Virginia guard and transfer portal withdraws Kymora Johnson shows a heart to Cavalier supporters after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes March 23, 2026 during a Round of 32 NCAA March Madness game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Kymora Johnson Withdraws from Transfer Portal After Virginia Coaching Change

Kymora Johnson withdrew from the NCAA transfer portal on Friday, recommitting to Virginia women's basketball under new coach Aaron Roussell.

April 17 - JWS Staff
The Minnesota team celebrates during semifinals for the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics National Championships at Dickies Arena ahead of the gymnastics final four.

Minnesota Upsets UCLA to Punch 1st-Ever NCAA Gymnastics Final Four Ticket
University of Oklahoma gymnast Faith Torrez celebrates after performing on vault during semifinals for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics National Championships at Dickies Arena.

Oklahoma's Faith Torrez Pulls Off NCAA Gymnastics Upset in 2026 All-Around Win
Coco Gauff leaves the 2026 stuttgart open center court after the match.

Karolína Muchová Earns 1st Career Win Over Coco Gauff with 3-Set Stuttgart Open Victory
2026 LOVB Championship Series teams huddle after a point during the second set in a match between LOVB Salt Lake and LOVB Austin at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on April 2, 2026 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Salt Lake Beats Austin 3-2 to Take 2026 LOVB Championship Series Lead
NWSL brands detail as Trinity Rodman #2 of Washington Spirit ties back her boot during the NWSL match between Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field on March 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

New NWSL Brands Rule Could Force Players to Cover Non-Partner Logos
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert poses for a photo with Azzi Fudd after being drafted first overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA draft on April 13, 2026 at The Shed in New York, New York with ESPN viewership.

WNBA Draft Viewership Soars as 1.5 Million Tune in to 2026 ESPN Broadcast

2026 WNBA Draft viewership averaged 1.5 million on ESPN, up 20% over 2025 as the women's basketball boom sees sustained momentum.

April 17 - JWS Staff

WNBA

UConn women's basketball forward Ice Brady (25), forward Ayanna Patterson (34), guard Caroline Ducharme (33), guard Azzi Fudd (35) and forward Serah Williams (22) hold up their jerseys during senior night after defeating the Providence Friars at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

Golden State Signs UConn's Caroline Ducharme to WNBA Training Camp Contract
WNBA offseason moves 2026 subject and former Atlanta Dream guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (32) dribbles upcourt against the Golden State Valkyries in the fourth quarter at Chase Center.

Indiana Signs WNBA Champion Shatori Walker-Kimbrough in 2026 Offseason Moves
Reebok athlete Lauren Betts of the Washington Mystics poses for a photo during the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13, 2026 at The Shed in New York, New York.

Reebok Signs No. 4 Draft Pick Lauren Betts to Growing WNBA Roster
WNBA free agency signing Temi Fagbenle #14 of the Golden State Valkyries plays during the first quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on September 09, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Toronto Tempo Drives WNBA Free Agency Frenzy as WNBA Preseason Approaches

USWNT

USWNT vs Japan star Claire Hutton #15 of United States reacts in the tunnel prior to the International Friendly match between United States and Japan at Lumen Field on April 14, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

USWNT vs Japan Friendly Series Comes Down to High-Stakes Rubber Match

The USWNT vs Japan friendly series is tied at 1-1, as coach Emma Hayes leads the US into tonight’s rubber match showdown.

April 17 - Claire Watkins

USWNT

USWNT vs Japan player Lindsey Heaps #10 of United States reacts during the International Friendly match between United States and Japan at Lumen Field on April 14, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

Japan Snaps USWNT's 10-Game Winning Streak 1-0 Behind Young U.S. Lineup
Jaedyn Shaw of the United States listens to her coaches during training at Providence Swedish Performance Center on April 13, 2026

USWNT Faces Japan in 2nd Friendly as Emma Hayes Eyes Roster Rotation
Rose Lavelle #16 of United States celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Japan at PayPal Park on April 11, 2026 in San Jose, California.

Rose Lavelle Powers USWNT Over Japan with Goal & Assist in 100th U.S. Start
Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson and Naomi Girma of the United States pose for a photo before training at Stevens Stadium on April 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

USWNT Faces Japan in 3-Match Series as Sophia Wilson Makes 1st U.S. Roster Since 2024

NCAA

High School recruit Jerzy Robinson poses for a portrait wearing a South Carolina jersey and holding a basketball.

Top Recruit Jerzy Robinson Officially Signs with South Carolina Women's Basketball

No. 6 high school recruit Jerzy Robinson officially signed with South Carolina, as the Sierra Canyon guard helps the Gamecocks rebuild.

April 17 - Claire Watkins

NCAA

Sarah Strong #21 of the Connecticut Huskies warms up before the championship game of the Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament against the Villanova Wildcats at Mohegan Sun on March 09, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut.

UConn's Sarah Strong Wins 2026 Wooden Award for Historic NCAA Awards Sweep
Women's March Madness stars Kiki Rice #1, Lauren Betts #51, Gianna Kneepkens #8, Sienna Betts #16, Amanda Muse #33, and Gabriela Jaquez #11 of the UCLA Bruins celebrate after the victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

2026 Women's March Madness Delivers 2nd-Most Watched Tournament on ESPN
Madina Okot #11 of the South Carolina Gamecocks arrives prior to a NCAA Women's Final Four semifinal game against the UConn Huskies at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 3, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

South Carolina Center Madina Okot Enters 2026 WNBA Draft After NCAA Denies Eligibility Petition
NCAA transfer portal candidate Rashunda Jones #1 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts to drive past Keziah Lofton #22 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter during a second round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Lloyd Noble Center on March 22, 2026 in Norman, Oklahoma.

Rashunda Jones Enters Transfer Portal as Michigan State Faces Roster Turnover

NWSL

Trinity Rodman #2 of the Washington Spirit poses for the official NWSL portraits at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on January 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Washington Spirit Jersey Sales Top NWSL as Trinity Rodman Leads 2026 Best-Sellers

Trinity Rodman topped the best-selling NWSL jerseys list, with the Washington Spirit star's cherry blossom kit seeing a 136% sales increase.

April 10 - JWS Staff

NWSL

Deloitte Game Changers women's sports revenue driver Rickea Jackson #2 of the Breeze controls the ball against the Phantom during the first half of the Unrivaled 2026 game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Deloitte Game Changers Report Predicts 2026 Women's Sports Revenue to Top $3 Billion
NWSL star Haley McCutcheon #2 of the Orlando Pride celebrates her wining goal over Angel City FC at Inter&Co Stadium on April 3, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Orlando Pride Hand Angel City 1st Loss Behind Haley McCutcheon Brace
Players of Kansas City Current huddle prior to the NWSL match between Kansas City Current and Utah Royals at CPKC Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Current & Gotham FC Fight to Right the Ship in Saturday NWSL Matchup
The Denver Summit FC starting lineup prepares to tale on the Washington Spirit during the first half on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

Denver Summit Secures Land for Future NWSL Stadium