Women’s Sports Weekly

This week on Women's Sports Weekly, we're breaking down one of the biggest upsets in track and field as Nikki Hiltz defeats Faith Kipyegon at the Prefontaine Classic in the mile. We also discuss what Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback means after four years away from singles competition, plus all the chaos unfolding at Wimbledon as the world's top players continue to fall. In the...

Pride weekend may have left us exhausted, but the women's sports world never takes a break. This week, we recap our Denver Pride adventures (including a stolen Pride flag and an unforgettable drag brunch) before diving into the biggest stories in women's sports. We break down the biggest NWSL transfer moves, including Ally Sentnor to Angel City, Lily Reale to Boston Legacy, and Sam Kerr&#3...

Women’s sports are booming, but what comes next? This week, we sat down with Thayer Lavielle, Managing Director of The Collective at The Team, to break down the business behind the biggest growth story in sports. From WNBA and NWSL investment to media rights, fan behavior, and why equity doesn’t mean equality, Thayer shares the insights shaping the future of women’s sports. We also dive into why w...

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we make a shocking confession: we watched men’s sports. Between the New York Knicks mania and the buzz around the World Cup, can you really blame us? Don’t worry, women’s sports are still the main character. Danielle finally watched Bend It Like Beckham, and yes, there are spoilers. We discuss whether the iconic film still hits and our hope for a re-make. Then w...

This week on Women's Sports Weekly, we're breaking down the complicated (and slightly chaotic) PWHL expansion process as four new teams prepare to join the league. We explain the expansion phases, what they mean for roster building, and highlight notable moves involving Britta Curl and Alina Müller. We recap the USWNT's trip to Brazil, where a goal from Sophia Wilson, her first interna...

On this episode of Women’s Sports Weekly, we break down the Montreal Victoire winning the Walter Cup, Marie-Philip Poulin earning Playoff MVP honors, and the championship celebration that took over Montreal. We also dive into the Golden State Valkyries upset win over the Indiana Fever, plus Caitlin Clark becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 career assists. Then it's all abo...

ESPN analyst Andraya Carter joins Women’s Sports Weekly for a candid conversation about leadership, basketball, and broadcasting. Andraya takes us back to her powerhouse days at Buford High School, the lessons she learned under legendary coach Gene Durden, and what it was really like being recruited to University of Tennessee by iconic coach Pat Summitt. She opens up about transitioning from athle...

The women’s sports world is absolutely cooking right now…with butter. This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we break down the wildest stories across the WNBA, PWHL, and NCAA softball including why WNBA teams use male practice players and what that says about the future of player development in women’s basketball. Plus, UCLA softball star Megan Grant is rewriting the NCAA record books with moonshot h...

Emma Santosuosso joins Women’s Sports Weekly to talk pro women’s rugby, Boston Banshees culture, and the grind of balancing elite competition with a full-time job. Emma shares how she found rugby at 18, goals for the Boston Banshees, and the road towards a sustainable Women’s Elite Rugby league including pay for the players. She breaks down player safety, training demands, and rugby’s reputation f...

Allyson Felix is eyeing a stunning return for the 2028 LA Olympics at age 40. With 11 Olympic medals, we break down what her comeback means for longevity, motherhood in sport, and redefining elite performance in women’s athletics. In the Professional Women's Hockey League playoffs, the semifinals are heating up: Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire brings overtime chaos, while Ottawa Charge a...

Big money, big moves. The National Women's Soccer League is expanding to Columbus with a record $205M fee 👀. In college hoops, the transfer portal stays chaotic: South Carolina and UCLA pick up key talent while Tennessee’s roster is in shambles. Plus, Madison Booker has everyone talking after a very Notre Dame-coded appearance 👀 In the WNBA, we’re asking: how is Natasha Cloud still unsigned?...

The WNBA Draft is done and this class is stacked. We break down Azzi Fudd going No. 1 to Dallas, Olivia Miles to Minnesota, and how UCLA made history. Plus: Flau’jae Johnson’s wild draft-night slide to Seattle 👀 Off the court, the fashion delivered. From velvet to pinstripes, we’re naming best dressed (and yes…she didn’t even get drafted). Then, the news that shook women’s sports: Sue Bird and Me...

This episode starts with something close to our hearts. We honor Danielle’s college basketball coach, Mary Beth Spirk, whose impact on the game and her players goes far beyond the court. As the longtime leader at Moravian University, her legacy lives on through the stories we share and the causes she championed, especially the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. If you’d like to support in her name, donations ca...

UCLA is officially on top of the college basketball world. We were live at the Women’s Final Four in Phoenix, bringing you courtside energy, player interviews, and full breakdowns of the biggest moments of the tournament. In the semifinals, South Carolina snapped UConn’s undefeated season in a statement win, while Geno Auriemma’s in-game and postgame reactions raised plenty of eyebrows. On the oth...

Denver showed UP for its newest team, the Summit, packing Empower Field at Mile High with over 60,000 fans for an electric home debut. The final score? A tie. The energy? Absolutely unmatched. Then it’s on to March Madness, where the Sweet 16 delivered pure chaos: Notre Dame stunned Vanderbilt, and Duke pulled off a jaw-dropping buzzer-beater against LSU. Upsets, drama, and everything we love abou...

Wisconsin reigns supreme as your 2026 NCAA Women’s Hockey Champions, taking down rival Ohio State in a statement win to secure back-to-back titles. We’re already looking ahead to what stars Laila Edwards and Caroline Harvey do next in the PWHL. March Madness is delivering the drama, and Carolyn is officially all-in on Virginia after their instant-classic double OT thriller against Iowa. Cinderella...

Women’s sports showed OUT in Denver. The Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens delivered an electric showdown on the PWHL Takeover Tour but seriously, why is ESPN still sleeping on PWHL scores in their app?! Meanwhile, Paralympic legend Oksana Masters adds FIVE more medals to her unreal résumé. She defines greatness across seasons and sports. In soccer, the Denver Summit stumble against Bay FC, but...

Championships, chaos, and the road to March Madness. This week in women’s sports had everything. The Mist are officially your 2026 Unrivaled Champions, and Breanna Stewart just added another trophy to an already ridiculous résumé. We break down the title run and what the new Unrivaled basketball league means for the future of women’s hoops. But the celebration didn’t stop at the trophy ceremony… i...

USA Hockey royalty Hilary Knight and Megan Keller trade the rink for late night, joining Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie under the bright lights of Saturday Night Live and yes, they even let the men’s team tag along. In the Unrivaled Playoffs, the intensity has been off the charts. The Mist and the Phantom are officially finals-bound, and we’re breaking down the big moments, bold performances, and...

The Olympics are over, but the U.S. women showed out. They won 8 of Team USA’s 12 gold medals, including a historic third Olympic gold for Mikaela Shiffrin and a joyful, full-circle figure skating triumph from Alysa Liu. In hockey, Hilary Knight and Team USA defeated Canada in overtime to secure their third Olympic gold in women’s hockey, in a record-setting 5.3-million-viewer thriller that cement...

Women’s sports delivered chaos, clutch moments, and history this week. At the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim battled through a torn labrum to grab silver in snowboard halfpipe, while 17-year-old Gaon Choi shook off a scary slam and came back flying to win gold. Talk about Gen Z nerves of steel. NCAA softball is officially back. Duke Blue Devils softball stack ranked wins over Texas A&M and LSU for...

There’s still no collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for WNBA players and league executives are reportedly showing up to meetings empty-handed. If the WNBA can’t lock in a deal that supports player salaries, revenue sharing, and long-term growth, could Unrivaled shake up the women’s basketball landscape? Over in Unrivaled, the Hive are scrambling to pull it together, but is it too little, too la...

Philly is officially Unrivaled. The City of Brotherly Love hosted two electric games, and Marina Mabrey stole the spotlight with a jaw-dropping 47-point eruption in front of 21,000 buzzing fans. Over in the NWSL, Trinity Rodman locked in a historic contract to stay with the Washington Spirit, igniting league-wide conversations about the new High Impact Player rule and what’s next with the Players...

This week on Women’s Sports Weekly, we tackle one of the most talked-about issues in sports today: trans athletes and the future of fair play. We are joined by Ellie Roscher and Dr. Anna Baeth, authors of the groundbreaking book Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports, for a timely, science-backed conversation you don’t want to miss. From Supreme Court cases and state-level trans sports...

USWNT star Lindsey Heaps is officially headed to the Denver Summit, and the Mile High City is buzzing about what her arrival means for the future of women’s soccer in Colorado. College hoops delivered plenty of chaos as NCAA Basketball action saw CU Boulder take down the Iowa State Cyclones. The win extended Iowa State’s losing streak and officially dropped the Cyclones out of the Top 25. The dram...