Mercury fans chant MVP for guard Alyssa Thomas (25) after she sets a WNBA record with 3 consecutive triple-doubles at PHX Arena in Phoenix on Aug. 7, 2025.

The WNBA's Triple-Double Boom, From Early Trailblazers to Alyssa Thomas & Jessica Shepard

Alyssa Thomas owns the WNBA's all-time triple-double record, but players like Jessica Shepard are rising up as the once-rare stat explodes.

September 18 - JWS Staff
Canada players celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between France and Canada at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz.

Canada, Nigeria & North Korea Book 2026 U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals
Lexi Lloyd-Smith of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring her team’s first goal during the Barclays Women's Super League 2026/27 match between Crystal Palace FC and Everton.

Crystal Palace Host Tottenham in 1st WSL Match at Selhurst Park
Kim Hye Yong (R) of North Korea celebrates with teammate Wi Jong Sim (L) after scoring the team's first goal during the Women's Football Paris Olympic Asian Final Qualifier second leg between Japan and North Korea at National Stadium on February 28, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

North Korea Crushes Bangladesh 10-0 to Open 2026 Asian Games Opener
Phoenix Mercury guard Shay Ciezki (5) walks up the court Monday, June 22, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Shay Ciezki Scores Career-High 22 as Mercury Edges Fire
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0) sticks her tongue out while next to Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud (9) during the first half at the Wintrust Arena.

Shakira Austin Breaks Mystics Record in 110-80 Win Over Sky
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Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) shoots the ball gainst Seattle Storm forward Taylor Thierry (3) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena.

Jackie Young Ties Single-Quarter Points Record as Aces Rout Storm

Jackie Young tied the WNBA's single-quarter scoring record Wednesday, as the Las Vegas Aces blew out the Seattle Storm 114-77.

September 18 - Jessica Toomer

WNBA

Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard (32) shoots a free throw during the first half against the Los Angeles Sparks at College Park Center.

Jessica Shepard's 5th Triple-Double Powers Wings Past Sparks
Kelsey Mitchell #0 and Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever confer against the Chicago Sky during the first half at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026.

Indiana Leans on Caitlin Clark, Top Offense Ahead of WNBA Playoffs
The Minnesota Lynx huddle up during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 21, 2026 at CareFirst Arena.

Lynx Shoot for Top WNBA Playoff Seed Against Liberty
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) shoots a layup during the second quarter against the Connecticut Sun at Gateway Center Arena at College Park.

Angel Reese Drops 30 as Dream Blow Out Sun

NWSL

Jaedyn Shaw #10 of NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrates scoring the team's second goal with teammates during the NWSL match between Racing Louisville FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC.

Gotham FC Seeks to Strengthen NWSL Shield Lead Against Courage

Gotham FC looks to extend its NWSL Shield lead on Saturday, taking on the North Carolina Courage and star striker Ashley Hatch.

September 18 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Taylor Huff #7 of Bay FC celebrates scoring the team's second goal with teammates during the NWSL match between Denver Summit FC and Bay FC at Centennial Stadium.

Bay FC Erases 2-Goal Deficit to Squeeze Out Draw with Denver
Ally Sentnor #17 of Angel City FC celebrates scoring her first goal during an NWSL match between Angel City FC and Washington Spirit at BMO Stadium.

Ally Sentnor Scores Again as Angel City Beats Seattle
Savannah DeMelo #7 of Racing Louisville FC looks on during halftime against San Diego Wave FC at Snapdragon Stadium on August 24, 2025 in San Diego, California.

Savannah DeMelo Sues Racing Louisville Medical Partner Over Cardiac Incident
Denver Summit FC midfielder Lindsey Heaps (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against Angel City FC during the second half at BMO Stadium.

Denver Looks to Extend Unbeaten Run Against Bay FC

WTA

Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina at the US Open 2026.

Aryna Sabalenka Hit with $7,500 Fine After Racket Smashing US Open Meltdown

The USTA fined Aryna Sabalenka $7,500 for smashing her racket among other outbursts during her 2026 US Open final loss to Elena Rybakina.

September 17 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Marta Kostyuk (UKR) reacts after winning a point against Madison Keys (USA) during third round play at Sobeys Stadium.

Marta Kostyuk Advances in Guadalajara After Taylor Townsend Injury
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina holds up the winner's trophy after winning the women's singles final tennis match against Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka on day fourteen of the US Open tennis tournament.

Elena Rybakina Clinches 1st WTA Finals Spot as 2026 Draw Takes Shape
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan serves to Aryna Sabalenka during the Singles Final match on day eight of the WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour 2025 at King Saud University Indoor Arena on November 08, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

WTA Finals Moving to Charlotte's Spectrum Center in 2027
Sloane Stephens of the United States reacts after winning a point during their match against Sinja Kraus of Austria during day four of the Cincinnati Open.

Sloane Stephens Outlasts Janice Tjen in 2026 Guadalajara Open Tiebreak Battle

USWNT

Ainsley McCammon of USA reacts after the draw during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup group stage match between Japan and USA at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz on September 09, 2026 in Lodz, Poland.

USWNT Exits U-20 World Cup After Penalty Shootout Loss to Brazil

The USWNT was eliminated from the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout loss to Brazil in the Round of 16.

September 17 - JWS Staff

USWNT

Alex Morgan talks to the crowd during the Goal Cup celebrity soccer match at Rawlinson Stadium on January 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Alex Morgan, Marta Urge FIFA to Reschedule U-20 Women's World Cup
Kennedy Fuller of United States (R) celebrates her third goal with teammates during a 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup match.

Kennedy Fuller Hat Trick Powers USWNT to U-20 World Cup Knockouts
Micayla Johnson of the USA celebrates scoring her team’s first goal with teammates during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Group D match between USA and Italy at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz on September 06, 2026 in Lodz, Poland.

USWNT Falls to Italy 2-1 in 2026 U-20 World Cup Opener
The French women s football team celebrates its qualification for the World Cup which will be held in Brazil in 2027 following its victory over Ireland at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble a match won by France one goal to nil on Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Road to Brazil: Which Teams Have Qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup?