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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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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

Go behind the scenes as Sylvia Fowles says goodbye to basketball.

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Jill Scott announces her retirement: “If you don’t love it, you don’t last. You can’t. The dream is what sustains you.”

Jill Scott

Go behind the scenes with LA Sparks’ Jordin Canada.

Jordin Canada

Nyara Sabally says thank you to Oregon and announces her decision to enter the 2022 WNBA draft.

Nyara Sabally

The freshman making noise on and off the court, Miss FLAU’JAE Johnson, hops on the mic to talk all things LSU, mixing her hoops and music career, NIL deals, and just how elite the landscape of women’s college basketball is right now.

Flau'jae Johnson, Haley Jones

Tennis player Jessica Pegula opens up about her mom’s cardiac arrest: “This is a story about my mother, my family, and the past year.”

Jessica Pegula

For the first episode of Sometimes I Hoop we had to call up Miss DOUBLE-DOUBLE, reigning NCAA champ, 6'5" All-American for South Carolina … Aliyah BOSTON. On this episode, Haley and Aliyah get into the 2023 season, their longtime friendship, NIL bags, pla

Aliyah Boston, Haley Jones

Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir is fighting back: “This is about my rights as a worker, as a woman and as a human being.”

Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir

Deja Kelly has big plans for University of North Carolina women’s basketball team: “We’re ready to put UNC women’s hoops back on the Final Four map.”

Deja Kelly

Kelsie Whitmore on playing baseball: “This has been a real journey. To get to this point. It’s not been smooth sailing, that’s for sure.” 

Kelsie Whitmore

These photos, annotated with Steph’s own words, show what rehab from a serious injury looks like, as well as the pressure, disappointment and hope that run through the mind of an elite athlete.

Steph Houghton

Athletes send voicemails to Sue Bird.

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Taylor Townsend on her transformative journey back to the U.S. Open: “I’ve always felt like I had something to prove, and I don’t think that will ever go away.”

Taylor Townsend

Natasha Hastings announces her retirement: “It’s a feeling that my job’s not done yet. That it’s actually just getting started. And that I’ve got so much more yet to give.” 

Natasha Hastings