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Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon (center) drives to the basket against Minnesota guard Amaya Battle during a second-round NCAA tournament game on March 22, 2026. Sports

Coded language in women’s basketball reinforces harmful stereotypes and undervalues the game’s physicality

Words such as ‘bear-mauled’ create an uneven playing field for Black athletes

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley watches her team play Texas during the SEC tournament championship game on March 8, 2026, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina Sports

Black coaches to watch in the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament

From South Carolina’s Dawn Staley to Howard’s Ty Grace, here are 12 to follow during March Madness

Mississippi head women's basketball coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin salutes the fans after an upset win over Vanderbilt on Jan. 30, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. Sports

Authenticity is key for Ole Miss’ Coach Yo: ‘I try to show up as my best, flaws and all’

Yolett “Coach Yo” McPhee-McCuin speaks with Andscape about staying true to herself and the challenges of coaching Black players as a Black woman

Cotie McMahon of Ole Miss shoots a free throw during the second half of a game against Texas on Jan. 4, 2026, at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Sports

For Ole Miss player Cotie McMahon, PCOS diagnosis has meant finding a new normal

After struggling with weight gain, fatigue and other changes in her body, she pressed for answers, finding them — and support — within the Rebels’ program

Sports

Women’s College World Series: These Black softball standouts are players to watch

Eight teams are vying for a national championship in Oklahoma City

Sports

Black coaches to watch in the 2025 NCAA women’s tournament

16 will lead teams among the field of 68 competitors

Sports

Michael Oher is now protecting his blind side

Who’s right: ‘The Blind Side’ protagonist or the family who helped him? Time will tell, though the truth is they used each other.

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Madison Scott crucial to revival of Ole Miss Rebels basketball team

Junior forward wants to rebuild program and connect with a coach beyond basketball

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Women’s college basketball players we can’t wait to see this season

The must-watch women’s players who should be on your radar

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