The 2020 WNBA draft featured an emotional opening tribute, a no-brainer first pick, and more than a few surprising later-round selections. The action was streamed via a virtual telecast, with draftees across the country turning their living rooms into temporary broadcast studios. (If there’s one thing every player has in common, it appears to be fairlyContinue reading “2020 WNBA Draft: results and analysis”
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Shelina Zadorsky on Olympic postponement and NWSL uncertainty
Shelina Zadorksy plays as a defender for both the Orlando Pride of the NWSL and the Canada women’s national team. With the CWNT, Zadorsky won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Below, she discusses Canada’s decision (before the games were officially postponed) to withhold athletes from the Tokyo Olympics, as well as howContinue reading “Shelina Zadorsky on Olympic postponement and NWSL uncertainty”
The face of a movement: Hilary Knight talks PWHPA, what comes next, and what hockey needs
Hilary Knight is one of the most decorated players in the history of women’s ice hockey. As a member of Team USA, Knight has won an Olympic gold medal, two Olympic silvers, and eight gold medals at the IIHF World Championships. In 2019, Knight was among a group of more than 200 of the world’sContinue reading “The face of a movement: Hilary Knight talks PWHPA, what comes next, and what hockey needs”
Kassidy Cook talks Olympics postponement, quarantine training
Kassidy Cook is an American diver who placed 13th in the women’s 3 metre springboard at the 2016 Rio Olympics. A graduate of Stanford University, Cook competes in both the individual 3m springboard and the synchronized 3m springboard. As with countless athletes across the world, Cook’s training has been forced indoors due to the spreadContinue reading “Kassidy Cook talks Olympics postponement, quarantine training”
How Sabrina’s game translates to the WNBA
Back in November, Sabrina Ionescu tweeted out a message criticizing Nike for not selling her team’s jerseys. The University of Oregon is, famously, where the Swoosh was born, and when Ionescu’s No. 20 jersey miraculously became available online six days later, they sold out in two hours. It was one of the biggest off-court stories ofContinue reading “How Sabrina’s game translates to the WNBA”
KICKS: Shawna Gordon
Shawna Gordon played as a midfielder for Sky Blue FC, the Boston Breakers, the Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia, and Umeå IK in Sweden. Below, she takes us through her favorite pairs of kicks. Shoe Surgeon X Twix Air Jordan 1 I don’t usually do too much color, but I love this shoe because bothContinue reading “KICKS: Shawna Gordon”
Explaining the USWNT gender discrimination lawsuit
With sports still on hiatus, the biggest upcoming showdown is between the U.S. women’s national team and their own federation. On June 16th, the USWNT’s gender discrimination lawsuit will finally head to trial in what promises to be one of the defining moments in women’s sports history (yes, it’s that big of a deal). ButContinue reading “Explaining the USWNT gender discrimination lawsuit”
New pro softball league coming in August
A new professional softball league built around player-ownership and a unique scoring system is coming to Chicago this August. Co-founded by John Patricof, the former president of MLS club NYCFC, and Jonathan Soros, Athletes Unlimited is hoping to capitalize on both softball’s national popularity and a growing trend toward athlete empowerment. Both founders believe thatContinue reading “New pro softball league coming in August”
Alanna Smith talks Olympic postponement and WNBA fears
Alanna Smith is an Australian basketball player who plays for both the Phoenix Mercury and the Australian national team. A graduate of Stanford University, Smith was the 8th pick in the 2019 draft. She spoke with Just Women’s Sports about what the Olympics postponement means to hear and her teammates, the uncertainty surrounding the WNBAContinue reading “Alanna Smith talks Olympic postponement and WNBA fears”
Gabby Williams discusses life under lockdown in France
Gabby Williams is an American-French basketball player who plays for both the Chicago Sky of the WNBA and the Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomération club in France, whose season was recently suspended due to the coronavirus. Williams, who remains in France under a government-mandated lockdown, won two NCAA championships while playing at UConn. She spoke toContinue reading “Gabby Williams discusses life under lockdown in France”
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