Megan Grant readies for Women’s College World Series with UCLA
UCLA softball standout Megan Grant prepares for the Women’s College World Series, drawing on a basketball background and aiming to join an elite list of home‑run hitters.
May 28, 2026
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Mystics’ Early Surge and Growing Pains in 2026 WNBA Season
The Washington Mystics opened the 2026 season with a 2-1 record, driven by a talented young core and dominant paint play, but faced setbacks that highlighted areas for development.
May 20, 2026
Clara Strack Poised to Dominate Women’s College Basketball as 2026-27 Season Approaches
Clara Strack’s junior season delivered historic all‑around numbers, leading Kentucky to its first Sweet 16 in a decade and positioning her as the clear favorite to headline the next college basketball cycle.
May 14, 2026
Cori Close Secures Lucrative Extension as UCLA Women’s Basketball Prepares for New Era
UCLA's head coach Cori Close signed a four‑year contract extension worth $2 million annually after guiding the Bruins to their first NCAA national championship in 2025‑26. The article explores the implications of the deal, the team's dominant season, and the upcoming roster changes.
May 13, 2026
UCLA Women’s Basketball Returns to Uncasville for 2026 Hall of Fame Showcase
UCLA’s women’s basketball program is set to face St. John’s University in the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase in Uncasville, Connecticut, on November 24, looking to build on a three‑game winning streak over the Red Storm.
May 12, 2026
Cori Close Extends Contract Through 2029-30 After UCLA’s Historic Championship
Cori Close has signed a new deal that keeps her at UCLA through the 2029‑30 season, capping a championship season that set program records and produced multiple WNBA draftees.
May 12, 2026