Junelle Bromfield runs the anchor leg on Jamaica women's 4 x 400m relay that won Olympic qualifying round heat in 3:28.54 during the World Athletics.

Olympic Sprinter Junelle Lyles Retires: 'It Did Not Feel Fulfilling'

Olympic medalist Junelle Lyles announced her retirement from competitive track and field in a People exclusive interview.

July 31 - Jessica Toomer

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot of France and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Yellow Leader Jersey and Anna Van Der Breggen of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime compete during the 4th Tour de France Femmes 2025.

Who Takes the Tour de France Jersey? Lausanne's Climb Could Decide Stage 1

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) celebrates scoring against the Toronto Tempo during the second half at Scotiabank Arena.

Napheesa Collier Credits Courtney Williams's Defense in Lynx vs Tempo Blowout

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) dribbles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Breanna Stewart Calls Out Refs After Controversial Liberty vs Aces Finish

Chicago Sky guard-forward DiJonai Carrington (7) celebrates after scoring against the Connecticut Sun during the second half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.

DiJonai Carrington Returns From Injury, Leads Chicago Sky Past the Connecticut Sun

Keith Foulke poses with Boston Hunters players prior to August 1st's opening day of WPBL play.

Kelsie Whitmore, Mo'ne Davis Kick Off Inaugural WPBL Season on ESPN & Scripps

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WNBA

Courtney Williams #10 of the Minnesota Lynx celebrates with teammates after defeating the Toronto Tempo at Scotiabank Arena on July 30, 2026 in Toronto, Canada

No. 1 Minnesota Hosts No. 5 Indiana in Sunday's Marquee WNBA Game

The Minnesota Lynx put a nine-game winning streak on the line against the Indiana Fever in Sunday's Lynx vs Fever clash.

July 31 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

Paige Bueckers's Nike GT Cut 4 "Shirley Buckets" PE

Paige Bueckers Drops Custom Nike GT Cut 4 'Shirley Buckets' PE

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the first half against the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Elle Duncan Calls on Caitlin Clark to Confront WNBA Critics by Name

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) drives into the lane against the Golden State Valkyries at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.

Valkyries Fall to Mercury 91-89 After Late-Game Collapse

Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty looks on during the game against the Las Vegas Aces during the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Game on June 30, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York ahead of tonight's Liberty vs Aces game.

Liberty Visits Aces in Commissioner's Cup Final Rematch

NWSL

Kansas City Current Hosts Angel City FC in Playoff Hopeful Showdown

The Kansas City Current hosts Angel City FC in Saturday's Current vs Angel City showdown as the race to the NWSL playoffs gains steam.

July 31 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Report: NWSL Plans Earliest Start in League History Ahead of 2027 World Cup

NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Sam Kerr (20) waits for play to resume against Bay FC in the second half at PayPal Park.

All NWSL Games Moving to NWSL+ After League Cuts Ties with Victory+

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) makes a pass around Utah Royals midfielder Ana Tejada (17) during the first half at America First Field.

Trinity Rodman's 28th-Minute Goal Lifts Washington Spirit Over Utah Royals

NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Midge Purce (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Bay FC in the first half at PayPal Park during the gotham vs bay fc game.

Early Midge Purce Goal Lifts Gotham Over Bay FC 1-0

WTA

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine reacts during her match against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland on day eight at Stade Roland Garros.

Elina Svitolina Sets Up Alexandra Eala Rematch at 2026 DC Open

Elina Svitolina defeated Polina Kudermetova at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, setting up a quarterfinal rematch with rising star Alexandra Eala.

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WTA

Jessica Pegula (USA) serves against Magdalena Frech (POL) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center.

Jessica Pegula Advances to Rematch Anna Kalinskaya at DC Open

Naomi Osaka (JPN) hits a backhand against Ashlyn Krueger (USA) (not pictured) on day three of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open.

Naomi Osaka Reaches DC Open QFs After Krueger Ankle Injury

Venus Williams (USA) reacts after missing a shot against Anastasia Potapova (AUT) (not pictured) on day two of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center.

Venus Williams Falls to Anastasia Potapova in 1st-Round DC Open Loss

Alexandra Eala (PHI) serves against Qinwen Zheng (CHN) (not pictured) on day two of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open.

Alexandra Eala Rallies Past Qinwen Zheng in 3-Set DC Open 2026 Debut

USWNT

Tight shot of Hope Solo's 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final Signed Match Worn Jersey.

Hope Solo Auctions Off 2015 World Cup Memorabilia at Lelands

Retired USWNT legend Hope Solo is offering over 45 items from her personal World Cup collection at the Lelands 2026 Summer Classic Auction.

July 22 - JWS Staff

USWNT

Megan Rapinoe, soccer legend and Co-Founder of A Touch More speaks during the Business of Women Sport Summit.

Megan Rapinoe Launches New Interview Podcast with Vox Media

USWNT Renews Licensing Partnership with EA SPORTS FC

U.S. Soccer Federation CEO Will Wilson, U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone and Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn, Sam Mewis of the USWNT talk during the signing of the collective bargaining agreement after a game between Nigeria and USWNT at Audi Field on September 6, 2022 in Washington, DC.

US Soccer to Split World Cup Payout Equally Between Men's & Women's Teams

Kansas City Current midfielder Debinha (99) celebrates with forward Temwa Chawinga (6) and midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta (10) after scoring against the North Carolina Courage during the match at CPKC Stadium.

Kansas City Eyes 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup Hosting Duties