Here are five things to expect from women's sports in 2025.
The women's NCAA Tournament has a lot to offer.
Can South Carolina repeat its rare championship run? Or will parity in women's basketball lead to the emergence of sleeper cell spies? The way the season is going is setting the stage for a lot of crazy things to happen in March.
Sirens competing on and off the ice
After a lackluster first season, the Sirens are poised to do even better in 2025. However, it's worth noting that New York's PWHL teams are just as competitive off the ice as they are on it. The Sirens are trying to stake their claim in the Big Apple's crowded hockey world. Having a permanent home at the Prudential Center should help generate buzz among fans.
Will Unrivaled end safely?
After years of planning, Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league co-founded by Nafeesa Collier and Brianna Stewart, is set to debut in Miami next month. Some of the WNBA's biggest stars are scheduled to perform, including Sabrina Ionescu. The reception to the new league has been positive, but only time will tell whether Unrivaled has developed a recipe for long-term sustainability.
Can Coco Gauff regain her US Open title?
Gauff won her first major title at the 2023 US Open. Gauff unsuccessfully defended her title in September and was eliminated from the tournament by Emma Navarro. Still, she ended the year with a lot to celebrate. Her earnings of $34.4 million made her the highest-paid female athlete in the world in 2024. Only 20 years old, Gauff's future is bright.
Golden State Valkyries prepare for first WNBA season
Last month, the Valkyries completed their first WNBA expansion draft since 2008, an important first step in building their initial roster. Golden State, the first of three teams to join the league over the next two years, will debut in 2025. Previous expansion teams haven't had much initial success, but the Valkyries are looking to change that trend.
