Croix Bethune #8 of the Kansas City Current looks on against the Angel City FC during at BMO Stadium.

KC Current's Croix Bethune Sets NWSL Single-Season Assist Record

Kansas City Current star Croix Bethune notched her 11th assist of 2026, setting an NWSL record in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Washington Spirit.

October 27 - Jessica Toomer
Vicky Lopez of FC Barcelona accepts the Women's Young Talent of the Year award during the 70th Ballon D'Or Ceremony at Palladium Theatre.

Vicky López Wins Back-to-Back Young Talent of the Year Ballon d’Or Awards
Venus Williams of the United States reacts to match point against Sofia Kenin of the United States during her Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Venus Williams Winless in 2026 After Guangzhou Open Loss to Lilli Tagger
Maja Chwalinska of Poland in action against Maria Sakkari of Greece in the quarter-final on Day 5 of the Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center.

Maja Chwalińska Exits 2026 Pan Pacific Open with Thigh Injury
Zendaya attends game five of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center.

Zendaya, Megan Rapinoe Spotted at Sold-Out 2026 WNBA Finals Game 5
Naomi Osaka of Japan looks on during her round of 32 singles match against Jasmine Paolini of Italy on day two of Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park.

Naomi Osaka Returns to Tokyo in Style with Pan Pacific Open Win
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The Golden State Valkyries huddle up before the game against the Atlanta Dream during Game Four of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 24, 2026 at State Farm Arena agains the Atlanta Dream.

Atlanta Dream Shifts Tipoff to Secure State Farm Arena for WNBA Finals Game 6

The Atlanta Dream secured State Farm Arena for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals after moving up Thursday's tipoff to share the court with the Hawks.

October 27 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Game Five of the 2026 WNBA Finals.

Kiah Stokes Leads Valkyries Past Dream to Move Within 1 Win of WNBA Title
Oct 21, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kaila Charles (6) and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reach for a rebound in the fourth quarter during game three of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.

Valkyries-Dream Game 3 Pushes WNBA Finals Viewership Higher
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in the first half against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Sophie Cunningham Reacts to Fever Front Office Shake-Up
Indiana Fever President of Basketball and Business Operations Kelly Krauskopf (left) and Indiana Fever Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Amber Cox (right) interact before a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun.

Indiana Fever Fire GM Amber Cox, Shake Up Front Office

NWSL

Players of NJ/NY Gotham FC huddle prior to the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Inter.co Stadium.

ESPN Unveils Exclusive Broadcast Slate for High-Stakes NWSL Decision Day

NWSL Decision Day kicks off Sunday with eight matches on ESPN, headlined by Gotham FC's Shield pursuit and a heated playoff race.

October 27 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Midge Purce #23 of NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammates during the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Inter.co Stadium.

Gotham FC Grinds Past Orlando Pride, Pulls Within 1 Result of 2026 NWSL Shield
San Diego Wave FC teammates celebrate after a goal by forward Trinity Byars (15) during the second half against Boston Legacy FC at Snapdragon Stadium.

San Diego Wave Draws Boston Legacy 2-2, NWSL Shield Race Heads to Decision Day
Lo'eau LaBonta #10 of Kansas City Current celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and Washington Spirit at CPKC Stadium.

KC Current Wipes Out Early Washington Spirit Lead in NWSL Playoff Preview
Players of Portland Thorns FC celebrate after clinching a spot in the playoffs following the NWSL match between Portland Thorns FC and North Carolina Courage.

Portland's Win Over North Carolina Clinches 4 NWSL Playoff Berths

WTA

WUHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 17: Iga Swiatek of Poland warms up before playing against Maja Chwalinska of Poland in the semi-final on Day 6 of the Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 17, 2026 in Wuhan, China.

Iga Świątek Climbs in Latest WTA Rankings as Leylah Fernandez Surges

Iga Świątek climbed to No. 8 in the latest WTA rankings update despite ending her season early, while Leylah Fernandez surged seven spots.

October 26 - JWS Staff

WTA

Alexandra Eala of Philippines celebrates against Shi Han of China on day one of Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 12, 2026 in Wuhan, China.

Alexandra Eala Cruises Past Mika Stojsavljević in Tokyo Opener
Iva Jovic of the United States in action against Maja Chwalinska of Poland in the third round on Day 4 of the Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center.

Iva Jovic Knocks Out Jasmine Paolini at Ningbo Open
Katarzyna Kawa of Poland reacts against Daria Snigur of Ukraine in the Women's first round on day one of China Open.

Qualifier Katarzyna Kawa Serves Belinda Bencic 2026 Ningbo Open Upset
Alexandra Eala of Philippines returns a shot in the Women's Singles Round of 64 match against Shi Han of China on day one of Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 12, 2026 in Wuhan, China.

Alexandra Eala Falls to Diana Shnaider, Exits 2026 Ningbo Open

USWNT

Salma Paralluelo #7 of Spain is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during a friendly match between the United States and Spain at Subaru Park on October 13, 2026 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Spain Widens Gap Atop FIFA Women's World Ranking as Malawi Soars 49 Spots

Spain extended its lead over the USWNT in the FIFA Women's World Ranking, while Malawi surged 49 spots to 104th after a historic WAFCON run.

October 21 - Meredith Heil

USWNT

Maddie Dimaria of the USA celebrates with teammate Loradana Paletta after scoring her team’s fourth goal during the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Group E match between the USA and Samoa at the Mohammed VI Football Complex on October 19, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

U-17 USWNT Sets All-Time World Cup Scoring Record in 17-0 Rout of Samoa
Mallory Swanson #9 of the United States celebrates scoring with teammates during the second half of the international friendly match against Spain at Subaru Park on October 13, 2026 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

USWNT Rallies From 2 Goals Down to Secure 2-2 Draw with No. 1 Spain
Actress and domestic violence advocate Mariska Hargitay meets with U.S. Women's National Team player Rose Lavelle at the U.S. Women's National Team match against Spain on October 10, 2026.

'SVU' Star Mariska Hargitay Joins USWNT for Purina's Purple Leash Project
Tierna Davidson #12 of United States (C) and teammates react prior to the international friendly match between United States and Spain.

Emma Hayes Holds Steady as USWNT Seeks Redemption Against Spain