Fifty years ago, on May 3, 1975, at the Central YMCA in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a formidable 22-year-old woman named Jan Todd broke the world record in the women’s deadlift. The prior record, set in France by Jane de Vesley in 1926, was 392 pounds. Jan Todd deadlifted 394.5 pounds.

So after nearly two weeks of the 2025-26 women's basketball season, what can we predict is real versus not real? Things can change quickly and dramatically, but we examine -- and cast our verdict -- on five early trends.

The reigning national champs have a familiar path back to the Final Four. UConn women’s basketball will face two of its longtime rivals, two recent new foes, and one completely new opponent during the 2025-26 regular season. And with the limited ...

Over the past 25 years, women’s college basketball has seen dynasties built, challengers rise, and unforgettable championship games. This list highlights the national champions from 2000 to 2025, along with their opponents,

The way it typically goes for the country's best women's basketball teams is that the first two weeks or so of their respective regular seasons come against tea

UConn? As good as expected. Tennessee? Still chasing elite status. And Notre Dame? Heavily reliant on Hannah Hidalgo.

Kim Barnes Arico has fond memories of her last time coaching against Geno Auriemma and UConn13 years ago. The Michigan coach was still at St.