Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return against Russia's Diana Shnaider during their quarter-final match at the WTA Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo.

Diana Shnaider Outlasts Alexandra Eala, Books Tokyo Semis

Diana Shnaider edged Alexandra Eala once more, booking a semifinal clash with Mia Pohankova at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

October 30 - Meredith Heil
Heiress Harris, daughter of T.I., performs the national anthem before game six of the 2026 WNBA Finals.

T.I.’s 10-Year-Old Daughter Wows with National Anthem Ahead of WNBA Finals Game 6
Chelsea Gray #12 of the Rose smiles against Kelsey Plum #10 of the Phantom during the Semifinals game of the Unrivaled 2026 1-on-1 Tournament presented by Sprite at Sephora Arena.

Renee Montgomery, Chelsea Gray to Host 2027 Unrivaled Roster Announcement
Jade Le Guilly of Paris Saint-Germain and Lauren Hemp of Manchester City during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

Man City Draws PSG After Late-Game UWCL Drama
Harriet Dart reacts during a women's qualifying singles match during Fan Week as part of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Harriet Dart Upsets Paula Badosa in Guangzhou Quarterfinals
Team USA and Canada tip off in the first of a two game exhibition series, in preparation for the IIHF World Championships.

Canada Tops USA Hockey 5-3 in Pre-Worlds Tune-Up
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ESPN hosts Malika Andrews, Rebecca Lobo, and Chiney Ogwumike talk during the 2026 WNBA draft lottery on November 23, 2025 at the ESPN studios in Los Angeles, California.

Houston, Toronto Lead 2027 WNBA Draft Lottery Odds

Ahead of November 15th's 2027 WNBA Draft lottery, Houston and Toronto lead the odds with a 32.9% chance to land the top overall pick.

October 30 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

Houston Comets 2026/27 WNBA expansion team logo.

Houston Comets Drop New Logos Ahead of WNBA Expansion Debut
Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reacts after her 3-pointer against the Golden State Valkyries during the fourth quarter in game six of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on October 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dream Blitzes Valkyries 80-69 to Force Winner-Take-All Game 7
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 23: Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom looks on courtside during the first half between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

WNBA Holds Firm on Enes Kanter Stunt as New Poll Shows Divided Public Response
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) talks with referee Randy Richardson (11) during the game against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter of game five of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center.

Angel Reese Sounds Off on WNBA Officiating During Foul-Heavy Finals

NWSL

Gia Corley #11 of San Diego Wave FC celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of the team during the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Boston Legacy FC.

Shield Hopefuls Gotham, San Diego Kick Off 2026 NWSL Decision Day

As Decision Day kicks off, Gotham FC needs a win or draw to clinch the 2026 NWSL Shield while three teams battle for the final playoff spot.

October 30 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Exterior rendering of Columbus NWSL's OhioHealth Training Grounds with soccer players practicing on a grass field.

Columbus NWSL Club Breaks Ground on Dedicated Training Facility
Trinity Rodman of the United States re-signs with her club team, the Washington Spirit, alongside club owner Michele Kang and president of soccer operations Haley Carter during a press conference at BMO Stadium on January 22, 2026 in Los Angeles , California.

ESPN's NWSL GM Survey Reveals Frustrations Over Travel, HIP Rule
Croix Bethune #8 of the Kansas City Current looks on against the Angel City FC during at BMO Stadium.

KC Current's Croix Bethune Sets NWSL Single-Season Assist Record
Players of NJ/NY Gotham FC huddle prior to the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Inter.co Stadium.

ESPN Unveils Exclusive Broadcast Slate for High-Stakes NWSL Decision Day

NCAA

Tessa Johnson #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks controls the ball during the second half of the 2026 LinkU Invitational against the College of Charleston Cougars at Credit One Stadium ahead of a UConn matchup.

Global Doubleheaders, Title Rematches Headline 2026/27 NCAA Basketball Slate

The NCAA revealed its 2026/27 women's college basketball schedule, featuring Top 25 clashes, champion rematches, and global showcases.

October 29 - Jessica Toomer

NCAA

JuJu Watkins #12 of the USC Trojans looks on during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

JuJu Watkins Lands on Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Preseason Watch List
Sarah Strong #21 of the Connecticut Huskies is defended by Kya Smith #30 of the Army Black Knights during the first half of an NCAA women's exhibition basketball game.

ESPN Expands Women's College Basketball Coverage to 270 Regular-Season Games
Skylar Diggins, a special advisor to Notre Dame women's basketball, looks on during an exhibition game against Truman State at Purcell Pavilion on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in South Bend.

Skylar Diggins Returns to Notre Dame as Special Advisor to Coach Niele Ivey
Sep 19, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball recruits, from left, GG Banks, Taylor Brown, Jordyn Palmer, and freshman Jerzy Robinson speak with head coach Dawn Staley, back to camera, on the sideline before the football game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Dawn Staley Adds Another 5-Star Recruit as Jordyn Palmer Picks South Carolina

WTA

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina looks on as she speaks after retiring due to an injury from her quarter-final match against Canada's Leylah Fernandez during the WTA Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo.

Elena Rybakina Withdraws from Tokyo Quarterfinal with Injury

A neck injury forced Elena Rybakina to withdraw from the 2026 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, as the world No. 1 shifts focus to the WTA Finals.

October 30 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

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

Elena Rybakina Locks Down Year-End No. 1 Ranking with Tokyo Win
Harriet Dart of Great Britain reacts in the Women's single second round match against Iva Jovic of the United States on day four of China Open at the National Tennis Center.

Harriet Dart Upsets Janice Tjen at 2026 Guangzhou Open
Maya Joint of Australia plays in action during her round of 32 singles match against Sorana Cirstea of Romania on day two of Toray Pan Pacific Open.

Maya Joint Fights Through 3 Sets to Reach Tokyo Quarterfinals
Alexandra Eala of Philippines celebrates winning during her round of 16 singles match against Talia Gibson of Australia on day three of Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park.

Alexandra Eala Rallies Past Talia Gibson to Reach Tokyo Quarterfinals

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