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

USC women’s star JuJu Watkins was named an NCAA basketball preseason shooting guard of the year candidate for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award.

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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

Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates during the game against the Golden State Valkyries during Game One of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 17, 2026 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Angel Reese's All-WNBA Honor Opens the Door to Supermax Payday

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

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

A detail of the court during the National Anthem before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena.

WNBA Players Brush Off President Trump's National Anthem Critique as Finals Continue

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Zendaya, Megan Rapinoe Spotted at Sold-Out 2026 WNBA Finals Game 5

Zendaya and Megan Rapinoe headlined Ballhalla's sold-out Dream vs Valkyries Crowd during Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals.

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WNBA

Atlanta Dream Shifts Tipoff to Secure State Farm Arena for WNBA Finals Game 6

Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates during the game against the Atlanta Dream during Game Five of the 2026 WNBA Finals.

Kiah Stokes Leads Valkyries Past Dream to Move Within 1 Win of WNBA Title

Oct 21, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kaila Charles (6) and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reach for a rebound in the fourth quarter during game three of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.

Valkyries-Dream Game 3 Pushes WNBA Finals Viewership Higher

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in the first half against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Sophie Cunningham Reacts to Fever Front Office Shake-Up

NWSL

Columbus NWSL Club Breaks Ground on Dedicated Training Facility

Expansion side NWSL Columbus broke ground on its 45,000-square-foot OhioHealth Training Grounds, set to open in January 2028.

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NWSL

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

Midge Purce #23 of NJ/NY Gotham FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammates during the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Inter.co Stadium.

Gotham FC Grinds Past Orlando Pride, Pulls Within 1 Result of 2026 NWSL Shield

WTA

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

Alex Eala rallied past Talia Gibson to reach the quarterfinals at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open, extending her breakout WTA season in Tokyo.

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WTA

Leylah Fernandez of Canada returns a shot in the Women's Singles Round of 32 match against Shi Han of China on day three of Wuhan Open.

Leylah Fernandez Keeps Asian Swing Rolling in Tokyo

Venus Williams of the United States reacts to match point against Sofia Kenin of the United States during her Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Venus Williams Winless in 2026 After Guangzhou Open Loss to Lilli Tagger

Maja Chwalinska of Poland in action against Maria Sakkari of Greece in the quarter-final on Day 5 of the Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center.

Maja Chwalińska Exits 2026 Pan Pacific Open with Thigh Injury

Naomi Osaka of Japan looks on during her round of 32 singles match against Jasmine Paolini of Italy on day two of Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park.

Naomi Osaka Returns to Tokyo in Style with Pan Pacific Open Win

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

Spain extended its lead over the USWNT in the FIFA Women's World Ranking, while Malawi surged 49 spots to 104th after a historic WAFCON run.

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USWNT

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

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