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Why coach White is good fit for Fever, Clark

The Indiana Fever named Stephanie White their new head coach, tasking her with leading Caitlin Clark and a Fever squad that could garner more attention and scrutiny than any team in WNBA history.

Sources: WNBA's Fever hire White as new head coach

The Indiana Fever have hired Stephanie White as their new head coach, league sources told ESPN on Friday. White, who spent the past two seasons as head coach of the Connecticut Sun, takes over a franchise led by WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

McLeod grateful for opportunity to extend career in NSL

One of the greatest goalkeepers in Canadian soccer history talks to TSN’s Meaghen Johnson about her decision to return home to play for Halifax Tides FC in the Northern Super League.

- Meaghen Johnson

PWHL looking to add two expansion teams for 2025-26 season

The Professional Women's Hockey League is planning to add two expansion teams for the 2025-26 season, senior VP of Business Operations Amy Scheer announced Tuesday.

Kovacevic honoured to make soccer history with AFC Toronto

A prolific scorer who grew up playing in the Greater Toronto Area, the forward became the very first player to sign for the Northern Super League this week, Meaghen Johnson writes.

- Meaghen Johnson

American skier Nina O'Brien ready for another comeback after breaking left leg twice

Hall of Famer Andre Johnson, Texans encourage female participation in flag football

Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Johnson didn’t skip a beat when asked what advice he’d give to girls who want to play football. “Tell them, get out there,” he said.

Liberty celebrate WNBA title with parade in Canyon of Heroes

Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered in ticker-tape as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.

LeBlanc adds to responsibilities with Portland sports group

Canadian Karina LeBlanc has been named executive vice-president of strategic growth development for RAJ Sports, which owns the NWSL's Portland Thorns and the new Portland WNBA franchise.

Calgary Wild FC women's pro soccer team announce its leaders

Calgary Wild FC has named Lara Murphy the women's pro soccer team's first chief executive officer and Lisa Oldridge its chief financial and operating officer.

Nelly Korda has all but wrapped up LPGA player of the year, but Ko would make for a good debate

The case for LPGA Tour player of the year could be compelling if it were decided by a vote of the players instead of a points system.

Liberty outlast Lynx in Game 5 to capture first WNBA title

The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night.

The 10 biggest questions for the WNBA off-season and 2025

The 2024 WNBA season is over. Next season is seven months away. But there's a lot to digest before then. ESPN answers the 10 burning questions ahead of the 2025 season.

How Liberty beat Lynx to win 2024 WNBA championship

New York needed a decisive Game 5 -- and the first overtime winner-take-all in WNBA Finals history -- but Sunday, it beat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in extra time to capture its first title after 28 seasons. A franchise full of near-misses and heartache, losing in five previous attempts at a title, New York at last added "WNBA champion" to its legacy.

CanWNT midfielder Scott to retire at end of NWSL season

Midfielder Desiree Scott announced she will retire at the end of the Kansas City Current's season on Thursday. Scott has 187 career caps for Canada's National Women's Team, which is fourth most all-time.

Canada's Smith scores historic goal for Liverpool women at storied Anfield

Canadian international Olivia Smith made history in a losing cause Sunday, scoring the first-ever goal for the Liverpool women at storied Anfield.

Awujo’s soccer journey takes her to the Theatre of Dreams

Canadian midfielder launches her professional career on the hallowed pitch of Old Trafford with Manchester United, Meaghen Johnson writes.

- Meaghen Johnson

WNBA announces move to best-of-7 Finals starting next season

The WNBA will move to a best-of-seven series for the WNBA Finals starting next season, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Thursday.

Expansion Valkyries name Aces' Nakase first coach

Nakase was named the first head coach of the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's latest expansion franchise, which is owned by the Warriors.

Marshall retiring as CEO of Mavericks at end of 2024

Dallas Mavericks chief executive officer Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall announced Tuesday that she plans to retire on Dec. 31.

Thorns GM LeBlanc to transition out of role, to join RAJ Sports

Canadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as GM of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday.

Soccer icon Sinclair joins Vancouver Rise ownership group

Christine Sinclair has been announced as the newest owner of Vancouver's women's professional soccer team. Vancouver Rise FC says the 41-year-old Canadian soccer legend will join majority owner Greg Kerfoot ahead of the National Super League's first season, starting in April.

Clark wins WNBA Rookie of the Year honours

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was selected as WNBA Rookie of the Year after she broke the league's single-season assist mark and scored the most points ever for a rookie.

A'ja Wilson unfiltered: The WNBA superstar opens up about her record-breaking season

"Yeah, a lot of good things are happening. Yeah, we're grateful in this space, in a game that's growing, but it's like, "Damn, at what cost? What are we doing?"

How Ionescu, Liberty reached WNBA Finals, what went wrong for Aces

A WNBA three-peat won't happen this season. The New York Liberty eliminated the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, ending the Aces' quest to win a third consecutive championship. The Liberty will have home-court advantage in the WNBA Finals, which open Thursday, and will face the winner of Tuesday's decisive Game 5 between the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun.

Pereira wins by TKO over Rountree Jr. to retain UFC light heavyweight crown

Alex Pereira retained the UFC light heavyweight crown by beating Khalil Rountree Jr. by TKO with 28 seconds left in the fourth round at UFC 307 on Saturday night.

Pena edges Pennington to win title at UFC 307

Julianna Peña became just the second two-time champion in UFC women's bantamweight history on Saturday, but did so by the narrowest of decisions.