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Aryna Sabalenka’s Next Set
Winning a Grand Slam was her dream—but now she realizes there’s more to life than tennis.
By Christine YuPhotography by César Buitrago
11 Things to Know About Caitlin Clark as the WNBA All-Star Break Approaches
The Iowa alum continues to smash records—and help women’s hoops get some long-deserved love.
By Lizzy Briskin and Caroline Tien
The Quirky Hobby WNBA All-Star Allisha Gray Swears By for Relaxing Before Bed
It’s a building block to better sleep, if you will.
By Caroline Tien
Ace Your Next Match With the Best Tennis Shoes
Complete your kit with stable, supportive kicks.
By Paige Levinson
10 Fun Facts About WNBA Rookie Paige Bueckers Before Her All-Star Debut
She’s making her mark on the court, in your sneaker closet, and even on your wing night.
By Lizzy Briskin and Caroline Tien
Why Are So Many Women Athletes Tearing Their ACLs Now?
No, it’s not about being “fragile”—here’s what really drives these injuries and how to prevent them.
By Cindy Kuzma
Caitlin Clark Opens Up About Injury Recovery, Her Mental-Health Musts, and the One Health Stat Every Woman Should Know
Plus, why she’s not into hype-up music or Love Island (!)
3 Simple Exercises to Build Explosive Strength, According to a WNBA Coach
Good news: These moves aren’t just for the pros.
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By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
WNBA Legend A'ja Wilson Just Dropped a Hot Pink Basketball Sneaker With Nike
They're the coolest court kicks around.
By Katie Gunderman
I’m Not a Pro, but These Pickleball Shoes Made Me Feel Like One
I tested pairs from Nike, K-Swiss, and more.
By Renee Cherry
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UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Does This One Stretch Before She Goes to Bed
The Huskies guard shares how she preps her mind and muscles for solid sleep.
By Caroline Tien
Hunter Woodhall Says His Oura Ring Might Have ‘Saved’ His Life—Here’s How
Doctors discuss what to keep in mind when your tracker spits out a warning.
By Korin Miller
Ilona Maher: Showcasing ‘Muscular, Big’ Bodies Can Inspire Girls to ‘Start to Love Themselves’
The Olympic rugby player and Dancing With the Stars finalist has some advice for girls who felt pushed out of sport.
By Caroline Tien
Mikaela Shiffrin on Her 100th World Cup Win: ‘Far Beyond Anything I’d Imagined’
After a serious crash nearly derailed her quest, the Olympian reflects upon “how lucky I was in the face of being a little bit unlucky.”
By Cindy Kuzma
From Powder Days to Après, This Ski Gear Will Keep You Dry and Warm
I tested jackets, pants, base layers, and more on the Colorado mountains—these pieces made the cut.
By Kristin Canning
This Super Bowl Ad Raised a Big Point About Women and Breast Cancer Screening
Preventive care is so, so crucial.
By Korin Miller
4 Moves This Pilates Instructor Uses to Train the Super Bowl’s Top Stars
Here’s how regular practice helps the Kansas City Chiefs stay in shape.
By Danielle Zickl
Billie Jean King Is Back on the Court—And Still Fighting for Women in Sports
The tennis icon shares how she warms up, keeps her body strong, and continues to inspire girls to give movement a chance.
By Caroline Tien
Why Madison Keys Was ‘No Longer Searching for Validation’ Even Before Winning the Australian Open
Days after her first Slam title, the tennis star shares what stoked her confidence, how she tweaked her game, and why representation matters on the court.
By Caroline Tien
Basketball Star Rae Burrell Swears By This Internet Skin Care Trend
Plus, how the Unrivaled player winds down to recover for the next big game.
By Caroline Tien
Everything to Know About Unrivaled, the New Women’s Basketball League
The biggest stars in the sport have signed on to make it a must-watch.
By Taylor Dutch
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Olympian Tara Davis Woodhall Is Still Flying High—While Embracing Her Inner Homebody
The long jump champion talks to SELF about winning gold and making the most of her off-season.
By Erica Sloan
What It’s Like to Get a Breast Cancer Diagnosis While Training for the Olympics
Here’s how track prepared Marta Pen Freitas to face this new challenge.
By Cindy Kuzma
Here’s What Kept the NYC Marathon’s ‘Final Finishers’ Going in the Home Stretch
The first runners to cross the finish line get all the glory—but the last deserve our admiration, too.
By Caroline TienPhotography by Dolly Faibyshev