The IX Sports

05/10/2026

This week on The IX Sports Podcast College Basketball Edition, hosts Michael Waterloo and Melissa Triebwasser break down the state of Big 12 women's basketball ahead of the season. How will Kate Koval, Liv McGill, and Audi Crooks impact their new teams? Tune in to find out:

Who will dominate women's basketball in the Big 12 Conference this year? Baylor has historically been a key player — will that continue?

05/10/2026

Catch up on PWHL news in the latest episode of Women's Sports Daily!

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03/10/2026

Between injuries and international duty, Kansas City hasn't had a lot of consistency on its front line. However, Haley Hopkins has stepped up and shone brightly,

Our Madison Williams has more:

Kansas City Current forward Haley Hopkins has really shined in a starting role this season, leading to her first NWSL hat trick.

03/10/2026

For all the talk of the Golden State Valkyries' lack of “star power,” Gabby Williams put them on her back on Friday in the playoffs. In a The IX Sports x Valkyries Beat collaboration, our Marisa Ingemi explains how Williams did it.

For all the talk of the Golden State Valkyries' lack of “star power,” Gabby Williams put them on her back on Friday in the WNBA playoffs.

03/10/2026

In this week's Gymnastics Insider, Jessica Taylor Price breaks down the 2026 U.S. World Championships roster and the performances that got them there. Plus, results from Paris and more!

Gymnastics Insider Jessica Taylor Price discuses the 2026 U.S. World Championships roster, and the trials performances that got them there.

02/10/2026

This week in Hockey Insider from The IX Sports, find out which three women's college hockey series you should watch this weekend. From Reid Lemker at The Ice Garden:

The IX Sports: Hockey Insider with The Ice Garden, Oct. 2, 2026

02/10/2026

The Mystics stayed optimistic through a season of ups and downs and eventually, the playoffs. So, when they were eliminated by the Dream, the sadness finally hit.

Jenn Hatfield on the youngest team in league history to make the playoffs:

All season, the Washington Mystics wanted to stay joyful through the ups and downs. But on Wednesday, their season ended and sadness hit.

02/10/2026

In Part 2 of a very special episode of The IX Sports Podcast LIVE from Big East Media Day, tune in to an exclusive interview with conference Commissioner Tim Brosnan!

https://www.theixsports.com/features/the-ix-sports-podcast-live-from-big-east-media-day/

02/10/2026

The Sun's final season in Connecticut didn't result in too much on-court success. But, as Gabby Alfveby explains, the off-court moments made the season memorable and motivating:

The Connecticut Sun found growth, connection and resilience despite the challenges they faced during their final season in Connecticut.

02/10/2026

This week on The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition, we have a two-part special episode LIVE from Big East Media Day with Howard Megdal. In Part 1, hear from Sarah Strong and Geno Auriemma of UConn, Xavier’s Billi Chambers and Mya Moore, Georgetown’s Darnell Haney and Brianna Byars — and more!

This week, the podcast is live from Big East Media Day, with exclusive interviews with all 11 teams and the new commissioner.