was no coincidence that when the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team was constructed, those in positions of responsibility within basketball operations were able to find a five-person unit with whom Auriemma had long-standing ties. When the team attempts to win its sixth straight Olympic gold medal...
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UConn Women Set 2 Records With NCAA Win
The UConn women’s basketball team smashed former Big East rival Syracuse in Tuesday’s NCAA title game to clinch a record four straight victories and tie for the most championships ever won by a college team.
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UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Jabs at Floyd Mayweather on 2015 ESPYs Red Carpet
Rousey took a moment on the 2015 ESPY Awards red carpet tonight to relish both her win for Best Fighter of the year and the fact that she beat out Mayweather for the title.