A graphic shows a hand reaching up for a basketball and the WNBA logo projected on Cleveland landmark Tower City while announcing "The WNBA is coming to The Land."

2028 WNBA Expansion Team Cleveland Grows Ownership Group with Monarch Investment

A full two years out from tipoff, the incoming Cleveland WNBA franchise added high-profile investors to its ownership roster this week.

March 24 - JWS Staff
US tennis star Hailey Baptiste pumps her fist after winning a point in her Round of 16 match at the 2026 Miami Open.

North American Tennis Stars Show Off at 2026 Miami Open
Champions League stars Lucy Bronze, Lauren James, Sandy Baltimore, Gabriella Storey, Naomi Girma, and other Chelsea FC teammates warm up before a 2026 WSL match.

Shorthanded Chelsea, Arsenal Kick Off Champions League Quarterfinal in London
UConn stars Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd jog across the court during their second-round game in the 2025/26 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

No. 1 Seeds Dominate Women's March Madness Bracket En Route to Sweet 16
Virginia teammates celebrate their second-round upset win over Iowa while advancing their placard to the Sweet Sixteen on the 2026 March Madness bracket.

Lower Seeds Virginia, Notre Dame Shake Up 2026 Women's March Madness Bracket
Nelly Korda of the United States tees off the 17th hole during the final round of the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup on March 21, 2026 at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, CA. (

Korda Takes Positives From Founders Cup Loss, Joins Sister Jessica at Ford Championship
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NCAA

Ahead of her Women's March Madness appearance against UConn women's basketball, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack of the Syracuse Orange looks on against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter of the second round of the Women's ACC Tournament between the California Golden Bears and Syracuse Orange at Gas South Arena on March 05, 2026 in Duluth, Georgia.

Syracuse Coach Blasts NCAA Over Repeated Meetings with UConn Women's Basketball

Syracuse coach Felisha Legette-Jack criticized the NCAA, after repeatedly sharing a March Madness bracket with UConn women's basketball.

March 24 - JWS Staff

NCAA

Rhode Island head coach Tammi Reiss talks with her team during practice at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, the day before their first-round matchup with Alabama in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Women's March Madness.

Tammi Reiss Departs Rhode Island to Lead Florida Women's Basketball Rebuild
Guard Olivia Miles is mobbed by her TCU teammates during a TV interview as they celebrate their second-round win in the 2025/26 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

Top Seeds Survive Early March Madness Scares to Book Sweet Sixteen Tickets
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo points intensely after sinking a three during a 2026 ACC women's basketball tournament game.

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Tops Monday's March Madness Slate
Olivia Miles #5 of the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs drives to the basket in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament game between University of Washington and Texas Christian University at Schollmaier Arena on March 22, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Olivia Miles Powers TCU to OT Win in Women's March Madness 2nd Round

NWSL

Portland Thorns forward Pietra Tordin celebrates her goal with midfielder Olivia Moultrie and other teammates during a 2026 NWSL match.

Portland Thorns Make Red Card History in Cascadia Rivalry Win Over Seattle

The Portland Thorns made red card history in their Friday win over Seattle, as NWSL action saw the Cascadia Rivalry turn over a new leaf.

March 23 - JWS Staff

NWSL

Chicago Stars midfielder Julia Grosso and center back Sam Staab high-five after a goal from teammate Tessa Dellarose during a 2026 NWSL match.

Chicago Stars Stun Kansas City Current in NWSL Weekend Upset
Houston Dash teammates Delanie Sheehan and Yazmeen Ryan exit the pitch after a 2025 NWSL win.

Denver Summit FC Adds Attacking Power to Inaugural Season Roster
Seattle Reign star Jess Fishlock dribbles the ball as Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie challenges during a 2025 NWSL match.

Portland Thorns, Seattle Reign Kick Off NWSL Weekend with Cascadia Rivalry
The Chicago Stars FC mascot entertains fans at a 2025 NWSL match held at Northwestern University's Martin Stadium.

Chicago Stars Pump the Brakes on Move to Northwestern University Stadium

USWNT

A graphic shows the nine members of the new JPMorgan Chase Athlete Council.

JPMorgan Chase Teams Up with Women's Sports Stars for Athlete Initiative

JPMorgan Chase is aiming to help players win the financial game, launching a legend-laden Athlete Council last week.

March 23 - JWS Staff

USWNT

USWNT assistant coach Denise Reddy and head coach Emma Hayes wave to the crowd after a 2025 friendly.

FIFA Implements Women's Football Coaching Quota to Boost Sideline Representation
USWNT players run to celebrate a goal by forward Mallory Swanson during the gold-medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

LA28 Drops Schedule for Historic Olympic Women's Soccer Tournament
USWNT stars Alyssa Thompson and Rose Lavelle model the new 2026 US Soccer jerseys.

U.S. Soccer Drops Nike National Team Jerseys for 2026
The USWNT cheers as captains Lindsey Heaps and Naomi Girma lift the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.

USWNT Tops Colombia 1-0 to Win 2026 SheBelieves Cup