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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.
The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: The Dream dominated Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. What’s gone wrong for the Valkyries?
The Atlanta Dream are up against the Valkyries 2-1 in the WNBA Finals. What is the Dream getting right? And can Golden State respond?
FIFA: United States to host first-ever Women’s Cup World Cup in 2028
Additionally, FIFA stated that each of the 32 teams competing at the Women's World Cup next summer will have $2.5 million in preparation funds.
2026-27 Patriot League preview
Who will challenge Navy for the championship?
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (10/23) - KPTV
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (10/23) KPTV
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…
London Gets First-Ever Tour de France Femmes Stage
Tour de France Femmes 2027 revealed a London landmark route past Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge as Britain hosts for first time.
John Wroblewski extended as US women's hockey coach through the 2030 Olympics - Newsday
John Wroblewski extended as US women's hockey coach through the 2030 Olympics Newsday
WTGL Taps Fresh Voices to Call Its Inaugural Season
WTGL, the indoor women's golf league, announced new broadcasters on ESPN and ION for its inaugural season featuring the biggest LPGA stars.
NWSL, PA amend HIP Rule, resolve five other grievances
PA grievance surrounding Rodman contract among those resolved
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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.
NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego Seizes the Top Spot as the Shield Race Tightens
All sixteen NWSL teams, ordered — San Diego's surge to the top, Gotham's stumble, and a playoff cutoff fight with two games to play.
NWSL Power Rankings: The Playoff Push Separates Contenders from Pretenders
All fourteen NWSL teams, ordered — from Kansas City's clear supremacy to the structural questions at the bottom.
The Weekend That Was: October 17–18
Eala rolls on, Barcelona's perfect season falls, City Women stay perfect, and the NWSL delivers heartbreak.
AOC says she supports men in women's sports because she's a "girl's girl" - Fox News
AOC says she supports men in women's sports because she's a "girl's girl" Fox News
JuJu Watkins Lands AP Preseason All-American Nod
Juju Watkins earns AP preseason All-American team honors ahead of her 2026/27 season return for USC women's basketball.
The US Will Host FIFA’s First Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
FIFA picked the US to host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup tournament launching in 2028 with teams from UEFA, Concacaf, and more.
Texas women’s sports week in review-preview: Volleyball hits road again after an up-and-down week of play - Burnt Orange Nation
Texas women’s sports week in review-preview: Volleyball hits road again after an up-and-down week of play Burnt Orange Nation
Texas women’s sports week in review-preview: Volleyball hits road again after an up-and-down week of play - Yahoo Sports
Texas women’s sports week in review-preview: Volleyball hits road again after an up-and-down week of play Yahoo Sports
Denver Summit Need Weekend Win and Seattle Reign Loss to Keep NWSL Playoffs Hopes Alive
The Denver Summit need a win and a Seattle Reign loss to improve their place in the NWSL standings ahead of the playoffs.
RAJ Sports eyes ‘31 Women’s World Cup as chance to boost Portland’s women’s sports footprint - Sports Business Journal
RAJ Sports eyes ‘31 Women’s World Cup as chance to boost Portland’s women’s sports footprint Sports Business Journal
Caitlin Clark’s Fever Message Draws 2-Word Reply from Kelsey Mitchell
Kelsey Mitchell replied to Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever farewell with just two words as WNBA free agency looms this offseason.
Valkyries Face Must-Win WNBA Finals Game 4 After Dream Blowout
The Golden State Valkyries previewed their must-win WNBA Finals Game 4 against the Atlanta Dream by calling for "urgency" on the court.
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
Through pioneers and slow progress, America's relationship to women's sports continues to evolve - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Through pioneers and slow progress, America's relationship to women's sports continues to evolve Bozeman Daily Chronicle
How 2 sisters made college hockey history that’s still playing out today
Reggie Baker founded the women's hockey team at Cornell. Her sister Reenie Baker did the same at Boston College. The teams they helped establish will face off once again in 2026.
Audi Crooks Leaves Iowa State, Commits to Oklahoma State Women’s Basketball
Audi Crooks left Iowa State and committed to Oklahoma State women's basketball as the NCAA basketball transfer portal's top name.
How Isobel Borlase Became Key for Dream’s WNBA Finals Run
Karl Smesko credited rookie Isobel Borlase for saving Atlanta Dream's playoff run ahead of the 2026 WNBA Finals vs the Valkyries.
Can the Valkyries offense do enough to come back in the Finals?
Gabby Williams: "We have to just go back to our defense, and that will get our offense going"
Iva Jovic Knocks Out Jasmine Paolini at Ningbo Open
Iva Jovic beat Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 at the Ningbo Open 2026, scoring her 42nd WTA win to reach the quarterfinals.
The IX Sports Podcast Hockey Edition: NCAA state of play, PWHL rule changes
This week our host is joined by a special guest to break down the start of the NCAA women's ice hockey season.
Talking Points: Shield, playoff race comes down to the wire
With just one matchweek before Decision Day, the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League regular season remains one of the most wide-open in recent memory. All to play for in quest for the Shield and postseason The final two weekends of the…
Through pioneers and slow progress, America's relationship to women's sports continues to evolve - AP News
Through pioneers and slow progress, America's relationship to women's sports continues to evolve AP News
2026-27 SEC preview
South Carolina leads the charge, but the SEC is closer and more loaded than ever
The Atlanta Dream reached their final form in Game 3 win
Why everything was clicking for the Atlanta Dream in their Game 3 win over the Golden State Valkyries
Q&A with NCAA and United States Women’s National Ball Hockey defender Mya Kearns
Mya Kearns spoke to The Ice Garden about her unique path to Team USA, balancing ball hockey and ice hockey, and winning Robert Morris University's Unsung Hero Award
2 surprising goaltending leaders emerge in NEWHA rookies
Gaoltenders Taylor Thompson of Assumption and Kalyssa Bayne of Saint Anselm have already begun making names for themselves with impressive performances to start their NCAA careers.
Olivia Dunne, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart Honored As ‘Trailblazers’ in Women’s Sports - Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
Olivia Dunne, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart Honored As ‘Trailblazers’ in Women’s Sports Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
Drexel University hosts Business of Women's Sports conference - 6abc Philadelphia
Drexel University hosts Business of Women's Sports conference 6abc Philadelphia
Johnson County’s Flo Rigby shines bright ahead of NJCAA playoffs
The Cavaliers midfielder has wowed her coaches and teammates with five hat tricks this season
Boston versus Denver: How do the expansion teams compare?
Which of the National Women’s Soccer League 2026 expansion teams will be happier with their first year in competition? As the campaign reaches its closing stages, it becomes easier to compare the fortunes of the Boston Legacy and the…
Anatomy of a Goal: A tale of 21 passes for San Diego
In this week’s edition of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re taking a look at the San Diego Wave’s first strike in a 2-1 win against the North Carolina Courage. According to OptaJack, the sequence had a whopping 21-pass build up.…
The rise of Rikki’s: How a women’s sports bar has become a ‘mini-Ballhalla’ - The San Francisco Standard
The rise of Rikki’s: How a women’s sports bar has become a ‘mini-Ballhalla’ The San Francisco Standard
After Marsha's abrupt closure, is there an appetite for a women's sports bar in Philly? - PhillyVoice
After Marsha's abrupt closure, is there an appetite for a women's sports bar in Philly? PhillyVoice
The Eliminated: Houston Dash, Orlando Pride
On this week's edition, we unpack the Houston Dash's seasonlong turmoil, and how the Orlando Pride tried to right the ship with a managerial change.
The Supreme Court is about to decide whether to ban trans women from women’s sports - Vox
The Supreme Court is about to decide whether to ban trans women from women’s sports Vox
NWSL stats and minutiae after Week 25
Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 25 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…
The college sports dispute fracturing conservatives - Politico
The college sports dispute fracturing conservatives Politico
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…
Atlanta City FC appoints Richard Gunney as Chief Soccer Officer
Gunney has served as Gotham FC's scouting and recruitment director since 2022
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…
Marsha’s opened to put women’s sports first. A year later, it’s closing - Billy Penn at WHYY
Marsha’s opened to put women’s sports first. A year later, it’s closing Billy Penn at WHYY
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…