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Womens Hockey

USA's Knight wins IIHF Female Player of the Year

Team USA forward Hilary Knight has won the IIHF Female Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season, it was announced Thursday.

Phoenix Mercury

Griner emotional after 'amazing' Phoenix homecoming

Brittney Griner's return to home was as much a celebration as it was a game. The entire lower bowl of Footprint Center was sold out, forcing the team to sell seats in the upper deck. The 14,040 fans in attendance were believed to be the largest Mercury crowd since 1998.

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Griner emotional after 'amazing' Phoenix homecoming

Chelsea

Chelsea wins Women's Super League for fourth straight year

Chelsea secured its fourth straight Women’s Super League by beating Reading 3-0 on Saturday to wrap up the double in style. Having beaten Manchester United in the FA Cup final this month, Chelsea eased past Reading with goals from Guro Reiten and a Sam Kerr double.

Hockey Canada

Team Canada teammates Poulin and Stacey announce engagement

Team Canada teammates Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey announced their engagement on Friday.

NBA

WNBA, NBA set standard for diverse, equitable, inclusive hiring

While gender hiring practices were not as good as racial hiring practices, they were significantly better than the 2021 report card. The WNBA, NBA, MLS and NFL received grades of A, B+, B and B, respectively. MLB received a C+, and college sports received the lowest grade -- a C.

- Richard Lapchick

WNBA, NBA set standard for diverse, equitable, inclusive hiring

MLB

How Olivia Pichardo defied doubters to make baseball history

For Months, Brown University head baseball coach Grant Achilles was asked when Olivia Pichardo might take the field and become the first woman to play in Division I. National media attended every game hoping to catch a glimpse of history -- an unusual amount of attention for a baseball team typically covered by the student newspaper.

- Joon Lee

How Olivia Pichardo defied doubters to make baseball history

NCAA

Stanford's Zhang first to win consecutive NCAA women's golf titles

With a flawless performance at the NCAA Championships, Rose Zhang now has done something no one else has, not even Lorena Ochoa: win back-to-back national titles.

Auto Racing

Legge carries hopes of women into Indianapolis 500

Katherine Legge is the only female driver who will start “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Sunday.

Olympics

Olympic champion Mitchell on the importance of positive mental health practices

Canadian Olympic gold medallist Kelsey Mitchell knows firsthand how important the mental side of sport is. Mitchell, who won Olympic gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in sprint track cycling, genuinely loves to train, but admitted she recently went through a period where pushing herself too far physically resulted in her mental health suffering.

- Brianne Spiker

Olympic champion Mitchell on the importance of positive mental health practices

The Shift

What does the future of women’s sports leagues look like?

The Shift’s Kayla Grey hosts a conversation about equitable and sustainable approaches to women’s sports at the espnW Summit Canada, featuring Sarah Nurse, Natalie Achonwa, Diana Matheson and Karolina Wisniewska.

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WNBA

Toronto shows it belongs ‘on the list’ for WNBA expansion

While the scoresheet said the Chicago Sky were the winners in their preseason tilt against Minnesota Lynx 82-74 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, it was the city of Toronto that emerged victorious. In the first-ever WNBA game played on Canadian soil, one that sold out in under 30 minutes when tickets went on sale back in March, a capacity crowd of 19,800 filled the stands, cheering from opening tipoff to the final buzzer.

Brianne Spiker

Toronto shows it belongs ‘on the list’ for WNBA expansion

Chicago Sky

Williams, Mabrey ready for new chapters with Sky

Courtney Williams felt wanted. Marina Mabrey is excited to play in a city where her family is. Williams and Mabrey were the two biggest off-season additions for the Chicago Sky as they head into the 2023 season with a very different roster than the one that ended the previous campaign. Watch the Chicago Sky take on the Minnesota Lynx in WNBA preseason action from Toronto LIVE at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on TSN1/4/5 and streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN App.

- Brianne Spiker

Williams, Mabrey ready for new chapters with Sky

It’s time for bold investment in girls and women in sport

There’s meaningful discourse about the need for sport organizations to step up in their commitments to gender equity and safe sport.

- Allison Sandmeyer-Graves

It’s time for bold investment in girls and women in sport

WNBA

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sees a clear need for expansion

The ESPNW Summit, which is designed to bring together global industry leaders, influencers and disruptors to push boundaries, spark action and effect change. was held in Toronto on Friday. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sat down with TSN's Kate Beirness ahead of the first-ever WNBA game in Canada this Saturday, in hopes of gauging the passion for the game in the country.

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WNBA

Lasting impact of Saturday's WNBA Canada Game can't be measured

This Saturday is a dress rehearsal. A step towards one day a professional women's basketball team in Canada. When the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky tip off, the game won't count for anything in the record books, because this means so much more than wins and losses. Kia Nurse has more.

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Other Sports

Sports industry leaders gather in Toronto to spark action at espnW Summit

Journalists, executives, entrepreneurs and athletes who are impacting the growth of women’s sport globally were part of a day-long discussion at the espnW Summit in Toronto, designed to push boundaries, spark action and effect change. Claire Hanna has more.

- Claire Hanna

Other Sports

Andrea Shaw says the ‘wave’ for women in sport is at an all-time high

Former VP of Sponsorship, Sales and Marketing for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Andrea Shaw joins Claire Hanna to discuss how she was able to bring the ESPNW Summit to Canada for the first time and why she believes women in sport is at an all-time high right now.

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Andrea Shaw says the ‘wave’ for women in sport is at an all-time high

WNBA

Charity highlights pay inequality in pro sports during WNBA weekend in Toronto

Fast & Female, a Canadian charity fighting for women’s equality in sports and empowering girls through sport and activity, is starting an eye-catching campaign to bring attention to one of the more surprising pay discrepancies in professional basketball.

Minnesota Lynx

Lynx F Carleton gets full circle moment with WNBA's first-ever game in Canada

The WNBA’s first-ever game in Canada is a full circle moment for Bridget Carleton. The Chatham, Ont., native will be suiting up for the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday against the Chicago Sky at Scotiabank Arena.

WNBA

With 2022 being a benchmark year, future of WNBA looks incredibly promising

Now entering its 27th season, the WNBA is the longest running professional women's league in North America. It is also the most successful, with 2022 proving to be a benchmark year. As Kara Wagland explains, the future of the league looks incredibly promising going forward.

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With 2022 being a benchmark year, future of WNBA looks incredibly promising

Soccer

Crooks says she wants to heal rift with national teams, ‘modernize’ CSB deal

Charmaine Crooks, the newly elected president of Canada Soccer, testified before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage Thursday that she wants to heal rifts between the federation and its national teams and modernize its controversial media and sponsorship contract with the private company Canadian Soccer Business (CSB).

- Rick Westhead

Soccer

Crooks elected Canada Soccer president at annual meeting in Saint John

Charmaine Crooks was officially elected as president of Canada Soccer on Saturday, promising to unify the membership and bring the sport "back to its rightful place."

WNBA

WNBA Stars to Watch: Laeticia Amihere

With the WNBA season inching closer, we take a look at some of the top talent to be on the lookout for this year. Canadian Laeticia Amihere is Tuesday's focus as SportsCentre examines how the 2023 eighth overall pick can make an impact in her rookie season with the Atlanta Dream.

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WNBA

WNBA Stars to Watch: Bridget Carleton

Entering her fifth WNBA season, Canada's Bridget Carleton has proven to be a valuable player on both ends of the floor for the Lynx and will be in a great position to take on a bigger roll for Minnesota this year.

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WNBA

WNBA Stars to Watch: Natalie Achonwa

Natalie Achonwa is the longest tenured Canadian currently in the WNBA. The eight-year veteran has been an important figure for the league both on and off the court and she will be noticeably absent this season as she prepares to give birth to her first child.

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WNBA

WNBA Stars to Watch: Kia Nurse

With the WNBA season inching closer, we take a look at some of the top talent to be on the lookout for this year. Canadian Kia Nurse is Monday's focus as SportsCentre examines how she can make an impact on her new team in Seattle.

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Toronto Raptors

Hammon mum on potential interest in Raptors' coaching gig

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon did not comment directly Friday on a report that the Toronto Raptors have received permission to interview her for their vacant head coaching position.

Other Sports

Canada's Pamela Ware wins silver in women's diving at World Cup in Montreal

In her first major international competition since missing a crucial dive at the Tokyo Olympics, Canada’s Pamela Ware reached the podium three times at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup,

Soccer

AFC Toronto City becomes third team to sign on to Canadian women's pro soccer league

Diana Matheson's Canadian women's pro soccer league now has a foothold in Toronto. Matheson, a former Canadian international who is co-founder and CEO of the Project 8 group that is driving the new league, announced Wednesday that AFC Toronto City is the third founding franchise to join the fold.

WNBA

Griner says she is done playing overseas, wants to help detained Americans

Brittney Griner will not play overseas again unless it is with the U.S. national team, she said Thursday in her first news conference since being released in December following a 10-month detainment in Russia.

- M.A. Voepel

Griner says she is done playing overseas, wants to help detained Americans

PHF

Boston Pride star Gabel named PHF MVP

Scoring leader Loren Gabel of the Boston Pride has been named both the Premier Hockey Federation's most valuable player and its most outstanding player, the league announced on Thursday.

Golf

Vu wins first major at Chevron Championship in playoff

Lilia Vu birdied the first playoff hole to win her first major at the Chevron Championship after fellow American Angel Yin hit her approach shot into the water on Sunday.

Soccer

Canadian women qualify for CONCACAF Under-20 Championship with win over El Salvador

Canada thumped El Salvador 9-1 Saturday to comfortably win its qualifying group and book its ticket to the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship.

Hockey Canada

Knight scores hat trick to lead United States to gold at Women's Worlds

Hilary Knight scored the go-ahead goal as part of a hat trick in leading the U.S. to a 6-3 gold-medal victory over Canada at the world women's hockey championship on Sunday.

Hockey Canada

IIHF council member Marta Zawadzka discusses growth of women's game, inclusion in hockey

IIHF council member Marta Zawadzka spoke with TSN's Laura Diakun about her long career in the game of hockey, how she believes the women's game can continue to grow and how the IIHF is doing its part in promoting inclusion in hockey.

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Hockey Canada

'Lurking and ready to strike': Fillier starring for Canada at women's worlds

Sarah Fillier has been darting around the ice for Canada at the women's world hockey championship, leading her country with four goals and three assists as attention now shifts to Thursday's quarterfinal matchup with Sweden.

Hockey Canada

Utica to host 2024 IIHF Women's Worlds

USA Hockey announced Sunday that the 2024 IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship will take place in Utica, N.Y. The tournament is tentatively scheduled for April 4 - 14, 2024 with the host venues including the Adirondack Bank Center and Utica University Nexus Center.

Hockey Canada

From hockey to med school, Thompson is all in

Claire Thompson often has to remind people that she’s not a doctor yet. Thompson is a first-year medical student at New York University who also happens to be an Olympic gold medalist and world champion defender for Team Canada.

- Brianne Spiker

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Atlanta Dream

Canada's Amihere taken with No. 8 pick by Dream in WNBA Draft

Mississauga, Ont. native Laeticia Amihere was taken with the eighth overall pick of the 2023 WNBA Draft on Monday night by the Atlanta Dream.

Indiana Fever

Boston heads to Fever as No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

The Indiana Fever made the most of the first No. 1 draft pick in franchise history, selecting Aliyah Boston. The South Carolina star had a stellar college career, leading the Gamecocks to a national championship her junior year and losing only nine games total. She was a three-time Associated Press all-American and also the Player of the Year as a junior.

Hockey Canada

Oilers roots a part of Serdachny's journey to Canadian women's team

The Edmonton Oilers were prominent in Danielle Serdachny's childhood. Her father Steve was the NHL team's skills coach for a dozen years.

Hockey Canada

Canada’s collegians are growing up and going for gold

Team Canada boasts three NCAA players on its 2023 roster as it aims for a third consecutive gold medal at the IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship in Brampton, Ont. From Danielle Serdachny seeking her first worlds gold, to Sarah Fillier and Emma Maltais looking to build upon their international success, here’s a look at Canada’s youngest players.

- Brianne Spiker

Canada’s collegians are growing up and going for gold

Soccer

Guide to 2023 Women's World Cup stadiums: photos, addresses

The 2023 Women's World Cup is now 100 days away and counting! The tournament will be unlike any other as co-hosts Australia and New Zealand prepare to welcome 32 teams -- the largest-ever field in the first Women's World Cup held in two countries.

- Marissa Lordanic and Joey Lynch

Guide to 2023 Women's World Cup stadiums: photos, addresses

WNBA

Lopez Senechal's remarkable journey to the WNBA draft

Most mock drafts have Lou Lopez Senechal listed as a late first-round pick. She still finds it hard to fathom that she's listed at all. Me in the WNBA? What? She smiles, a look of incredulity washes over her face.

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Lopez Senechal's remarkable journey to the WNBA draft

The Shift

Introducing Danielle Serdachny, Team Canada’s newest forward

The Shift’s Alex Cairns caught up with Danielle Serdachny ahead of the IIHF Women’s World Championship. The only player to be making her debut in the tournament with Team Canada, Danielle opens up about how she’s feeling heading in, the warm welcome she’s received and what she looks forward to most.

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Soccer

Women's soccer teams to follow Canada's example and wear purple wristbands

The purple wristbands the Canadian women's soccer team wore during the SheBelieves Cup to symbolize its fight for equality will be on show worldwide during the FIFA April international window.

Womens Hockey

Hockey Hall of Fame debuts exhibit on women's game

The Hockey Hall of Fame has unveiled a new exhibit showcasing the women's game. Hall of Famers Angela James and Jayna Hefford were on hand to put the finishing touches on the exhibit in downtown Toronto, placing trophies named after them into a display case.

Hockey Canada

HHOF unveils exhibit dedicated to women's game with goal of inspiring, educating

The Hockey Hall of Fame unveiled an exhibit dedicated to the trailblazers of the women’s game chronicling their remarkable journey spanning more than 130 years. Hall of famers Angela James and Jayna Hefford as well as current Team Canada players Sarah Fillier and Danielle Serdachny spoke about the impact a visible exhibit showcasing women in the sport will have on future generations.

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Hockey Canada

Ryan says Canada in attack mode heading into women’s worlds

From the outside, it appears Canada has all the momentum on their side heading into the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship. But head coach Troy Ryan isn’t buying into the notion the team is defending its gold medal and knows the team has to improve on last year’s performance.

- Brianne Spiker

Ryan says Canada in attack mode heading into women’s worlds