Women's college basketball
FILE - Serena Williams talks with her daughter Olympia and husband Alexis Ohanian after defeating Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Aug. 29, 2022, in New York. Alexis Ohanian called out the need for a safe work environment in the National Women's Soccer League while receiving the Champions for Equality Award at the annual Salute to Women in Sports event on Wednesday night, Oct. 12. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Alexis Ohanian gets sports award, calls for reforms in NWSL

By Melissa Murphy Oct. 13, 2022 10:44 AM EDT

Mali's Djeneba N'Diaye, left, and Japan's Ramu Tokashiki battle for the ball during their game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
USA vs Japan 9/23/2022

Sep. 22, 2022 08:56 AM EDT

Team captains pose for a group photo ahead of the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. From left, Puerto Rico's Pamela Rosado, China's Yang Liwei, South Korea's Kim Danbi, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Milica Deura, Belgium's Emma Meesseman, United States' Breanna Stewart, Australia's Tess Madgen, Serbia's Tina Krajisnik, Canada's Natalie Achonwa, Mali's Meiya Tirera, Japan's Maki Takada, France's Sarah Michel. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Poland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina 9/21/2022

Sep. 20, 2022 11:52 PM EDT

Rutgers hires Nikki McCray-Penson as assistant hoops coach

Jun. 28, 2022 01:08 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has hired former Tennessee star Nikki McCray-Penson as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team. Scarlet...

FILE - Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson waits to be photographed during the team's media day event, Friday, May 27, 2011, in Seattle. Jackson is set to rejoin the national team at the age of 41 in a bid for another world championship medal Sydney’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Lauren Jackson set to return for Australia's Opals at age 41

Jun. 21, 2022 08:35 AM EDT

FILE - Ann Meyers drives during practice at the NBA rookie camp for the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Sept. 10, 1978. The Hall of Famer, long-time TV basketball analyst and mother of three shares how Title IX has shaped her life and career in an essay for The Associated Press, and what needs to be done over the next 50 years for the law to continue to have a positive impact on young girls and women. (AP Photo/File)
Title IX: Ann Meyers Drysdale shares how law shaped her life

By Ann Meyers Drysdale Jun. 20, 2022 02:43 AM EDT

Debbie Antonelli, a 2022 inductee into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor poses next to the hoop she used growing up, Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn. Debbie Antonelli, Becky Hammon, Doug Bruno and Penny Taylor are among the 2022 inductees Saturday night into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Title IX also is being honored with the hall’s Trailblazers of the Game award at its 50th anniversary. (AP Photo/Teresa M. Walker)
One Knoxville SC vs South Carolina United FC 6/11/2022

Jun. 11, 2022 08:04 PM EDT

FILE - WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner leaves a courtroom after a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, May 13, 2022. Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport in February after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
Taylor calls for Griner's release at Hall of Fame induction

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 11, 2022 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - Former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt smiles as a banner is raised in her honor before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 28, 2013. The Late Pat Summitt, Lindsey Vonn, Michelle Kwan, Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King are among the nine individual women who will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame this summer. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Notre Dame-Tennessee (Women) 1/28/2013

Jun. 06, 2022 11:06 AM EDT

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley speaks to her team during a film session at the Women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. The players found ways to enjoy their time in Minneapolis preparing for the women's Final Four and a shot at a second national title. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Louisville Cardinals at South Carolina Gamecocks 4/1/2022

Apr. 07, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

South Carolina guard Zia Cooke points to a teammate during the first half of a first-round game against Howard in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Friday, March 18, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
WNIT - First Round - Game 29 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 30 (win) 3/19/2022

Apr. 07, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley greets fans as the team returns to the team's hotel following Women's Final Four NCAA basketball tournament, Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. South Carolina defeated UConn earlier in the night to win the national championship. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
South Carolina's Dawn Staley becomes force on, off the court

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 07, 2022 12:48 PM EDT

Florida forward Emanuely de Oliveira (11) tries for the ball against South Carolina forward Laeticia Amihere (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators 1/30/2022

Feb. 09, 2022 05:24 PM EST

Florida forward Emanuely de Oliveira (11) tries for the ball against South Carolina forward Laeticia Amihere (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
No. 1 Gamecocks' top reserves out, playing in FIBA tourney

Feb. 09, 2022 05:22 PM EST

Stern, Catchings, Cash inducted into Women’s Basketball Hall

By Al Lesar Aug. 21, 2021 08:26 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — What David Stern did for the sport of basketball transcended any gender bias and opened a whole new world for women in the game. ...

United States' head coach Dawn Staley gestures to the players during women's basketball gold medal game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
South Carolina's Staley opens the door for Olympic return

Aug. 17, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 28, 2021, file photo, Daiki Hashimoto, of Japan, poses with his gold medal for the artistic gymnastics men's all-around final at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Despite the pandemic, the one-year delay and the soaring costs, the Japanese public may still find a sweet spot for these Olympics, the way it did for the storied 1964 Games. Why? A historic haul of medals. Japan had its best Olympics in every category: the most gold medals (27), the most overall (58), and a third-place finish in both categories behind two much larger countries - the United States and China. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
Japan has its best Olympic medal haul: 27 gold, 58 overall

By Stephen Wade Aug. 08, 2021 06:22 AM EDT

Sweden's Anna Anvegard reacts after missing a chance to score in a penalty shootout against Canada during the women's final soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
American Felix sets new women's Olympics medal record

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 06, 2021 06:02 AM EDT

Sunisa Lee, of the United States, waits for the final results of the artistic gymnastics women's all-around final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Bromell looks to replace Bolt atop Olympic 100-meter podium

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 31, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

Canisius women's basketball coach resigns after 3 seasons

Jun. 22, 2021 11:32 AM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Canisius women’s basketball coach Scott Hemer cited personal health reasons for his decision to submit his resignation on Tuesday. ...