Monumental Moments
Athletes Unlimited: Bringing Athletes — And Couples — Together
Athletes Unlimited will provide women’s basketball another chance to play professionally starting January 26, 2021. Natasha Cloud and Aleshia Ocasio will benefit from AU’s addition as it will bring the power couple closer together than ever before.
The Incredible Basketball Career Of Becky Hammon
Becky Hammon, the new head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, is more than your average coach. After a fantastic playing career and ground-breaking coaching career, Hammon is ready to lead the WNBA’s newest franchise to their first championship.
Jessica Platt: Facing Obstacles On And Off The Ice
After going through transition surgery, Jessica Platt had to relearn how to play hockey. Transitioning to the women’s game was an adjustment, but eventually, Platt was drafted into the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and became the first professional hockey player to come out as a transgender woman. The post Jessica Platt: Facing Obstacles On And Off The Ice appeared first on GoodSport.
Daniella Ponticelli Is No Stranger To Broadcasting
Daniella Ponticelli was introduced to broadcasting at a young age after being interviewed by the local news when she was just 10 years old. Little did she know this would be the start of her broadcasting career. The post Daniella Ponticelli Is No Stranger To Broadcasting appeared first on GoodSport.
Women Of The NFL
Women are changing the game in sports. Here are some of the trailblazers and role models you should know. The post Women Of The NFL appeared first on GoodSport.
A Show Of Strength
Shaakira Hassell overcame bias and hardship to become the first African-American woman to lead a strength and conditioning program in college sports. The post A Show Of Strength appeared first on GoodSport.
New York City Marathon: A Historical Monument For Women
Retired Army General and former Heisman winner Pete Dawkins sat down with Jim Corcoran to talk about his odds-defying journey through life. The post New York City Marathon: A Historical Monument For Women appeared first on GoodSport.
‘It Has Been a Whirlwind’: Kate Scott Is Taking It All In As Sixers’ Play-By-Play Announcer
In September, Kate Scott was the second woman hired as a full-time play-by-play announcer in NBA history when the 76ers added her to their broadcast team. The post ‘It Has Been a Whirlwind’: Kate Scott Is Taking It All In As Sixers’ Play-By-Play Announcer appeared first on GoodSport.
Women’s Sports Foundation Salutes Female Athletes Everywhere
On October 13, the Women’s Sports Foundation held its annual salute to women’s sports, honoring and celebrating female athletes everywhere. The post Women’s Sports Foundation Salutes Female Athletes Everywhere appeared first on GoodSport.
The History Of Women’s Collegiate Wrestling And Iowa’s Position To Propel The Sport Forward
With the University of Iowa announcing that it will start a new, all-women’s wrestling team, the history of collegiate women’s wrestling is ready to move onto a larger stage. The post The History Of Women’s Collegiate Wrestling And Iowa’s Position To Propel The Sport Forward appeared first on GoodSport.
It Wasn’t Always Sports For Marysol Castro
GoodSport spoke with Marysol Castro to discuss her path to becoming the first female, and Latina, PA announcer for the New York Mets. The post It Wasn’t Always Sports For Marysol Castro appeared first on GoodSport.
Former USNWT Soccer Coach Is Helping The Next Generation of Female Coaches
Recently retired Jill Ellis is helping to eliminate the gender gap in coaching by helping women go further with their coaching certifications. The post Former USNWT Soccer Coach Is Helping The Next Generation of Female Coaches appeared first on GoodSport.
How Women Get to Compete in the Olympics
The modern day Olympics were founded by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, but he didn’t include women. Take a look into how women got to compete on the largest national stage. The post How Women Get to Compete in the Olympics appeared first on GoodSport.
Basketball Player-Turned Doctor Makes Impact On Pandemic Front Line
Dr. Niki Williams gained mental toughness through team sports. Now she uses that agility to treat patients as an emergency room physician on the front lines during a global pandemic. The post Basketball Player-Turned Doctor Makes Impact On Pandemic Front Line appeared first on GoodSport.
The Inspiration Behind The Movie ‘A League of Their Own’
A look into the players, coaches and inaugural AAGPBL season that led to the baseball classic. The post The Inspiration Behind The Movie ‘A League of Their Own’ appeared first on GoodSport.
History In The Making: Centenary University Hosted First-Ever Women’s College Baseball Invitational
History was made this past summer in Hackettstown, New Jersey when Centenary University hosted the first-ever Women’s College Baseball Invitational. The post History In The Making: Centenary University Hosted First-Ever Women’s College Baseball Invitational appeared first on GoodSport.
Women’s Rugby Players Unite In Support Of Body Positivity
Women's rugby players around the world united in support of the #IamEnough social campaign, which celebrates body positivity in women's sports. The post Women’s Rugby Players Unite In Support Of Body Positivity appeared first on GoodSport.
NIL A “Game Changer” For Female Athletes
On June 30, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved an interim policy that allows collegiate athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL). Those rule changes, as well as state laws that went into effect July 1, have opened the door for athletes to earn money for social media posts, autograph signings and endorsements. The post NIL A “Game Changer” For Female Athletes appeared first on GoodSport.
This Rugby Playing Astronaut Is Out Of This World
After serving in Iraq, Anne McClain found rugby a crucial ingredient to her success at NASA. The post This Rugby Playing Astronaut Is Out Of This World appeared first on GoodSport.
Meet The U.S Olympic Women’s Basketball Team Going For Gold In Tokyo
The U.S Olympic Women’s Basketball team will try for a seventh straight Olympic gold medal in Tokyo as they come in as the heavy favorites to win it all. The post Meet The U.S Olympic Women’s Basketball Team Going For Gold In Tokyo appeared first on GoodSport.
How The 1996 Olympics Changed Women’s Sports
The 1996 Olympics brought us some of the greatest moments in sports history. But more importantly, it changed the landscape of women's sports in the U.S. The post How The 1996 Olympics Changed Women’s Sports appeared first on GoodSport.
A Look At The Most Dominant Women’s Teams In Stanford History
After winning the 2020-2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship, Stanford University kept its streak of winning at least one NCAA team championship each academic year for 45 consecutive years. The post A Look At The Most Dominant Women’s Teams In Stanford History appeared first on GoodSport.
Six Questions For NFL Coach Jennifer King
GoodSport caught up wtih NFL coach Jennifer King before the start of the 2020 NFL season. After the season, King made history as the first full-time Black female coach in the NFL. The post Six Questions For NFL Coach Jennifer King appeared first on GoodSport.
Dr. Tomika Ferguson Empowers Black Female Athletes With Creation Of Black Athlete Sister Circle
Black Athlete Sister Circle aims to change the culture around collegiate athletics for black women, who are critically underrepresented in college administrations. The post Dr. Tomika Ferguson Empowers Black Female Athletes With Creation Of Black Athlete Sister Circle appeared first on GoodSport.