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Gabi Ruffles poses with her check after winning the 2023 Four Winds Invitational.

Changes happening on the Epson Tour you should know about — Brooke Henderson talks upcoming LPGA season

By Addie Parker / January 18, 2024

The IX: Golf Thursday with Addie Parker, Jan. 18, 2024

NCAA president Charlie Baker speaks during College Athlete Day at the White House. (USA Today Images)

What NCAA media rights deal means for the WNBA — Robyn Fralick talks Michigan State

By Howard Megdal / January 17, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Jan. 17, 2024

Jan 28, 2023; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Elena Ribakina of Kazakhstan pose with their trophies after the women’s singles final in the women’s singles final on day thirteen of the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports

Australian Open predictions — Will the WTA’s “Big Three” continue to dominate?

By Joey Dillon / January 16, 2024

The IX: Tennis Tuesday with Joey Dillon, Jan. 16, 2024

Bonmati, Wiegman, Earps named FIFA Best honorees — Recapping the NWSL draft

By Annie Peterson / January 15, 2024

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie M. Peterson, Jan. 15, 2024

The six Black women who will coach their teams at the MLK Invitational this weekend.

Six Black female head coaches will make history at MLK Invitational — Other gym news

By Lela Moore / January 13, 2024

The IX: Gymnastics Saturday with Lela Moore, Jan. 13, 2024

Picture collage of Malbon Golf women's apparel collection.

The history between Malbon Golf and women’s golf — Five women-owned golf brands to check out

By Addie Parker / January 11, 2024

The IX: Golf Thursday with Addie Parker, Jan. 11, 2024

Villanova guard Lucy Olsen drives to the hoop during a game against Georgetown at Finneran Pavilion, Jan. 10, 2024. (Josh Verlin photo)

Villanova after Maddy Siegrist — Queen Egbo talks WNBA, Athletes Unlimited

By Howard Megdal / January 10, 2024

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Jan. 10, 2024

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka hugging after playing a tennis match

Australian Open qualifying dark horses — Germany claims United Cup

By Joey Dillon / January 9, 2024

The IX: Tennis Tuesday with Joey Dillon, Jan. 9, 2024

Crystal Dunn, wearing a black Portland FC jersey with the number 19 on the left side of her shorts, takes the ball up the field.

Gotham FC’s star-studded free agency moves — Sam Kerr suffers ACL injury

By Annie Peterson / January 8, 2024

The IX: Soccer Monday with Annie M. Peterson, Jan. 8, 2024

A pink banner advertising the Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships. The letters and numbers for "Super 16" look like cutouts for a scrapbook, and the entire image is designed to evoke the "Mean Girls" movie. The banner also says, "The gymnasts are mean, but their skills are!" and "Get your tickets!"

The excitement of a new NCAA gymnastics season — Thoughts from UCLA’s Emily Lee

By Lela Moore / January 6, 2024

The IX: Gymnastics Saturday with Lela Moore, Jan. 6, 2024