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WNBA

Taurasi retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds

Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women's basketball history.

Skiing

Canada's Kingsbury claims his 97th World Cup victory in moguls

Mikaël Kingsbury, of Deux-Montagnes, Que., claimed his 97th World Cup moguls victory despite the final being cancelled due to fog.

Olympics

Olympic and world championship medallist Rebecca Smith retires from swimming

Rebecca Smith, who helped Canada to a silver medal in the women's 4x100 freestyle relay at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, announced her retirement from competitive swimming Wednesday.

Soccer

Sheridan says Stoney is the right coach to advance Canada

The sixth-ranked Canadian women are getting their first taste of coach Casey Stoney at the Pinatar Cup in Spain.

Curling

Homan defeats Einarson to win back-to-back Scotties titles

Rachel Homan's Team Canada defeated Kerri Einarson's Team Manitoba 6-1 in nine ends to claim the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Sunday in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Rugby

Canadian women beat U.S. to finish seventh in rugby sevens

The Canadian women's rugby squad showed energy and passion, scoring on the opening kickoff then rolling to a 27-10 victory over the United States to finish seventh on Sunday at the HSBC SVNS stop in Vancouver.

Skiing

Shiffrin gets historic 100th World Cup race win, ties record for most podiums

Mikaela Shiffrin’s record-extending 100th career World Cup race win Sunday fulfilled a quest put on hold by a serious crash in November.

WNBA

Wilson, Chiles among Time 'Women of the Year'

Following their trailblazing performances in the past year, highlighted by the 2024 Paris Olympics, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson and UCLA gymnast Jordan Chiles were featured on the cover of Time magazine's annual "Women of the Year" issue.

Kalan Hooks

WNBA

WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo introduces Wright Rogers as inaugural GM

The WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo officially introduced Monica Wright Rogers as its first general manager.

Indiana Fever

Agent: Fever's Clark, WNBA players deserve higher pay

It's not possible to fully compensate Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark for what she's meant to the WNBA, her agent, Erin Kane, told ESPN.

Michele Steele

Other Sports

Collier tops Edwards in Unrivaled 1-on-1 final

Napheesa Collier of the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx took home $200,000 on Friday after she beat Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards in the final of Unrivaled's 1-on-1 tournament.

Tennis

Bouchard crosses over to the pro pickleball circuit, tennis still remains in her plans

Eugenie Bouchard already has her own signature pickleball paddle. She’s No. 17 in the pickleball rankings and constantly appears on the main court at events because she’s always a big draw.

NCAA

How South Carolina became the top program in women's basketball

South Carolina's dominance has changed not only the program and the SEC, but the balance of power in women's college basketball. And the No. 4 Gamecocks, 23-2 overall and 11-1 in the SEC, are once again a national championship contender.

- Michael Voepel

Olympics

Algerian boxer Khelif vows to fight back after lawsuit aimed at IOC

Algeria boxer Imane Khelif, who found herself in the middle of a bitter divide about gender in sports during the Paris Olympics, has denounced “false and offensive” accusations from the International Boxing Association.

Soccer

'It's going to be a really exciting year': Rise taking shape ahead of NSL season

Stephanie Labbé has been busy. As sporting director for Vancouver Rise, she's spent the last several months glued to her phone and computer, hand selecting players and personnel, and crafting a solid squad ahead of the Northern Super League's inaugural season.

NCAA

Caitlin Clark imparts advice, talks WNBA in Kansas City

Two days after having her No. 22 jersey retired by Iowa, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was the featured guest at an annual Women's Sports Awards luncheon at T-Mobile Center talking about how much she grew during her first season in the WNBA last year.

- Michael Voepel

Chicago Bears

Bears owner and matriarch McCaskey dies at 102

Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102.

WNBA

Portland's WNBA and NWSL teams will share the first joint training facility

The Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League and the city's as-yet unnamed WNBA team will train together at a new performance center in a first-of-its-kind alliance between teams from both leagues.

Tennis

Halep announces retirement at age 33 after two Grand Slam titles

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep announced her retirement from tennis at age 33 after a first-round loss at a tournament in her home country of Romania on Tuesday, ending an injury-filled comeback from a doping suspension.

Chicago Sky

‘More money is coming’: Canada’s Nurse on one-year deal with WNBA's Chicago Sky

When it came time to decide on a contract length, with the WNBA collective bargaining agreement set to expire at season’s end just before a $2.2 billion US media deal kicks in, Kia Nurse made an easy choice and signed a one-year deal.

The Shift

Canadian Aaliyah Edwards joins The Shift

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the NBA by storm this year and has all of Canada following the Thunder. There's another Canadian looking to do the same in the WNBA as Kingston, Ontario's Aaliyah Edwards will be entering her second season with the Mystics. She's known for her purple and gold braids which are a tribute to Kobe Bryant and her late brother Jermain. Kayla Grey recently caught up with her off the court.

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NCAA

Iowa retires Clark's No. 22 jersey after win vs. USC

Caitlin Clark supplied the star power. The Iowa Hawkeyes supplied the perfect ending to the day.

Michael Voepel

UFC

'I can dominate anybody': Suarez's shot to prove she's a champion at UFC 312

When Tatiana Suarez challenges Zhang Weili for the UFC strawweight championship Saturday, one thing she won't lack is self-belief.

- Brett Okamoto

UFC

Canadian Jasudavicius makes history with win on UFC card in Saudi Arabia

Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius extended her winning streak to four fights with an impressive unanimous decision over Brazilian Mayra (Sheetara) Bueno Silva on a UFC Fight Night card Saturday.

WNBA

Five-time Olympian Jackson set to join Australia's WNBL in advisory role

Five-time Olympian Lauren Jackson is taking her basketball experience off the court to become a “special advisor” in Australia's Women's National Basketball League.

NCAA

South Carolina retires Wilson's No. 22 jersey

Reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson stood at center court of Colonial Life Arena on Sunday, her hand on her heart and her parents' arms wrapped around her. All three of them looked up to the rafters as a lone spotlight shined on her collegiate No. 22 jersey being unveiled and officially retired by South Carolina.

- Kendra Andrews

WNBA

Report: Wright Rogers hired as Tempo's first GM

Monica Wright Rogers has been hired as the first general manager of the Toronto Tempo WNBA expansion team, Klutch Sports' Andy Miller told ESPN on Wednesday. Wright Rogers joins the franchise after serving as assistant general manager for the Phoenix Mercury since January 2023.

Alexa Philippou and Shams Charania

WNBA

Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Parker and Manning among investors

The chairman of the NHL's Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.

Soccer

NWSL awards Denver expansion franchise for 2026

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced on Thursday that it has awarded the city of Denver the league's 16th franchise.

Tennis

Keys credits therapy with helping her off a tennis court and on

Madison Keys she and her therapist “talked a lot” during this trip overseas, including after a narrow victory over qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the second round last week.

WTA

Keys upsets two-time defending champ Sabalenka to capture first Australian Open title

When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ahead of the Australian Open final, she strode right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, the trophy that goes to the women's champion and was placed on a pedestal near the entrance to the court.

The Shift

Aaliyah Edwards plays with no limits

The Washington Mystic's Aaliyah Edwards joins The Shift to discuss her involvement in PlayStation Canada's new campaign "Play Has No Limits", why she's always proud to rep Kingston ON, her excitement for the inaugural Unrivaled Basketball Tournament and more.

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WNBA

Women's basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant's impact on their game five years after his death

Dearica Hamby still smiles at the memory of Kobe Bryant sitting courtside at WNBA games. She had met him years ago. He came to see her old team, the Las Vegas Aces, play all the time.

Soccer

Women's soccer has its first million-dollar player - a look at how the record fee has grown

A look at how the record transfer fee (in USD) in the women's game has increased over the course of the century.

Other Sports

Inside Unrivaled debut: How league looks to alter women's hoops

By a lot of markers, Unrivaled officials viewed the league's opening weekend as a triumph. But equally important to Unrivaled's stakeholders: They followed their "North Star" to give the athletes a world-class experience.

- Kendra Andrews

Other Sports

Canadian teen surfer Brooks ready for debut as full-time member of WSL top tier

Having won in her lone appearance on the World Surf League's Championship Tour as a wild card, Canadian teenager Erin Brooks now looks to leave her mark as a full-time member of pro surfing's top tier.

Other Sports

Olympic freestyle ski champ Cassie Sharpe combines motherhood and halfpipe

The 2018 Olympic gold medallist and 2022 silver medallist in women's halfpipe thought she might retire when daughter Louella was born in 2023.

Soccer

Ottawa Rapid goalkeeper combines PhD studies with Northern Super League career

Newly signed to Ottawa Rapid FC, former Swedish youth international Mollie Eriksson is looking to help build the Northern Super League from the ground up.

Auto Racing

Haas appoints Mueller as F1's first female race engineer

Haas has appointed Laura Mueller as the first female race engineer in Formula 1. Mueller will be working with French driver Esteban Ocon this year, Haas said on Tuesday.

Soccer

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher wins 2024 US Soccer Female Player of the Year

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who retired from the U.S. national team late last year after winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.

The Shift

Taylor Heise can't stop making history

PWHL No. 1 draft pick, inaugural Walter Cup champion and Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Taylor Heise is, despite all these things - more than just hockey. She joins Alex Cairns at The Shift to chat about her whirlwind career, her delicious hobbies and her favourite passion - dogs.

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Figure Skating

Schizas claims third Canadian women's figure skating title

The 21-year-old from Oakville, Ont., debuted her “Butterfly Lovers Concerto” program and scored 133.87 points in the free skate, bringing her total to 203.87.

SC with Jay Onrait

Spooner talks injury recovery, possible PWHL expansion, Kruger Big Assist

PWHL MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist and a regional ambassador of the Kruger Big Assist, Natalie Spooner joins Jay Onrait to update her recovery from a torn ACL, discuss how she's adjusted to the physicality of the PWHL compared to international hockey, where she would like to see the league expand, explain the Kruger Big Assist program, and more.

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