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Mystics' Iriafen's dress embodied 'Naija no dey carry last' on WNBA Draft stage
Clad in a stunning gold outfit, she was transformed from Kiki into Okikiola, a name that means 'fame that brings prosperity or wealth,' a fitting name for the new Washington Mystics star.
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2022 espnW: Women + Sports Summit -- Girls with Sole founder on being an 'Everyday Hero'
Liz Ferro faced much adversity growing up. Sports helped her envision a better future. Now, her Ohio-based non-profit, Girls with Sole, helps underprivileged girls facing difficult life circumstances access free fitness and wellness programs.
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Elena Delle Donne launches Nike Air Deldon signature sneaker in "Lyme" colorway
The Washington Mystics star's new kicks are what Nike calls its "most inclusive basketball shoe ever."
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Sue Bird goes floral, Jewell Loyd dons Justin Bieber's brand ahead of matchup with Sparks
Players across the WNBA have shown off their style during the season. This week, they took it up a notch with several exceptional outfits.
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Storm players show out on the pregame runway ahead of matchup with Sun
The WNBA has plenty of stars who show off their fashion sense. This week was no different, as athletes showed out on the pregame runway.
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Wings stars Isabelle Harrison and Arike Ogunbowale rock fire fits ahead of matchup with the Storm
Fashion is commonplace in the WNBA, and these stars showed out with stylish pregame apparel.
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Arike Ogunbowale and Kayla Thornton show off eye-catching fits ahead of matchup with Storm
From Atlanta Dream players showing support for Brittney Griner to Skylar Diggins-Smith's sharp business attire, WNBA athletes continue to show out with impressive outfit combinations.
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WNBA stars show solidarity for Brittney Griner with pregame gear
This week's best looks from WNBA stars include pop culture legends, luxury accessories and much more.
How the marvelous Moneymaker sisters save Marvel superheroes
The characters in "Black Widow" and other Marvel films are out to save the universe. Behind the scenes, stunt doubles Heidi and Renae Moneymaker are out to save the superheroes.
Golf
Augusta National Women's Amateur preview
The 2020 Augusta National Women's Amateur was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, 82 of the best amateurs in the world will compete in the 54-hole tournament for the prestigious title at the exclusive golf club.
Sarah Spain's ode to the year in sports
Troubles and worries and fears were aplenty in 2020, but Sarah Spain set out to remember the highs and lows of the year in sports with the help of verse on the night before Christmas.
Chelsea Clinton: 'I feel a deep gratitude to women athletes for what they have proven to be possible'
Ahead of the 2020 espnW: Women + Sports Summit, we talked to Chelsea Clinton about her new book on women sports figures, the role that athletes have played in social justice -- and the gymnast her own daughter, Charlotte, is hoping to be like.
Olympics
Paralympian Oksana Masters continues to inspire and push limits
Four-time Paralympian and eight-time medalist Oksana Masters explains why she'll never let her physical challenges define her and why the word "impossible" isn't in her vocabulary.
Why 'Bring It On' is one of the most important sports movies ever made
What makes "Bring It On" so good isn't the one-liners or the catchy cheers, it's that 20 years later, the teen flick is more relevant than ever. The film is an exploration of appropriation and the way whiteness works in our culture.
Soccer
ENSPIRE winner Maryam Shojaei on her fight to get Iranian women back in the soccer stadium
Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award winner Maryam Shojeai helped bring global awareness to the discriminatory ban on women, in part with the #NoBan4Women petition. In 2019, the ban was lifted and women reentered the stadiums, but her fight for equality continues.
MMA
Bruce Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee, on honoring her father's legacy
Shannon Lee lost her father, famed martial artist Bruce Lee, when she was 4. For years she longed for clear memories of her father. But through his films, writings and philosophies, she has connected to his enduring energy.
Splash Sisters senior women's basketball players stay fit while staying home
The Splash Sisters, a team of senior women basketball players, have committed to at-home drills, stepping up their dribbling skills and maintaining their stamina during quarantine to ensure that when they do return to the hardwood, it's game on.
How the marvelous Moneymaker sisters save Marvel superheroes
The characters in "Avengers: Endgame" and other Marvel films are out to save the universe. Behind the scenes, stunt doubles Heidi and Renae Moneymaker are out to save the superheroes.
WNBA
SneakerCenter: Sheryl Swoopes on being the first woman to have a signature athletic shoe
Sheryl Swoopes sat down with ESPN+'s SneakerCenter to discuss her love of basketball, her many firsts and how her signature line went from dream to reality.
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An oral history of 'Love & Basketball,' 20 years later
"Love & Basketball" lead Monica Wright challenged her partner, sport and status quo without being painted as a shrew, undesirable or any other limiting descriptor. To mark its 20th anniversary, the cast, crew and WNBA players speak on the film's legacy.
WWE
WWE's 'Fight Like a Girl' premieres on Quibi
"Fight Like a Girl," a WWE series on Quibi, pairs superstars with young women as they fight to become stronger and healthier versions of themselves.
Caroline Maher: I will never stop fighting for Egyptian athletes' rights
For taekwondo champion Caroline Maher, her journey to the top was riddled with controversy. And now, as a member of the Egyptian Parliament, she's taking matters into her own hands to stand up for all athletes.
Macedonian woman completes the Seven Summits
Mountaineer Ilina Arsova used to jump off her parents' washing machine for the thrill of it. Now she's scaling mountains and in 2019 became the first woman from North Macedonia to climb the Seven Summits.
ESPN celebrates Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate Becky Hammon, Fallon Sherrock, Teresa Weatherspoon and other women creating positive change in sports.