Nearly six years ago, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said there will be a female head coach, and it’s on him to ensure it happens sooner than later.

As the only female head coach among the 12 teams competing, Bydwell's success stands out even more. "That's got to be one of the best moments of the Olympics so far," she told Team USA's media team.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he would be "hugely disappointed" if the league does not have its first female head coach within the next five years.

There are currently four female assistant coaches working in the NBA, but Harding is the only G League head coach. Harding was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 WNBA draft and played in the league for ...

England's Sarina Wiegman is the lone female head coach remaining at the Women's World Cup after the elimination of South Africa on Sunday, which could bode well for the Lionesses if history is ...