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Video and live updates from the 2025 espnW Summit NYC
The 2025 espnW NYC Summit brings together athletes from Olympian Jordan Chiles, UCLA's Cori Close and more.
espnW Summit
Video and live updates from the 2024 espnW: Women + Sports Summit
The 2024 espnW Summit brings together athletes from WNBA's Kahleah Copper, Olympian Allyson Felix and more.
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Video and live updates from the espnW Summit NYC 2024
The espnW Summit brings together athletes from UConn star Azzi Fudd, NWSL Champion Ali Krieger and more.
A Chance To Play
Women and girls playing basketball in poor and patriarchal villages of rural Rwanda used to be a rare sight. But as Mark Fainaru-Wada reports, thousands now enjoy the sport and other health benefits introduced by the US non-profit "Shooting Touch."
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We speak our truth
The women who brought down Larry Nassar while taking on Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, are honored at the ESPYS with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
NWSL
USWNT and NWSL star Kelley O'Hara talks hosting new 'Just Women's Sports Podcast'
Kelley O'Hara is used to answering questions, but she'll be on the other side of the mic as host of the "Just Women's Sports Podcast."
Andscape
Does Greg Hardy deserve a second chance?
Ray Rice, Johnny Manziel and our history of excusing inexcusable behavior far too often.
Olympic Sports
Mulan's reflection
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Disney's "Mulan," we collected a series of essays and poems that celebrate the power of Asian women athletes.
Video and live updates from the 2023 espnW: Women + Sports Summit
The espnW Summit brings together industry influencers and athletes from WNBA Champ Candace Parker, WNBA Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston, Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and more. Missed any of the action? We've got you covered.
United States
SheBelieves Cup
How Mia Hamm ended up playing as goalkeeper at a World Cup: 'Somebody dialed up the wack'
Mia Hamm and her USWNT teammates tell ESPN what it was like when Hamm had to step in as goalkeeper during the 1995 Women's World Cup.
United States
SheBelieves Cup
Before the USWNT's influx of soccer moms, there was Joan Dunlap, who paved the way
Before Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn, Kate Markgraf and Joy Fawcett were USWNT moms, there was Joan Dunlap, the trailblazer who changed what was possible.
Video and live updates from The espnW Summit NYC 2023
The espnW Summit NYC 2023 brings together industry influencers and athletes from New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart, Notre Dame Women's Basketball Head Coach Niele Ivey, Astronaut Nicole Mann and more.
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.
Video and live updates from the 2022 espnW: Women + Sports Summit
The espnW Summit brings together industry influencers and athletes from Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon, Portland Thorns defender Crystal Dunn, Paralympian Jessica Long and more. Missed any of the action? We've got you covered.
Golf
A decade after LPGA veteran Christina Kim considered suicide, she wants to own her narrative
A decade ago, LPGA Tour veteran Christina Kim spoke publicly about her experience with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Today, after 20 years on tour, Kim wants to end the stigma surrounding mental health and embrace her newfound strength.
Paralympian and gold medalist Oksana Masters brings hope to Ukraine
War erupted in Ukraine two days before Oksana Masters left for the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games. In her own words, Masters explains how she turned her pain into power and won seven medals in honor of Ukraine.
Olympic Sports
Para snowboarder Brenna Huckaby: The fight continues, but I can't wait to see the payoff
Para snowboarder and three-time Paralympic gold medalist Brenna Huckaby explains in her own words how she overcame obstacles to win gold in the Beijing Winter Paralympics and why her fight for inclusion in the sport continues.
Sarah Spain's ode to the year in sports
As we usher in a brand-new year, Sarah Spain reminds us that there are still some things to fear -- despite this year's holiday cheer. On the night before Christmas, Spain looks back at this year in sports.
Olympic marathoner Molly Seidel found a way to run again
Molly Seidel has stopped trying to outrun OCD, depression and anxiety. She has taken control of her story and is preparing for the London Marathon -- and eventually the Tokyo Olympics.
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.
Olympic Sports
Olympic rowing gold medalist's mom helped develop the COVID-19 vaccines
Olympic rower Susan Francia and her mother, Katalin Kariko, one of the pioneering scientists behind the coronavirus vaccines, fought hard to pursue their versions of the American dream. Francia speaks on how her mother continues to inspire her.
Golf
Stackhouse: Win or lose, it's important for me to show up for next generation of golfers
Five-year veteran Mariah Stackhouse is the only full-time active Black player on the LPGA Tour. As Stackhouse continues to search for her first win, she knows that inspiring the next generation of Black golfers continues to be her most important mission.
Golf
What to watch for at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship
This week, 156 of the best women golfers will tee it up in Atlanta for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Here's what to watch for as the women compete in the third major of the 2021 season.
