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FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournaments Recap: Standings & Top Players
Rhyne Howard, Paige Bueckers lead USA Basketball to 2-0 start. Caitlin Clark drops Double-Double in senior team debut.

Erica L. Ayala
Mar 134 min read


🤔 How Do The FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournaments Work?
Twenty-four women's basketball teams seek to earn the remaining 11 spots for the FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Erica L. Ayala
Mar 112 min read


USA Beats Czechia 5–1 | 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Recap
Full postgame recap and highlights from Team USA’s opening win at the Milano Cortina Olympics What a day for women’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics! The United States earns a 5-1 win over Team Czechia. 🤔 Despite the score, our experts think the game was closer than the stats indicate. If you missed our recent episode, we’ve got you covered with all the highlights, stand-out stories, and spicy takes from USA vs. Czechia, plus a quick round-up of the other opening games. �

Erica L. Ayala
Feb 62 min read


2026 Winter Olympics: USAvCZE Postgame LIVESTREAM at 1:30 ET
The 2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Tournament starts TODAY!
Black Rosie Media has you covered on the schedule, how to watch, and a USAvCZE Postgame LIVESTREAM!

Erica L. Ayala
Feb 51 min read


Sue Bird's First Day as Team USA Director | Black Rosie Media Sports Blog
Sue Bird has taken on a new role as managing director of Team USA. Discover Sue Bird's journey from point guard to executive in this sports blog.
Brian Fleurantin
May 13, 20251 min read


Women’s Basketball Semifinals Preview
Can Australia slow down the U.S.? And why France vs. Belgium is a must-watch! PARIS (France)– Four teams will compete for a chance to play in the 2024 Olympic gold medal game. The United States leads the field as the winners of the last seven Olympic tournaments. The U.S. will have to go through Australia to have a chance at an eighth. Belgium will face host nation and Tokyo bronze medalists France on the other side of the bracket. Who has the best chance to punch their ticke

Erica L. Ayala
Aug 9, 20245 min read


Johannes and Sabally shine in Olympic Quarterfinals - France wins the Battle of the Euro Liberty
Former and current New York Liberty teammates clashed in the Women's Olympic Quarterfinal game between Germany and host nation France.

Erica L. Ayala
Aug 7, 20244 min read


Australia Advances! Breaking Down the Opals Win. Plus, where is Lauren Jackson?
Opals earn an 85-67 win over Serbia in the #Paris2024 Women's Basketball Quarterfinals PARIS— The Opals ended Serbia's streak and avenged their 2016 Olympic Quarterfinals loss behind a stellar performance by a trio of Aussies with WNBA experience. Phoenix Mercury forward Alanna Smith led all scorers with 22 points for Australia, while Washington guard Jade Melbourne and 2023 WNBA champion Cayla George added 18 points each. Serbia, who had never lost in the Olympic quarterfin

Erica L. Ayala
Aug 7, 20244 min read


Gold Medal Dispatch: Will changes to USA rotations be forthcoming?
PARIS—After an 87-68 win over Germany, the United States again completed Olympic pool play undefeated heading into the Quarterfinals. Other winners on the night included Belgium, Nigeria, and Australia. They will relocate alongside Serbia and Spain to Paris, France, for the knockout stage. Puerto Rico, China, Japan, and Canada saw their Summer Games come to a close in Lille. After the Australia vs France game, teams were assigned their place in the official #Paris2024 bracket

Erica L. Ayala
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Gold Medal Dispatch: U.S. Women's 3x3 Drop Third-Straight Game
PARIS-- The women's 3x3 team has lost three games in as many appearances at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The defending gold medal team lost its opener to Germany 17-13 and its second match Wednesday night to Azerbaijan 20-17, and just dropped a third-straight contest to Australia by a final score of 17-15.

Erica L. Ayala
Aug 1, 20241 min read


IIHF Worlds Day 6 Recap: Put Some Respect on The Global Game
I can't help but feel there's something more to be done with regard to highlighting Europe and Asia's strongest players.
Angelica Rodriguez
Apr 11, 20233 min read


IIHF Women's Worlds: Jamie Lee Rattray Lifts Canada Past the United States
It was a game to remember as Canada secured their 100th win over the United States on Monday night at the CAA Arena in Brampton, securing the top spot in Group A at the IIHF Women’s Worlds in a 4-3 win shootout win. Jamie Lee Rattray scored in the ninth round of the shootout to clinch the win for Canada. “I think I blacked out that whole time,” said Rattray to TSN’s Julia Toucheri in her post-game interview. “ As soon as I touched the puck it got really loud, and it was a lo

Elias Laradi
Apr 11, 20232 min read


IIHF Women's Worlds Day 5 Recap: Finland Flying High in Group B, USA Making Its Case in Group A
They got that dog in 'em I feel like every game Sunday had more of a physical edge than usual this tourney. Maybe it's the clash of one titan (USA) versus another (Czechia), or maybe just an extra bit of spice between longtime rivals (Finland and Sweden). Either way, no one was backing down, leading to some interesting officiating and an abundance of special teams magic. Let's see what the results were, shall we? Finland 4, Sweden 2 After a scoreless first period, it looked l
Angelica Rodriguez
Apr 10, 20233 min read


IIHF Women's Worlds Day 4: Canada Remains Perfect
Team Canada remains perfect in the 2023 IIHF Women's Worlds on home ice.

Elias Laradi
Apr 9, 20233 min read


IIHF Women's Worlds Day 3 Recap: Marie-Philip Poulin Joins Elite Hockey Company
It was a historic night for the Québec native Marie-Philip Poulin, who scored her 100th goal for Hockey Canada.

Elias Laradi
Apr 8, 20234 min read


IIHF Women's Worlds Day 2 Recap: Hockey Is Fun!
2023 IIHF Women's World Championship Day Two Recap by Black Rosie Media founder Erica L. Ayala.

Erica L. Ayala
Apr 7, 20233 min read


2023 IIHF Women's Worlds: 8 PHF Players In Action For Day 2
Black Rosie Media writer Angelica Rodriguez recaps Day 1 of the IIHF Women's World Championships in Brampton.
Angelica Rodriguez
Apr 6, 20232 min read


2023 IIHF Women's Worlds Primer
A look at Team Canada ahead of their opening game in the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championships.

Elias Laradi
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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