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Bird, Fowles lead women's hoops HOF class

Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Pondexter and Alana Beard will headline the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Vonn ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age 40 — and six years after her last Olympics.

Sinclair scores in her retirement match and the Thorns down Angel City

Christine Sinclair scored in her celebratory retirement match and the Portland Thorns clinched a playoff spot with a 3-0 victory over Angel City on Friday night.

Washington Huskies to retire Plum's jersey, a first for women's program

The University of Washington announced Friday that former Huskies guard Kelsey Plum will have her No. 10 jersey retired when the team hosts Purdue on Jan. 18, 2025.

Sirens sign first-overall pick Fillier to one-year contract

First overall pick Sarah Fillier has signed a one-year contract with the New York Sirens for the 2024-25 PWHL season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Toronto teen Fay De Fazio Ebert wins Pan Am skateboarding gold

With a white feather from her pet duck Richard jutting from her helmet, skateboarder Fay De Fazio Ebert dropped into the Pan American Games park bowl and won a gold medal Sunday.

Campbell, Cheverie breaking barriers for female coaches in NHL

Jessica Campbell grew up wanting to play in the NHL. Now she’s finding a place for herself in hockey’s top men’s league — and it’s behind the bench. The Coachella Valley Firebirds assistant is in a position to make it as a coach, something she couldn’t have imagined even a few years ago.