Aryna Sabalenka acknowledges fans after defeating Xinyu Wang (CHN) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center.

Aryna Sabalenka Rolls Past Wang Xinyu at the 2026 Cincinnati Open

Wang Xinyu fell to top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, as the world No. 1 reached the fourth round.

August 19 - Jessica Toomer
Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell (12) returns the ball against Connecticut Sun forward Diamond Miller (1) in the second half at TD Garden.

Sparks Drop 6th Straight, Fall to Sun at TD Garden
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and guard Azzi Fudd (35) walk back on to the court during the first half against the Seattle Storm.

Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd Open Up in New UConn Documentary
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) dribbles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during the third quarter of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Jonquel Jones Ankle Injury Rattles Liberty in 93-86 Loss to Chicago Sky
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Kelsey Mitchell Trades Techs with Marina Mabrey in Fever vs Tempo Win
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) holds back head coach Becky Hammon in the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Dream at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Becky Hammon Ejected in 2nd Quarter as Dream Beat Aces
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Golden State Valkyries mascot Violet entertains the crowd during a timeout against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter at Chase Center.

Golden State Valkyries Selected to Host 2027 WNBA All-Star Game

The Golden State Valkyries will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco after another sold-out season.

August 19 - Meredith Heil

WNBA

Demonstrators protest prior to the start of a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 02, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever has recently said she opposed transgender athletes participating in women’s sports.The Lynx defeated the Fever 108-100.

WNBA Responds to Fan T-Shirt Incident at Fever-Dream Game
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) and Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) at Barclays Center.

New York Eyes Regular-Season Sweep in Chicago
A Golden State Valkyries fan holds up a playoff sign during the game against the Dallas Wings in the fourth quarter at Chase Center.

Golden State Clinches Playoff Berth with Win Over Dallas
Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0) drives to the basket against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Portland Fire Rally Past Phoenix Mercury Behind Carla Leite's 23 Points

NWSL

Seattle Reign FC midfielder Ainsley McCammon (left) and Racing Louisville FC forward Emma Sears (right) fight for possession of the ball during the second half at Lynn Family Stadium.

Louisville Looks to Extend Late-Season Push Against Seattle

Louisville hosts Seattle in tonight's Racing Louisville vs Seattle Reign clash, as both NWSL clubs look to extend late-season streaks.

August 19 - Meredith Heil

NWSL

Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Wilson (9) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half against Boston Legacy FC.

Sophia Wilson Boosts Portland Thorns Up ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings
Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux (2) celebrates after the match against Racing Louisville FC at BMO Stadium.

Sydney Leroux Returns for Angel City FC After 600+ Days Off the Pitch
Houston Dash forward Kate Faasse (23) celebrates a goal with teammates during the first half against North Carolina Courage at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Houston Dash Rally Past North Carolina Courage 3-2 in Late Comeback
Angel City FC forward Ally Sentnor (17) celebrates after scoring a goal that was later disallowed following a video review for a handball during the first half against the Washington Spirit at BMO Stadium.

Ally Sentnor's First Angel City FC Goal Salvages Draw with Washington Spirit

WTA

Coco Gauff (USA) returns a shot against Ann Li (USA) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center.

Coco Gauff Cruises Past Ann Li at 2026 Cincinnati Open

US favorite Coco Gauff downed Ann Li 6-1, 7-6 (3) at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, reaching the WTA 1000 tournament's Round of 16.

August 19 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Marie Bouzkova (CZE) sets up to hit a ball to Taylor Townsend (not pictured) during round two play of the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium.

Marie Bouzkova Holds Off Iva Jovic, Sets Up Coco Gauff Rematch at Cincinnati Open
Elina Svitolina gestures to fans after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova during quarter final play at Sobeys Stadium.

Elina Svitolina Withdraws From Cincinnati Open with Ankle Injury
Venus Williams and Serena Williams, not pictured, of the United States walk off the court after their doubles match against Peyton Stearns of the United States and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during the Cincinnati Open.

46-Year-Old Venus Williams Lands 2026 US Open Wildcard Entry
Jessica Pegula (USA) reacts after winning the first set against Kamilla Rakhimova (UZB) during third round play at Sobeys Stadium.

Emma Navarro Drops 4th Straight to Jessica Pegula at 2026 Cincinnati Open

USWNT

Portland Thorns FC midfielder Olivia Moultrie (13) controls the ball during the first half against Seattle Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock (10) at Providence Park.

Portland Thorns, USWNT Star Olivia Moultrie Out for Season with ACL Tear

Portland Thorns and USWNT star Olivia Moultrie will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in training.

August 12 - JWS Staff

USWNT

Tight shot of Hope Solo's 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final Signed Match Worn Jersey.

Hope Solo Auctions Off 2015 World Cup Memorabilia at Lelands
Megan Rapinoe, soccer legend and Co-Founder of A Touch More speaks during the Business of Women Sport Summit.

Megan Rapinoe Launches New Interview Podcast with Vox Media
EA SPORTS FC screenshot featuring USWNT star Alex Morgan doing her signature teacup celly.

USWNT Renews Licensing Partnership with EA SPORTS FC
U.S. Soccer Federation CEO Will Wilson, U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone and Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn, Sam Mewis of the USWNT talk during the signing of the collective bargaining agreement after a game between Nigeria and USWNT at Audi Field on September 6, 2022 in Washington, DC.

US Soccer to Split World Cup Payout Equally Between Men's & Women's Teams