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.

Oleksandra Oliynykova Outlasts Alex Eala in Strasbourg Open Upset

Alexandra Eala suffered an early exit at the 2026 Strasbourg Open, falling in a tough three-set first-round loss to Oleksandra Oliynykova.

May 18 - Jessica Toomer

Oklahoma's Ailana Agbayani (50) hits a homer run in the 7th inning during the NCAA Norman Softball Regional game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and Michigan Wolverines at Love's Field in Norman, Okla

Texas, Oklahoma Advance to 2026 NCAA Softball Super Regionals

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson (5) lays on the floor after an injury against the Minnesota Lynx in the second quarter at Target Center.

Chicago Sky’s Natasha Cloud Slams Refs Over Rickea Jackson Injury

Lottie Woad of England plays her shot from the seventh tee during the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G 2026 at Maketewah Country Club on May 17, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lottie Woad Claims 2026 Queen City Championship Win at 12-Under Par

Abby Roque #11 of the Montréal Victoire celebrates her overtime goal with teammates against the Ottawa Charge in Game One of the PWHL Walter Cup Final at Place Bell on May 14, 2026 in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The Montréal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 3-2 in overtime.

Montréal Closes in on Walter Cup Finals Sweep as PWHL Teases San Jose Expansion

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.

Coco Gauff Falls to Elina Svitolina in Rome Final

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The Court is Hers: How Indiana Fever Star Aliyah Boston Is Becoming the Role Model She Needed

WNBA

Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics after scoring a basket against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 15, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sonia Citron and the Mystics Ride Momentum Into Tonight's Wings Clash

Sonia Citron leads Washington into tonight's Mystics vs Wings clash, as young WNBA stars square off in Dallas.

May 18 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates during the game against the Atlanta Dream on May 17, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

A'ja Wilson Leads WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces to Consecutive Weekend Wins

Las Vegas Aces guard Chennedy Carter (23) drives to the basket against the Connecticut Sun

Chennedy Carter Drops 27 Points in Aces' Win Over Sun

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and guard Azzi Fudd (35) and forward Maddy Siegrist (20) look on from the bench during the second half against the Minnesota Lynx at College Park Center.

Dallas Wings Coach Slams 'Selfishness' After Nail-Biter Loss to Lynx

Marina Mabrey #3 of the Toronto Tempo celebrates after defeating the Seattle Storm 86-73 at Coca-Cola Coliseum on May 13, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Marina Mabrey Fuels Toronto Tempo Road Trip Against LA Sparks

NWSL

USWNT Star Mallory Swanson Makes Pitch Return in Chicago Stars Loss

USWNT star Mallory Swanson returned to the pitch for the Chicago Stars on Saturday, as the Olympian rejoins the NWSL post-maternity leave.

May 18 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Washington Spirit & San Diego Wave Square Off in Top-Table NWSL Showdown

Esther González #9 of the NJ/NY Gotham FC, Savannah McCaskill #13 of the NJ/NY Gotham FC, and Kayla Duran #19 of the NJ/NY Gotham FC walk out at the start of the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and North Carolina Courage at Sports Illustrated Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey before possible move to Etihad Park in Queens.

Report: Gotham FC Considering Move to NYCFC's New Etihad Park in Queens

Mina Tanaka of Utah Royals shoots during the NWSL match between Bay FC and Utah Royals at PayPal Park.

Utah Royals Extend Historic NWSL Unbeaten Streak with Bay FC Result

Racing Louisville FC v Portland Thorns FC at Lynn Family Stadium on May 08, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky before NWSL sale.

Report: Racing Louisville Explores Partial Sale Amid NWSL Valuation Surge

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

Coco Gauff of the United States in action against Sorana Cirstea of Romania in the semi-final on Day Ten of the Internazionali BNL D'Italia at Foro Italico on May 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy before the Italian Open final.

Coco Gauff Reaches 2nd Straight Italian Open Final, Faces Elina Svitolina

The 2026 Italian Open final is set, as world No. 4 Coco Gauff faces No. 10 Elina Svitolina in Saturday's Top 10 WTA clash on clay.

May 15 - JWS Staff

WTA

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine celebrates a point in her match.

Elina Svitolina Upsets Elena Rybakina, Ties Serena Williams’s Italian Open Record

Venus Williams reacts to winning the second set

Venus Williams Set for Historic French Open Return at Age 45

Iga Swiatek of Poland in action against Jessica Pegula of the United States in the 2026 Italian Open quarter-final.

Iga Swiatek Defeats Jessica Pegula to Reach 2026 Italian Open Semifinals

Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia celebrates winning a point against Anna Kalinskaya in their Round of 16 match at the Italian Open 2026.

Ostapenko Bests Kalinskaya For First Time In Tense Italian Open Clash