Reese records WNBA-record 29th double-double
Daisy Chain Fields review – Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival is electric amid extreme heat
Canadian women's volleyball team qualifies for Olympics for 1st time since 1996
Scientists Document a Rare Golden Ray in Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific
Fantasy women's hoops awards: Wilson, Reese and the most dominant stars of 2026
Angel Reese had 15 points and 11 rebounds to break a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, and the Atlanta Dream defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 on Sunday afternoon in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.
<p><strong>Great Park, Irvine, California<br></strong>Performances from Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and Sarah McLachlan raise $20m for charity yet are marred by poor planning for heatwave</p><p>Shortly after singing the closing notes of her indie pop gem LES Artistes on…
The Canadian women's vollleyball team punched its ticket to the Olympics for the first time since 1996 on Saturday with a 3-1 win (25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14) over the host Dominican Republic in the final of the NORCECA Continental Qualifier in Santo Domingo.
A small ray the color of a gold coin turned up in shallow water off Guanacaste, and researchers say nothing like it has ever been recorded in its family. The animal was a juvenile female blotched round ray, a common bottom-dwelling species along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
With the season almost over, Eric Moody looks at the biggest stars and surprises who led your teams to victory.
From Pinterest boards to classroom walls, Mary Oliver’s words have become popular in a way that most poets could only dream. People have even gone as far as to call her “Saint Mary.” But in a new documentary Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, director and producer…
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending US Open champion, doesn't sound concerned about her recent struggles, including that she hasn't gotten past the fourth round of her past few tournaments.
Miyu Yamashita was back on top of an LPGA Tour leaderboard days after tying the tour's 72-hole scoring record in a nine-stroke victory in Canada.
Historical epics, dystopian futures, crime thrillers, a few androids and so many Russell Crowe accents. Travel from the distant past to the 'Alien' future as we rank the legendary director’s films.
Coco Gauff was caught by surprise when she saw her mom take to social media about excessive US Open ticket requests from family and friends. That doesn't mean she has any issue with it.
Masai Russell set a new world record in the women's 100-meter hurdles at the 2026 Diamond League meet in Zurich, finishing in 12.09 seconds. The post Masai Russell Breaks 100-Meter Hurdles World Record at Diamond League appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
The chief executive officer of Sydney, Australia’s Powerhouse Parramatta, a major public museum that’s slated to open in November, has stood aside from her position, per a recent announcement from the government of New South Wales.
California’s Riverside Art Museum (RAM) has appointed Vivian Zavataro as its next executive director, a role she will assume on October 1st, the museum announced last week.
Elise Mertens reached her first semifinal of the season at WTA Monterrey 2026, where she now faces Nikola Bartunkova. The post Elise Mertens, Nikola Bartunkova Book WTA Monterrey Semifinals appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
From the 1960s to 1990, more than 4,000 Greenlandic women were forced to wear a contraceptive coil, in the majority of cases without their consent.
[CAF] Nigeria's Edo Queens and Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies have secured their places in the semi-finals of the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers after maintaining perfect records through their opening two matches in Ouagadougou.
Chelsea FC beat Real Sociedad 5-2 as summer signing Melvine Malard scored twice on her competitive debut in the UWCL first leg. The post Chelsea FC Cruises Past Real Sociedad in Champions League Qualifier appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Boston Legacy will play its 2027 home matches in Rhode Island, as construction delays push back the club's White Stadium debut. The post Legacy Delays White Stadium Move, Secures Rhode Island Venue for 2027 appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
[CAF] Last year's runners-up ZESCO Ndola Girls will face two-time African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 on Saturday after both came through tough semi-final clashes.
The Wall Street Journal published a report Thursday arguing that Costa Rica’s rise in drug killings has fractured the political system, setting President Laura Fernández and her governing party against the judiciary in a conflict the paper describes as a political civil war.
Last week, President Trump posted to Truth Social his plan to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (The Contrarian covered the departure of her predecessor, Dr.
She will also oversee the Cheech.
The Indiana Fever star is a longtime fan of the superstar artist, with her new Caitlin 1 sneakers paying homage to her friendship bracelet from Swift's Eras Tour.
North Carolina Courage forward Ashley Sanchez extended her lead atop the NWSL Golden Boot race on Wednesday with a brace in a 2-0 victory over Angel City FC, bringing her total to 15 goals this season.
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the 2026 US Open mixed doubles championship on Wednesday, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli. The post Karolína Muchová, Jakub Menšík Win US Open Mixed Doubles Championship appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
[New Times] Rwanda finished top of Group D after sweeping Burundi in straight sets (25-6, 25-11, 25-13) at the 2026 African Women's Nations Volleyball Championship in their final match of the group stage held at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday.
Nelly Korda leads a stacked field at the 2026 FM Championship in Boston, as legend Anna Nordqvist plays her final LPGA tournament. The post 2026 FM Championship Tees Off as Anna Nordqvist Announces Retirement appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Dartmouth College’s Hood Museum of Art has just tapped Kim Conaty as its next director, the institution announced on Wednesday. Conaty, who is presently the chief curator of the Whitney Museum of American Art, will assume her new role on October 27.
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for a shift from symbolic commitments to measurable action on women's empowerment, warning that South Africa's progress on gender equality is being undermined…
<p>Ahead of the release of her 13th solo album, the fantastically titled Chakzilla, we rank the best of a sublime catalogue of funk, slow jams and tears-on-the-dancefloor disco</p><p>Chaka Khan had harsh words for the “assholes” at her then record company, Warner Bros, who she…
[Nyasa Times] Adelaide Migogo, chairperson of the National Women's Football Committee and leader of Malawi's delegation at the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifier, has hailed Silver Strikers Ladies' historic run to the semi-finals as further proof of the rising quality…
<p>Ahead of playing Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields, artists explain why female-first festivals are due for a resurgence</p><p>When I first saw the poster for <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/olivia-rodrigo">Olivia Rodrigo</a>’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in…
She channeled her mental health struggles into kaleidoscopic artworks that enamored the world, rendering her an icon closer to a spiritual leader than a contemporary artist.
[New Times] Rwanda registered their second consecutive victory at the 2026 African Women's Nations Volleyball Championship after sweeping DR Congo in straight sets (25-17, 25-15, 25-16) in their Group D match at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Joan Kirner’s story shows why we need more stories about women who fought to make political leadership more equal. The post The children’s book celebrating Victoria’s first female Premier (just in time for Book Week) appeared first on Women's Agenda.
On Monday, a German court in Hamburg convicted an unnamed brother and sister of money laundering in a case regarding the unlawful sale of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The suspects were ordered to turn over $37 million, as well as pay fines totaling over $105,000.
WPBL investor Mina Kim filed a court petition demanding financial records from the pro women's baseball league weeks into its debut season. The post WPBL Investor Mina Kim Takes League to Court Over Financial Records appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
The Fever-Sky game Sunday averaged 3.31 million viewers on NBC and Peacock to make it the most-watched regular-season WNBA game since the league's inaugural season in 1997.
USA Volleyball reached the NORCECA Continental Championship 2026 final by sweeping the Dominican Republic. The post USA Volleyball Books 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship Gold Medal Match appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
My introduction to Dolly Parton came at 7. My mom, as the lead alto in the church choir, had some sway with our music director and she used it to snag me the occasional solo in front of the congregation. I sang hymns, some contemporary Christian songs.
[Premium Times] It started with visible empty seats. Then, suddenly, the rotunda of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs -- designed for elite class activities -- got thronged with quality audience.
I signed my first baby up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library when she was one week old, at the advice of her pediatrician. It was May 2020, and the pandemic was just beginning to close its fist around the world.
The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.
Kinley Rasmus of Phenix City, Alabama, continued her historic run through the Little League World Series on Tuesday by breaking the record for most hits by a girl with her fifth of the tournament.
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The exhibition marks her first solo show in Asia.
Captain Angela Stanford picked Lindy Duncan, Megan Khang, and Rose Zhang to complete the US roster ahead of the 2026 Solheim Cup. The post Lindy Duncan Earns Solheim Cup Spot Alongside Rose Zhang, Megan Khang appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Captain Angela Stanford finalized the 12-player US roster for the 2026 Solheim Cup, combining nine automatic qualifiers with wildcard picks. The post Women’s World Golf Rankings Decide Final Spots on Solheim Cup Roster appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
The Phoenix Mercury bought out veteran DeWanna Bonner, allowing her to chase a championship title in what's likely her final WNBA season. The post Phoenix Buys Out DeWanna Bonner’s Contract, Allows Title Chase Opportunity appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Kenya Police Bullets striker Terry Engesha believes the team are due for a goal-fest after a winning start to their Caf Women's Champions League qualifiers campaign in Kigali on Monday evening.
[Daily Trust] Women farmers in Kano are recording remarkable progress in yields, incomes and agribusiness opportunities thereby making remarkable progress in the agricultural value chain.
In 2016, Candace Owens emerged as a leading conservative voice, the rare Black woman backing then-candidate Donald Trump. In 2017, she was hired by Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit co-founded by Charlie Kirk.
Alex Eala made her US Open debut last year with little expectation beyond making an impression. She returns this year with legitimate expectations of making a deep run.
The star joined Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for a 20-year retrospective chat at the Grammy Museum.
The WNBA has not announced any plans to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from attending future games but, according to multiple sources, the ex-NBA player will not be eligible to play in the league.
U.S. captain Angela Stanford filled out her Solheim Cup team with three picks Monday, leaning on experience for two picks along with first-timer Lindy Duncan.
Miyu Yamashita captured the 2026 CPKC Women's Open by nine strokes, matching the LPGA Tour 72-hole scoring record. The post Miyu Yamashita Ties LPGA Record in 2026 CPKC Women’s Open Win appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
In a surprise move, former Gotham FC forward Esther González has signed with Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah through 2027. The post Esther González Swaps Gotham FC for Al Qadsiah in Surprise Saudi League Move appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Serena Williams has partnered with Carlos Alcaraz for the 2026 US Open mixed doubles tournament ahead of this year's Grand Slam. The post Serena Williams & Carlos Alcaraz Team Up for U.S. Open Mixed Doubles appeared first on Just Women's Sports.
Soon after he began his second term, President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. Programs and roles in the federal workforce were eliminated.
[Leadership] Dr Mary Idele has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing her as Secretary of the Women Mobilisation Directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council.
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title.
Japanese star Miyu Yamashita matched the LPGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record Sunday in a wire-to-wire, nine-stroke victory in the CPKC Women's Open at Royal Mayfair.
