Trinity Rodman #2 of Washington Spirit celebrates following the team's victory in the NWSL Quarterfinal match between Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns FC.

Washington Spirit, Gotham FC Book NWSL Semis with Quarterfinal Wins

Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit advanced to the semifinals as the 2026 NWSL playoffs continued with dominant quarterfinal wins.

November 9 - Claire Watkins
Florida Kiyomi McMiller (32) drives against Bucknell during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at Steven C. O'Connell Center.

Kiyomi McMiller Scores Career-High 42 Points as Florida Blanks UCF
Sorana Cirstea, a Romania tennis player during Women's Singles Quarterfinals.

Sorana Cîrstea’s Career Likely Ends in 2026 Hong Kong Open Upset
A general view of play between the Washington Spirit and the San Diego Wave FC in the second half at Snapdragon Stadium on June 22, 2025 in San Diego, California.

NWSL Playoff Power Rankings: 2026 Odds, Quarterfinal Bracket & Title Favorites
Forward Sienna Betts #16 of the UCLA Bruins shoots against he UC Irvine Anteaters in the second half of a Women's NCAA basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Sienna Betts Posts Career-Best 17 Points as UCLA Cruises Past UC Irvine
Jaloni Cambridge #22 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after making a three point shot during the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Second Round game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Cambridge Sisters Lift Ohio State Over Central Michigan
The official NWSL game ball before the start of the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Utah Royals at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. The official NWSL game ball before the start of the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Utah Royals at Sports Illustrated Stadium on November 1, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey.
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NWSL

Lo'eau LaBonta #10 of Kansas City Current enters the pitch prior to the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and Angel City FC at CPKC Stadium.

Top 8 Playoff Contenders Clash as 2026 NWSL Quarterfinals Kick Off

The 2026 NWSL playoffs kick off Friday, as this season's top eight teams clash in tightly contested weekend quarterfinals.

November 6 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Kirt Walker, CEO of Nationwide Insurance, Dr Pete Edwards, Dr. Christine Edwards, Dee Haslam, Whitney Haslam, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, Columbus mayor Andrew Ginther and Shanon Ginther pose for a photograph following an announcement of a new NWSL team in Columbus.

Columbus, Atlanta City FC Get Green Light to Build 2028 NWSL Expansion Rosters
Trinity Rodman #2 of the Washington Spirit celebrates after scoring in the second half against the Chicago Stars FC at Audi Field.

Trinity Rodman Seals Spirit's Win Over Chicago in NWSL Playoff Push
Kayla Sharples #27 of Kansas City Current celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the NWSL match between Racing Louisville FC and Kansas City Current at Lynn Family Stadium.

Kansas City Blanks Louisville in 2-0 Decision Day Shutout
Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) celebrates after the win against the Utah Royals at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Chaotic Decision Day Sets 2026 NWSL Playoff Schedule

NCAA

Tennessee guard Kaylene Smikle (0) during a college basketball game between Tennessee and Duquesne at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

Lady Vols Basketball Grinds Out 98-60 Road Win Over Coppin State

Kaylene Smikle helped the Lady Vols ground out a 98-60 NCAA basketball win in Thursday's Tennessee vs Coppin State showdown in Baltimore.

November 6 - Jessica Toomer

NCAA

Forward McKenna Woliczko #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes goes to the basket in the first half against forward Nevaeh Dickman #24 of the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa Blows Out Eastern Illinois Behind McKenna Woliczko
LSU basketball beats Texas Southern on Thursday in Louisianna.

LSU Tops Texas Southern in NCAA Women's Basketball's Largest-Ever DI Win
Olivia Olson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after making a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the UConn Huskies at Crisler Arena.

No. 5 Michigan Upsets No. 2 UConn 77-66, Snaps 39-Game Huskies Winning Streak
Texas Tech's Stephanie Okechukwu looks on during a Division I non-conference women's basketball game.

Texas Tech's Stephanie Okechukwu Debuts as Tallest Player in NCAAW History

WTA

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in action against Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the second round on Day 4 of the China Open.

Elena Rybakina Leads Tennis's Elite Into 2026 WTA Finals at Indian Wells

The 2026 WTA Finals kick off Sunday at Indian Wells, as No. 1 Elena Rybakina defends her 2025 title against an elite eight-player field.

November 6 - Claire Watkins

WTA

Antonia Ruzic of Croatia in action during the women's single match round of 16 against Wang Xinyu of China on day four of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium on November 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China.

Antonia Ružić Ends Wang Xinyu's Season with Hong Kong Open Upset
Alexandra Eala, a Filipina tennis player during Women's Singles Round of 16 at Hong Kong Tennis Open.

Alex Eala Ousts Tereza Valentová to Reach Hong Kong Quarterfinals
Claire Liu, an American tennis player during Women's Singles Round of 16 at Hong Kong Tennis Open.

Claire Liu Upsets Katie Boulter at the 2026 Hong Kong Open
Mika Stojsavljevic, a British tennis player during Women's Singles Round of 32 at Hong Kong Tennis Open (WTA 250) on November 4, 2026 in Hong Kong.

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic Shocks Sofia Kenin at 2026 Hong Kong Open

WNBA

Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury jogs up the court in the second quarter in Game Two of Round One of the WNBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on September 25, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Diana Taurasi Headlines Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2027

Diana Taurasi headlines the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2027, joined by Sandy Brondello, Mike Thibault, and three trailblazers.

November 6 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries interacts with the fans while holding the WNBA Championship Trophy during the Golden State Valkyries 2026 WNBA Championship Parade.

400,000 Fans Pack Golden State's Victory Parade in San Francisco
Aliyah Boston #7 of the Indiana Fever warms up before the game against the Portland Fire at Moda Center on May 30, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

Fever Star Aliyah Boston Reveals Post-Season Knee Surgery
DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Atlanta Dream smiles after the game against the New York Liberty during Semi-Finals Game 3 on October 9, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena.

DeWanna Bonner Teases Future Plans After Dream's WNBA Finals Loss
The video board displays Golden State Valkyries as 2026 WNBA Champions after winning game seven against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center.

2026 WNBA Finals Series Sets All-Time Viewership Record

USWNT

Players of USA celebrate in a huddle after the team's victory in the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and USA on October 29, 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

Maddie DiMaria Powers USWNT Past Spain 2-1, Books U-17 World Cup Quarterfinals

The USWNT ousted Spain 2-1 from the 2026 U-17 Women's World Cup Round of 16 behind Maddie DiMaria's record-setting 12th tournament goal.

October 30 - Claire Watkins

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
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