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Syracuse's lacrosse teams share bond

The Syracuse men's and women's lacrosse teams are headed to Pennsylvania for their respective final fours. As they have all season, they'll be there to support each other this weekend.

May 23 7:05 PM ET | By Jane McManus

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Petry: Sarah Fisher isn't slowing down with racing

From IndyCar driver to now owning her own racing team, life outside of the driver's seat hasn't slowed down for Sarah Fisher -- far from it.

May 23 11:15 PM ET | By Tori Petry

HoopGurlz: Meet Teniya Page

Teniya Page of Marian Catholic in Chicago reveals the secrets to her success as she heads into USA Basketball's U16 trials.

May 23 2:59 PM ET

Tandon: Maria Sharapova now a dirt devil

Maria Sharapova's determination to overcome both her awkwardness on clay and major shoulder sugery paid off with a career-defining French Open title last year.

May 23 3:05 PM ET | By Kamakshi Tandon

Sierra Calhoun surrounded by greatness

Sierra Calhoun is the latest star at hoops power Christ the King in Brooklyn, N.Y. The No. 10 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz class rankings for 2014 has one goal left to match her predecessors.

May 23 9:41 AM ET | By Walter Villa

TWSS: Sports trends that need to end

Buying gifts for athletes isn't the only sports trend Sarah Spain would like to see eighty-sixed.

May 22 4:24 PM ET | By Sarah Spain

Jennie Finch begins triathlon training

Jennie Finch is no stranger to team sports, but the former softball great has never tackled the intense preparation she’s undergoing to compete in her first triathlon.

May 23 8:11 AM ET | By Jennie Finch

McGee: France Kennedy maintains low but powerful profile

When it comes to the direction of motorsports around the world, Lesa France Kennedy is either directly involved in the decision-making process or at the very least in the backs of the minds of others charged with the task.

May 23 10:49 AM ET | By Ryan McGee

Bryant: Serena dominant headed into French

Intimidation is far secondary to the efficiency and power of Serena Williams' game. They are the reason she's so intimidating.

May 23 3:06 PM ET | By Howard Bryant

Isaacson: Serena has nothing to prove at French

Serena Williams already has a career Grand Slam. Another French Open title would be a nice addition to her résumé, but it's not necessary for her legacy.

May 23 3:06 PM ET | By Melissa Isaacson

Lloyd on roster for U.S. women against Canada

Carli Lloyd will make her first appearance with the U.S. women's soccer team since breaking her left shoulder in a June 2 exhibition against Canada.

May 21 5:09 PM ET

American players out of their element in Paris

From the language in Paris to the clay at Roland Garros, American tennis players -- with the possible exception of Serena Williams -- are out of their element at the French Open.

May 23 3:07 PM ET | By Kamakshi Tandon

Voepel: Athletes appreciate, admire Sorenstam's feat

Annika Sorenstam didn't just put herself on the line at the Colonial, she was representing an entire tour -- and the players haven't forgotten.

May 22 9:48 AM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Voepel: At Colonial, support for Sorenstam genuine, unforgettable

The galleries at the Colonial seemed to relate to Annika Sorenstam on a deep level, as if her personal challenge was one of their own, and their support was unwavering.

May 22 9:35 AM ET | By Mechelle Voepel

Christmas Abbott piling up fans, skeptics

Christmas Abbott could become the first full-time female crew pit member for a Sprint Cup Series racing team, but she’s drawn plenty of cheers and jeers for the way she’s come into the sport.

May 21 10:31 AM ET | By Ryan McGee

Final four set for NCAA women's lacrosse tournament

The final four teams have been determined for the NCAA Division I women's lacrosse tournament

May 20 10:54 AM ET | By espnW.com news services

3 high school stars selected for USA U19 team

USA Basketball selects three players from the 2014 class -- A'ja Wilson, Brianna Turner and Gabby Green -- to its 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship team.

May 20 8:01 AM ET

Isaacson: Sorenstam's venture at Colonial still inspires

Ten years later, the magnificence of Annika Sorenstam's efforts at Colonial hasn't dimmed, and those who were there still marvel at her courage.

May 23 11:18 AM ET | By Melissa Isaacson

Ford: Trying times for top women cyclists

The women's one-off time trial at the Tour of California was sandwiched between a field of amateurs and the 112 men in the professional field, leaving women riders wondering when they'll get their own bigger stage.

May 18 1:37 PM ET | By Bonnie D. Ford

Isaacson: Rogero, Cook among best in karting

Ashley Rogero and Sabre Cook have been tearing up the karting ranks, reminiscent of a rather famous female driver. Just don't tell them that.

May 24 9:40 AM ET | By Melissa Isaacson

espnW Photos of the Week: May 13 to 19, 2013

Best in women's sports from around the world May 13 to 19, 2013.

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James: Colon helps bring home championships for GM

Rising through the ranks and breaking barriers along the way, Alba Colon holds the top NASCAR position for General Motors and has been bringing in championships left and right.

May 22 12:04 PM ET | By Brant James

A bellyful of sports crazy this week

Donna Lebano's decision to wait until the Blackhawks game ended to give birth is almost as skewed as a J.R. Smith jumper. It's a bellyful of crazy in The Buzz That Was.

May 22 11:49 AM ET | By D'Arcy Maine

Rosewater: Under Armour CEO has grand vision for horse racing

Kevin Plank is no stranger to venturing into businesses that make people turn their heads. First there was Under Armour, now it's horse racing, where he wants his Sagamore Farm to produce a Triple Crown winner.

May 17 3:59 PM ET | By Amy Rosewater