A close-up of a ceremonial basketball reading "Tempo" in honor of the 2026 WNBA expansion team in Toronto.

WNBA Announces 2026 Expansion Draft Details for Portland Fire, Toronto Tempo

The 2026 WNBA expansion draft will take place on Friday, April 3rd, as the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire begin building their debut rosters.

March 26 - JWS Staff
South Carolina guard Raven Johnson dribbles the ball as USC guard Jazzy Davidson gives chase during their second-round game in the 2025/26 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

Women's March Madness Viewership Delivers Across 2026 Opening Rounds
US tennis star Coco Gauff reacts to her 2026 Miami Open quarterfinals victory.

Coco Gauff Tops Bencic, Advances to 1st Career Miami Open Semifinals
UConn stars Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd jog across the court during the 2026 Big East women's basketball tournament championship game.

UConn Pair Headlines 2026 Naismith Player of the Year Shortlist
Denver Summit players celebrate their first-ever win after a 2026 NWSL match.

Denver Summit Upsets NWSL Champion Gotham 2-0 in 1st Franchise Win
A general view during the third period of the PWHL Takeover tour game between the Seattle Torrent and the New York Sirens hockey teams at Allstate Arena on March 25, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

PWHL Makes History as Seattle Torrent Beats New York Sirens in Chicago
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NCAA

South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) defends the shot by University of Southern California forward Jazzy Davidson (9) Monday, March 23, 2026, after the Gamecocks won in the NCAA Basketball Schedule at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.

March Madness Schedule: How to Watch the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

The NCAA basketball schedule features eight women's Sweet 16 games starting Friday at 2:30 PM ET, all airing live across ESPN networks.

March 26 - JWS Staff

NCAA

General view of the arena and action during the Syracuse Orange game versus the UConn women's basketball in the second round of the NCAA Division I Women's Championship on March 25, 2024, at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT.

UConn Launches $99.4 Million Gampel Pavilion Renovation
Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Tigers reacts from the bench during the first half of a game against the Texas Tech Lady Raiders in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 22, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

LSU Makes NCAA History with Record-Breaking 16th 100-Point Game
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

NWSL

Denver Summit teammates celebrate a goal by Melissa Kossler during a 2026 NWSL match.

Denver Summit Hunts 1st Franchise Win in Midweek Match Against Gotham

NWSL newcomer Denver Summit is still searching for a first-ever franchise win, with the club's next shot at victory coming in Wednesday's visit to Gotham FC.

March 25 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

The visiting Washington Spirit react to fireworks before opponent Racing Louisville's 2026 NWSL home opener.

Washington Spirit Searches for 1st Win of 2026 NWSL Season
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
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

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