USA's Coco Gauff reacts during her women's singles match against Belgium's Elise Mertens at the China Open.

Coco Gauff Withdraws from Wuhan Open After 'Draining' Week in Beijing, Racist DMs

Coco Gauff withdrew from the 2026 Wuhan Open after a draining week at the China Open that included fielding racist DMs and signs of fatigue.

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USWNT players head into training camp ahead of friendlies against Spain.

USWNT Camp Kicks Off at New Atlanta Training Center

PWHL Detroit holds a press conference announcing the expansion club.

PWHL Expansion Team Names, Jerseys Nears Debut

Qinwen Zheng of China in action against Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the fourth round on Day 8 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Qinwen Zheng Battles Past Alina Charaeva, Reaches Quarterfinals in Beijing

Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Iva Jovic of the United States in the fourth round on Day 8 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Iga Świątek Ties Serena Williams's Record After Beating Iva Jovic in Beijing

Aitana Bonmati of FC Barcelona reacts during the Liga F Moeve 2026/27 match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF.

Aitana Bonmatí Returns as Barcelona FC Routs Real Madrid 7-0

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WNBA

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) fouls Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) as she drives to the basket during the second quarter of game one of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Chase Center.

Banged-Up Aces Eye Game 2 Comeback Against Valkyries

Las Vegas seeks a Game 2 rebound in tonight's Aces vs Valkyries semifinal, aiming to level the WNBA playoffs series despite key injuries.

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WNBA

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) adjusts the tape on her fingers against the New York Liberty in the second quarter during game one of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.

Without Injured Allisha Gray, Dream Shoots for 2-0 Semifinal Lead Over Liberty

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after a basket against the New York Liberty.

Atlanta Dream Attendance Makes Headlines as WNBA Playoffs Roll On

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Indiana Fever GM Offers 1-Word Take on Sophie Cunningham's Future

Golden State Valkyries fans cheer after a three-point basket by forward Gabby Williams (not shown) against the Dallas Wings during the third quarter of game three of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Chase Center.

Golden State Leads League as WNBA Attendance Jumps 20% YOY

NWSL

Angel City FC midfielder Taylor Suarez (99) celebrates her goal during the second half against the Gotham FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Angel City's Stoppage-Time Goal Salvages 1-1 Draw Against Gotham FC

Angel City FC settled for a 1-1 draw with Gotham FC after Taylor Suarez scored in stoppage time, extending the club's NWSL unbeaten streak.

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NWSL

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) advances the ball during the first half of a game against the Houston Dash at Shell Energy Stadium.

Washington Spirit Holds Off Houston Dash 3-2 in NWSL Standings Push

Debinha #99 of Kansas City Current celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and Bay FC.

Debinha's Hat Trick Powers Kansas City Current Past Bay FC

Kailen Sheridan #1 of the North Carolina Courage leads a huddle during the NWSL match between Utah Royals and North Carolina Courage at America First Field on September 27, 2026.

North Carolina Courage Look to Rebound in Mid-Table NWSL Clash

Jess Fishlock #10 of Seattle Reign FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the NWSL match between Seattle Reign and Boston Legacy FC at Lumen Field on September 25, 2026.

Jess Fishlock Breaks Megan Rapinoe's All-Time Seattle Reign Scoring Record

WTA

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts against Elise Mertens of Belgium during Women's Singles Round of 16 match on day eight of China Open at the National Tennis Center.

Coco Gauff Nearly Passes Out in China Open Loss to Elise Mertens

Elise Mertens scored a WTA win against Coco Gauff at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, after Gauff nearly passed out during their tennis match.

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WTA

Mirra Andreeva in action during their Women's Singles Round of 32 match against Polina Kudermetova of Uzbekistan on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center.

Mirra Andreeva Rolls Past Daria Snigur to Reach Beijing Quarterfinals

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts to defeating Xinran Sun of China in the third round on Day 6 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Coco Gauff Slams Racist Abuse After China Open Win

Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova celebrates after beating Japan's Naomi Osaka in their women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing.

Karolína Muchová Outlasts Naomi Osaka in 9-Match-Point Beijing Marathon

Qinwen Zheng of China reacts to defeating Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in the third round on Day 6 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Qinwen Zheng Outlasts Marie Bouzková in 3-Set China Open Battle

USWNT

USWNT Calls Up Jaelin Howell, Kate Del Fava for Spain Friendlies

Key injuries forced USWNT roster adjustments, as the US called up Jaelin Howell and Kate Del Fava ahead of two clashes with Spain.

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USWNT

Naomi Girma #4 of the United States looks on in the second half against Japan at PayPal Park on April 11, 2026 in San Jose, California.

USWNT Star Naomi Girma Ruled Out for Spain Friendlies with Muscle Injury

United States defender Naomi Girma (4) in action against Colombia during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Naomi Girma, Olivia Miles, and Alexandra Eala Land on 2026 TIME100 Next List

Ashley Sanchez #2 of the United States Women's National Team dribbles the ball during a game between Colombia and USWNT at Snapdragon Stadium.

Emma Hayes Names 26-Player USWNT Roster for October Friendlies Against Spain

Megan Rapinoe waves to the crowd at her jersey retirement ceremony before the game between the Seattle Reign and the North Carolina Courage at Lumen Field.

Netflix Eyes Megan Rapinoe, Marta as 2027 World Cup Analysts