Unrivaled and the First 900
The "queen of Barcelona."
Alexia Putellas is the “queen of Barcelona.” Gatorade revives its iconic ‘90s “Is It In You?” campaign with Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. And LPGA legend Lexi Thompson announced she’s retiring from pro golf.
Minnesota Wins Inaugural Walter Cup as Professional Women’s Hockey League Champs (The Associated Press)
Minnesota beat Boston 3-0 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Tsongas Center. Here’s the moment the Walter Cup was lifted for the first time. PS: Team names and logos will reportedly be announced this summer.
Unrivaled Basketball League Set to Feature Serious Salaries and Has the Backing of Some Major Names (Yahoo Sports)
The 3-on-3 league, founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will offer players six-figure salaries, the highest in US women’s professional sports. Investors include Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Michelle Wie West.
Women's College World Series Bracket 2024: Full Schedule for NCAA Softball Tournament (The Sporting News)
The Women’s College World Series is in full swing, and there are plenty of games (and hopefully some upsets) to watch this weekend. The Sporting News breaks down the full schedule and how to tune into the action (mostly on ESPN networks).
Argentina Women’s National Team Stars Quit Over Pay, Conditions Dispute (Just Women’s Sports)
“We need improvements for Argentina’s women’s soccer national team, and I am not only talking about finances,” defender Julieta Cruz posted on Instagram [translated into English]. “I speak about training, having lunch, breakfast.”
Misty Copeland Talks About the Importance of Representation in Ballet on Ina Garten’s “Be My Guest” (Instagram)
The full episode is on HBO Max, but the clip Copeland posted to Instagram is well worth watching. She shares her experience as a Black dancer and talks about being asked to apply white makeup circa 2001/2002.
Dawn Staley Talks Championship, Being a ‘Dream Merchant’ and Growth of Women’s Hoops (SLAM)
South Carolina’s impressive head coach is SLAM’s latest cover star. The must-read interview spans her early coaching career, her team’s undefeated run last season, and the legacy she hopes to leave on the game.
Fast Break…
A few quick moments of joy.
“I want to be like Coco.” (Don’t we all.) 🎾🎾🎾
The first 900 by a female = landed. 🛹🌪️ (And she’s only 14 🤯)