Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks controls the ball during the second half of the 2026 LinkU Invitational against the College of Charleston Cougars at Credit One Stadium ahead of a UConn matchup.

Global Doubleheaders, Title Rematches Headline 2026/27 NCAA Basketball Slate

The NCAA revealed its 2026/27 women's college basketball schedule, featuring Top 25 clashes, champion rematches, and global showcases.

October 29 - Jessica Toomer
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 23: Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom looks on courtside during the first half between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

WNBA Holds Firm on Enes Kanter Stunt as New Poll Shows Divided Public Response
Champions League, Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid, Group Stage, Matchday 3, Sportpark Stadium.

FC Bayern Storms Back to Salvage UWCL Draw Against Real Madrid
Alessia Russo of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team’s third goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and SL Benfica at Meadow Park.

Alessia Russo Nets UWCL Hat Trick as Arsenal Downs Benfica
Ellie Carpenter of Chelsea celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Chelsea FC and AS Roma.

Chelsea Climbs UWCL Standings After 2-0 Win Over Roma
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in action against Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the second round on Day 4 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Elena Rybakina Locks Down Year-End No. 1 Ranking with Tokyo Win
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WNBA

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) talks with referee Randy Richardson (11) during the game against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter of game five of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center.

Angel Reese Sounds Off on WNBA Officiating During Foul-Heavy Finals

Angel Reese and Karl Smesko complained about WNBA officiating after the Atlanta Dream fell to the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 Finals.

October 29 - Jessica Toomer

WNBA

Jennifer Rizzotti, Connecticut Sun Team President, speaks to the fans after the game against the Toronto Tempo on September 24, 2026 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti Wins WNBA Executive Leadership Award
A view of the arena before the game between Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream on October 24, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dream Owners Post Open Letter Addressing Early WNBA Finals Tipoff
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 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Valkyries Hunt WNBA Finals History as Game 6 Tips Off in Atlanta
Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates during the game against the Golden State Valkyries during Game One of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 17, 2026 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Angel Reese's All-WNBA Honor Opens the Door to Supermax Payday

NWSL

Exterior rendering of Columbus NWSL's OhioHealth Training Grounds with soccer players practicing on a grass field.

Columbus NWSL Club Breaks Ground on Dedicated Training Facility

Expansion side NWSL Columbus broke ground on its 45,000-square-foot OhioHealth Training Grounds, set to open in January 2028.

October 28 - Meredith Heil

NWSL

Trinity Rodman of the United States re-signs with her club team, the Washington Spirit, alongside club owner Michele Kang and president of soccer operations Haley Carter during a press conference at BMO Stadium on January 22, 2026 in Los Angeles , California.

ESPN's NWSL GM Survey Reveals Frustrations Over Travel, HIP Rule
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
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
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

NCAA

JuJu Watkins #12 of the USC Trojans looks on during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

JuJu Watkins Lands on Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Preseason Watch List

USC women’s star JuJu Watkins was named an NCAA basketball preseason shooting guard of the year candidate for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award.

October 28 - Jessica Toomer

NCAA

Sarah Strong #21 of the Connecticut Huskies is defended by Kya Smith #30 of the Army Black Knights during the first half of an NCAA women's exhibition basketball game.

ESPN Expands Women's College Basketball Coverage to 270 Regular-Season Games
Skylar Diggins, a special advisor to Notre Dame women's basketball, looks on during an exhibition game against Truman State at Purcell Pavilion on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in South Bend.

Skylar Diggins Returns to Notre Dame as Special Advisor to Coach Niele Ivey
Sep 19, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball recruits, from left, GG Banks, Taylor Brown, Jordyn Palmer, and freshman Jerzy Robinson speak with head coach Dawn Staley, back to camera, on the sideline before the football game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Dawn Staley Adds Another 5-Star Recruit as Jordyn Palmer Picks South Carolina
Juju Watkins #12 of the USC Trojans shoots the ball against Lulu Twidale #10 of the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter of an exhibition game at Galen Center on October 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

JuJu Watkins Returns as USC Edges Cal 78-76 in NCAA Exhibition Clash

WTA

Harriet Dart of Great Britain reacts in the Women's single second round match against Iva Jovic of the United States on day four of China Open at the National Tennis Center.

Harriet Dart Upsets Janice Tjen at 2026 Guangzhou Open

Harriet Dart ousted Janice Tjen 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 at the 2026 Guangzhou Open, scoring a three-set WTA rankings upset to reach the quarterfinals.

October 28 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Maya Joint of Australia plays in action during her round of 32 singles match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania on day two of Toray Pan Pacific Open.

Maya Joint Fights Through 3 Sets to Reach Tokyo Quarterfinals
Alexandra Eala of Philippines celebrates winning during her round of 16 singles match against Talia Gibson of Australia on day three of Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park.

Alexandra Eala Rallies Past Talia Gibson to Reach Tokyo Quarterfinals
Leylah Fernandez of Canada returns a shot in the Women's Singles Round of 32 match against Shi Han of China on day three of Wuhan Open.

Leylah Fernandez Keeps Asian Swing Rolling in Tokyo
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

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