Barbie doll inspired by tennis legend Serena Williams dressed in her 2005 Australian Open outfit.

Serena Williams's 2005 Australian Open Look Gets the Barbie Treatment

Mattel released a second Serena Williams Barbie doll ahead of International Day of the Girl, modeled after her 2005 Australian Open look.

October 9 - Jessica Toomer
Elise Mertens of Belgium reacts during the Women's Singles quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland on day ten of China Open at the National Tennis Center.

Elise Mertens Stuns Iga Świątek in Beijing Quarterfinal
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half against the Minnesota Lynx at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Caitlin Clark Condemns Racism Directed at Fever Teammate Kelsey Mitchell
Former Indiana Fever player Sydney Colson records her podcast against a brown background holding an iPad.

Sydney Colson Fires Back at Fever GM for Defending Fan Conduct
WNBA star and Missouri Tigers alumni Sophie Cunningham poses for a picture with a marching band member before an SEC football game between the Florida Gators and Missouri Tigers.

Sophie Cunningham's 'Woman' Hat Adds Fuel to WNBA's Trans Athlete Debate
Nelly Korda of the United States hits her second shot from the 3rd fairway during the third round of the CPKC Women's Open 2026 at Royal Mayfair Golf Club.

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WNBA

The New York Liberty huddle up during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Semi-Finals Game 2 on October 7, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Liberty, Aces Face Elimination in Crucial WNBA Semifinals Game 3s

Trailing 2-0, New York and Las Vegas return home fighting to avoid elimination in tonight's WNBA semifinals Game 3s.

October 9 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces wins her 5th WNBA MVP award on October 8, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A'ja Wilson Wins Record 5th WNBA MVP, Opts to Skip Pregame Ceremony in Las Vegas
Brianna Turner #11 of the Indiana Fever run on to the court before Game 3 of the WNBA Playoffs semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces on September 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Brianna Turner Claps Back Against Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox's Fan Defense
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) walks on the court during the first half at Wintrust Arena.

Breanna Stewart Says She's Coming for Sue Bird's WNBA Records
ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe talks to Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) after a victory over the New York Liberty in game one of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.

WNBA Semifinal Openers Draw Record Viewership During NFL Sunday

NWSL

Racheal Kundananji #9 of the Bay FC watches play against Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Orlando, United States.

Kundananji, Monday Headline NWSL Roster Freeze Transfers

NWSL transfers spiked at the roster freeze deadline, highlighted by Racheal Kundananji's $700K move to the Chicago Stars.

October 9 - Claire Watkins

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
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

WTA

Qinwen Zheng of China in action against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the quarter-final on Day 10 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Wildcard Qinwen Zheng Ousts Elina Svitolina in Beijing

Wildcard Qinwen Zheng defeated Elina Svitolina to reach the 2026 China Open semifinals in Beijing, scoring her 12th WTA win in 13 matches.

October 9 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Mirra Andreeva in action against Ekaterina Alexandrova in the quarter-final on Day 9 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Mirra Andreeva Notches 1st Win Over Ekaterina Alexandrova, Reaches Beijing Semifinals
Elena Rybakina in action during her final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka.

Elena Rybakina Leads Deep Pan Pacific Open Field in Tokyo
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine returns a shot in the Women's Singles Round of 16 match against Ann Li of the United States on day eight of China Open.

Elina Svitolina Cruises Past Ann Li to Reach Beijing Quarterfinals
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

USWNT

Sophia Wilson of United States enters the pitch to warm up prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and United States at Neo Quimica Arena.

Short-Handed USWNT Faces Steep Climb Against World No. 1 Spain

Emma Hayes tests a short-handed roster against the reigning Women's World Cup champion in Saturday's USWNT vs Spain friendly.

October 9 - Claire Watkins

USWNT

Naomi Girma #4 talks with Emma Hayes of the United States during a game between Ireland and the USWNT at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on June 26, 2025 in Commerce City, Colorado.

Emma Hayes, Chelsea Team Up to Address Naomi Girma's Calf Injury
USWNT players head into training camp ahead of friendlies against Spain.

USWNT Camp Kicks Off at New Atlanta Training Center
Jaelin Howell of the United States looks to the ball during USWNT training at the training fields on November 25, 2025 in Championsgate, Florida.

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