Audi Crooks #55 of the Iowa State Cyclones runs down court after scoring a basket against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second half at Bramlage Coliseum.

Audi Crooks Leaves Iowa State, Commits to Oklahoma State Women's Basketball

Audi Crooks left Iowa State and committed to Oklahoma State women's basketball as the NCAA basketball transfer portal's top name.

October 22 - Jessica Toomer

Atlanta Dream guard Isobel Borlase (20) dribbles past Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) in the second quarter during game three of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.

How Isobel Borlase Became Key for Dream's WNBA Finals Run

Iva Jovic of the United States in action against Maja Chwalinska of Poland in the third round on Day 4 of the Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center.

Iva Jovic Knocks Out Jasmine Paolini at Ningbo Open

Katarzyna Kawa of Poland reacts against Daria Snigur of Ukraine in the Women's first round on day one of China Open.

Qualifier Katarzyna Kawa Serves Belinda Bencic 2026 Ningbo Open Upset

Alexandra Eala of Philippines returns a shot in the Women's Singles Round of 64 match against Shi Han of China on day one of Wuhan Open at Optics Valley International Tennis Center on October 12, 2026 in Wuhan, China.

Alexandra Eala Falls to Diana Shnaider, Exits 2026 Ningbo Open

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in action against Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the second round on Day 4 of the China Open at National Tennis Center on October 03, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Elena Rybakina Reaches Ningbo Quarterfinals After Kudermetova Retires

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WNBA

Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom looks on courtside prior to the game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena.

Enes Kanter Freedom Says He Was 'Kicked Out' of WNBA Finals Game 3

Enes Kanter Freedom said he was "kicked out" of WNBA Finals Game 3 after refusing the luxury suite the Atlanta Dream arranged for him.

October 22 - Jessica Toomer

WNBA

WNBA Finals Openers Set Viewership Records on NBC, USA

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) and forward Angel Reese (5) high five against the Golden State Valkyries in the fourth quarter during game three of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.

Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard Power Dream Past Valkyries to Grab 2-1 Finals Lead

Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream drives to the basket during the game against the Golden State Valkyries during Game Two of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 19, 2026 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.

Angel Reese Calls on Atlanta Fans Ahead of Crucial WNBA Finals Game 3

Alanis Morissette performs the national anthem before game two of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center.

Alanis Morissette Nails the National Anthem Before WNBA Finals Game 2

NWSL

NWSL Expansion Side Atlanta City Names Richard Gunney as Chief Soccer Officer

Atlanta City hired former Gotham FC director Richard Gunney as its inaugural Chief Soccer Officer ahead of the club's 2028 NWSL debut.

October 20 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Orlando Pride forward Marta Marta (10) passes the ball during the first half against the Houston Dash.

Orlando Eliminated from NWSL Playoffs Despite Win over Houston

The Seattle Reign FC celebrates midfielder Maddie Mercado (2) goal against the Chicago Stars FC during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

Seattle Reign FC Tops Chicago Stars, Climbs to 8th in NWSL Standings

Portland Thorns midfielder Morgan Weaver (22) celebrates with forward Reilyn Turner (66) and the team after scoring a goal in the first half at PayPal Park.

Portland Thorns Grab Late Equalizer in 2-2 Draw with Bay FC

NWSL Columbus Expansion Team Hires Lucy Rushton as Inaugural GM

WTA

Sara Bejlek of the Czech Republic in action against Naomi Osaka of Japan in the third round on Day 5 of the China Open

Sára Bejlek Ends Sorana Cîrstea's Run at Ningbo Open

Sára Bejlek upset Sorana Cîrstea 7-6(3), 6-4 to reach the 2026 Ningbo Open quarterfinals with her fifth Top 20 WTA win of the season.

October 21 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in action against Catherine McNally of the United States in the second round on Day 3 of the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open.

Karolína Muchová Clinches Last 2026 WTA Finals Spot

Katie Boulter of Great Britain plays Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland during their round of 16 singles match at the 2026 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Women's tennis tournament.

Katie Boulter Storms into 2026 Japan Open Quarterfinals

Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in action against Qinwen Zheng of China in the third round on Day 6 of the China Open at National Tennis Center.

Marie Bouzková Survives Anastasia Zakharova to Reach Ningbo Quarterfinals

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in action against Anastasia Zakharova in the second round on Day 4 of the China Open at National Tennis Center on October 03, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Belinda Bencic Advances at Ningbo Open After Jeļena Ostapenko Exits with Injury

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.

October 21 - Meredith Heil

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