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Kate Martin Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley controversially calls out WNBA reporter over Kate Martin post

Dawn Staley created a stir by calling out a WNBA reporter for a seemingly innocuous post about Kate Martin being cut from the Valkyries.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 9, 2026 0
Michael Wilbon on Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley

Michael Wilbon shreds Geno Auriemma over Final Four spat with Dawn Staley: ‘Petulant,’ ‘classless’

"It's the disgraceful behavior of a massively insecure bully."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 6, 2026 0
Credit: ESPN / Steve Sisney-For The Oklahoman

College Basketball

How sports media turned on Geno Auriemma amid Dawn Staley controversy

Dawn Staley wants the focus to be on UCLA, not her interaction with Geno Auriemma, after the national championship game. Credit: NCAA March Madness on YouTube

Dawn Staley: ‘I haven’t heard from Geno (Auriemma)… We’re not going to damper UCLA’s day’

"I will address all of that at another time... It's UCLA's day, right?"

By Matt Clapp OnApr 6, 2026 0
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley (right) yells at Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma at Mortgage Matchup Center during the Women's Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, 2026.

Geno Auriemma apologizes for heated postgame interaction but doesn’t mention Dawn Staley

"I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 4, 2026 0
Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma reacts during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Sports media reacts to Geno Auriemma meltdown: ‘Unacceptable, classless garbage’

"That was some straight B.S. from the GREAT Geno Auriemma."

By Matt Yoder OnApr 4, 2026 0
Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike rip UConn coach Geno Auriemma for his behavior vs. Dawn Staley and South Carolina in the Final Four. Credit: ESPN

Chiney Ogwumike, Andraya Carter rip Geno Auriemma for ESPN interview, Dawn Staley interaction

"His behavior does not sit well with me. I actually find it quite problematic." "It was all handled so poorly on Geno's part."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 4, 2026 0
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley get into it at the end of the UConn-South Carolina Final Four game. Credit: ESPN

Geno Auriemma went off in ESPN interview, postgame interaction with Dawn Staley before walking out

"Their coach rants and raves on the sideline, and calls the referees some names you don't wanna hear."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 3, 2026 0
Celebrating Pat Summitt: Live Reunion Special at Knoxville's historic Tennessee Theatre.

ESPN to air Pat Summitt celebration special this Sunday

The hour-long special was filmed in December at Knoxville's historic Tennessee Theatre in front of a live audience.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 26, 2026 0
Oklahoma women's basketball head coach Jennie Baranczyk celebrates an upset win over South Carolina. Credit: ESPN

Oklahoma HC Jennie Baranczyk lets celebratory F-bombs fly in postgame huddle shown on ESPN

"We're f*cking back!"

By Matt Clapp OnJan 23, 2026 0
South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley

CBS taps Dawn Staley for WNBA pregame show

She'll be joined by host Sarah Kustok and fellow analyst Renee Montgomery.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 4, 2025 0
Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley wants ESPN to come ‘back to the table’ to renegotiate NCAA championships TV deal

Staley has driven change in women's basketball coaching salaries and payouts to NCAA tournament teams, and seemingly has her sights on a new, bigger target.

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 30, 2025 0
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley. Photo Credit: Julia Westerman, WIS 10 on X.

Dawn Staley praises local reporters following National Championship Game

"If every program had this, we could push women's basketball forward on a local level across the country."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 6, 2025 0
UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley believe women’s tournament needs separate TV deal

"We need our own television deal so we can understand what our worth is."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 6, 2025 0
South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley talks to media before practice at Amalie Arena.

Dawn Staley calls out ESPN Women’s Hoops post for misrepresenting her Paige Bueckers comments

"We find ourselves back here in a similar situation."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 5, 2025 0
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, center, celebrates making a three point shot during a NCAA women's basketball game between No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 11 Duke at Purcell Pavilion on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in South Bend.

Who are the teams, stars to carry women’s college basketball into March 2025?

Who are the stars and teams that will take centerstage in the NCAA women's basketball tournament?

By Allison Smith OnFeb 18, 2025 0
University of South Carolina women's basketball coach and former WNBA player Dawn Staley. Photo Credit: ALEX HICKS JR./STAFF/USA TODAY NETWORK

Dawn Staley named Week 3 picker on ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’

"I want to thank you for choosing me to be the guest picker on College Gameday."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 13, 2024 0
Stephen A. Smith and Andraya Carter argue over Caitlin Clark being snubbed by Team USA.

Stephen A. Smith doubles down on Caitlin Clark, blames Team USA for low attendance

"How does it feel, Team USA?"

By Sam Neumann OnAug 3, 2024 3
Apr 4, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley (left) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark pose react after being selected as the AP Coach and Player of the Year at a press conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Dawn Staley offers insightful commentary on Caitlin Clark’s Olympic snub

"If we had to do it all over again, the way that she's playing, she would be in really high consideration of making the team."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 28, 2024 3
Dawn Staley at the ESPYS

Dawn Staley gives empassioned speech after winning ESPYS’ Jimmy V Award: ‘I have a job to do’

"How do I not fight pay disparities when I do the same job, and get paid less, but win more?"

By Sean Keeley OnJul 11, 2024 2
Steve Gleason (C) with Morten Anderson (L) and Rickey Jackson at the NFC Championship Game on January 20, 2019.

Steve Gleason, Dawn Staley, and Prince Harry to be honored at ESPYs

Steve Gleason will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at this year's ESPYs on July 11.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 27, 2024 0
University of South Carolina women's basketball coach and former WNBA player Dawn Staley. Photo Credit: ALEX HICKS JR./STAFF/USA TODAY NETWORK

Dawn Staley: ‘Hope all the ‘just talking heads’ are tuned into WNBA’

"And all of these opinions are great but let it come from watching the entire league."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 5, 2024 4
A stage panel for ESPN's "Full Court Press" docuseries, covering Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice.

Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley, Peyton Manning and more attend premiere of ABC ‘Full Court Press’ docuseries

The "Full Court Press" docuseries premiere, on Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice, drew big names.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 7, 2024 0
Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley explains value of local coverage: ‘Local media is soul to the local team’

"I’d rather spend my time with the people that really know our team, that’s going to report back to our fan base and give them the real.”

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 23, 2024 0
Caitlin Clark, Gayle King and Stephen Jackson

Former NBA star blasts CBS’ Gayle King for Caitlin Clark comments

"You demeaned her and made it about Caitlin Clark. That's trash."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 22, 2024 8

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