Players of USA are seen ahead of FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship volleyball match between USA and Slovenia.

2027 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup Locks in 32-Team Field

The 2027 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup confirmed all 32 qualified teams for the jointly hosted tournament in the USA and Canada.

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UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) controls the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four.

UConn Women's Basketball Runs the Table on Big East Preseason Awards

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after a basket against the New York Liberty.

Atlanta Dream Attendance Makes Headlines as WNBA Playoffs Roll On

USC Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) celebrates a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena.

Jazzy Davidson, JuJu Watkins Land Big Ten Preseason Honors for USC

Mirra Andreeva in action during their Women's Singles Round of 32 match against Polina Kudermetova of Uzbekistan on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center.

Mirra Andreeva Rolls Past Daria Snigur to Reach Beijing Quarterfinals

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Indiana Fever GM Offers 1-Word Take on Sophie Cunningham's Future

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WNBA

Golden State Valkyries fans cheer after a three-point basket by forward Gabby Williams (not shown) against the Dallas Wings during the third quarter of game three of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Chase Center.

Golden State Leads League as WNBA Attendance Jumps 20% YOY

Regular-season WNBA attendance surged 20% in 2026, drawing 3.79 million fans behind Golden State sellouts and strong expansion numbers.

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WNBA

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) adjusts the tap on her fingers against the New York Liberty in the second quarter during game one of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.

Allisha Gray Exits Atlanta's Semifinal Win with Hand Injury

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever and Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever react against the New York Liberty during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Kelsey Mitchell Pushes Back on Fever GM's Fan Defense

Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries is honored for winning 2026 Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year during Game One of the WNBA Playoff Semifinals at Chase Center on October 4, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

Valkyries' Janelle Salaün Unanimously Wins WNBA 6th Player of the Year

Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reacts with Naz Hillmon #00 and Jordin Canada #3 after drawing a foul on a basket against the New York Liberty during the fourth quarter of game one of the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.

Dream Forces 32 Turnovers, Takes WNBA Semifinal Lead Over Liberty

NWSL

Angel City FC midfielder Taylor Suarez (99) celebrates her goal during the second half against the Gotham FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Angel City's Stoppage-Time Goal Salvages 1-1 Draw Against Gotham FC

Angel City FC settled for a 1-1 draw with Gotham FC after Taylor Suarez scored in stoppage time, extending the club's NWSL unbeaten streak.

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NWSL

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) advances the ball during the first half of a game against the Houston Dash at Shell Energy Stadium.

Washington Spirit Holds Off Houston Dash 3-2 in NWSL Standings Push

Debinha #99 of Kansas City Current celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and Bay FC.

Debinha's Hat Trick Powers Kansas City Current Past Bay FC

Kailen Sheridan #1 of the North Carolina Courage leads a huddle during the NWSL match between Utah Royals and North Carolina Courage at America First Field on September 27, 2026.

North Carolina Courage Look to Rebound in Mid-Table NWSL Clash

Jess Fishlock #10 of Seattle Reign FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the NWSL match between Seattle Reign and Boston Legacy FC at Lumen Field on September 25, 2026.

Jess Fishlock Breaks Megan Rapinoe's All-Time Seattle Reign Scoring Record

WTA

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts to defeating Xinran Sun of China in the third round on Day 6 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Coco Gauff Slams Racist Abuse After China Open Win

Coco Gauff condemned the racist comments she received after a disputed hindrance call against Sun Xinran at the 2026 China Open in Beijing.

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WTA

Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova celebrates after beating Japan's Naomi Osaka in their women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing.

Karolína Muchová Outlasts Naomi Osaka in 9-Match-Point Beijing Marathon

Qinwen Zheng of China reacts to defeating Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in the third round on Day 6 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Qinwen Zheng Outlasts Marie Bouzková in 3-Set China Open Battle

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan celebrates with the trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in their Women's Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

WTA Expands Equal Prize Money to All Combined 1000 Events in 2027

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts against Maria Timofeeva of Uzbekistan in the Women's Singles second round match on day three of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 02, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Naomi Osaka Outlasts Maria Timofeeva in 3-Set 2026 China Open Comeback

USWNT

USWNT Calls Up Jaelin Howell, Kate Del Fava for Spain Friendlies

Key injuries forced USWNT roster adjustments, as the US called up Jaelin Howell and Kate Del Fava ahead of two clashes with Spain.

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USWNT

Naomi Girma #4 of the United States looks on in the second half against Japan at PayPal Park on April 11, 2026 in San Jose, California.

USWNT Star Naomi Girma Ruled Out for Spain Friendlies with Muscle Injury

United States defender Naomi Girma (4) in action against Colombia during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Naomi Girma, Olivia Miles, and Alexandra Eala Land on 2026 TIME100 Next List

Ashley Sanchez #2 of the United States Women's National Team dribbles the ball during a game between Colombia and USWNT at Snapdragon Stadium.

Emma Hayes Names 26-Player USWNT Roster for October Friendlies Against Spain

Megan Rapinoe waves to the crowd at her jersey retirement ceremony before the game between the Seattle Reign and the North Carolina Courage at Lumen Field.

Netflix Eyes Megan Rapinoe, Marta as 2027 World Cup Analysts