Former Connecticut Husky Sue Bird speaks during her jersey retirement ceremony before an NCAA women’s basketball game against the DePaul Blue Demons at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on December 07, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut.

Connecticut Passes Bill Spotlighting UConn Icon Sue Bird as Official State Bird

Sue Bird is officially a state bird. Connecticut lawmakers passed a bill naming the UConn legend a co-state bird every March.

May 11 - Jessica Toomer

Alex Morgan poses with her husband, Servando Carrasco, and children during the ceremony to retire Morgan's Number 13 jersey following NWSL match between San Diego Wave and Houston Dash at Snapdragon Stadium

Alex Morgan Announces 'Hat Trick' Pregnancy with Baby No. 3

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates in the second half against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Caitlin Clark Joins Country Star Morgan Wallen for Viral Walkout After Dropping 20 on Dallas

Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates during her single match against Iva Jovic of the United States during the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2026 at Foro Italico on May 11, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

Coco Gauff Beats Iva Jovic to Reach Italian Open Quarterfinals

Kate Martin joins the LA Sparks after getting waived by Golden State.

Kate Martin Signs with LA Sparks Following Surprise Release By Valkyries

Texas Longhorns outfielder Kayden Henry (21) gets congratulated after hitting a three run home run during the SEC college softball game between Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners on April 12, 2026, at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.

SEC Dominates 2026 NCAA Softball Bracket with 6 Top-Seeded Teams

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WNBA

Las Vegas Bounces Back After 2025 WNBA Finals Rematch Loss

The reigning champion Las Vegas Aces split their opening weekend results after a big win over LA, as A'ja Wilson opens her WNBA MVP defense.

May 11 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

innesota 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.

Olivia Miles, Flau’jae Johnson Shine as 2026 WNBA Rookies Make Pro Debuts

WNBA rookie temporary suspension subject Awa Fam poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected third overall by the Seattle Storm during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards.

Seattle Issues Temporary Suspension to WNBA Rookie Awa Fam

Collage of Nike WNBA Rebel jerseys 2026 set against a colorful backdrop.

Nike Unveils WNBA Rebel Jerseys Ahead of 2026 Season Tipoff

WNBA roster cuts victim Kate Martin #20 of the Golden State Valkyries smiles against the New York Liberty on September 2, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

Golden State Shocks Fans by Waiving Kate Martin in Final 2026 WNBA Roster Cuts

NWSL

NWSL Rivalry Brews as Gotham Hosts Boston in Front of Star-Studded Crowd

Gotham FC and Boston Legacy traded goals in Saturday's 1-1 draw, giving way to a new NWSL rivalry in front of a star-studded record crowd.

May 11 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

SoCal Rivals San Diego Wave and Angel City Battle in NWSL El Clásico

San Diego Wave FC defender Kennedy Wesley (2) and Bay FC forward Karlie Lema (5) compete for the ball during a NWSL match between Bay FC and San Diego Wave FC on May 3, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

No. 10 Bay FC Upsets No. 3 San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium

Miyabi Moriya #22 and Mina Tanaka #11 of Utah Royals celebrate following the team's victory in the NWSL match between Angel City FC and Utah Royals at BMO Stadium on May 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Utah Royals Climb NWSL Standings with Record 4th Straight Win

Claudia Martinez #11 of Washington Spirit celebrates scoring her team's third goal with teammate Trinity Rodman #2 during the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit at Inter&Co Stadium on May 02, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Washington Spirit Makes History in 4th Straight NWSL Victory

USWNT

Tobin Heath speaks during the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony at Toyota Stadium on May 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Tobin Heath, Heather O'Reilly Join National Soccer Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026

USWNT legends Tobin Heath and Heather O'Reilly headlined the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction ceremony in Texas.

May 5 - JWS Staff

USWNT

Luany #19 of Brazil strikes the ball while defended by Emily Sonnett #14 of the United States during an international friendly game between Brazil and USWNT at PayPal Park on April 8, 2025 in San Jose, California.

USWNT to Face Brazil in São Paulo, Fortaleza in June 2026 Friendlies

Trinity Rodman #2 and Naomi Girma #4 of United States celebrate following the team's victory in the international friendly match between United States and Japan at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on April 17, 2026 in Commerce City, Colorado.

USWNT to Face El Salvador in 2027 Women's World Cup Qualifier

USWNT player Naomi Girma #4 of United States celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Japan at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on April 17, 2026 in Commerce City, Colorado.

USWNT Shuts Out Japan 3-0 to Clinch 2-1 Friendly Series Victory

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

WTA

Italian Open champion Jasmine Paolini of Italy smiles against Hailey Baptiste of USA during the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000, at La Caja Magica on April 25, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Jasmine Paolini Opens 2026 Italian Open Title Defense in Rome

Jasmine Paolini is defending her title at the 2026 Italian Open, as Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff eye the clay crown in Rome.

May 7 - Claire Watkins

WTA

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus attends her press conference during the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000, at La Caja Magica on April 27, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Sabalenka, Gauff Threaten French Open Boycott Over 2026 Prize Money

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in action against Magdalena Frech of Poland during the first round on Day Two of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia at Foro Italico on May 06, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

Alexandra Eala Advances to Italian Open 2nd Round After Gritty Win

Coco Gauff of the United States looks on during a training session ahead of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2026 at Foro Italico on May 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

World No. 4 Coco Gauff Draws Challenging 2026 Italian Open Path

US alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026.

Lindsey Vonn, Venus Williams Lead Athlete Roster at 2026 Met Gala