At U.S. Olympic Diving Trials, Krysta Palmer is leading the field in both individual and synchronized springboard. She first started diving at age 20.

When the Tokyo Olympics were postponed, 200m sprinter Gabby Thomas decided it was as good a time as any to pursue her Master's degree... in epidemiology.

Simone Biles is essentially a lock to make the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, but which five teammates will join her at the Tokyo Olympics?

On the first night of women's competition at the 2021 U.S. National Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, Suni Lee put on a show on the uneven bars.

The calculus homework awaiting Megha Ganne might have to wait a couple more days to get done. Ganne, 17, is in the mix to win the 2021 U.S. Women's Open.

Lawson, a 2005 WNBA champion and 2008 Olympic gold medalist, has prior experience as a Celtics coach, having served as an assistant during the 2019-20 season.

Women's canoeing will make its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Olympics, where Washington native Nevin Harrison is expected be a favorite in the C-1 200m.

Simone Manuel could become the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 100m free since Dawn Fraser won three straight titles (1956-1964).

#60: Skateboarding’s Olympic debut is likely to feature several very young athletes, including Great Britain’s Sky Brown, who turns 13 in July.

Simone Biles competed her new Yurchenko double pike for the first time at Saturday's U.S. Classic, receiving a score of 16.1.

During podium training ahead of the U.S. Classic, Simone Biles showed off her new Yurchenko double pike, a skill no female gymnast has done before.

Two years ago, gymnast Jordan Chiles wasn't sure if she wanted to continue competing. After a big move, she's in contention for the U.S. Olympic team.

In a profound essay, American gymnast Morgan Hurd writes about her own experience with racism, and details what you can do about to stop anti-Asian violence.

The first games of the 2021 WNBA season provided standout performances from familiar faces and new names to keep an eye on.

Lindsay Schanzer will make television history at the Preakness when she becomes the first woman to produce a Triple Crown race live on site.

It was a busy offseason for the WNBA, the longest running women’s professional sports league that will tip off its 25th season Friday night.

#70: In Tokyo, the U.S. women's basketball team will be aiming for a seventh straight Olympic gold medal, a streak that began in 1996.

Fairness is often cited as the reason for exclude trans women from sports. But this argument relies on a fallacy. Because women’s sports aren’t fair.

You may have heard stories about the WNBA's all-male practice squads. But there is one key fact missing from how this narrative is usually told.

“I haven’t spent 24 hours without her, so that kind of answers the question itself,” Serena Williams said. “We’re best friends.

The WNBA signed a multiyear deal with Google on Monday to be the presenting partner for the league's playoffs, part of the technology giant's efforts to help champion women's sports.

Eight-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters - who already owns medals in three sports – will be aiming to win a medal in a fourth sport: cycling.

After giving birth to her daughter in 2018, Canadian boxer Mandy Bujold didn't have any reason to rush her return to the ring.

The NWHL’s decision to increase the cap from $150,000 to $300,000 means salaries will average $15,000 based on 20-player rosters.

The last time Elena Delle Donne played a game in a Washington Mystics jersey, she was also wearing a face mask and knee brace.

Vicki Oliver, who trains Hidden Stash, is set to become the first female trainer in the Kentucky Derby since 2015. It marks Oliver's Derby debut.

#90: Helen Maroulis will look to become the first American wrestler - of any gender - to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals since 1992.

American runner Nikki Hiltz recently came out as trans. In a powerful essay for On Her Turf, Hiltz describes the strength they found in being vulnerable and visible.

On Wednesday afternoon, Manchester City and Chelsea will meet in a match that will likely determine the 2021 WSL season title.

On Her Turf caught up with Sanya Richards-Ross to discuss her transition to the broadcast booth and the importance of social justice work.

The needs of moms – especially those with very young children – aren't always top-of-mind when event organizers are making decisions about accommodations.

Ahead of the potential WSL title decider between Manchester City and Chelsea, NBC Sports caught up with Man City defender Abby Dahlkemper.

No one came close to Lydia Ko at the 2021 Lotte Championship. Ko torched Kapolei Golf Club and tournament records in the process.

Bob Corkum has questioned the value of wearing masks and Canada’s coronavirus pandemic support plans in posts made on his LinkedIn account.

"Dream come true," Charli Collier said moments after being selected by the Dallas Wings. "It was just amazing to know that your hard work pays off no matter what you do."

Over fifty players have opted in to the 2021 WNBA draft. Charli Collier - a 6-5 center - is predicted to be the top pick in this year's draft.

Two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields has a date and an opponent for her mixed martial arts debut with the Professional Fighters League.

#100: Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, and Simone Manuel all have the potential to become the first U.S. woman to win five gold medals at a single Olympics.

A federal judge approved a partial deal between players on the women’s national team (USWNT) and the U.S. Soccer Federation over unequal working conditions.

Women have only been allowed to enter the National as jockeys since 1975, making it a male-dominated event — until now.

At Saturday's Miramar Invite, Richardson clocked 10.72 (+1.6 wind) in the 100m to become the sixth fastest woman to ever run the event.

Carli Lloyd is the third soccer player in history - of any gender - to earn 300 international caps, a feat she achieved by starting Saturday's friendly against Sweden.

Less than three months after giving birth, American marathoner Aliphine Tuliamuk is still planning to compete at this summer's Tokyo Olympics.

Surfer Carissa Moore landed a massive air reverse during today's WSL Championship Tour stop in Newcastle, Australia - shocking even herself.

Tiffany Mitchell of the Indiana Fever discusses why WNBA players are uniquely positioned to raise their voices off the court.

On Tuesday, Tara VanDerveer joined NBC Sports' "Brother from Another" to discuss Stanford's historic season and 54-53 win in the 2021 NCAA championship game.

At an anti-AAPI violence rally, gymnast Morgan Hurd detailed racism she's endured, saying, "People don't want me representing them not because of my skill level, but because of my race."