Gabby Williams of France looks on during the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 Quarter-finals match between China and France at Berlin Arena.

France's Gabby Williams 2026 FIBA World Cup's Best Defensive Player Award

France basketball standout Gabby Williams picked up the 2026 Best Defensive Player award at this month's FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin.

September 14 - Jessica Toomer
Chicago Stars FC midfielder Taylor Wood (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second half against the Portland Thorns FC at Providence Park.

Chicago's Taylor Wood Plays Hero as Stars Draw Portland Thorns
Georgia Stanway of Arsenal during the Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London, United Kingdom.

Crystal Palace Stun Arsenal with Gritty 0-0 Draw at Emirates
Linn Grant of Team Europe lifts the Solheim Cup trophy with her team, during the trophy presentation ceremony, following a 15-13 victory in the the Sunday singles matches of the Solheim Cup 2026.

Europe Defeats Team USA 15-13 to Reclaim Solheim Cup
Kennedy Fuller of United States (R) celebrates her third goal with teammates during a 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup match.

Kennedy Fuller Hat Trick Powers USWNT to U-20 World Cup Knockouts
Aissata Traore #14 of Boston Legacy FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammates during the NWSL match between Washington Spirit and Boston Legacy FC.

Boston Legacy Upsets Washington Spirit, Dents 2026 NWSL Shield Hopes
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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan poses with the champions trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles final at the 2026 US Open.

Elena Rybakina Beats Aryna Sabalenka in 3 Sets to Claim 2026 US Open Title

Elena Rybakina dethroned Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win the 2026 US Open title and secure her new world No. 1 ranking.

September 14 - Claire Watkins

WTA

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during their Women's Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Coco Gauff's 2026 US Open Run Ends in Stinging Semifinal Loss
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates match point after defeating Jessica Pegula of the United States during their Women's Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2026 US Open.

Aryna Sabalenka Meets Elena Rybakina in Historic 2026 US Open Final
Venus Williams and Serena Williams of the United States before their Women's Doubles match against Hao-Ching Chan of Taiwan and Maya Joint of Australia on Day Six of the 2026 US Open.

Williams Sisters' US Open Return Delivers Huge ESPN Viewership Boost
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan reacts against Qinwen Zheng of China during their Women's Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Eleven of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 09, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Elena Rybakina Ends Aryna Sabalenka's 99-Week No. 1 Reign with US Open QF Win

FIBA World Cup

The USA Basketball Women's National Team celebrates winning the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after the game against the France Women's National Team.

MVP Breanna Stewart Leads Team USA to 5th Straight FIBA World Cup Title

Team USA rallied past France to win the FIBA World Cup 2026 title behind MVP Breanna Stewart's 22-point, 10-assist double-double.

September 14 - Claire Watkins

FIBA World Cup

Ezi Magbegor during the Women's FIBA World Cup 2026 between Australia and Puerto Rico on September 4, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Seattle Storm's Ezi Magbegor Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear at FIBA World Cup
Paige Bueckers plays during the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 match between the United States and China in Berlin, Germany.

Paige Bueckers Earns FIBA World Cup Best Defensive Player Nod
Rhyne Howard #6, Caitlin Clark #12, Paige Bueckers #4, and Sonia Citron #5 look on during the game against the Hungary Women's National Team during the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

Team USA Takes on Spain as FIBA World Cup Enters Final Phase
Alexis Peterson of Germany, Marie Guelich of Germany, Nyara Sabally of Germany, Leonie Fiebich of Germany, Luisa Geiselsoder of Germany celebrate after the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Germany 2026 quarter-final between Belgium and Germany at Berlin Arena on September 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Germany Ousts Belgium, Cruises Into 1st World Cup Semifinals

NWSL

Yuzuki Yamamoto #18 of Denver Summit FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammate Janine Sonis #6 during the NWSL match between Denver Summit FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC.

High-Stakes Games Headline Weekend NWSL Slate as Playoff Race Heats Up

High-stakes games headline the weekend's NWSL slate, as top teams fight for playoff positioning while the 2026 Shield race takes shape.

September 11 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Andi Jackson #15 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers reacts during the Players Era Volleyball Showcase: Nebraska v Texas at T-Mobile Arena on August 30, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

ESPN Adds NCAA Volleyball, NWSL to Women's Sports Sundays This Fall
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) controls the ball during the first half against Portland Thorns FC forward Pietra Tordin (19) at Providence Park.

Spirit Claims No. 1 in ESPN's Latest NWSL Power Rankings
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga (6) takes a shot under pressure from Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (22) during the first half at Inter&Co Stadium.

NWSL, Barcelona Stars Top 2026 Ballon d'Or Shortlist as Bonmatí Misses Cut
Vlatko Andonovski, Head Coach of Kansas City Current, reacts during the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and San Diego Wave at CPKC Stadium.

Kansas City Current Parts Ways with Sporting Director Vlatko Andonovski

WNBA

UConn women's basketball guard Azzi Fudd (35) during a locker room media availability during the Final Four National Semifinal practice at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Azzi Fudd & Ilona Maher Trade Connecticut Stories, Training Tips on 'Power Hour'

Azzi Fudd joined Ilona Maher on the rugby star's "Power Hour" podcast to share memories from her UConn women's basketball career.

September 11 - Jessica Toomer

WNBA

Former Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles poses for a photo with a can of SUNSET Hazy IPA beer during the WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and the Connecticut Sun.

WNBA Legend Tina Charles Launches Connecticut Craft Beer Brand
Minnesota Lynx celebrates against the Toronto Tempo in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Target Center on May 01, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx defeated the Tempo 73-66.

WNBA Releases Full 2026 Playoff Schedule
Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith, Mayor Daniel Lurie, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Owner Joe Lacob pose for a photo as the WNBA announces the Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area as the host for the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2027 on August 18, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

Reports Tap Potential Replacements for WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert
Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Chicago Sky yell at one another during the second half between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on August 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

Sky Owner Calls Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA Lawsuit 'Meritless'

USWNT

Micayla Johnson of the USA celebrates scoring her team’s first goal with teammates during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Group D match between USA and Italy at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz on September 06, 2026 in Lodz, Poland.

USWNT Falls to Italy 2-1 in 2026 U-20 World Cup Opener

The US dropped its 2026 U-20 World Cup opener 2-1 to Italy despite an early goal from Chicago's Micayla Johnson.

September 9 - JWS Staff

USWNT

The French women s football team celebrates its qualification for the World Cup which will be held in Brazil in 2027 following its victory over Ireland at the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble a match won by France one goal to nil on Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Road to Brazil: Which Teams Have Qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup?
Portland Thorns FC midfielder Olivia Moultrie (13) controls the ball during the first half against Seattle Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock (10) at Providence Park.

Portland Thorns, USWNT Star Olivia Moultrie Out for Season with ACL Tear
Tight shot of Hope Solo's 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final Signed Match Worn Jersey.

Hope Solo Auctions Off 2015 World Cup Memorabilia at Lelands
Megan Rapinoe, soccer legend and Co-Founder of A Touch More speaks during the Business of Women Sport Summit.

Megan Rapinoe Launches New Interview Podcast with Vox Media