Jan 6, 2024; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota and Montreal players pose for a photo after a PWHL ice hockey game at XCel Energy Center.

PWHL 2026/27 Schedule Drop Highlights Expansion Teams, 1st-Ever Conferences

The PWHL released its 2026/27 season schedule, adding four expansion franchises and two new conferences to its revamped 12-team calendar.

October 2 - Jessica Toomer
Photo of blue and purple Unrivaled Basketball tour bus.

Unrivaled Reveals All 8 Tour Stops Starting with Season 3 Tip-Off in L.A.
Manchester City's Bunny Shaw (right) and Real Madrid's Maelle Lakrar battle for the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League, league phase match at the Joie Stadium, Manchester.

Man City's Bunny Shaw Takes a Point Off Real Madrid in 1-1 UWCL Draw
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) looks outward during the fourth quarter of game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Kelsey Mitchell Enters Free Agency After Career-Best Season with Indiana Fever
The Nebraska women's volleyball team celebrate a win against Penn State on Thursday.

Unbeaten Nebraska Volleyball Sweeps Penn State 3-0
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) competes during the first quarter of game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the Indiana Fever at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Report: A'ja Wilson Won't Face Suspension After Heated Fever Fan Confrontation
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WNBA

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) celebrates a play against the Washington Mystics during the fourth quarter of game two of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at CareFirst Arena.

Atlanta Leans on Franchise-First DPOY Angel Reese Ahead of WNBA Semis

Angel Reese won 2026 DPOY honors, anchoring the Atlanta Dream's playoff run as the team gears up for a trip to the WNBA semifinals.

October 2 - Claire Watkins

WNBA

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after the game against the Indiana Fever during Round One Game Three of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on October 1, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena n Las Vegas, Nevada.

A'ja Wilson's 36 Points Lift Aces Past Fever and Into WNBA Semifinals
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in the first half against the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham Now an Unrestricted Free Agent — Will She Return?
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks off the court bleeding during the fourth quarter of game three of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Caitlin Clark Returns From Bloodied Lip to Finish Out Fever Playoff Loss
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics in the third quarter during game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta's Angel Reese Wins 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

NWSL

Kailen Sheridan #1 of the North Carolina Courage leads a huddle during the NWSL match between Utah Royals and North Carolina Courage at America First Field on September 27, 2026.

North Carolina Courage Look to Rebound in Mid-Table NWSL Clash

October 2 - Claire Watkins

NWSL

Jess Fishlock #10 of Seattle Reign FC celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the NWSL match between Seattle Reign and Boston Legacy FC at Lumen Field on September 25, 2026.

Jess Fishlock Breaks Megan Rapinoe's All-Time Seattle Reign Scoring Record
Atlanta City FC's NWSL logo

Atlanta City FC Unveiled as NWSL's Next Expansion Team
Rose Lavelle #16 of NJ/NY Gotham FC enters the pitch prior to the NWSL match between Racing Louisville FC and NJ/NY Gotham FC at Lynn Family Stadium.

Gotham FC Chases First NWSL Shield Against Chicago Stars
Paige Cronin #4 of Utah Royals celebrates scoring the team's second goal with teammates during the NWSL match between Orlando Pride and Utah Royals at Inter&Co Stadium.

Utah Aims to Rebound Against North Carolina Amid Red Card Suspensions

WTA

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan celebrates with the trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in their Women's Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

WTA Expands Equal Prize Money to All Combined 1000 Events in 2027

The WTA equal pay initiative has expanded, as all seven combined 1000-level events will offer equal prize money in 2027.

October 2 - Claire Watkins

WTA

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts against Maria Timofeeva of Uzbekistan in the Women's Singles second round match on day three of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 02, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Naomi Osaka Outlasts Maria Timofeeva in 3-Set 2026 China Open Comeback
Xinran Sun of China in action against Eva Lys of Germany during the Women's single first round match on day two of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 01, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Xinran Sun Cruises Past Eva Lys in 2026 China Open Debut
United States defender Naomi Girma (4) in action against Colombia during the first half at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Naomi Girma, Olivia Miles, and Alexandra Eala Land on 2026 TIME100 Next List
Alexandra Eala of Philippines disappointed during against Wang Xiyu of China in their Tennis Women's singles semi-finals on day twelve of the 20th Asian Games.

Alex Eala Earns 2nd Asian Games Bronze After Semifinal Exit

USWNT

Naomi Girma #4 of the United States looks on in the second half against Japan at PayPal Park on April 11, 2026 in San Jose, California.

USWNT Star Naomi Girma Ruled Out for Spain Friendlies with Muscle Injury

USWNT defender Naomi Girma is off the roster for next month's Spain friendlies after picking up a muscle issue in Chelsea training.

October 2 - Claire Watkins

USWNT

Ashley Sanchez #2 of the United States Women's National Team dribbles the ball during a game between Colombia and USWNT at Snapdragon Stadium.

Emma Hayes Names 26-Player USWNT Roster for October Friendlies Against Spain
Megan Rapinoe waves to the crowd at her jersey retirement ceremony before the game between the Seattle Reign and the North Carolina Courage at Lumen Field.

Netflix Eyes Megan Rapinoe, Marta as 2027 World Cup Analysts
Canada players celebrate after the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between France and Canada at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz.

Canada, Nigeria & North Korea Book 2026 U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals
Ainsley McCammon of USA reacts after the draw during the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup group stage match between Japan and USA at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz on September 09, 2026 in Lodz, Poland.

USWNT Exits U-20 World Cup After Penalty Shootout Loss to Brazil