SEC softball tournament contender Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo celebrates her two-run homer in game 2 of the weekend series at Rhoads Stadium as the Crimson Tide hosted Kentucky.

Alabama Blasts 4 Home Runs in SEC Softball Tournament Win Over Arkansas

May 7 - JWS Staff
Elsa Morrison (22) makes an out at the plate during a game against Ole Miss at John Cropp Stadium. Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Ole Miss Knocks Tennessee Out of 2026 SEC Softball Tournament
A general view of Devon Park stadium is seen during game one of the Division I Softball Championship held at Devon Park on June 5, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Approves $25.4 Million Indoor Softball Facility at Devon Park
Lauren Hemp of Manchester City WSL embraces teammate Rebecca Knaak as she is presented with the Barclays Women's Super League Player of the Match trophy following the Barclays Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Joie Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City Wins 2025/26 WSL Title After No. 3 Arsenal Draws Brighton
PWHL draft prospect Caroline Harvey #4 of the Wisconsin Badgers skates with the puck in the second period during the NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes held at Pegula Ice Arena on March 22, 2026 in State College, Pennsylvania.

Expansion Market Detroit Prepares to Host 2026 PWHL Draft
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
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Ajsa Sivka is drafted by the Chicago Sky during the 2025 WNBA Draft on April 14, 2025 at The Shed in New York, New York.

Chicago Sky 1st-Round Draft Pick Ajša Sivka Signs with Kentucky

Top 2025 draft pick Ajša Sivka has committed to Kentucky, as the Chicago Sky retains the Slovenian star's rights while she heads to college.

May 7 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

Aces coach Becky Hammon disputes a call with referee Tiara Cruse during the 2022 WNBA semifinals.

WNBA Increases Fines for Technical, Flagrant Fouls Ahead of 2026 Season
WNBA GM survey frontrunner Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings smiles in the first quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on September 01, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

WNBA GM Survey Predicts Paige Bueckers, A'Ja Wilson as 2026 Frontrunners
Connecticut Sun star Tina Charles flashes a big smile after receiving her Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award before a 2025 WNBA game.

WNBA Legend Tina Charles Retires After 14 Seasons
Hailey Van Lith #2 of the Chicago Sky looks on during the second half against the Seattle Storm on July 24, 2025 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

WNBA Teams Eye Waived Chicago Sky Guard Hailey Van Lith

NWSL

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

The San Diego Wave fell 1-0 to Bay FC at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday night, marking back-to-back losses for the Southern California side.

May 4 - Abigail Moeckler

NWSL

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
Esther Gonzalez #9 of Gotham FC celebrates with teammates scoring team's third goal during the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Bay FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey before the Gotham vs. Louisville NWSL game.

Gotham Hosts Louisville as Defending NWSL Champions Climb the Table
Sophia Wilson #9 of Portland Thorns FC celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the NWSL match between Portland Thorns FC and San Diego Wave FC at Providence Park on April 29, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

Portland Thorns Beat San Diego Wave to Top the NWSL Standings

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

NCAA

2026 WNBA draft snub and former women's ncaa basketball transfer portal candidate South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Brooklyn Meyer (31) shoots the ball while playing against the Kansas City Roos during Summit League quarterfinals on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Undrafted SDSU Basketball Star Brooklyn Meyer Pivots to NCAA Volleyball

After going undrafted in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Brooklyn Meyer will forgo the women's NCAA basketball transfer portal to join SDSU volleyball.

May 6 - JWS Staff

NCAA

NCAA transfer portal player and daughter of NBA legend Shaq Me'Arah O'Neal #8 of the Florida Gators shoots a free throw against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half during a game at Cassell Coliseum on December 4, 2025 in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Florida Standout Me'Arah O'Neal Transfers to Kentucky via NCAA Transfer Portal
South Carolina NCAA recruit guard Oliviyah Edwards (0) poses for a photo on portrait day for the 2026 McDonalds High School All American Games on March 27, 2026, at Renaissance Hotel at Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2026 NCAA Finalists South Carolina, UCLA Land Top Women's Basketball Recruits
AP Coach of the Year, Shea Ralph of the Vanderbilt Commodores speaks during a press conference ahead of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Locks in Shea Ralph with Contract Extension
Chloe Spreen #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide puts up a second half shot against the Columbus State Cougars at Coleman Coliseum on October 30, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Top Indiana Recruit Chloe Spreen Transfers to Illinois State for 2026/26 NCAA Season