Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Tigers is interviewed by ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after a game against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on February 26, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ahead of the Women's March Madness NCAA basketball tournament Elite 8.

ESPN Breaks New Ground with Women's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 Coverage

ESPN is sending studio teams to the women's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 for the first time, as NCAA basketball coverage continues this weekend.

March 27 - JWS Staff
Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the semi-finals of the women’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Coco Gauff Ousts Karolína Muchová to Face Aryna Sabalenka in 1st Miami Open Final
Taylor Swift fan Alysa Liu (USA) competes during the Women Single Skating Figure Skating, Day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

Alysa Liu Credits Taylor Swift for Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medal Win
First-ever Major League Volleyball MLV commissioner Jaime Weston poses in a black shirt against a white wall.

Inaugural MLV Commissioner Jaime Weston Is Designing a New Blueprint for Women's Pro Volleyball
Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies is introduced before a second round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut.

UConn Star Azzi Fudd on Leadership, Team Travel, and One Last March Madness Run
Members of the 2025 WNBA Draft class stand on stage after the event.

2026 WNBA Draft Set for April 13th in New York
Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies is introduced before a second round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut. Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies is introduced before a second round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 23, 2026 in Storrs, Connecticut.
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NCAA

LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson defends as Duke guard Ashlon Jackson looks to pass the basketball during a 2025/26 NCAA game.

LSU Battles Duke in Sweet 16 Women's Basketball Showdown

The Sweet 16 tips off on today, with a top-seeded clash between No. 2 LSU and No. 3 Duke capping Friday's Women's March Madness action.

March 27 - Claire Watkins

NCAA

Vanderbilt women's basketball guard Mikayla Blakes points to teammate Aubrey Galvan in celebration of a play during their second-round 2026 March Madness game.

Sweet 16 Opener Spotlights Star Guards as Notre Dame Tests Vanderbilt
South Carolina guard Raven Johnson dribbles the ball as USC guard Jazzy Davidson gives chase during their second-round game in the 2025/26 NCAA women's basketball tournament.

Women's March Madness Viewership Delivers Across 2026 Opening Rounds
UConn stars Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd jog across the court during the 2026 Big East women's basketball tournament championship game.

UConn Pair Headlines 2026 Naismith Player of the Year Shortlist
South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) defends the shot by University of Southern California forward Jazzy Davidson (9) Monday, March 23, 2026, after the Gamecocks won in the NCAA Basketball Schedule at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.

March Madness Schedule: How to Watch the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

NWSL

Angel City teammates celebrate a goal during a 2026 NWSL match.

Unbeaten NWSL Squads Angel City, Houston Dash Square Off

The top two teams in the NWSL's early-season standings face off when the Houston Dash visits Angel City on Friday night.

March 27 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Denver Summit players celebrate their first-ever win after a 2026 NWSL match.

Denver Summit Upsets NWSL Champion Gotham 2-0 in 1st Franchise Win
Denver Summit teammates celebrate a goal by Melissa Kossler during a 2026 NWSL match.

Denver Summit Hunts 1st Franchise Win in Midweek Match Against Gotham
The visiting Washington Spirit react to fireworks before opponent Racing Louisville's 2026 NWSL home opener.

Washington Spirit Searches for 1st Win of 2026 NWSL Season
Portland Thorns forward Pietra Tordin celebrates her goal with midfielder Olivia Moultrie and other teammates during a 2026 NWSL match.

Portland Thorns Make Red Card History in Cascadia Rivalry Win Over Seattle

USWNT

A graphic shows the nine members of the new JPMorgan Chase Athlete Council.

JPMorgan Chase Teams Up with Women's Sports Stars for Athlete Initiative

JPMorgan Chase is aiming to help players win the financial game, launching a legend-laden Athlete Council last week.

March 23 - JWS Staff

USWNT

USWNT assistant coach Denise Reddy and head coach Emma Hayes wave to the crowd after a 2025 friendly.

FIFA Implements Women's Football Coaching Quota to Boost Sideline Representation
USWNT players run to celebrate a goal by forward Mallory Swanson during the gold-medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

LA28 Drops Schedule for Historic Olympic Women's Soccer Tournament
USWNT stars Alyssa Thompson and Rose Lavelle model the new 2026 US Soccer jerseys.

U.S. Soccer Drops Nike National Team Jerseys for 2026
The USWNT cheers as captains Lindsey Heaps and Naomi Girma lift the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.

USWNT Tops Colombia 1-0 to Win 2026 SheBelieves Cup