Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning match point and thanks the fans applause after victory against Naomi Osaka of Japan on Day 8 of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 27, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Aryna Sabalenka Survives Naomi Osaka, Reaches Madrid Open Quarterfinals

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka rallied to oust Naomi Osaka from the 2026 Madrid Open, surviving the fourth-round upset bid.

April 27 - Abigail Moeckler
Coco Gauff of United States reacts after victory over Sorana Cirstea of Romania in the Women's Singles Round of 32 match during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 26, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Coco Gauff Falls to Linda Noskova at Madrid Open After Battling Stomach Virus
Nelly Korda of the United States celebrates after winning The Chevron Championship 2026 at Memorial Park Golf Course on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Nelly Korda Pulls Within 5 Points of LPGA Hall of Fame After Chevron Championship Win
Nelly Korda of the United States poses with the Dinah Shore Trophy after winning The Chevron Championship 2026 at Memorial Park Golf Course on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Nelly Korda Dominates 2026 Chevron Championship to Reclaim No. 1 Ranking
Mariona Caldentey and Olivia Smith of Arsenal celebrate after Christiane Endler of OL Lyonnes (not pictured) scores a own goal and Arsenals first during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and OL Lyonnes at Arsenal Stadium on April 26, 2026 in London, England.

Arsenal Tops OL Lyonnes 2-1 as Olivia Smith Fuels UWCL Semifinal Win
Trinity Rodman #2 of Washington Spirit celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the NWSL match between Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current at Audi Field on April 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trinity Rodman Shines as Washington Spirit Thump Kansas City Current 4-0
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham walks off the court after a 2025 WNBA game.

Sophie Cunningham Says New WNBA CBA Won't Change Project B Commitment

Sophie Cunningham said the WNBA’s new CBA has not changed her commitment to Project B, calling the offseason league a “no-brainer.”

April 27 - Abigail Moeckler

WNBA

DeWanna Bonner #14 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots a free throw during the game against the Las Vegas Aces during Game Three of the WNBA Finals on October 8, 2025 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

DeWanna Bonner Talks WNBA Rookies as Phoenix Enters 2026 Preseason
WNBA preseason star Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever shoots the ball during the game against the New York Liberty during a 2025 Commissioner's Cup game on June 14, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Caitlin Clark & the Fever Tip Off 2026 WNBA Preseason Play Against the Liberty
An official WNBA basketball clears the net after a successful shot prior to a 2025 season game.

How to 2026 Watch WNBA Preseason Games
2026 WNBA broadcast schedule driver Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever runs out of the team tunnel, to the court before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on June 24, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Indiana Fever won 94-86.

WNBA Drops Record 2026 National Broadcast Schedule, Spotlights Indiana Fever

NWSL

Lia Godfrey #22 of San Diego Wave FC celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Chicago Stars FC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 28, 2026 in San Diego, California.

NWSL-Leader San Diego Faces Expansion Side Denver in Saturday Showdown

The San Diego Wave defends its NWSL standings lead against Denver Summit on Saturday, as Catarina Macario teases her league debut.

April 24 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Project ACL subject Tierna Davidson #15 of NWSL side Gotham FC with the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Courage at Sports Illustrated Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey.

NWSL, NWSLPA Join Project ACL to Combat Women's Soccer Injury Epidemic
Jess Fishlock #10 of Seattle Reign FC looks on prior to the NWSL match between Seattle Reign and Kansas City Current at ONE Spokane Stadium on March 25, 2026 in Spokane, Washington before she retires from the NWSL.

NWSL Legend Jess Fishlock Retires After 14 Seasons with Seattle Reign
COLUMBUS NWSL GRAPHIC WITH LOGO SET AGAINST SKYLINE BACKDROP.

NWSL Awards Columbus, Ohio Expansion Team's Record $205M Bid
Bay FC player modeling Bay FC x Oaklandish sweatshirt at NWSL PayPal Park in San Jose.

Bay FC Partners with Oaklandish for Limited-Edition NWSL Apparel Collection

USWNT

Luany #19 of Brazil strikes the ball while defended by Emily Sonnett #14 of the United States during an international friendly game between Brazil and USWNT at PayPal Park on April 8, 2025 in San Jose, California.

USWNT to Face Brazil in São Paulo, Fortaleza in June 2026 Friendlies

The USWNT will take on Brazil in a pair of June friendlies, as the US gears up to visit 2027 World Cup host cities São Paulo and Fortaleza.

April 24 - Claire Watkins

USWNT

Trinity Rodman #2 and Naomi Girma #4 of United States celebrate following the team's victory in the international friendly match between United States and Japan at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on April 17, 2026 in Commerce City, Colorado.

USWNT to Face El Salvador in 2027 Women's World Cup Qualifier
USWNT player Naomi Girma #4 of United States celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Japan at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on April 17, 2026 in Commerce City, Colorado.

USWNT Shuts Out Japan 3-0 to Clinch 2-1 Friendly Series Victory
USWNT vs Japan star Claire Hutton #15 of United States reacts in the tunnel prior to the International Friendly match between United States and Japan at Lumen Field on April 14, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

USWNT vs Japan Friendly Series Comes Down to High-Stakes Rubber Match
USWNT vs Japan player Lindsey Heaps #10 of United States reacts during the International Friendly match between United States and Japan at Lumen Field on April 14, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

Japan Snaps USWNT's 10-Game Winning Streak 1-0 Behind Young U.S. Lineup

NCAA

South Carolina NCAA recruit guard Oliviyah Edwards (0) poses for a photo on portrait day for the 2026 McDonalds High School All American Games on March 27, 2026, at Renaissance Hotel at Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2026 NCAA Finalists South Carolina, UCLA Land Top Women's Basketball Recruits

South Carolina landed No. 5 prospect Oliviyah Edwards while UCLA added transfer Addy Brown after both reached the 2026 NCAA championship.

April 24 - JWS Staff

NCAA

AP Coach of the Year, Shea Ralph of the Vanderbilt Commodores speaks during a press conference ahead of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Locks in Shea Ralph with Contract Extension
Chloe Spreen #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide puts up a second half shot against the Columbus State Cougars at Coleman Coliseum on October 30, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Top Indiana Recruit Chloe Spreen Transfers to Illinois State for 2026/26 NCAA Season
Oklahoma State NCAA transfer portal pickup Audi Crooks poses with a silver and orange OSU basketball against an orange backdrop.

Crooks, McGill Headline NCAA Transfer Portal News as 2026 Window Closes
Audi Crooks #55 of the Iowa State Cyclones looks to pass during a first round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 21, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut.

Audi Crooks Transfers to Oklahoma State Women's Basketball for Final NCAA Season