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Bay FC co-founders pose for a photo with a team jersey at the club's inaugural kit announcement. Beattie

NWSL preseason tour continues with Bay FC — Interview with Jen Beattie

By Annie Peterson / February 5, 2024

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie M. Peterson, Feb. 5, 2024

Former gymnast Gabi Rooker will compete in the US Marathon trials. Rooker is pictured in a gray Nike top against a green background.

From NCAA champion gymnast to Olympic Trials marathoner, Gabi Rooker does it all — Thoughts from TWU’s Daisy Woodring

By Lela Moore / February 3, 2024

The IX: Gymnastics Saturday with Lela Moore, Feb. 3, 2024

Kassidy Sauvé minds the net during a preseason game with the Buffalo Beauts.

Five at The IX: Kassidy Sauvé — Notable women’s hockey events, signings and rumors

By The Ice Garden / February 2, 2024

The IX: Hockey Friday with The Ice Garden, Feb. 2, 2024

BRADENTON, FLORIDA - JANUARY 28: Nelly Korda of the United States celebrates a victory over Lydia Ko of New Zealand on the second play-off hole during the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship at Bradenton Country Club on January 28, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Takeaways from the first two weeks of the LPGA season

By Addie Parker / February 1, 2024

The IX: Golf Thursday with Addie Parker, Feb. 1, 2024

Sabrina Ionescu shoots a three-pointer during Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces. (Domenic Allegra photo)

Sabrina Ionescu vs. Steph Curry is a step forward — Jasmine Thomas talks Dallas Wings

By Howard Megdal / January 31, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Jan. 31, 2024

Jan 27, 2024; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Winner off the women's singles title Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and runner-up, Qinlwen Zhang of China, pose with their trophies after the final at the Australian Open. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports

Final thoughts from the Australian Open — Quotes from Melbourne champs

By Joey Dillon / January 30, 2024

The IX: Tennis Tuesday with Joey Dillon, Jan. 30, 2024

A look at the Thorns and a chance for reboot after last season’s finish

By Annie Peterson / January 29, 2024

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie M. Peterson, Jan. 29, 2024

Bird's eye photo of members of Ball State gymnastics gathering in a circle, each with one hand in the middle of the circle.

So, about that Tennessee Collegiate Classic judging — Thoughts from Alaska’s Montana Fairbairn

By Lela Moore / January 27, 2024

The IX: Gymnastics Saturday with Lela Moore, Jan. 27, 2024

Emerance Maschmeyer (38) of PWHL Ottawa during a match against Montreal on Jan. 2, 2024 Photo by: Arianne Bergeron/PWHL

PWHL MVPs — Inaugural season early insights

By The Ice Garden / January 26, 2024

The IX: Hockey Friday with The Ice Garden, Jan. 26, 2024

Jonquel Jones arrives at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., to be officially introduced as a member of the New York Liberty on Jan. 20, 2023. (Photo credit: Brandon Todd/New York Liberty)

The best-case scenario for the New York Liberty just happened — Women’s basketball transfer tracker talk

By Howard Megdal / January 24, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Jan. 24, 2024