Angelina Melnikova of Russia competes on the Balance beam during Senior Women's Team Final on day 4 of the 2026 Women's Artistic Gymnastics European Championships.

Russian Gymnasts Denied Visas for 2026 World Gymnastics Championships

The Netherlands denied visas to three Russian gymnasts ahead of the 2026 World Gymnastics Championships, denting their Olympic chances.

October 15 - Jessica Toomer
A Good Good Golf and Callaway driver.

LPGA Commissioner Weighs in on Good Good Golf Ad Fallout
Key art for NBA 2K27 Season 2 featuring Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Caitlin Clark Headlines NBA 2K27 Season 2
Nelly Korda of Team United States tees off on the fifth hole during the Friday afternoon four-balls matches of the Solheim Cup 2026.

Nelly Korda Skips Start of LPGA Asian Swing in Shanghai
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine celebrates against Hanyu Guo of China on day four of Wuhan Open.

Elina Svitolina Cruises Past Guo Hanyu to Reach Wuhan Open Quarterfinals
A player flips a softball between innings during an AUSL softball game between the Oklahoma City Spark and the Texas Volts at Oklahoma Christian University, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

AUSL Players Form Union, Seek Voluntary Recognition & CBA
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General view of Scotiabank Arena during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and Toronto Tempo.

WNBA Smashes Viewership, Attendance Stats in Historic 30th Season

Record WNBA stats underlined a historic 30th season, as attendance hit 3.8 million and national telecasts drew more than 90 million viewers.

October 15 - JWS Staff

WNBA

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) and Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) look on during the game between the Wings and the Lynx at College Park Center.

Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd Headline Historic 6-Player WNBA All-Rookie Team
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) looks outward following the end of an WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Retiring Sparks Star Nneka Ogwumike Wins 5th WNBA Sportsmanship Award
Atlanta Dream lay out t-shirts before the game against the New York Liberty during Semi-Finals Game 2.

Atlanta Dream Locks Down State Farm Arena for 2026 WNBA Finals Home Games
Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever celebrates after making a three point shot in the first half against the Minnesota Lynx at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Sophie Cunningham Fires Back at Critics Calling for Her Indiana Fever Exit

NWSL

Sporting Jax goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg (1) kicks the ball upfield in warm-ups before a Gainbridge Super League game against Carolina Ascent FC on Sept. 13, 2025.

US Soccer Launches Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup with Record $1.1M Prize

The newly announced US Soccer Crest Cup will pit domestic clubs against each other in a knockout format for a record $1.1M grand prize.

October 15 - Meredith Heil

NWSL

Gotham FC forward Jordynn Dudley (2) controls the ball against the Chicago Stars FC during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

Gotham, Boston Hit with Season-Ending Injuries as Playoffs Near
Jordynn Dudley #2 of NJ/NY Gotham FC looks on in the second half during the NWSL match between Racing Louisville FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Lynn Family Stadium.

Gotham FC Loses Jordynn Dudley, Bruninha to Season-Ending Injuries Before NWSL Playoffs
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
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

WTA

Maja Chwalinska of Poland in action against Iva Jovic of the United States in the third round on Day 4 of the Wuhan Open.

Maja Chwalińska Sweeps Iva Jovic To Book Wuhan Open Quarterfinals

Maja Chwalińska beat Iva Jovic 6-4, 6-1 at the 2026 Wuhan Open on Thursday, scoring her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal appearance.

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WTA

Diana Shnaider celebrates defeating Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic.

Diana Shnaider Sends Karolína Muchová Packing in Wuhan Open Battle
Ann Li of the United States in action against Aryna Sabalenka in the second round on Day 3 of the Wuhan Open.

Ann Li Upsets Top Seed Aryna Sabalenka in 3-Set Battle at the Wuhan Open
Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Magdalena Frech of Poland in the women's singles second round on Day 3 of the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open.

Iga Świątek Rolls Past Magdalena Frech at Wuhan Open
Sonay Kartal of Great Britain returns a shot in the Women's Singles Round of 64 match against Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine on day 1 of Wuhan Open.

Sonay Kartal Spoils Belinda Bencic's Wuhan Open Run

USWNT

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

Second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson erased a two-goal deficit to secure the USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain.

October 14 - Meredith Heil

USWNT

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
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
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