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UConn, USC and South Carolina headline three standout storylines from the start of the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season

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South Carolina leads women's basketball Power 10 rankings after Week 1

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The race for women’s college basketball’s National Player of the Year is already on!

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WCBB Team Wins by 109 Points🤯

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What's Buzzing

NCAA March Madness

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AUBREY GALVAN MY GOODNESS 😱 #NCAAWBB x 🎥 SECN+/ @VandyWBB

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Just like that, 15 made team threes tonight! The most in the Coach Yo Era 👏 #NCAAWBB x 🎥 SECN+ / @OleMissWBB

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Nation Williams, daughter of Women's Basketball Hall of Famer and former WNBA All-Star/general manager Natalie Williams, has committed to UCLA, she told ESPN's Holly Rowe on Wednesday. https://t.co/NGK91Dzn0P

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This team is pure cinema 🎦 #NCAAWBB x 🎥 SECN+/ @VandyWBB

NCAA March Madness

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MAKE THAT A SINGLE-GAME PROGRAM RECORD WITH 17 THREES 👏 #NCAAWBB x 🎥 ACCNX / @uncwbb

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Women's Basketball HOF Class

Diana Taurasi headlines 2027's inductees 📲

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NCAAW Players Own Basket Mishap 🫣

Arkansas vs. Northwestern State and New Mexico State vs. Southern Utah featured players scoring on their own basket

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Breaking News

Federal appeals court hands NCAA a victory in struggle for five-year eligibility rule (AP)

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Competing in EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women, these three players should get another look from WNBA teams in 2027

In EuroLeague and EuroCup action, a number of players are putting up performances that should interest WNBA teams.

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UConn WBB Lands 5 ⭐️ Recruit

Class of 2027's No. 5 overall prospect Sydney Savoury chooses Huskies over UNC, UCLA and more

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Early WCBB Player Rankings 📊

Top 10 stars heading into 2026-27 season 📲

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WNBA 2027 Mock Draft 🔮

Names to watch after JuJu Watkins 📲

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Angel Going Back to LSU 🐯

'Bayou Barbie' will be honored at HT on Thursday

Ex-NBA Vet's Tip to Daughter. Watch Here 😅📲

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Told his daughter to rebound 😂 UNC's Kate Harpring from her dad, Matt Harpring 😅

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LSU WBB Wins by 94 Points 😳

No. 9 Tigers made quick work of SE Louisiana

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JuJu Drops 21 in Return 👀

USC star just heating up after returning from ACL injury 📲

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JuJu's First Bucket Back ♨️

After 588 days, USC star is back on the board. Watch here 📲

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Valkyries’ title is a lesson about investing in women’s sports everyone needs to hear

The Valkyries won their first title in their second season, and almost every other franchise should be taking notes.

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NCAAW gameday discussion: Women’s college basketball is back! Let us know who you’re watching on opening day

As teams across the nation tip off their 2026-27 women’s college basketball seasons, let us who you’ll be watching.

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Why these four comeback players could define the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season, beginning with JuJu Watkins’ return for USC

The return of JuJu Watkins is the top headline for the women’s college basketball season.

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Tons of women’s college basketball stars will be suiting up for new teams for the 2026-27 season, but these three transfers are the most interesting

Now at Oklahoma State, Audi Crooks is the most interesting transfer in all of women’s college basketball.

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Jazzy: Draft Rules 'Outdated'

USC's star sophomore wants to see WNBA eligibility revisited

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WNBA Finals are making it crystal clear that fans do care about women's basketball

The WNBA Finals are selling out NBA arenas and getting massive celebrities to attend their games. Contrary to nasty rhetoric, many people DO care about the WNBA

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Way-too-early Player of the Year candidates in women's college basketball

Autumn Johnson reveals her way-too-early Player of the Year contenders ahead of the 2026=2027 NCAA women's basketball season.

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Why Houston Comets, Portland Fire and Washington Mystics fans should be encouraged by early EuroLeague Women action

There’s no offseason for women’s pro basketball players, especially young WNBA stars aiming to improve their games.

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10 Scariest Mascots in Sports 👻

Which team figure will be providing the most chills at Halloween this year?

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Skylar Diggins Takes ND Role 🍀

Fighting Irish legend will serve as a special advisor to women's basketball team

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JuJu Feeling Confident About Return

Watkins doesn't think injury will be a problem moving forward. See USC SLAM cover here 📲

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Most impactful transfers in women's college basketball for 2026-27

Autumn Johnson reveals the most impactful moves and transfers of the 2026-2027 women's college basketball offseason.

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WCBB Preseason All-Americans ⭐

JuJu and Sarah Strong headline list 📲

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Women's basketball coaches to watch in 2026-27

Autumn Johnson breaks down of some of the notable women's basketball coaches to keep on your radar, who are either in new places or ready to take their programs to new levels.

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AP Top 25 poll discussion: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 2 UConn and No. 3 USC are women’s college basketball’s elite

South Carolina, UConn and USC are expected to be the best teams in women’s college basketball in 2026-27.

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South Carolina leads the 2026 preseason AP Top 25 women's basketball rankings

South Carolina leads the 2026 women's basketball AP preseason top-25 rankings, returning to the top spot for the fifth time in seven years. Here are eight things to know about the 2026 preseason poll.

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🚨First WCBB AP Poll Rankings

🐓 SCAR starts at No. 1 ♨️ Iowa, LSU in top 10 📲 Full release here

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Indiana’s Malia Samuels lands NIL deal with World’s Finest Chocolate

Indiana Hooiser Malia Samuels explains why her new NIL partnership is so important to her.

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Preseason storylines for each major women's college basketball conference

Autumn Johnson breaks down top conference-by-conference storylines entering the 2026-27 women's basketball season in the ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten and SEC.

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SCAR WBB Lands 5-Star Guard

No. 4 overall recruit Jezelle 'GG' Banks chooses Gamecocks over Texas, LSU (ESPN)

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Interview: Dr. Bettina Love shares of how basketball has shaped her career, and how she’s using her passion for the game to inspire the next generation

A former college player, Dr. Love aims to inspire kids with her forthcoming book about her passion for basketball.

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Texas A&M vs. Florida: 1994 NCAA women's first round | FULL REPLAY

Texas A&M defeated Florida, 78-76, in this first round match-up. Watch the full game replay here.

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South Carolina, UConn lead 2026-27 women's basketball preseason Power 10

Check out Autumn Johnson's preseason rankings heading into the 2026-27 women's college basketball season.

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Preseason women's basketball Power 10 rankings for 2026-27

Autumn Johnson reveals her preseason Power 10 rankings, less than a month before the 2026-27 DI women's basketball season tips off.

LSU Missing Media Day

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Interesting twist: LSU’s men’s and women’s teams will not be coming to SEC Media Days due to “weather,” the SEC tells me. There was a ground stop due to fog in Baton Rouge this morning. They officially had to bail about 30 minutes ago. Zoom availability may happen later today.

Report: JMU Paying American $23M

Pete Thamel

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The entrance fee that JMU is paying to the American is $23 million, per ESPN sources. JMU will get an American TV/postseason/NCAA share that’s in line with the recent additions to the league. The entry fee and the expected $5 million departure fee from Sun Belt is all privately

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NEWS: James Madison has accepted membership to the American conference. https://t.co/Lm4Ex1OBo6

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James Madison to Join American

Dukes will leave Sun Belt for new conference no later than July 1, 2028

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Interview: How sports content creator Rachel DeMita found her way back to and established her place in basketball

Swish Appeal recently chatted with sports content creator Rachel DeMita.

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Once cut and counted out, Veronica Burton continues to elevate her play, especially in the clutch, for the WNBA Finals-bound Golden State Valkyries

Based on her playoff performances, Veronica Burton could have more big moments in the WNBA Finals.

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67 minutes of 2000s March Madness women's highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic

Watch some of the best moments, finishes, and players from 2000s March Madness, including Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker, Niele Ivey, Sue Bird, Ruth Riley, Swin Cash, UConn's three straight titles, and more.

Miles Finishes 2nd in MVP 👓

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Aces star A’ja Wilson won her 5th WNBA MVP award. It is her third straight win. She got 65 out of 74 first place votes. Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finished 2nd. Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell finished 3rd, while Caitlin Clark finished 4th.

Azzi to Join Huskies of Honor 💙

UConn Women’s Basketball

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Azzi Fudd returns to Storrs to officially join the Huskies of Honor on Nov. 8! 🩷 🎟️ https://t.co/LtdqR5ykYG

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Breaking News

Kentucky State women's basketball player from Senegal freed after 2 months in ICE custody (AP)

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Iowa vs. UConn - 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four | FULL REPLAY

Caitlin Clark and Iowa faced off against Paige Bueckers and UConn women's basketball in a highly-anticipated 2024 Women's Final Four semifinal game on April 5. Watch the full game replay here.

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South Carolina vs. Iowa - 2024 NCAA women’s national championship | FULL REPLAY

South Carolina's undefeated season was completed with a 87-75 win over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the 2024 women's NCAA championship. Kamilla Cardoso was named Final Four MOP. Watch the full replay here.

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UConn vs. South Carolina - 2025 NCAA women’s national championship | FULL REPLAY

UConn women's basketball won its first national championship in nine years, defeating South Carolina for the 2025 title. Azzi Fudd was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament while Paige Bueckers captured her first title to bookend a legendary college career. Watch the full game replay here.

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DeWanna Bonner's WNBA future is unclear, but her legacy is cemented

No matter what happens this season, DeWanna Bonner's impact on women's basketball will be felt for years to come.

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Duke vs. LSU: 2026 NCAA women's Sweet 16 | FULL REPLAY

Watch the March Madness full game replay of No. 2 LSU vs. No. 3 Duke in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament, featuring a dramatic buzzer beater from Ashlon Jackson.

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In her first WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, Sydney Taylor played with a style that echoed a league legend

The scoring style of Sydney Taylor was a bright spot in an otherwise cloudy Sky season.

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UCLA vs. South Carolina - 2026 NCAA women's national championship | FULL REPLAY

Watch the full game replay of the 2026 NCAA women's basketball national championship between UCLA and South Carolina. The Bruins and coach Cori Close won their first national championship in program history.

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16 minutes of DEEP 3-pointers in March Madness women's tournament since 2021

Watch some of the most impressive deep 3-pointers from the March Madness women's tournament since 2021, featuring Caitlin Clark, Azzi Fudd, and Olivia Miles.

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Angel Reese elevated into the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in her first season with the Atlanta Dream

In her first season with the Dream, Angel Reese earned the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award.

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NIT, WBIT Downsizing

Tournaments moving from 32 to 24 teams. More changes here 📲

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The Los Angeles Sparks have a new general manager, and here’s what she said about what’s next for LA

In her introductory press conference, new Sparks GM Ariana Andonian presented her ultimate goals for LA.

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Breaking News

Senate nears vote on college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

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Breaking News

ICE detained Kentucky State basketball player from Senegal as she prepared to travel to tournament (AP)

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45 minutes of '90s March Madness women's highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic

Watch some of the best moments, finishes, and players from 1990s March Madness, including WNBA legends like Dawn Staley, Sheryl Swoopes, and Rebecca Lobo.

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UCLA Makes Student Tix Free 🎟️

Women's hoops, men's hoops, and football all part of promo 📸

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Miami Going Back to Nike 🌀

Canes set to sign 10-year deal worth $200M+ after Adidas contract expires (Miami Herald)

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Almost two weeks after Cathy Engelbert announced her forthcoming retirement, what’s the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner.

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Texas football’s treatment of Holly Rowe is reflective of the rampant backlash toward successful women in sports

The treatment of the famed ESPN reporter Holly Rowe reinforces a dark underbelly of misogyny in sports and society.

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Breaking News

Baylor lands Ukraine's Kate Koval after LSU exit because Tigers brought in Russian player (AP)

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Where Team USA players at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup competed in college

The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup begins this Friday with group-stage matches in Berlin. Team USA is seeking their fifth consecutive and 12th overall gold medal backed by a young and gifted roster including Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.

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Ukrainian Center Left LSU Because Team Signed Russian Player

Kate Koval hopes NCAA will permit her to play elsewhere this season (AP)

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Here’s a run down of every WNBA player competing in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Keep up with all the WNBA players competing in the 2026 FIBA World Cup.

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Why women’s basketball will always love Dolly Parton

Why and how the late, great Dolly Parton is also a cultural icon for women’s basketball.

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When does the 2026-27 women's college basketball season start?

The women's basketball season is coming soon. Here is everything you need to know about the regular season and the NCAA tournament schedule.

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99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥

From Brady’s Patriots to Shaq and Kobe’s Lakers, we ranked the greatest teams ever assembled 📲

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Judge Puts SEC's New Eligibility Rule on Hold

Texas judge pauses rule that bars players from returning from pros (AP)

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🚨ACC Bans Pro Athletes

Conference follows lead of Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Full statement here 📲

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SEC to Ban Pro Athletes

Conference follows Big Ten blocking NFL players and adds on NBA, WNBA. Penalties here 📲

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Breaking News

Kate Koval of Ukraine leaves LSU following the Tigers' signing of a Russian player (AP)

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Is GG Banks Really Worth the Hype?

Grading every aspect of the high school phenom's game 📲

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Court Halts College Eligibility Ruling

Federal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

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EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV’s ‘The Dynasty’ highlights how UConn women’s basketball had to fight for respect

Swish Appeal shares an exclusive clip from “The Dynasty: UConn Huskies,” which debuts on Apple TV on Aug. 21.

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Paige, Azzi Talk Relationship

Wings stars open up on being a couple in UConn documentary 🎥

UConn's STACKED Non-Con Slate 📝

UConn Women’s Basketball

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This is going to be fun - the 2026-27 non-con schedule is here! 🎟️ https://t.co/2vcCtOdhpp

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GG Banks Is a BUCKET 🪣

Get familiar with the No. 1 combo guard in the nation 🎥

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Clark Teases Iowa Shoe 💛

Another Caitlin 1 colorway loading? 📸

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How the future stars of women’s basketball proved their Mamba Mentality at the 2026 Mamba Invitational

The late Kobe Bryant would’ve loved to watch Jordyn Palmer and Team Relentless win the Mamba Invitational.

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WNBA gameday discussion: As she plays her last game against the Connecticut Sun, know that Alyssa Thomas will forever define this franchise

The greatest player in Sun franchise history will play her last game in Connecticut tonight.

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These WNBA rookies will be taking their talents to Europe this winter

Several WNBA rookies have officially signed to play in Europe’s top basketball competition.

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OSU Lands $17M Patch Deal 💰

Buckeyes announce jersey partnership with JPMorganChase for all athletic programs

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Yankees Targeting Infield 🎯

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Top 50 NFL Free Agents 📋

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New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors

Steph Blasts Criticism of Ayesha 😳

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Cardinals Mock Draft Pick 🔮

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Massive MMA Brawl in Hotel Lobby 🩸

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50 Ideas to Fix Sports 💡

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Women's College Basketball

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UConn, USC and South Carolina headline three standout storylines from the start of the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season

South Carolina leads women's basketball Power 10 rankings after Week 1

The race for women’s college basketball’s National Player of the Year is already on!

WCBB Team Wins by 109 Points🤯

Trending WCBB ➡️

What's Buzzing

Women's Basketball HOF Class

NCAAW Players Own Basket Mishap 🫣

Breaking News

Competing in EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women, these three players should get another look from WNBA teams in 2027

UConn WBB Lands 5 ⭐️ Recruit

Early WCBB Player Rankings 📊

WNBA 2027 Mock Draft 🔮

Angel Going Back to LSU 🐯

LSU WBB Wins by 94 Points 😳

JuJu Drops 21 in Return 👀

JuJu's First Bucket Back ♨️

Valkyries’ title is a lesson about investing in women’s sports everyone needs to hear

NCAAW gameday discussion: Women’s college basketball is back! Let us know who you’re watching on opening day

Why these four comeback players could define the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season, beginning with JuJu Watkins’ return for USC

Tons of women’s college basketball stars will be suiting up for new teams for the 2026-27 season, but these three transfers are the most interesting

Jazzy: Draft Rules 'Outdated'

WNBA Finals are making it crystal clear that fans do care about women's basketball

Way-too-early Player of the Year candidates in women's college basketball

Why Houston Comets, Portland Fire and Washington Mystics fans should be encouraged by early EuroLeague Women action

10 Scariest Mascots in Sports 👻

Skylar Diggins Takes ND Role 🍀

JuJu Feeling Confident About Return

Most impactful transfers in women's college basketball for 2026-27

WCBB Preseason All-Americans ⭐

Women's basketball coaches to watch in 2026-27

AP Top 25 poll discussion: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 2 UConn and No. 3 USC are women’s college basketball’s elite

South Carolina leads the 2026 preseason AP Top 25 women's basketball rankings

🚨First WCBB AP Poll Rankings

Indiana’s Malia Samuels lands NIL deal with World’s Finest Chocolate

Preseason storylines for each major women's college basketball conference

SCAR WBB Lands 5-Star Guard

Interview: Dr. Bettina Love shares of how basketball has shaped her career, and how she’s using her passion for the game to inspire the next generation

Texas A&M vs. Florida: 1994 NCAA women's first round | FULL REPLAY

South Carolina, UConn lead 2026-27 women's basketball preseason Power 10

Preseason women's basketball Power 10 rankings for 2026-27

James Madison to Join American

Interview: How sports content creator Rachel DeMita found her way back to and established her place in basketball

Once cut and counted out, Veronica Burton continues to elevate her play, especially in the clutch, for the WNBA Finals-bound Golden State Valkyries

67 minutes of 2000s March Madness women's highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic

Breaking News

Iowa vs. UConn - 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four | FULL REPLAY

South Carolina vs. Iowa - 2024 NCAA women’s national championship | FULL REPLAY

UConn vs. South Carolina - 2025 NCAA women’s national championship | FULL REPLAY

DeWanna Bonner's WNBA future is unclear, but her legacy is cemented

Duke vs. LSU: 2026 NCAA women's Sweet 16 | FULL REPLAY

In her first WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, Sydney Taylor played with a style that echoed a league legend

UCLA vs. South Carolina - 2026 NCAA women's national championship | FULL REPLAY

16 minutes of DEEP 3-pointers in March Madness women's tournament since 2021

Angel Reese elevated into the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in her first season with the Atlanta Dream

NIT, WBIT Downsizing

The Los Angeles Sparks have a new general manager, and here’s what she said about what’s next for LA

Breaking News

Breaking News

45 minutes of '90s March Madness women's highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic

UCLA Makes Student Tix Free 🎟️

Miami Going Back to Nike 🌀

Almost two weeks after Cathy Engelbert announced her forthcoming retirement, what’s the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner?

Texas football’s treatment of Holly Rowe is reflective of the rampant backlash toward successful women in sports

Breaking News

Where Team USA players at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup competed in college

Ukrainian Center Left LSU Because Team Signed Russian Player

Here’s a run down of every WNBA player competing in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Why women’s basketball will always love Dolly Parton

When does the 2026-27 women's college basketball season start?

99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥

Judge Puts SEC's New Eligibility Rule on Hold

🚨ACC Bans Pro Athletes

SEC to Ban Pro Athletes

Breaking News

Is GG Banks Really Worth the Hype?

Court Halts College Eligibility Ruling

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV’s ‘The Dynasty’ highlights how UConn women’s basketball had to fight for respect