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The next step is training camp with the Dallas Wings.
LSU's Flau’jae Johnson ready for her senior season
Mary Omatiga talks with Flau’jae Johnson at ESPN's premiere of “Full Court Press” Season 2 about how she's grown as a player at LSU, her upcoming senior season and if she has any new music on the way.
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Des Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion, is racing her 28th and final marathon as a professional.
The U.S. women’s hockey team will go into the Olympics as the reigning world champion.
When Boston finished her college career at South Carolina, she became the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, became the first rookie to lead the league in field goal percentage (57.6%) and was the unanimous selection as the WNBA’s rookie of the year.
The 2025 WNBA Draft takes place tonight at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.
Kelly Pannek, Lacey Eden and Alex Carpenter each scored and captain Hilary Knight registered an assist to extend her record at the worlds to 51.
Headlined by No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers, the 2025 WNBA Draft saw plenty of dynamic talent, unexpected picks, and heartwarming moments between players and supporters.
It may be tough for a lot of the players drafted to make teams when training camps open.
“We want to ensure that the WNBA remains a space where everyone -- players, fans and corporate partners -- feel safe, valued and empowered,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.
The WNBA draft increasingly has become a platform for more than just athleticism — it is a celebration of identity, heritage, culture, and self-expression.
The 19-year-old basketball phenom has the chance to show the WNBA exactly what she can do on a basketball court and represent her country at the same time.
