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Katie Barnes

Katie Barnes

Writer, Digital Features at ESPN Online

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Katie Barnes
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Lia Thomas: Didn’t transition to gain advantage

In an exclusive ABC News/ESPN interview, former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas responded to critics who say transgender women threaten women’s sports.
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The price and payoff of Kelsey Plum’s lifelong obsession with winning

After years of turmoil, Kelsey Plum is barking and biting and enjoying the best year of her professional career. None of it will mean a thing until the Las Vegas Aces win their first title.
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The marvelous Olivia Miles and her gasp-a-minute act

With her creative vision, uncanny moves and unbelievable finishes, Olivia Miles is at the heart of Notre Dame’s bid to return to national prominence. Look away if you dare.
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French handball official pleads guilty to child pornography - ESPN

Bruno Martini, president of France’s pro handball league, was given a 12-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to child corruption and child porn charges.
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Las Vegas Aces view new addition Candace Parker as 'perfect fit' - ...

Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker was introduced by the Aces on Tuesday, with head coach Becky Hammon saying she hopes Las Vegas produces “one of the best offensive teams that women’s basketball has ever seen.”
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Oklahoma, Texas women's hoops clinch share of Big 12 title - ESPN -...

Oklahoma beat Oklahoma State and Texas knocked off Kansas State for a share of the Big 12 women’s basketball title on Saturday.
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The sorcery and science behind Virginia's swimming dynasty - ESPN

Sure, it starts with world-class swimmers like Kate Douglass, Alex Walsh and Gretchen Walsh. But Virginia, the two-time defending NCAA women’s swimming champion, mixes in a little mad science here, a little magic there.

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Inside the courageous comeback of USC guard Aaliyah Gayles - ESPN -...

Doctors counted 18 bullet holes in Aaliyah Gayles’ body after she was shot at a party. USC’s star recruit vowed to play basketball again. This is the remarkable story of her resilience and resolve as she takes the final steps to her return.
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USC's Aaliyah Gayles debuts in first game since 2022 shooting - ESPN

USC’s Aaliyah Gayles, who was shot multiple times at a house party in April 2022, entered Friday night’s game to a standing ovation, marking her first basketball action in 574 days.
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LSU's Angel Reese absent for second straight game - ESPN - ESPN

LSU star forward Angel Reese was absent for a second straight game as the No. 7 Tigers beat Texas Southern 106-47. The team has not disclosed a reason.
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Angel Reese, Kateri Poole not with LSU at Cayman Islands Classic - ...

Angel Reese is missing her third straight game for No. 7 LSU, while guard Kateri Poole also did not take the floor and Sa’Myah Smith suffered a right knee injury during the Tigers’ win over Niagara at the Cayman Islands Classic.
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LSU survives Virginia to stay unbeaten without Angel Reese - ESPN

No. 7 LSU beat Virginia 76-73 on Saturday to go 2-0 without Angel Reese in the Cayman Island Classic.
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USC women (No. 6) reach highest AP Top 25 ranking since 1994 - ESPN

USC moved up to sixth in the Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday, its highest mark since the 1994 season when they reached No. 4.
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Reese to return for LSU after 4-game absence - ESPN

LSU star forward Angel Reese, who has missed four games for undisclosed reasons, is rejoining the Tigers on Thursday vs. Virginia Tech.
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Angel Reese set to return, but burning questions remain for LSU - ESPN

After a four-game absence, Angel Reese will be reunited with Kim Mulkey and LSU. With the way the Tigers’ season has gone so far, who knows what to expect?
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LSU's Angel Reese returns after 'long two weeks away' - ESPN

LSU star Angel Reese returned to action after “a long two weeks” away from the team and had 19 points and nine rebounds in the Tigers’ 82-64 win over Virginia Tech.
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Gonzaga women rout No. 3 Stanford to extend home win streak to 24 -...

Brynna Maxwell scored a season-high 27 points as Gonzaga handed No. 3 Stanford its worst women’s college basketball loss in nearly four seasons.
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Reigan Richardson, Duke rally past Ohio State, reach Sweet 16 - ESPN

No. 7 seed Duke used a 13-2 run to rally past No. 2 Ohio State and reach the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA tournament for the first time since 2008.
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Travel woes delay Michigan women's return home from tournament - ESPN

The Michigan women’s basketball team had a hard time getting home after its overtime loss to Kansas in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
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Utah women's basketball team moves hotels after racist incidents - ...

Utah coach Lynne Roberts said her team experienced a series of racial hate crimes after arriving at its first NCAA tournament hotel and was forced to change hotels during the event for safety concerns.
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Dawn Staley - Transgender athletes 'should be able to play' - ESPN

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley on Saturday said she believes transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports.