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

KC Current topped Racing Louisville 2-0 to finish fourth in the NWSL standings and lock in a playoff quarterfinal at CPKC Stadium.

November 2 - Jessica Toomer
Katie Boulter of Great Britain celebrates after winning a point against Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland during the women's singles round of 32 match on day one of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open.

Katie Boulter Survives 2nd-Set Meltdown at 2026 Hong Kong Open
Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reacts during the second quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center.

Angel Reese Shares Positive Outlook After Atlanta's 2026 WNBA Finals Loss
Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts during the Eternal City Tip-Off Women's Game between Villanova and Notre Dame at Palazzo dello Sport on November 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo Goes Off Against Villanova in Eternal City Tip Off Win
Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya reacts after winning the Women's Open Division of the the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, while Jessica McClain led the US contingent.

Sheila Chepkirui Reclaims NYC Marathon Title as Jess McClain Ends 8-Year U.S. Drought
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
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WNBA

The Golden State Valkyries pose for a photo with the 2026 WNBA Champions Trophy after winning the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream during Game Seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 31, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Gabby Williams Powers Valkyries Past Dream 68-63 to Clinch WNBA Title

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals behind 30 points from Finals MVP Gabby Williams.

November 2 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

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
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
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

NWSL

Tierna Davidson #15, Jaedyn Shaw #10, Midge Purce #23 and Rose Lavelle #16 of NJ/NY Gotham FC lift the NWSL shield with NJ/NY Gotham FC teammates after the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Utah Royals.

Gotham FC Clinches 2026 Shield in Decision Day Shutout

Gotham FC clinched its first NWSL Shield while Seattle punched the final postseason ticket as Decision Day set the 2026 playoff bracket.

November 2 - Claire Watkins

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
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

NCAA

Pania Davis #3 of the USC Trojans, Laura Williams #6 and Juju Watkins #12 run to the locker room prior to an exhibition game against the California Golden Bears at Galen Center on October 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

JuJu Watkins Returns as 2026/27 Women's College Basketball Season Tips Off

JuJu Watkins returns to lead No. 3 USC, as the 2026/27 NCAA basketball season tips off with South Carolina facing No. 20 Maryland on ESPN.

November 2 - Claire Watkins

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
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

WTA

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

WTA

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
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
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

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