Top-ranked Boston College got their lacrosse title defense off to a hot start on Sunday, taking down No. 4 Northwestern 18-9.

It’s the Eagles’ 34th straight home win dating back to 2017.

Boston College outshot Northwestern 41-27, with Wildcat goalkeeper Madison Doucette recording a career-high 12 saves.

Caitlynn Mossman scored the first two goals of the game to make it 2-0. Seven different players scored for the Eagles as they jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the first quarter. The teams traded possessions, with Northwestern getting a couple back to make it 8-4.

Charlotte North got her Tewaaraton campaign off to a flying start, scoring seven goals and notching one assist in the win.

8 points for #8 in game 1… aka just another day in the office for Charlotte North 🤷‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/iCIXOFIOkj

— BC Women's Lacrosse (@BCwlax) February 13, 2022

Belle Smith and Mossman each notched three goals while Annie Walsh added two.

Jill Girardi notched four goals for the Wildcats, a career-best, as Samantha Smith added two more.

Northwestern will look to rebound against Marquette on Monday, while the Eagles will take on No. 21 Massachusetts on Wednesday.

The WSL summer transfer window is heating up, with a number of big names on the move. 

One of the biggest stars on the market is Dutch international Vivianne Miedema. The storied striker's contract with Arsenal — her team of seven years — expired on Sunday, with the Gunners choosing back in May not to offer the WSL’s leading scorer a new deal. 

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At the time, former England star Ellen White called the decision "shocking that [Arsenal] haven't shown her the love to want to keep her at the club… she's still got records to break. It's just outrageous."

Manchester City is reportedly in the market to land Miedema, who doesn’t appear to be leaving the WSL despite prior interest from outside of the UK.

Meanwhile, 2023 World Cup Golden Glove winner Mary Earps officially left Manchester United for a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced on Monday.

And in other speculative news, five-time Champions League winner Lucy Bronze is reportedly set to sign with WSL side Chelsea, departing Barcelona after two seasons with the decorated Spanish team. The potential move follows ex-Barcelona coach Jonatan Giraldez's departure for the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, while Chelsea brought on former Lyon boss Sonia Bompastor following Emma Hayes’s departure. 

Canada announced its official Olympic women’s national team (CanWNT) on Monday, becoming the fourth team in the 12-squad tournament to lock in their 18-player lineup ahead of Wednesday’s deadline.

The only country to make the last three Olympic podiums, all but four players named to the reigning Olympic gold medalists' roster have previous Olympic experience. Portland Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming will lead this year's team as captain.

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Last summer was a disappointing one for Canada, punctuated by a record-early World Cup exit. In what amounted to a tumultuous year, head coach Bev Priestman's squad also faced off-pitch labor disputes as well as all-time leading international goal scorer Christine Sinclair’s retirement from international soccer. 

"I believe we have a squad that blends experience and youth, is positionally balanced, and possesses incredible athleticism and football talent," coach Bev Priestman said in a statement.

On Tuesday, Brazil became the latest national soccer team to release its 18-player Olympic roster.

The lineup features several familiar faces, including NWSL stars Tarciane (Houston Dash), Rafaelle (Orlando Pride), Adriana (Orlando Pride), Kerolin (NC Courage), and Marta (Orlando Pride). Angelina (Orlando Pride) and Lauren (KC Current) will travel with the team as alternates.

Prazer, @JogosOlimpicos! Estamos prontas. Chegou a hora. Mais um capítulo da nossa história sendo escrito.

Com vocês, o elenco de atletas que irão representar com muito orgulho a #SeleçãoFeminina! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/YS3RPhLDyR

— Seleção Feminina de Futebol (@SelecaoFeminina) July 2, 2024

All eyes were on new head coach Arthur Elias's much-anticipated roster, with global soccer legend Marta announcing her impending retirement from international play in late April. The tournament marks the 38-year-old's sixth Olympics, and will likely be her final international outing.

Should she find the back of the net in Paris, Marta will become the first player — male or female — to score in six-consecutive Summer Games. She's currently the all-time leading goal scorer for both club and country, registering 35 career goals for the Orlando Pride alongside 199 for Brazil.

Half of Brazil's lineup also appeared in last year's World Cup under previous head coach Pia Sundhage. However, noteworthy striker Debinha, who plays for the NWSL's unbeaten Kansas City Current, did not make the Olympic cut.

World No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka is out of Wimbledon, withdrawing due to a shoulder injury sustained in Berlin. 

Sabalenka also recently pulled out of the Olympics, citing injury concerns with the change of surface.

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"I tried everything to get myself ready but unfortunately my shoulder is not cooperating," Sabalenka said on Instagram. "I pushed myself to the limit in practice today to try my best, but my team explained that playing would only make things much worse.

"This tournament means so much to me and I promise I'll be back stronger than ever next year."

Since winning the Australian Open to kick off the season, Sabalenka has struggled with a back injury. She also dealt with illness at the French Open, falling in the quarterfinals to 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva.

Sabalenka has been replaced in the draw by Mira's older sister Erika Andreeva, who lost in qualifiers last week.

Chicago forward Angel Reese continues to make WNBA history, setting a new league record for consecutive double-doubles this past weekend. 

Reese had her 10th-straight double-double against Commissioner's Cup champs Minnesota, finishing with 10 points and 16 rebounds in the 70-62 loss. The streak one-ups the previous record set by then-LA Sparks star Candace Parker in 2015. 

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"She's gonna continue to do what she does, that's who she is, she's always gonna come out and play hard and confident and give you everything that she has," Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon said of Reese’s performance on Sunday, which included going 4-of-16 from the floor. "She's the hardest person on herself, so proud of what she's doing and what she'll continue to do."

With three more double-doubles, Reese could break the longest streak in W history, also currently held by Parker, who put up 12 straight between 2009 and 2010. The only other player in Chicago history to put up more than seven consecutive double-doubles is Sylvia Fowles, who had two runs of eight in 2011 and 2012.

This marked the third time in the last four games that Reese registered at least 15 rebounds. She currently leads the league with 11.4 per game.