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The NBA opened its door to women referees in 1997 but since then has not promoted anyone from the D-League. Officials say it will happen.

Nancy Lieberman is basketball's first lady. There is little in the sport she hasn't done -- including coaching a men's pro team.

Nancy Lieberman has become the first woman to coach a men's basketball team affiliated with the NBA. Lieberman is the head coach of the Texas Legends, who are in their first season in the NBA Developmental League.

With excitement building and the first National Women's Soccer League matches set to take place this weekend, here's where the eight teams stand.

From the NBA's slam dunk contest to the MLB's Home Run Derby, which league puts on the best all-star showcase? Our writers weigh in with their picks in the latest W roundtable.

Before she'd even picked a college, she got a WNBA tattoo. More than a decade later, she's one of the league's best.

Since Title IX, the number of women participating in sports has skyrocketed, and the skill level has improved significantly. And still we wonder: Can an exceptional woman ever crack the ranks of men's pro sports? Or should she even try?

Tuesday turned into one heck of a sports night. Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano threw the first no-hitter of the season, the Heat took a 2-0 series lead over the Celtics and the top-seeded Capitals fell into a 3-0 series hole. Here's what else you missed.