Spain claims first World Cup title amidst ongoing protest with their federation
Spain claims first World Cup title amidst ongoing protest with their federation
Spain overpowered England 1–0 in yesterday’s thrilling WWC final, a feat all the more impressive considering La Roja’s ongoing protest of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and head coach Jorge Vilda.
August 21, 2023
The FIFA Women's World Cup by the numbers
The FIFA Women's World Cup by the numbers
From jaw-dropping Cinderella runs to a home country that forever changed the game Down Under to a few legends taking the WWC pitch for one last time, this year’s tourney more than delivered on memorable moments.
August 21, 2023
Updates from the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest
Updates from the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest
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The World Athletic Championships began from Budapest, Hungary on Saturday, featuring 100 Division I (DI) athletes running, throwing, and jumping from now until next Sunday — all aiming to qualify for next summer’s Paris Olympics.
August 21, 2023
UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson begins her first season as head coach
UNC field hockey legend Erin Matson begins her first season as head coach
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No, this isn’t the plot of The Princess Diaries 2 — it's UNC field hockey’s new era under program legend and recent grad Erin Matson, whose first season as HC begins later this week.
August 21, 2023
The history behind the U.K.'s women's soccer ban
The history behind the U.K.'s women's soccer ban
While La Roja celebrates Down Under, we’re highlighting the U.K.’s fraught history with women’s footy, making the Lionesses’ historic tournament run even more extraordinary.
August 20, 2023
Recapping the opening weekend of NCAA women's soccer
Recapping the opening weekend of NCAA women's soccer
Hurricane Hilary wasn’t the only storm brewing yesterday, and despite the weather canceling No. 1 UCLA’s and No. 22 USC’s matches, the NCAA gals (thunder)struck pitches nationwide, with ranked squads proving their Top 25 mettle.
August 20, 2023
FIFA Women's World Cup Final preview
FIFA Women's World Cup Final preview
Today, we’re digging into everything you need to know about tomorrow’s 6 a.m. ET final that will see No. 4 England or No. 6 Spain claim their first-ever WWC.
August 19, 2023
Breaking down the FIFA Women's World Cup third-place match
Breaking down the FIFA Women's World Cup third-place match
No. 3 Sweden and co-host No. 10 Australia will fight to leave this tourney with a W by winning tomorrow’s 4 a.m. ET third-place match.
August 18, 2023
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
That’s the question a joint Sportico and Harris Poll study posed, ultimately revealing that 67% of Americans believe student-athletes should be compensated by their schools, once again bringing up the complex college sports conversation.
August 18, 2023
How NCAA men's volleyball works
How NCAA men's volleyball works
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Only 185 NCAA teams compete in the winter season: 27 in DI, 35 in DII, and 123 in DIII. DI and DII share a championship, while DIII schools have their own postseason tourney.
August 18, 2023
How NCAA women's volleyball works
How NCAA women's volleyball works
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The world’s most intense game of “the floor is lava” is also one of the NCAA’s top sports, boasting 1057 women’s teams nationwide, including 344 in Division I (DI). Volleyball’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years — the 2022 championship saw record viewership and the 2023 edition will appear on network TV for the first time.
August 18, 2023
How NCAA beach volleyball works
How NCAA beach volleyball works
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Although the basics are the same — don’t let the ball on the ground, don’t touch the net, etc. — beach volleyball’s format is a significant shakeup from that of its indoor cousin.
August 18, 2023