Cat Ariail received her PhD in history from the University of Miami in 2018, researching the intersection of race, gender, sexuality and nationalism in women's sports. She has contributed to Swish Appeal since 2019, and began running the site in 2023. When not digging into stories and stats from across women's basketball, she, literally, is digging in the dirt as a farm manager for a farm-to-table restaurant in northeast Georgia.
Team USA’s AmeriCup victory was a win for all NCAAW fans
Team USA, stacked with some of the best NCAAW talent, won the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup on Sunday, defeating Brazil in the final. Here’s a look at the best performances from your favorite college stars from throughout the tournament.
Contenders or pretenders?
On Sunday, the New York Liberty and Seattle Storm, two teams with title aspirations, meet in Brooklyn, presenting a possible WNBA Finals preview. Elsewhere around the W, the Las Vegas Aces will look to show signs of life, while Napheesa Collier faces one of her toughest foes.
6 more necessary WNBA All-Star reserves
First timers, fan favorites and steady stars, these six players should be named reserves for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.
Is another A’ja domination of Indy incoming?
The Fever are Commissioner’s Cup champs. But can they beat A’ja Wilson? That’s the most pressing question ahead of Thursday night’s WNBA games.
See how LA celebrated Candace Parker
Swish Appeal photographer Christina Merrion captured the retirement of Candace Parker’s No. 3 Los Angeles Sparks jersey.
The Dream’s complicated BG conundrum
After a slow start to the season, Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko has aimed to get Brittney Griner more involved in the offense. But, is that a smart strategic shift for one of the WNBA’s best offenses?
Will Dallas’ difference maker keep the Wings moving in the right direction?
A busy Friday night in the WNBA will be headlined by a high-profile showdown between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever, where the star of the game could be an unexpected difference marker.
Ballhalla awaits their next victim
In need of win to avoid a three-game losing streak, the last team the New York Liberty should want to play is the Golden State Valkyries.
Can these WNBA stars start their turnaround this week?
Tuesday’s WNBA games present an opportunity for these eight players to begin to turnaround their seasons, including the Dallas Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale and Atlanta Dream’s Brittney Griner.
An inside look at Atlanta’s winning vibes
On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Dream earned their 10th win of the season, defeating the visiting Chicago Sky. Swish Appeal’s photographer Christina Merrion was in attendance to capture the victory and the vibes.