Sara Bejlek of the Czech Republic in action against Naomi Osaka of Japan in the third round on Day 5 of the China Open

Sára Bejlek Ends Sorana Cîrstea's Run at Ningbo Open

Sára Bejlek upset Sorana Cîrstea 7-6(3), 6-4 to reach the 2026 Ningbo Open quarterfinals with her fifth Top 20 WTA win of the season.

October 21 - Jessica Toomer

Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in action against Catherine McNally of the United States in the second round on Day 3 of the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open.

Karolína Muchová Clinches Last 2026 WTA Finals Spot

Duke Blue Devils guard Riley Nelson (4) celebrates after a victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Gas South Arena.

Duke Basketball Ranks No. 4 in AP Preseason Top 25

Katie Boulter of Great Britain plays Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland during their round of 16 singles match at the 2026 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Women's tennis tournament.

Katie Boulter Storms into 2026 Japan Open Quarterfinals

Amanda Nunes is seen on stage during a Q&A session prior to the UFC 316 ceremonial weigh-in at Prudential Center.

Amanda Nunes Launching Career Comeback at UFC 334

Nebraska women's college volleyball team celebrate point.

Nebraska Hosts UCLA in Marquee NCAA Volleyball Showdown

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WNBA

Angel Reese Calls on Atlanta Fans Ahead of Crucial WNBA Finals Game 3

The Valkyries vs Dream series shifts to Atlanta tonight, with the 2026 WNBA Finals knotted at 1-1 ahead of Game 3 at State Farm Arena.

October 21 - Meredith Heil

WNBA

Alanis Morissette Nails the National Anthem Before WNBA Finals Game 2

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) reacts after making a three-point shots against the Golden State Valkyries at the end of the third quarter of game two of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center.

Jordin Canada Not Satisfied with Near Triple-Double in Atlanta's Game 2 Win

Atlanta owner Renee Montgomery reacts on the sideline during the WNBA game between the Toronto Tempo and the Atlanta Dream.

Renee Montgomery Plans to Call the WNBA Finals, Even as an Atlanta Dream Owner

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase addresses the media during the pre-game press conference before game two of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center.

Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Owns 'Frustrating' Turnover Collapse in WNBA Finals Game 2

NWSL

NWSL Expansion Side Atlanta City Names Richard Gunney as Chief Soccer Officer

Atlanta City hired former Gotham FC director Richard Gunney as its inaugural Chief Soccer Officer ahead of the club's 2028 NWSL debut.

October 20 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Orlando Pride forward Marta Marta (10) passes the ball during the first half against the Houston Dash.

Orlando Eliminated from NWSL Playoffs Despite Win over Houston

The Seattle Reign FC celebrates midfielder Maddie Mercado (2) goal against the Chicago Stars FC during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

Seattle Reign FC Tops Chicago Stars, Climbs to 8th in NWSL Standings

Portland Thorns midfielder Morgan Weaver (22) celebrates with forward Reilyn Turner (66) and the team after scoring a goal in the first half at PayPal Park.

Portland Thorns Grab Late Equalizer in 2-2 Draw with Bay FC

NWSL Columbus Expansion Team Hires Lucy Rushton as Inaugural GM

WTA

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

Marie Bouzková Survives Anastasia Zakharova to Reach Ningbo Quarterfinals

Marie Bouzková scored another WTA quarterfinal berth at the 2026 Ningbo Open, rallying past Anastasia Zakharova 7-5, 6-2 on Wednesday.

October 21 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in action against Anastasia Zakharova in the second round on Day 4 of the China Open at National Tennis Center on October 03, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Belinda Bencic Advances at Ningbo Open After Jeļena Ostapenko Exits with Injury

Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Maja Chwalinska of Poland in the semi-final on Day 6 of the Wuhan Open.

Iga Świątek Withdraws from 2026 Ningbo Open with Thigh Injury

Alexandra Eala of Philippines celebrates against Shi Han of China on day one of Wuhan Open.

Alexandra Eala Rolls Past Diane Parry at 2026 Ningbo Open

Champion Maja Chwalinska of Poland poses during the award ceremony following the Women's Singles Final match on Day 7 of the 2026 Wuhan Open.

Maja Chwalińska Rallies Past Sonay Kartal to Win 1st WTA Title in Wuhan

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