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Perth Lynx find their feet after rollercoaster WNBL offseason
It was a whirlwind free agency for the Perth Lynx
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Valkyries Take Game 5 — and the Finals Lead — with a 64–55 Defensive Masterclass
Golden State's defense stifled Atlanta in a 64–55 Game 5 win at Chase Center, with Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton leading four Valkyries in double figures, to move within one win of a first championship.
The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Why is the WNBA Playing a potential Finals clincher at 12:30 p.m. on a Thursday?
The issue showcases a struggle between NBA and WNBA priorities.
NWSL stats and minutiae through Week 26
Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 26 of the 2026 NWSL season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an addition? Hit me @thedanlauletta on Bsky or X. Before we get…
Theresa Schafzahl is ready for a bigger role in her first full season with the Seattle Torrent
Theresa Schafzahl played 11 games for the Torrent last season. Now the forward wants a full season in Seattle and a hike at Mount Rainier.
Women’s sports bar owners furious about WNBA Finals schedule change - Yahoo Sports
Women’s sports bar owners furious about WNBA Finals schedule change Yahoo Sports
Women in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games - Women's Sports Foundation
Women in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games Women's Sports Foundation
Women's sports bars rally for WNBA Final after schedule change. 'This would never happen in men's sports.' - Chicago Sun-Times
Women's sports bars rally for WNBA Final after schedule change. 'This would never happen in men's sports.' Chicago Sun-Times
South Florida Women’s Tennis Set for UTR Sports Division I Invitational - USF Athletics
South Florida Women’s Tennis Set for UTR Sports Division I Invitational USF Athletics
Women’s Tennis sends four to UTR PTT - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Women’s Tennis sends four to UTR PTT Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
2026-27 Bracketology: Our first 76-team field
See who joins South Carolina, UConn and USC on the 1 line
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The Weekend That Was: October 23–25
Golden State levels the WNBA Finals at 2-2, Gotham takes charge of the Shield race into Decision Day, Montreal lifts the NSL Shield, and Indiana overhauls its front office.
Valkyries Grind Out Game 4 Win to Level the Finals at 2–2
Golden State's defense stifled Atlanta in a 67–62 Game 4 win at State Farm Arena, holding Angel Reese to eight points and turning the Finals into a best-of-three headed back to San Francisco.
Trinity Rodman Is Writing Her Own Name
Raised by her mother through motel rooms and car rides, Trinity Rodman turned pro at 18 and won Olympic gold at 22 — and walked a runway the day after clinching a playoff berth.
Dream Blow Out Valkyries in Game 3 as Reese Makes Finals History
Atlanta runs Golden State out of State Farm Arena, 97-71, behind Angel Reese's record third straight double-double to open a Finals — and moves within two wins of a first championship.
Season Preview: South Carolina's Crown, JuJu's Return, and the Wide-Open Field
South Carolina sits No. 1, but the defending champs are down at No. 11 — plus JuJu's return, the freshman class that will matter by March, and the November games you can't miss.
JuJu Watkins Lands on Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Preseason Watch List
USC women’s star JuJu Watkins was named an NCAA basketball preseason shooting guard of the year candidate for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award.
Protecting women? Sexists are more likely to support trans sports bans - Out Magazine
Protecting women? Sexists are more likely to support trans sports bans Out Magazine
What will PWHL San Jose’s identity be? Here’s what its players think
Young, energetic and passionate. Check out what four PWHL San Jose players had to say about what the team's on-ice identity will look like.
The Sports Bra, a bar dedicated to women's sports, to open Nov. 13 in Maplewood - STLtoday.com
The Sports Bra, a bar dedicated to women's sports, to open Nov. 13 in Maplewood STLtoday.com
Harriet Dart Upsets Janice Tjen at 2026 Guangzhou Open
Harriet Dart ousted Janice Tjen 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 at the 2026 Guangzhou Open, scoring a three-set WTA rankings upset to reach the quarterfinals.
Angel Reese’s All-WNBA Honor Opens the Door to Supermax Payday
Angel Reese’s All-WNBA Second Team selection has opened the door to a bigger salary via a WNBA supermax deal with the Atlanta Dream.
Anatomy of a Goal: A giveaway opens up the field for Dash brilliance
Normally, we don’t roll these any farther back than the beginning of the possession that leads to the goal. This week, I want to highlight a touch that happened just before the interrupted sequence of passes, but had an impact on…
Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026-27 Promotional Schedule - St. John's University Athletics
Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026-27 Promotional Schedule St. John's University Athletics
Maya Joint Fights Through 3 Sets to Reach Tokyo Quarterfinals
Maya Joint advanced to the WTA quarterfinals at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, Japan after a three-set win over Cristina Bucșa.
ESPN Expands Women’s College Basketball Coverage to 270 Regular-Season Games
ESPN announced plans to air 270+ NCAA women’s college basketball games, including AP preseason top 25 rivalries like UConn vs. SC.
WNBA Players Brush Off President Trump’s National Anthem Critique as Finals Continue
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries brushed off Trump’s WNBA national anthem controversy comments as the 2026 Finals roll on.
Alexandra Eala Rallies Past Talia Gibson to Reach Tokyo Quarterfinals
Alex Eala rallied past Talia Gibson to reach the quarterfinals at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open, extending her breakout WTA season in Tokyo.
Women’s Sports Bar Owners: Matinee WNBA Finals Game a ‘Slap in the Face’ - Front Office Sports
Women’s Sports Bar Owners: Matinee WNBA Finals Game a ‘Slap in the Face’ Front Office Sports
Angered over a.m. WNBA Finals tip-off, Chicago bar owner opens early to fans anyway, to "cause a ruckus" - CBS News
Angered over a.m. WNBA Finals tip-off, Chicago bar owner opens early to fans anyway, to "cause a ruckus" CBS News
Leylah Fernandez Keeps Asian Swing Rolling in Tokyo
Leylah Fernandez opened the 2026 Pan Pacific Open with a win in Tokyo, extending her Asian swing success at the WTA's Japan Open.
2026-27 Atlantic 10 preview
A look at what to expect from all 14 schools in the conference this season
Skylar Diggins Returns to Notre Dame as Special Advisor to Coach Niele Ivey
WNBA star Skylar Diggins is returning to Notre Dame women's basketball as a special advisor to head coach Niele Ivey.
Columbus NWSL Club Breaks Ground on Dedicated Training Facility
Expansion side NWSL Columbus broke ground on its 45,000-square-foot OhioHealth Training Grounds, set to open in January 2028.
When the NCAA banned her from women's sports, this trans athlete moved to Canada to keep competing. - OutSports
When the NCAA banned her from women's sports, this trans athlete moved to Canada to keep competing. OutSports
Emma Maltais is ready for a new challenge with the Montréal Victoire
Emma Maltais dives into what's ahead with the Victoire, her relationship with Abby Roque, and next year's PWHL All-Star
Scarlett Camberos, Mexican women’s soccer shine at Ballon d’Or
Charlyn Corral: 'I’m filled with pride because I know my country is doing great things when it comes to women’s soccer'
Passion and Legacy: Meet the owner of the largest Ohio State women’s sports memorabilia collection - Land-Grant Holy Land
Passion and Legacy: Meet the owner of the largest Ohio State women’s sports memorabilia collection Land-Grant Holy Land
Through pioneers and slow progress, America’s relationship to women’s sports continues to evolve - Boston Herald
Through pioneers and slow progress, America’s relationship to women’s sports continues to evolve Boston Herald
Mercyhurst’s youngest players are leading the way
The Lakers desperately need more offense. Freshmen Mariia Polozkova and Halle Duchene are answering the call.
2026-27 MEAC preview
Howard and Norfolk State are favored to meet for a sixth straight season in the MEAC championship, but six other programs are planning to disrupt their annual spring appointment.
Women's sports activist rips ejections at Portland soccer match - Fox News
Women's sports activist rips ejections at Portland soccer match Fox News
Here’s how to watch all eight Decision Day matchups on ESPN
The NWSL Shield and final playoff spot are on the line
Lauletta’s XI: Records, trophies, and playoff berths at stake ahead of Decision Day
Week 26 saw four teams book trips to the postseason, Croix Bethune set the single-season assist record, and an indirect free kick goal. Here are 11 thoughts from the weekend. We’ll do this every Monday following NWSL match weeks. Some…
Alverno College doubles down on women’s sports to boost enrollment - WPR
Alverno College doubles down on women’s sports to boost enrollment WPR
Gotham in front as NWSL Shield race heads to Decision Day
Gotham FC moved closer to the NWSL Shield on Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Orlando Pride, while Kansas City Current beat the Washington Spirit 2-1 and San Diego Wave FC drew 2-2 with Boston Legacy FC. The results leave Gotham atop the…
Bethune sets new single-season NWSL assist record
Croix Bethune has a record all to herself. The Kansas City Current midfielder recorded her 11th assist of the regular season Sunday, setting a new NWSL single-season record. Vanessa DiBernardo finished the chance in the 17th minute against…
Denver keeps playoff hopes alive with 6-1 victory
Final postseason berth will come down to Denver, Seattle and North Carolina
Thorns win clinches playoffs for Portland, Angel City, KC Current and Utah Royals
Final spot to come down to Seattle, North Carolina and Denver
Run it Back: Tip Hayes’ journey from retirement to the Finals
Tiffany Hayes has been one of the most impressive players in the postseason so far, averaging 12.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 stocks off the bench for the Golden State Valkyries on their quest for a championship. The…
NWSL, PA amend HIP Rule, resolve five other grievances
PA grievance surrounding Rodman contract among those resolved
The Buddy System: How Lilly Reale and Sarah Schupansky found a home with Boston Legacy
Rookies together at Gotham FC but transferred to Boston in the summer, the duo has thrived with each others' support
The Atlanta Dream’s 13-Year Road to Redemption
The Atlanta Dream remained undefeated through the first two rounds of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, sweeping both the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty. Now, while they’re closer than ever to finally lifting the trophy, they’re also…
2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Finals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream
In a postseason filled with unexpected results and historic performances, two teams are left standing with a WNBA title on the line: the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries and No. 4 Atlanta Dream. As a matter of fact, these two teams haven’t…
Overcoming the Obstacles
The Las Vegas Aces’ quest to successfully defend their title is not over, as they seek to win a fourth championship in a five-year span. However, they now find themselves in a massive do-or-die situation in their semifinal series. With…
Battle-Tested and Built For This: How DeWanna Bonner Elevates Atlanta On and Off The Court
From big buckets to a big voice, DeWanna Bonner is the Atlanta Dream’s X-factor in the chase for their first-ever WNBA title. The Dream have made the playoffs four years in a row, but they are currently matched up against the New York…
Gabby Williams: Do You Believe in Magic?
This has, without a doubt, been the best two week span of Gabby Williams’ WNBA career. In the Golden State Valkyries’ first five games of the 2026 playoffs, they went 4-1, eliminating the No. 7 Dallas Wings and snagging Games 1 and 2…
The Eighth Seed That Never Felt Like One: The Story of the New York Liberty
Despite having a roster filled with battle-tested, championship-proven star power, the New York Liberty were underdogs heading into the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The Liberty entered the postseason as the No. 8 seed after finishing the year 26-18…
2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces
In what could be considered one of the most anticipated matchups in the playoffs so far, the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries will face off against the No. 3 Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals after both teams survived the best-of-three…
2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty
Two teams that had different paths to the semifinals while also sharing some similar patterns during the regular season now have the opportunity to secure a spot in the WNBA Finals. The No. 4 Atlanta Dream and the No. 8 New York Liberty…
Angel Reese: A Year of Difference
From the pits to the playoffs, Angel Reese has arrived at the biggest moment in her career — but the path wasn’t always so clear. One year ago, the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft was fresh off a 10-34 season with the Chicago Sky. And…