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Women in Sports

Over the last century, female athletes have emerged as powerful voices for equality. Read their firsthand accounts of how they overcame the challenges they faced.

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Angela Lee opens up about her mental health: “Some days are good, some are tough, but each day I choose to keep fighting.” 

Angela Lee

Peanut Tuitele shares her story: “I am no longer a victim. Or just a survivor. I feel like now, finally, I have a voice. And a story to tell.”

Peanut Tuitele

England forward Alessia Russo hears a message from her mom, Carol, at the World Cup. 

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Kerolin writes a letter to her mother thanking her for her never-ending guidance, love and support: “When everything seemed lost, you showed me that it was essential to be solid and resilient.”

Kerolin

Alyssa Thompson’s mom shares a message with her daughter as the USWNT forward makes her World Cup debut. 

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Aitana Bonmatí in her own words: “Cuando eres una niña que crece en Cataluña, los años de Pep pertenecen a la leyenda. Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Messi.... Conoces al equipo, ¿no?” 

Aitana Bonmatí

Marta is dedicating this World Cup to little girls everywhere: “We have come so far. And I am beyond excited to see where things go next.”

Marta

Take a look behind the scenes of Atlanta Dream rookie Haley Jones' WNBA Draft experience, just weeks after her final NCAA tournament run with Stanford. Haley shares never before seen camcorder footage from draft day, and talks through the entire process.

Haley Jones

Naomi Girma pens a letter to Katie Meyer: “There are friends, and then there are true friends. Katie Meyer was a true friend, in every sense of the word.”

Naomi Girma

People in Ireland always talk about the men’s first World Cup, in Italy in 1990. We want this to be our Italia ’90. 

Katie McCabe

Crystal Bradford isn’t giving up: “I still believe I can have a successful career in the W. I’m not there yet, but I’m finally close to where I want to be.”

Crystal Bradford

We’re excited to share some of the exclusive behind-the-scenes images — along with video Haley herself captured along the way.

Haley Jones

This week we’ve got a certified BUCKET on the pod! She’s the Big East Player of the Year, led the country in scoring this season and became the all-time leading scorer in Villanova history (men or women, might we add) with 2,896 points – Maddy Siegrist!

Haley Jones, Maddy Siegrist

We’re dunkin’ on you this week!!! Sometimes I Hoop is back recording from Stan U with a key member of the Funky Four … Fran Belibi! Fran and Haley discuss their four years playing at Stanford, coming up through USA Basketball, and their funniest moments.

Francesca Belibi, Haley Jones

March Madness is here! We’ve got a Sunday Selection episode with none other than the other half of Stanford’s dynamic duo, Cameron Brink! Haley and Cam break down how they were unsure if they’d get the 1 seed and what they’re expecting for the tournament.

Haley Jones, Cameron Brink

We’ve heard from top college hoopers all season long, but this week we’re gonna hear from their mamas! Haley sits down with her Day One, Ms. Monique Jones, along with the moms of Rhyne Howard, Aliyah Boston and Jordan Horston.

Haley Jones

This week we’ve got Tar Heel superstar, Deja Kelly, on the pod to discuss everything from which conference she thinks is slacking, to her NIL experiences, to how UNC is ready for tournament play. Tune in!

Deja Kelly, Haley Jones