A little bit late, but the 2019 Women’s division statistics in MMA has been posted. We breakdown the pro and amateur numbers with InvictaFC commentator and UFC backstage reporter Laura Sanko in what was a pivotal year in the sport. You can follow…
Month: April 2020
(Courtesy IMMAF) The big story in the amateur women’s divisions this year was international growth. In 2018, the U.S. outpaced the world in terms of amateur fights, but the world flipped the script this year with 161 more bouts. While the U.S. is…
(Photo courtesy Dave Mandel, Invicta FC) We saw a boom in 2019 in terms of the growth of the women’s divisions as a whole. After a somewhat stagnate 2018, which only say a growth of seven fights compared to 2017, 2019 saw an increase of 194. That…
Dorka Juhasz has her team on the brink of something big in 2021. | Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images
The Ohio State Buckeyes took a big step toward Big Ten legitimacy this season. Dorka Juhasz and Kierstan Bell should accel…
Kara Lawson (left) and Courtney Vandersloot in a battle of grizzled veteran versus young star circa 2012. | Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images
A short story about finding oneself through sport. Why do I love the WNBA?
Anyone who kno…
WNBA news:The league will begin giving rookies health benefits, despite the uncertain start to the season.WNBA player news:Kia Nurse is making the most of her indefinite offseason.Chennedy Carter is joining the WNBA at the perfect time.Kitija Laksa hop…
Kaila Charles could become the third Maryland player in Connecticut, joining Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones. | Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
The Connecticut Sun took a pair of players from two great programs: Kaila Charles (Maryland…
WNBA news:The league is still exploring options for the 2020 season.The WNBA continues to make progress in a crowded sports landscape.WNBA team news:The Liberty waived Tayler Hill after acquiring her in a trade 13 days ago.WNBA player news:Kobi Thornto…
Senior star Chante Stonewall looks to take advantage of a transition opportunity during 2020 Big East action. | Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Seniors Chante Stonewall and Kelly Campbell spurred DePaul to another …
WNBA team news:Mystics players are maintaining connections via Zoom meetings.WNBA player news:”I think it’s just crazy”: Ruthy Hebard on returning to her birth city to play pro ball.Bonus:Cathy Engelbert interview, part II.Update from yesterday:The NBA…
Over the course of her 33-year coaching career, Muffet McGraw demonstrated her acute understanding of the power of women in sports. | Photo by Lance King/Getty Images
At the 2019 Final Four, Muffet McGraw went viral for her words on gende…
Things that make you go hmmm:NBA facilities reportedly will begin to reopen Friday.WNBA team news:Five offseason moves that could prevent the Mystics from repeating.WNBA player news:Chennedy Carter’s godfather is Jason Terry of the NBA.Two WNBA players…
Rhyne Howard (right) takes a shot against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. The Wildcats won the game 86-65 before losing in the semis to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. | Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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WNBA player news:Chicago guard Allie Quigley staged a quarantine shooting competition for fans.Real talk with Sky rookie Ruthy Hebard.Seimone Augustus is looking to be a leader in Los Angeles.College player news:Caitlin Clark is ready to take the keys …
Chennedy Carter was named to the All-SEC First Team for the third straight year. | Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Led by SEC standout Chennedy Carter, the Texas A&M Aggies were destined for their 14th straight NC…