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What the Brian Idalski hiring means for the Syracuse Orange
Syracuse is looking to turn their program around under Brian Idalski, one of the most experienced NCAA coaches.
Rebecca Allen has always been ahead of her time
Allen’s career has mirrored evolution of the WNBA and the New York Liberty, where she spent most of her WNBA tenure
Why Holdsclaw and Parker will forever be linked in the Hall of Fame
Holdsclaw and Parker represent the class of players who were coached by the legendary Pat Summitt
Inspirational 1996 US Olympic team inducted to the Naismith Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Standing atop of the podium for eight-consecutive Olympics, the U.S. women’s basketball program boasts one of the most-prolific streaks in the history of sports. That string of dominance all started with the gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. On Saturday, the entire team entered the Naismith Hall of Fame. They […]
How Kansas City continues to celebrate Temwa Chawinga during historic WAFCON run
Haley Hopkins: “She’s smiling, she’s dancing, it’s been really great to see that side of Temwa come out”
Rayah Marshall’s return to Connecticut was unexpected, but it felt like coming home
Marshall knows she doesn’t have much time left in Connecticut with the Sun leaving after this season, but she’s thrilled to be back
Franklin Pierce motivated by NCAA Tournament experience as it attempts to repeat as NEWHA champion
“We’re very motivated to try and be that program that gets to the NCAA tournament and sets that standard for what a NEWHA program can do in that type of environment.”
‘It’s about pride’: How the Phoenix Mercury are coping with their playoff odds dwindling
With the playoffs all but out of reach, the Mercury are left to find meaning in their final nine games and determine what they can carry into next season.
‘Erase your potential’: Inside the Washington Mystics’ player development process
Player development is a big reason why the Mystics will likely make their first playoff appearance since 2023 this season
Minnesota is viewing its longest road trip of the season as a battle test and a sprint
Reeve: ‘If we were looking to be a little more battle tested, then that happened tonight.’
Ta’Niya Latson is finding her confidence with the Las Vegas Aces
Latson signed a development contract with the Aces after being waived by the Los Angeles Sparks
Bobcats and Tigers and Bulldogs, oh my! Who wins the ECAC in 2026-2027?
Quinnipiac, Princeton, and Yale all have a good shot at this season’s ECAC title, but which team will pull it off?
Bridget Carleton, ‘an automatic No. 1’ for Portland, is just getting better
Carleton is also the ‘prototype’ for Unrivaled, the league’s GM, Clare Duwelius, tells The IX Sports
Back from injury, masked Ezi Magbegor brings defense and leadership to Seattle Storm
Magbegor: “I think it’s more just like letting my voice like kind of come and be heard in certain situations, and not feeling like it needs to be validated by others — being confident in myself”
How Ted Lasso helped launch the NWSL into the cultural spotlight
From attending matches to including NWSL highlights in the show, Apple TV’s soccer sitcom has brought new eyes to the league
Chawinga sisters and Michaely Bihina power Malawi and Cameroon to WAFCON final berths
Sunday’s final in Rabat will feature two underdogs after exciting semifinals
The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: Can the Minnesota Frost withstand expansion changes?
This week host Maya Smith is joined by the Ice Garden’s Minnesota Frost beat reporter to discuss the state of the team following PWHL expansion.
The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Stephanie White’s message and the WNBA’s fight for dignity
This week the hosts break down Stephanie White’s comments to the media Tuesday and the rise of bad actors creating a moral panic about transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Tiffany Hayes is thriving in a veteran role with the Valkyries
Hayes is playing fewer minutes, but staying healthy and guiding a young Golden State squad
State of the Frost part one: Three questions about the forward group heading into training camp
Part one of my two part deep dive into the Minnesota Frost roster begins with three questions about the new look Frost forward group.
Behind the Dream’s decision to hold at the WNBA trade deadline
The Dream were in active discussions, but no deals came to fruition
The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: Big wins, big injuries in the NWSL
This week on The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition, host Kathleen Gier updates listeners on a couple of USWNT injuries and breaks down the NWSL standings as teams approach the final third of the regular season.
‘Only way is through’: Dallas Wings look to break out of rut in season’s final quarter
Paige Bueckers: “The only way is through, the only one that can help us out of our little rut is us”
Jaida Lee, Ayami Sato stand out on the mound in second weekend of WPBL
Maïka Dumais, Meggie Meidlinger early stars out of the bullpen
How does PWHL Detroit stack up?
Strength offensively and optimism in net may have to buoy defensive deficiencies in PWHL Detroit.