Celebrating Mothers

Five years later, Bianca Andreescu is beginning again. This is her story: “Whenever I leave the tunnel and step out onto the court, I always feel a bit of that magic from before. I still think that anything is possible.”

Ahead of her first Olympic Games, Rose Zhang pens a letter from Paris: “I will always be that little girl hitting balls into the desert, but the person I am now is so much more than that, too.”

Lydia Williams writes a letter to the Matildas: “The Matildas became like a second family to me.... If I made mistakes, it was OK. If I broke down crying in training, nobody told me to go home.”

Alise Willoughby ahead of the 2024 Olympics: “At the end of the day, I’m still me. Alise. The person. And, no matter what I do…. The sun will still come up.”

Jordan Chiles is paving the way for the next generation of athletes. 

A statement from the WNBPA JEDI Committee: “Get prepared to make your voice heard with us.”

This is Raven Johnson in her own words: “I’ve been challenged in every possible way, and instead of quitting, I let the hard times make good times.”

Chiney Ogwumike shares her thoughts on the WNBA’s bright future: “From being the target of jokes, to putting up juggernaut numbers. Women’s basketball is shining.”

March Madness is off and running, and we’ve got another freshman superstar on the show, none other than the ACC ROY and DPOY – Hannah Hidalgo! The duo gets into Hannah’s incredible rookie season and Notre Dame’s tournament potential. Tune in! 

This week we’ve got the reigning National Freshman of the Year and Florida State superstar, Ta’Niya Latson!

The NCAA Tournament is underway, and this week we’ve got a freshman phenom from the No. 1 seeded Texas – Madison Booker!

You didn’t pick USC before, so why start now?

“I’ll just say that I love the University of Texas and whenever y’all want me there, I’ll be there. And if y’all say I’m a Longhorn legend then it’s an honor I’ll wear forever.”

Laia Aleixandri shares her story: “You may remember me as one of the 15 players who sent those emails to the Spanish football federation.”

Lucía García has some things to say: “I have also learned that there are some things you cannot put a price on.” 

Alysha Clark dedicates her third WNBA Championship to her late father: “We did it, Pops. We really did it. Can you believe it? After all this shit.… We did it. Thank you for being my Sixth Man."

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

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.”

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

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.”

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

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?” 

This is Aitana Bonmatí, in her own words: “I’ll be giving 200% to help the team at this World Cup.”

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.”