Tag: Women’s sports
Salas leads Women’s PGA and sees brighter days post-pandemic
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Lizette Salas was in her happy place Thursday, and not just because she kept bogeys off her card at tough...
Lynx overcome 18-point deficit, beat Dream for 3rd time
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Sylvia Fowles had 26 points, 19 rebounds and five blocks, Damiris Dantas added 23 points and the Minnesota Lynx overcame...
Haralabidis makes US women’s water polo team for Tokyo
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — Stephania Haralabidis was 12 when she decided she was done with competitive swimming. She hated the stress and anxiety that...
Christine Sinclair leads Canadian team for the Olympics
Christine Sinclair, who holds the all-time record for international goals among both men and women, leads Canada's roster for the Olympics.
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Saso goes for another LPGA major with limited expectations
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Yuka Saso has come a long way in a short time. One week after winning the U.S. Women's Open, she...
USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin
ST. LOUIS — USA Gymnastics is trying to shift the narrative away from the Larry Nassar scandal. President Li Li Leung wants to talk...
Parker and Sky win sixth straight, rout Liberty 92-72
NEW YORK — Candace Parker had 23 points, 12 rebounds and six assists to lead the Chicago Sky to a 92-72 win over the...
Bonner, Charles each get double-doubles in Connecticut’s win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Brionna Jones had a career-high 26 points, DeWanna Bonner scored 14 of her 25 points in the third quarter, and the...
Charles’ 34 points, 16 rebounds help snap Storm’s win streak
EVERETT, Wash. — Tina Charles had 34 points, 16 rebounds and five assists, and the short-handed Washington Mystics made 16 3-pointers in an 87-83...
New Zealand names 2 flag bearers for Tokyo opening ceremony
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Women’s rugby sevens captain Sarah Hirini and two-time Olympic rowing gold medalist Hamish Bond will carry the New Zealand flag...