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Mystics' Iriafen's dress embodied 'Naija no dey carry last' on WNBA Draft stage
Clad in a stunning gold outfit, she was transformed from Kiki into Okikiola, a name that means 'fame that brings prosperity or wealth,' a fitting name for the new Washington Mystics star.
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A Chance To Play
Women and girls playing basketball in poor and patriarchal villages of rural Rwanda used to be a rare sight. But as Mark Fainaru-Wada reports, thousands now enjoy the sport and other health benefits introduced by the US non-profit "Shooting Touch."
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Tom Brady's most dangerous game
The Patriots legend thinks he can play until he's 45 without sacrificing body, mind or integrity. But his future is not just in his hands.
The Body Issue Archive
Explore nine years of iconic images, all dedicated to the power of the athletic form.
Making Of The Body Issue
"I've photographed a thousand different athletes in my life. Of course, every one of them had clothes on." -- Walter Iooss, photographed Isaiah Thomas
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The Body Issue 2018 photos
Ten years, hundreds of thousands of images -- and we're just getting started. This year 16 athletes join the revered ranks of Body Issue stars, and there are, as always, too many awe-inspiring moments to count.
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Best Olympic Moment: U.S. women's hockey on the list
It's not every four years, after all, that you get an overtime goal against Canada to win the gold medal.
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Best WNBA Player: Four worthy candidates
Maya Moore, Candace Parker, Sylvia Fowles and Skylar Diggins-Smith are in the running for an ESPY.
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Mulan's reflection
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Disney's "Mulan," we collected a series of essays and poems that celebrate the power of Asian women athletes.
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Best Play: Arike Ogunbowale gets No. 1 seed
Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale owns the No. 1 seed in the bracket for the ESPY for best play of the year.
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The Body Issue 2018 photos
Ten years, hundreds of thousands of images -- and we're just getting started. This year 16 athletes join the revered ranks of Body Issue stars, and there are, as always, too many awe-inspiring moments to count.
What's lurking in your stadium food?
ESPN's Outside the Lines reviewed food-safety inspection reports for all 111 North American pro sports venues. Find your stadium and see how it fared.
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Body Issue: Check out all the photos
Breanna Stewart, Lauren Chamberlain, Jessie Diggins, Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird. Check out photos of those superstars and more in the 2018 Body Issue.
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Body Issue: Check out all the photos
WNBA star Breanna Stewart is one of 16 athletes featured in 2018 Body Issue.
2022 espnW: Women + Sports Summit -- Girls with Sole founder on being an 'Everyday Hero'
Liz Ferro faced much adversity growing up. Sports helped her envision a better future. Now, her Ohio-based non-profit, Girls with Sole, helps underprivileged girls facing difficult life circumstances access free fitness and wellness programs.
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Elena Delle Donne launches Nike Air Deldon signature sneaker in "Lyme" colorway
The Washington Mystics star's new kicks are what Nike calls its "most inclusive basketball shoe ever."
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Sue Bird goes floral, Jewell Loyd dons Justin Bieber's brand ahead of matchup with Sparks
Players across the WNBA have shown off their style during the season. This week, they took it up a notch with several exceptional outfits.
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Storm players show out on the pregame runway ahead of matchup with Sun
The WNBA has plenty of stars who show off their fashion sense. This week was no different, as athletes showed out on the pregame runway.
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Wings stars Isabelle Harrison and Arike Ogunbowale rock fire fits ahead of matchup with the Storm
Fashion is commonplace in the WNBA, and these stars showed out with stylish pregame apparel.
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Arike Ogunbowale and Kayla Thornton show off eye-catching fits ahead of matchup with Storm
From Atlanta Dream players showing support for Brittney Griner to Skylar Diggins-Smith's sharp business attire, WNBA athletes continue to show out with impressive outfit combinations.
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WNBA stars show solidarity for Brittney Griner with pregame gear
This week's best looks from WNBA stars include pop culture legends, luxury accessories and much more.
How the marvelous Moneymaker sisters save Marvel superheroes
The characters in "Black Widow" and other Marvel films are out to save the universe. Behind the scenes, stunt doubles Heidi and Renae Moneymaker are out to save the superheroes.
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Augusta National Women's Amateur preview
The 2020 Augusta National Women's Amateur was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, 82 of the best amateurs in the world will compete in the 54-hole tournament for the prestigious title at the exclusive golf club.
Sarah Spain's ode to the year in sports
Troubles and worries and fears were aplenty in 2020, but Sarah Spain set out to remember the highs and lows of the year in sports with the help of verse on the night before Christmas.
Chelsea Clinton: 'I feel a deep gratitude to women athletes for what they have proven to be possible'
Ahead of the 2020 espnW: Women + Sports Summit, we talked to Chelsea Clinton about her new book on women sports figures, the role that athletes have played in social justice -- and the gymnast her own daughter, Charlotte, is hoping to be like.
