Alanis Morissette performs the national anthem before game two of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center.

Alanis Morissette Nails the National Anthem Before WNBA Finals Game 2

Alanis Morissette delivered the national anthem at the 2026 WNBA Finals Game 2, as the Golden State Valkyries took on the Atlanta Dream.

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Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in action against Anastasia Zakharova in the second round on Day 4 of the China Open at National Tennis Center on October 03, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Belinda Bencic Advances at Ningbo Open After Jeļena Ostapenko Exits with Injury
Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Maja Chwalinska of Poland in the semi-final on Day 6 of the Wuhan Open.

Iga Świątek Withdraws from 2026 Ningbo Open with Thigh Injury
Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) reacts after making a three-point shots against the Golden State Valkyries at the end of the third quarter of game two of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center.

Jordin Canada Not Satisfied with Near Triple-Double in Atlanta's Game 2 Win
Atlanta owner Renee Montgomery reacts on the sideline during the WNBA game between the Toronto Tempo and the Atlanta Dream.

Renee Montgomery Plans to Call the WNBA Finals, Even as an Atlanta Dream Owner
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase addresses the media during the pre-game press conference before game two of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center.

Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Owns 'Frustrating' Turnover Collapse in WNBA Finals Game 2
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Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates a three during Game Two of the WNBA Finals 2026.

Angel Reese Drops Historic 30-16 Double-Double to Even WNBA Finals Series

Angel Reese posted 30 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Dream past the Valkyries 79-65, evening the 2026 WNBA Finals series at 1-1.

October 20 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

Indiana Fever forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) dribbles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during the second quarter of game three of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.

Myisha Hines-Allen's Cryptic Post Fuels Fever WNBA Free Agency Buzz
Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates the 68-64 win against the Atlanta Dream in game one of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 17, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

Gabby Williams Leads Golden State to 68-64 Game 1 Win Over Atlanta
Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx works around Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever during the third quarter of the championship game of the 2025 Commissioners Cup at Target Center on July 1, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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A view of the scoreboard is seen during the 2025 Players Era Tournament game at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Golden State Edges Atlanta as WNBA Finals Odds Favorites

NWSL

Red graphic featuring a head shot of new Atlanta City Chief Soccer Officer Richard Gunney, as well as graphic text of his name, and the Atlanta City logo.

NWSL Expansion Side Atlanta City Names Richard Gunney as Chief Soccer Officer

Atlanta City hired former Gotham FC director Richard Gunney as its inaugural Chief Soccer Officer ahead of the club's 2028 NWSL debut.

October 20 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Orlando Pride forward Marta Marta (10) passes the ball during the first half against the Houston Dash.

Orlando Eliminated from NWSL Playoffs Despite Win over Houston
The Seattle Reign FC celebrates midfielder Maddie Mercado (2) goal against the Chicago Stars FC during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

Seattle Reign FC Tops Chicago Stars, Climbs to 8th in NWSL Standings
Portland Thorns midfielder Morgan Weaver (22) celebrates with forward Reilyn Turner (66) and the team after scoring a goal in the first half at PayPal Park.

Portland Thorns Grab Late Equalizer in 2-2 Draw with Bay FC
Lucy Rushton poses with a NWSL Columbus 2028 scarf, next to a yellow NWSL logo above "COLUMBUS 2028" text.

NWSL Columbus Expansion Team Hires Lucy Rushton as Inaugural GM

WTA

Alexandra Eala of Philippines celebrates against Shi Han of China on day one of Wuhan Open.

Alexandra Eala Rolls Past Diane Parry at 2026 Ningbo Open

Alexandra Eala beat Diane Parry 6-3, 6-1 at the 2026 Ningbo Open,ending a two-tournament skid during the WTA Asian Swing.

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WTA

Champion Maja Chwalinska of Poland poses during the award ceremony following the Women's Singles Final match on Day 7 of the 2026 Wuhan Open.

Maja Chwalińska Rallies Past Sonay Kartal to Win 1st WTA Title in Wuhan
Sonay Kartal of Great Britain in action against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the quarter-final on Day 5 of the Wuhan Open.

Sonay Kartal Upsets Elina Svitolina to Reach Wuhan Open Semifinals
Maja Chwalinska of Poland in action against Maria Sakkari of Greece in the quarter-final on Day 5 of the Wuhan Open.

Maja Chwalińska Grinds Past Maria Sakkari in 3-Set Wuhan Open Quarterfinal
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine celebrates against Hanyu Guo of China on day four of Wuhan Open.

Elina Svitolina Cruises Past Guo Hanyu to Reach Wuhan Open Quarterfinals

USWNT

Maddie Dimaria of the USA celebrates with teammate Loradana Paletta after scoring her team’s fourth goal during the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Group E match between the USA and Samoa at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on October 19, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

U-17 USWNT Sets All-Time World Cup Scoring Record in 17-0 Rout of Samoa

The US opened the 2026 U-17 World Cup with a record-shattering 17-0 rout of Samoa, powered by six goals from forward Maddie DiMaria.

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USWNT

Mallory Swanson #9 of the United States celebrates scoring with teammates during the second half of the international friendly match against Spain at Subaru Park on October 13, 2026 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

USWNT Rallies From 2 Goals Down to Secure 2-2 Draw with No. 1 Spain
Actress and domestic violence advocate Mariska Hargitay meets with U.S. Women's National Team player Rose Lavelle at the U.S. Women's National Team match against Spain on October 10, 2026.

'SVU' Star Mariska Hargitay Joins USWNT for Purina's Purple Leash Project
Tierna Davidson #12 of United States (C) and teammates react prior to the international friendly match between United States and Spain.

Emma Hayes Holds Steady as USWNT Seeks Redemption Against Spain
Sophia Wilson of United States enters the pitch to warm up prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and United States at Neo Quimica Arena.

Short-Handed USWNT Faces Steep Climb Against World No. 1 Spain