Lagi Quiroga #4 of the Texas Tech softball celebrates after a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Houston Cougars at Cougar Softball Stadium on March 7, 2026 in Houston, Texas ahead of the college softball rankings.

Texas Tech Softball Clinches Back-to-Back Big 12 Titles After 47-4 Regular Season

Texas Tech softball won a second straight Big 12 title this week, continuing to climb the college softball rankings ahead of the 2026 WCWS.

May 1 - JWS Staff

Sakima Walker #35 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Mystics on April 25, 2026 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C.

Minnesota Lynx Waive Sakima Walker as 2026 WNBA Roster Cuts Continue

Sportico graphic depicting players from the Top 5 most 2026 WNBA team valuations against a purple backdrop.

Golden State Tops 2026 WNBA Valuations at $850M After Record Debut Season

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever shoots a free throw during the game against the Dallas Wings during a 2026 preseason game on April 30, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Fever Star Caitlin Clark Escapes Injury After Early WNBA Preseason Game Exit

Olivia Smith of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team's second goal with teammates during the UWCL Women's Champions League 2025/26 Semifinal First Leg match between Arsenal FC and OL Lyonnes at Arsenal Stadium on April 26, 2026 in London, England.

Arsenal Heads to Lyon for UWCL Semifinal Decider on 2-1 Aggregate Lead

Esther Gonzalez #9 of Gotham FC celebrates with teammates scoring team's third goal during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Bay FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey before the Gotham vs. Louisville NWSL game.

Gotham Hosts Louisville as Defending NWSL Champions Climb the Table

featured

Texas Tech Softball Star NiJaree Canady Balances NIL Success with WCWS Goals

WNBA

Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the second half of a pre-season game against the Nigerian National Women's Team at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on April 25, 2026 in San Diego, California.

Cameron Brink Returns as LA Sparks Prepare for 2026 WNBA Preseason Finale

Sparks star Cameron Brink is entering year three healthy, as LA prepares to take on Portland to close out 2026 WNBA preseason action.

May 1 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd Power Wings Past Fever in WNBA Preseason Debut

The 2026 Indiana Fever mural gets a touch up on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Indianapolis displaying where to watch Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever WNBA preseason game.

Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever Clash Leads Midweek WNBA Preseason Charge

Aneesah Morrow #24 of the Connecticut Sun celebrates a three-pointer during the preseason game at Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 29, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.

Aneesah Morrow, Aaliyah Edwards Lead Sun to 1st WNBA Preseason Win

Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates during the second half against the Chicago Sky on April 29, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

Dream Depth Lifts Atlanta Over Chicago 87-78 in WNBA Preseason Debut

NWSL

Portland Thorns Beat San Diego Wave to Top the NWSL Standings

The Portland Thorns defeated the San Diego Wave 2-0 on Wednesday night to move into first place in the 2026 NWSL standings.

April 30 - Abigail Moeckler

NWSL

An announced crowd of 10,127 watch the second half of a match between Chicago Stars FC and the Orlando Pride at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium ahead of the vote on the NWSL schedule calendar change.

NWSL Sticks to Summer Calendar After Tabled Board of Governors Vote

Alba Caño #26 of Boston Legacy FC celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the NWSL match between Boston Legacy FC and North Carolina Courage at Gillette Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Boston Legacy Takes Historic 1st Point Off North Carolina Courage

Pietra Tordin #19 of Portland Thorns FC celebrates scoring team's first goal with teammate Sam Hiatt #16 during the NWSL match between Angel City FC and Portland Thorns FC at BMO Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Portland Thorns Host San Diego Wave in Crucial NWSL Midweek Matchup

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

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

Florida Standout Me'Arah O'Neal Transfers to Kentucky via NCAA Transfer Portal

Kentucky landed ex-Florida star Me'Arah O'Neal via the NCAA transfer portal this week, as her father, NBA legend Shaquille, comments on the move.

April 29 - JWS Staff

NCAA

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

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