ADVERTISEMENT


Mboko enjoying her breakthrough under NBO spotlight

What a difference a week can make. Last Sunday, as Victoria Mboko was getting set to make her National Bank Open debut against Australia’s Kimberly Birrell, many spectators at IGA Stadium’s Centre Court in Montreal could be forgiven for not knowing too much about the 18-year-old from Toronto.


Marta’s late heroics lead Brazil to ninth Copa America Femenina title

Six-time world player of the year Marta came off the bench to score twice, including an equalizer in stoppage time, as Brazil came from behind three times before winning the penalty shootout 5-4 against Colombia on Saturday to secure their ninth Copa America Femenina title.


Nurse ready to make waves with new PWHL team in Vancouver

When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver’s Granville Island, she was a little apprehensive. The Hamilton hockey player was unaccustomed to being just a few feet away from ocean waters, with no rails or safety barriers in sight.


McIntosh wins third gold at swimming world championship

Canada’s Summer McIntosh has claimed her third gold medal of the world swimming championships. The 18-year-old from Toronto won the women’s 200-metre butterfly on Thursday in a meet-record 2 minutes 1.99 seconds, just shy of the world record 2:01.81.


Can Lynx star Collier have it all?

This summer, as Napheesa Collier attempts to lead the Lynx back to the WNBA Finals -- this time as the league MVP favorite -- she's also helping to lead the most important contract negotiations in the league's history.


Toronto’s BMO Field to host first-ever Northern Super League Final 

The Northern Super League announced Friday that its first-ever NSL Final will take place on Saturday, November 15 at BMO Field in Toronto. It will be the first women’s professional sports team championship in Canada to be held at a neutral-site venue.


Seattle Storm to unveil statue of Sue Bird

The Seattle Storm, in partnership with Climate Pledge Arena, announced that a statue honoring WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Sue Bird will be unveiled on Sunday, August 17.