Elina Svitolina gestures to fans after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova during quarter final play at Sobeys Stadium.

Elina Svitolina Withdraws From Cincinnati Open with Ankle Injury

Elina Svitolina pulled out of the 2026 Cincinnati Open with an ankle injury, as Wang Xiyu advances to meet Madison Keys in the Round of 16.

August 18 - Jessica Toomer
Venus Williams and Serena Williams, not pictured, of the United States walk off the court after their doubles match against Peyton Stearns of the United States and Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during the Cincinnati Open.

46-Year-Old Venus Williams Lands 2026 US Open Wildcard Entry
UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) defends against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) during the semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament.

UConn Sets Early-Season Final Four Rematch with South Carolina
Lauren Coughlin of Team USA reacts to her putt on the 18th green during single matches against Team Europe during the Solheim Cup 2024 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.

Lauren Coughlin Clinches Spot on 2026 Solheim Cup Team
Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Wilson (9) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half against Boston Legacy FC.

Sophia Wilson Boosts Portland Thorns Up ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings
Jessica Pegula (USA) reacts after winning the first set against Kamilla Rakhimova (UZB) during third round play at Sobeys Stadium.

Emma Navarro Drops 4th Straight to Jessica Pegula at 2026 Cincinnati Open
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Demonstrators protest prior to the start of a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 02, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever has recently said she opposed transgender athletes participating in women’s sports.The Lynx defeated the Fever 108-100.

WNBA Responds to Fan T-Shirt Incident at Fever-Dream Game

The WNBA admitted error after security confronted fans wearing shirts referencing trans athletes at an Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream game.

August 18 - Jessica Toomer

WNBA

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) and Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) at Barclays Center.

New York Eyes Regular-Season Sweep in Chicago
A Golden State Valkyries fan holds up a playoff sign during the game against the Dallas Wings in the fourth quarter at Chase Center.

Golden State Clinches Playoff Berth with Win Over Dallas
Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0) drives to the basket against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Portland Fire Rally Past Phoenix Mercury Behind Carla Leite's 23 Points
Former Phoenix Mercury player Diana Taurasi is added the the Ring of Honor during a half time ceremony of the WNBA game against the Portland Fire at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Phoenix Retires Diana Taurasi's Jersey, Inducts Her Into Ring of Honor

NWSL

Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux (2) celebrates after the match against Racing Louisville FC at BMO Stadium.

Sydney Leroux Returns for Angel City FC After 600+ Days Off the Pitch

Sydney Leroux joined Angel City FC's active roster this weekend, returning to the NWSL pitch after an extended mental health leave.

August 17 - Jessica Toomer

NWSL

Houston Dash forward Kate Faasse (23) celebrates a goal with teammates during the first half against North Carolina Courage at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Houston Dash Rally Past North Carolina Courage 3-2 in Late Comeback
Angel City FC forward Ally Sentnor (17) celebrates after scoring a goal that was later disallowed following a video review for a handball during the first half against the Washington Spirit at BMO Stadium.

Ally Sentnor's First Angel City FC Goal Salvages Draw with Washington Spirit
Gotham FC forward Sam Kerr (20) celebrates her goal with Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw (10) during the first half against the Kansas City Current at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Sam Kerr Makes NWSL History as Gotham FC Tops Kansas City 2-1
Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (11) celebrates following a second half goal against the Kansas City Current at Inter & Co Stadium.

Barbra Banda Tops Tight NWSL Golden Boot Race Heading Into Matchweek 17

WTA

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines competes against Elena Gabriela Ruse of Romania in the second round of the Cincinnati Open on Day 5 at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 15, 2026 in Mason, Ohio.

Amanda Anisimova Rallies Past Alexandra Eala at 2026 Cincinnati Open

Amanda Anisimova defeated Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the 2026 Cincinnati Open to book a trip to the Round of 16.

August 18 - Jessica Toomer

WTA

Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the United States talk after a point against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Peyton Stearns of the United States in their doubles match during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center.

Serena & Venus Williams Fall in 3-Set Cincinnati Open Doubles Return
Elina Svitolina (UKR) reacts after playing a shot against Iga Swiatek (POL) during semi-final play at Sobeys Stadium.

Elina Svitolina Saves 7 Match Points, Ousts Tereza Valentová From Cincinnati Open
Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates while playing Liudmila Samsonova during day six of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.

Coco Gauff Battles Past Liudmila Samsonova at 2026 Cincinnati Open
Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts after defeating Elena Rybakina (not pictured) during the National Bank Open final at Sobeys Stadium.

Iga Świątek Beats Elena Rybakina to Win 2026 Canadian Open

USWNT

Portland Thorns FC midfielder Olivia Moultrie (13) controls the ball during the first half against Seattle Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock (10) at Providence Park.

Portland Thorns, USWNT Star Olivia Moultrie Out for Season with ACL Tear

Portland Thorns and USWNT star Olivia Moultrie will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in training.

August 12 - JWS Staff

USWNT

Tight shot of Hope Solo's 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final Signed Match Worn Jersey.

Hope Solo Auctions Off 2015 World Cup Memorabilia at Lelands
Megan Rapinoe, soccer legend and Co-Founder of A Touch More speaks during the Business of Women Sport Summit.

Megan Rapinoe Launches New Interview Podcast with Vox Media
EA SPORTS FC screenshot featuring USWNT star Alex Morgan doing her signature teacup celly.

USWNT Renews Licensing Partnership with EA SPORTS FC
U.S. Soccer Federation CEO Will Wilson, U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone and Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn, Sam Mewis of the USWNT talk during the signing of the collective bargaining agreement after a game between Nigeria and USWNT at Audi Field on September 6, 2022 in Washington, DC.

US Soccer to Split World Cup Payout Equally Between Men's & Women's Teams