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Marquette and Wisconsin announce renewal of women's college basketball rivalry
A state rivalry in women's college basketball has been renewed. Marquette and the University of Wisconsin announced June 9 that they have agreed on a home-and-home series. The teams will play on Nov. 8 at MU's Al McGuire Center, then on a date to be determined in Madison in the 2026-27 season. The Golden Eagles and Badgers haven't met since Dec. 4, 2017, when MU star Natisha Hiedeman – now in the WNBA – scored 26 points to lead an 88-65 victory. Story by Ben Steele
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NWSL Clubs Hunt Weekend Wins in 2025 Midseason Push
As the NWSL returns from the international break, powerhouse clubs below the playoff line are preparing for a midseason push that could make — or break — the 2025 regular season. With just three matchdays left before the league's extended summer break, which begins June 23rd and ends on August 1st, clubs will look to shore up their spots on the NWSL table before pressing pause on regular-season play. Hovering just outside the 2025 postseason line in a 12-point tie are a trio of NWSL clubs, all hunting midseason weekend wins to boost them back into contention: Story by Dee Lab
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Asterisk Talley Earns Fourth LEAP Point with T38 Finish at ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer
Amateur Asterisk Talley finished in a tie for 38th at the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer, a back-door top-40 result that saw the 16-year-old earn her fourth point in the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway standings. This week’s event in Galloway, N.J., marked the teenager’s fourth LPGA Tour start of the 2025 season, as she also played in the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, The Chevron Championship and the 80th U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wis., and it was her first time making the cut on Tour since the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club. The point she earned with her T38 showing in the Garden State is the first LEAP point Talley has collected since she captured two points by competing as a member of the United States Curtis Cup Team last August, what was her first appearance in the biennial amateur team competition. The Chowchilla, Calif., native picked up her first-ever LEAP point by making the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open last summer in Lancaster, Penn. Story by Sarah Kellam
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U.S. Women’s Open a Historic Tournament for First-Ever Winners
ERIN, Wis. — This week marks the 80th edition of the U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally, and in the years since LPGA Founder Patty Berg won the inaugural playing of this major in 1946, several other athletes have written their own chapters of history at this event. While low scores have been posted and tournament scoring records have been toppled, some of the more important moments saw many of the 55 past champions of the U.S. Women’s Open become the first player from their respective countries to either capture this prestigious title or win a major championship, sometimes even doing both. Look back at some of the women who have accomplished incredible firsts for their countries and continents at the U.S. Women’s Open. Story by Sarah Kellam
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Field Breakdown: 2025 U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally
ERIN, Wis. — The second major championship of the 2025 LPGA Tour season gets underway this week as the 80th edition of the U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally is contested at Erin Hills Golf Course. It’s the first time in the championship’s history that the event will be played at this venue, which famously hosted the U.S. Open back in 2017, won by Brooks Koepka, and the tournament is visiting Wisconsin for the first time since 2012. The 156-player field features 24 of the top 25 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, including No. 1 Nelly Korda, 2025 Mizuho Americas Open winner Jeeno Thitikul and LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko, and will also see eight past winners compete, most notably defending champion Yuka Saso, 2023 U.S. Women’s Open winner Allisen Corpuz and Australian Minjee Lee. There are nine LPGA Tour rookies in the field, including Epson Tour graduate and LPGA Tour winner Ingrid Lindblad, and a whopping 41 athletes will make their debut in this major championship, several of whom are amateurs. Story by Sarah Kellam
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Allisen Corpuz Returns to Erin Hills for First Time Since She Was 10 Years Old
ERIN, Wis. — A lot has changed in 17 years for Allisen Corpuz. She’s a bit taller than she once was and hits the golf ball a lot further. She played collegiate golf at USC, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in her time as a Trojan and establishing herself as one of the nation’s top amateur players. She moved away from her native Hawaii and joined the LPGA Tour, winning for the first time at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach and competing on two U.S. Solheim Cup Teams, one of which won last year at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. She even got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Daniel Eckstrom. Story by Sarah Kellam
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Teen Wild Card Alexandra Eala Stuns World No. 2 Iga Świątek at 2025 Miami Open
Wildcard entrant Alexandra Eala of the Philippines continued her sensational run at the 2025 Miami Open on Wednesday, shocking world No. 2 Iga Świątek with a 6-2, 7-5 straight-set victory. Despite lacking overwhelming power, the 19-year-old relied on her speed and strategic shot-making, winning 43 of her 77 points from serve returns. "My coach told me to run, chase every ball, and seize every opportunity because a five-time Grand Slam champion won’t hand you the win," Eala said. While Eala disrupted Świątek’s rhythm, the tournament’s defending champion struggled with her serve, committing 32 unforced errors in the defeat. "She was really aggressive, stayed focused, and hit some shots that came out of nowhere," Świątek admitted after the match, as she joined a growing list of high-profile exits from the Florida tournament. Story by Dee Lab
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Nelly Korda Returns to LPGA Tour for 2025 Ford Championship
After a planned seven-week break from the LPGA Tour, world No. 1 Nelly Korda is back in action, kicking off her 2024 title defense at the 2025 Ford Championship on Thursday afternoon. Last year, Korda made history with a five-tournament winning streak, but this year, the 26-year-old has taken a more strategic approach, opting out of the tour’s recent Asia swing after starting her 2025 season with two Top 10 finishes. “It’s always nice to take time off when you’re not injured and hopefully improve, catching up on any lost time,” Korda told Golfweek on Wednesday. Rest has also been a key part of world No. 3 Lydia Ko's strategy. The New Zealander arrives at the Phoenix event after a three-week break, carrying momentum from her 23rd career title, which she secured at the 2025 HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore on March 2nd. Korda and Ko will be joined by all 10 of the LPGA's top-ranked players at the Ford Championship, marking the first time this year the entire top 10 will compete together. Among them are Australia’s No. 5 Hannah Green, the US's No. 6 Lilia Vu, and South Korea’s No. 8 Jin Young Ko, all vying for a share of the $2.25 million purse. Story by Dee Lab
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NY Liberty Announce Dedicated State-of-the-Art Brooklyn Practice Facility
WHAT A BREAKTHROUGH FOR WOMAN'S SPORTS!
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