
USWNT roster bubble is shrinking ahead of 2023 World Cup
Just how close is the SheBelieves roster to the group going to New Zealand?
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Just how close is the SheBelieves roster to the group going to New Zealand?
Trinity Rodman adds to the USWNT's embarrassment of riches at forward.
The New Zealand friendlies give the U.S. a chance to experiment.
And is there still room for the defender?
Which team holds the top pick?
Sue Bird, Serena Williams and more stars also have invested in NWSL clubs.
She aims to return for the 2024 Australian Open.
Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion.
Jabeur was a finalist at two Grand Slams in 2022.
Emily Sonnett also makes her comeback.
The U.S. is vying for its third straight World Cup title.
From Sophia Smith to Suni Lee to Aliyah Boston, keep your eye on these athletes.
Women's sports had a year to remember in 2022.
Mulkey coached Griner at Baylor from 2009-13.
Plum's year away from basketball was a blessing for her mental health.
After decades of dormancy, the IU program is alive again.
Indiana's rookies are ready to shock the WNBA.
The USWNT had plenty of growing pains as they prepare for the World Cup.
Just one Stanford player has registered for the draft so far.
For her whole life, Girma has showcased leadership traits you can't teach.
To call 2022 an eventful year for the NWSL would be an understatement.
No U.S. player finished in the top 15.
Naomi Osaka tops the list for the third straight year.
Williams' handprint will be on the tennis and sports world forever.
Three players returning from injury will likely compete for the final World Cup spot.
ACL injuries have ravaged the soccer world.
Thirty-four different players made at least one game appearance in 2022.
Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma earned the most nods.
The Tigers received signings from a pair of top-five prospects.
Dahlkemper announced she'd had another back surgery this week.
The Dons aim to cap their perfect season Saturday against St. Francis.
Naomi Girma anchored the defensive effort.
The U.S. will play its last two games of the year against Germany this week.
Jones took silver in all-around.
NWSL whistleblower Mana Shim is the chair.
The competition within the player pool has only grown in the past year.
The USWNT is missing many stars, but some more important than others.
Morgan missed the squad's European trip in October.
The 22-year-old scored 14 goals this season.
San Diego continues to dominate the NWSL end-of-season awards.
Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe were the highest soccer players.
Stoney led the club to a 10-6-6 record in its debut season.
Sheridan anchored the Wave through the club's stellar first season.
Sophia Smith is one of two Thorns on the list.
Generations of stars showcased what makes NWSL playoff soccer special.
The USWNT begins its World Cup title defense next summer.
Rhian Wilkinson explains why Smith should win the NWSL MVP award.
We recognize the top players and coach in five categories.
We highlight the best 11 players at every position during the regular season.
The NWSL semifinals kick off Sunday.
Williams sits in second behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
Morgan showed some of the qualities that make her a special player in big moments.
The expansion club is into the NWSL semifinals in its first season.
Who will take home the league's top honors?
Naomi Girma is nominated in three categories.
Naomi Girma is nominated in three categories.
Morgan scored 27 endorsement deals this year.
The USWNT has issues to address ahead of the 2023 World Cup.
The USWNT conceded four goals in the series despite lineup changes.
The USWNT has lost back-to-back games for the first time since 2017.
The two icons met after England's win over the USWNT on Friday.
Rapinoe and USWNT veterans volunteered to address the Yates report.
Girma helped San Diego its ninth shutout of the season.
Tatumn Milazzo has started in all 21 matches for the Red Stars.
Alex Morgan will not make the European trip.
Four players top our list of NWSL Rookie of the Year frontrunners.
Seven players have made our list of MVP nominees, including our top pick.
The USWNT roster is taking shape.
Seven players on the USWNT roster in September had fewer than 10 caps.
The previous record stood at more than £250,000.
Everything you need to know about the legend's last ride.
The USWNT will take on Nigeria on Saturday.
Both fell in straight sets in the opening round.
Williams is set to retire after the US Open.
Could Badosa win her first major in the city where she was born?
Vlatko Andonovski announced his 23-player roster.
Osaka lost in straight sets.
Menzies replaces Scott Parkinson as interim head coach.
Stoney speaks out on NWSL coaching standards.
Gauff defeated Osaka 6-4, 6-4.
Pugh had a standout Concacaf W Championship.
Portland Thorns maintain their hold on the No. 1 spot.
Osaka next plays Coco Gauff.
Rookie Naomi Girma has dominated her first three months in the NWSL.
The Wave earn two nods, and three NWSL newcomers make the list.
Mead has scored six goals this tournament.
This group isn't the team we'll see at the World Cup, and that's a good...
Georgia Stanway played hero in extra time for England.
The duo won two Grand Slams together.
Williams is aiming to play in the US Open.
Osaka first competed in the event at 16 years old.
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A 2024 Olympic berth is on the line Monday night.
Alana Cook, Margaret Purce and Naomi Girma sat down with Briana Scurry.
The USWNT looks for redemption after Olympic loss to Canada.
A Concacaf trophy and 2024 Olympic spot are on the line in the knockout rounds.
Casey Murphy vs. Alyssa Naeher? Kelley O’Hara vs. Sofia Huerta?
The USWNT claimed Group A with a gritty win over Mexico.
Mexico's two losses have changed the tenor of Monday night's rivalry game.
The USWNT youngsters shined in the second game of Concacaf.
Ashley Hatch and Naomi Girma get the start Thursday.
The W Championship has arrived.
International qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup are here.
Stoney's blueprint for the Wave has led to unprecedented NWSL success.
Alex Morgan and Naomi Girma also earned their second straight Best XI nod.
Richardson only spoke to the media once all weekend.
Scurry discusses her new book and the current U.S. roster with JWS.
Osaka cited an Achilles injury in her withdrawal from the tournament.
Naomi Girma and Alana Cook bring a fresh look to the USWNT backline.
Vlatko Andonovski also released a 26-player roster for the team's June camp.
Roster decisions are getting serious as the USWNT enters a new World Cup era.
Christen Press and Alex Morgan could find themselves back in the fold.
Morgan scored six goals in the month.
Swiatek is on a 35-match winning streak.
The Wave and OL Reign each have three players featured in the lineup.
Clark led Grandview to its fifth state title since 2015.
The tennis world reacts to the WTA’s decision.
Rodman is the highest-paid player in the NWSL.
Liberty North (20-0) will make their first state quarterfinal appearance this weekend.
Anisimova has rediscovered her form after dealing with tragedy and adversity.
All three athletes are pushing the limits of women's sports.
Iga Świątek and Simona Halep are two of the favorites remaining.
Diane Parry earned her first top-50 win.
Amanda Anisimova downed Osaka 7-5, 6-4.
The Dragons capped a 21-0 season with a 6-1 win in the state championship.
Osaka will look to avenge a third-round loss at the Australian Open.
The duo were meant to take part in the main event.
Oklahoma State softball stuns rivals Oklahoma.
Osaka sits at No. 20 overall.
Osaka is the highest-paid female athlete in the world.
Osaka will set her sights on Roland Garros.
San Diego defeats Houston 1-0 in regular-season debut.
The Challenge Cup gave us an opportunity for early evaluation.
Here's what the Challenge Cup group stage taught us about every team.
Świątek extended her win streak to 23 with the Stuttgart title.
Williams owns a venture capital firm called Serena Ventures.
It's the first of two friendlies.
Swiatek has been climbing the rankings since 2017.
Swiatek is the fourth woman to win at Indian Wells and Miami in the same...
Osaka mounted a three-set comeback win Thursday.
Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, Naomi Osaka and Belinda Bencic advance to Miami semis.
Osaka has yet to drop a set in Miami.
Several players are out with injuries.
Victoria Azarenka cited stress as her reason for withdrawal.
The match took one hour.
The Buckeyes were the No. 1 seed in the tournament for the first time.
Ohio State and UMD will meet in the national title game.
The NWSL Challenge Cup is full of unpredictability after an offseason of turnover.
Turnbow makes her NWSL debut with the Wave after staying in college for an extra...
Naomi Osaka exits Indian Wells in the second round.
It's Osaka's first win against Stephens in three matchups.
Krejčíková is the second top-ranked player to withdrawal from the tournament.
The campaign is also headlined by Dua Lipa.
AU welcomes a new wave of players and returners for the 2022 season.
Russia began military action in Ukraine late Wednesday.
Black women athletes have always been at the forefront of change.
The roster is filled with young talent as the coach looks toward the future.
Huerta has worked her way back into the USWNT mix after four years away.
Naeher said she is "100 percent" in her return to USWNT training camp.
Anisimova stunned Osaka in three sets.
Barty has not been broken in five straight matches.
The Wave have now added to their midfield.
The Australian is seeking to make history at Melbourne Park.
The Australian Open begins on Jan. 17 in Melbourne.
Ash Barty and Naomi Osaka headline the Australian Open.
Osaka saw an increase of $2.1 million over 2021.
Osaka will look to defend a major for the first time.
Trinity Rodman officially has her first senior team call-up.
Osaka still hopes to compete in January's Australian Open.
Osaka eventually won the 2021 Australian Open.
Osaka is set to play in the Australian Open.
From the Olympics to the NCAA tournament, 2021 did not disappoint.
Racing Louisville, Gotham and Orlando each received "A" grades for their drafts.
From No. 1 pick Naomi Girma on down, we hand out grades for each of...
San Diego continued to bolster their defense.
San Diego took Naomi Girma No. 1 in the NWSL College Draft.
Howell is a standout midefielder from Florida State.
Girma plays at both the defender and midfielder positions.
New players enter the mix after the NWSL released the list of eligible prospects.
The draft is set to take place on Saturday.
Andreescu isn't the first to take a break this year.
Williams has not played since Wimbledon.
Jaelin Howell and Naomi Girma lead the way in our first mock draft edition.
Peng went missing on Nov. 2.
The WTA's relationship with China is on ice as chairman and CEO Steve Simon demands...
Peng has been missing since early November.
Osaka spoke out on Tuesday.
The partnership adds to Osaka's fashion collaborations.
Naomi Osaka is back practicing tennis.
The PUMA W Series racing team stopped by the brand's flagship on Monday.
Allyson Felix and Jordan Larson were honored after taking home gold in Tokyo.
Aryna Sabalenka pulls out of BNP Paribas Open after testing positive for COVID-19, she would've...
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Raducanu made her WTA Tour debut in June.
The world No. 1 has withdrawn according to the tournament's Twitter.
Osaka withdrew from the tournament at Indian Wells last week.
Osaka currently is ranked No. 8 in the world.
The WNBA stars pitch Osaka on attending a Lynx and Aces game.
Griner entered this season feeling refreshed after taking much-needed time off.
Leylah Fernandez also saw a significant jump in followers.
Raducanu won the US Open in straight sets.
Osaka drew inspiration from her Japanese heritage and sister Mari.
Osaka joins Ash Barty on the start list for the tournament.
Sabalenka will face Leylah Fernandez in the semifinals.
Fernandez came from behind to secure the win.
Sloane Stephens falls to Angelique Kerber 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 at US Open.
Naomi Osaka bounced in the third round of US Open, falling to Leylah Fernandez in...
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Osaka won the first round in straight sets.
The superstar made a statement on and off the court.
Courtside shots from the Mercury's win over the Liberty.
Biles joins Naomi Osaka on Brady's NFT platform.
Osaka won 6-4, 6-1.
Osaka is the defending champion at the US Open.
Stephens has learned a lot about herself since winning the 2017 US Open.
The 18-time Grand Slam winner reflects on her own rise in tennis and the costs...
The favorites, the contenders and the question marks at the 2021 US Open.
The tournament begins Monday with several star absences but a competitive draw.
It's a tough draw for each section leader.
On this day, we spotlight women in sports who are working to close the wealth...
Osaka has made $55.2 million in the past year.
Five female athletes are featured in the top 10.
King talked with JWS about the ongoing history of her sport.
Osaka was upset in three sets.
Osaka broke down in the middle of the press conference.
It's the final tuneup before the U.S. Open.
Naomi Osaka pledged her Cincinnati winnings to Haiti after the country endured a 7.1-magnitude quake.
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There was no shortage of amazing moments in the pool in Tokyo.
Osaka lost in straight sets.
Four of the top ten players are now out of the draw.
It was the tennis star's first victory since taking a mental health break two months...
Athletes express concern over tournament conditions after struggling in the Tokyo heat.
The claim asks the Ninth Circuit to reverse the previous court's decision.
Osaka begins play against Saisai Zheng on Sunday.
Osaka appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.
Osaka is featured alongside Megan Thee Stallion and Leyna Bloom.
The new, three-part series is airing now on Netflix.
Organizers announce Osaka's participation in U.S. Open tune-up tournament.
Osaka unveiled the Barbie Role Model Naomi Osaka doll via social media on Monday.
Osaka made her first public appearance since pulling out of the French Open and Wimbledon.
Osaka makes her first public comments since her French Open withdrawal.
The documentary hits Netflix July 16.
Wimbledon is Serena Williams' to win as she continues her quest for her 24th Grand...
Halep joins Naomi Osaka in withdrawing from the tournament.
Osaka withdrew from the French Open after the first round.
They've also acknowledged that they "can do better" in dealing with players' mental health issues.
Osaka withdrew from the Berlin WTA 5000 grass-court tournament.
The lack of women's matches in the French Open's night session is a point of...
Barty suffered a left hip injury days before the tournament began.
Osaka has received an outpouring of support after withdrawing from the French Open.
Osaka withdrew from the tournament on Monday.
Venus Williams has a strong response to question about press obligations.
Kvitova says an ankle injury suffered during a post-match press conference will sideline her from...
Naomi Osaka's recent decision to withdraw from the French Open has spurred a conversation about...
The Grand Slams fined Osaka for skipping media obligations and warned of further consequences.
Osaka has received a mixture of support and criticism for the decision.
Osaka added that she hoped her fines would be put toward a mental health charity.
Osaka previously set the record at $37.4 million in 2019.
Williams continues to prepare for Roland Garros.
The Olympics have faced rising opposition in Japan as cases continue to surge.
Ovechkin is the latest in a list of star athletes joining ownership groups in the...
The theme of the Met Gala will be the "Ultimate Tribute to American Style."
A rare upset leaves Naomi Osaka out of Madrid in the second round.
Naomi Osaka and Simona Halep both advance in the Mutua Madrid Open.
The USWNT and North Carolina Courage star is ready to both prove herself and change...
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Motivational speaker Chris Singleton stops by to discuss his extraordinary journey.
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