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NCAAM
NCAA tourneys set to expand to 76 teams
The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams.
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NWSL
NWSL Power Rankings: Washington Spirit continue their rise
The San Diego Wave remain atop the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but the Washington Spirit are also moving up.
Alexandra Eala
Tennis
Eala suffers second round defeat to Mertens at Madrid Open
Alex Eala has been eliminated from the Madrid Open with a straight sets loss to 19th seed Elise Mertens
NWSL
First-month grades for all 16 NWSL teams: From an A+ to F
Is your team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the NWSL season? We grade them all!
Canada
FIFA World Cup
Wait, is the country with the world's best soccer kits ... Canada?
The stunning selection of jerseys in this season's Canadian Premier League and Northern Super League hold their own against any other league, anywhere.
NWSL
Spirit coach 'not obsessed with results' despite poor NWSL start
With just one win and three draws through their first five games, the Washington Spirit have made one of their poorer starts to an NWSL season. Still, head coach Adrián González is not concerned.
NBA
Furry, feathered and winged: Creatures run loose in stadiums
A goose patrolled Wrigley Field during the third inning of Phillies-Cubs. It's not the first time a creature stole the show at a sporting event.
Terrapins
NCAA Women's Basketball
Maryland's Okananwa leads Nigeria roster to face WNBA teams
Maryland Terrapins star Oluchi Okananwa is top of the list on the Nigeria women's basketball team, as they named a 21-player training camp roster ahead of a series of friendlies against WNBA opposition.
United States
SheBelieves Cup
What did the USWNT learn ahead of World Cup after Japan series?
The USWNT just wrapped its window of three friendly games against Japan, but what did Emma Hayes learn ahead of the World Cup?
Wings
WNBA
Wings, point guard Sims agree to 1-year deal
Odyssey Sims has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Wings, her agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Wednesday.
Palms select Madison Taylor with the 1st pick
The California Palms take Northwestern's Madison Taylor with the first pick in the Women's Lacrosse League draft.
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Tempo
WNBA
Nurse, 'proud to represent Canada,' joins Tempo
The Toronto Tempo made two significant roster additions Tuesday, signing three-time Canadian Olympian Kia Nurse and free agent center Temi Fagbenle to one-year deals.
WTA
Eala bows out in Stuttgart as Fernandez dominates Filipina-rooted clash
Alex Eala has been eliminated from the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart following defeat to Leylah Fernandez.
United States
SheBelieves Cup
Make-or-break questions the USWNT must answer before next year's World Cup
The Women's World Cup is barely more than a year away and USWNT coach Emma Hayes needs to use every match to answer some important questions.
WNBA
Fudd goes No. 1, reunites with Bueckers in Dallas
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. Minnesota took Olivia Miles of TCU with the No. 2 pick.
WNBA
Sources: Austin back to Mystics for 3 years, $3.57M
Restricted free agent Shakira Austin is returning to the Mystics after Washington matched Toronto's three-year, $3.57 million offer sheet, sources told ESPN.
Aces
WNBA
Aces shore up depth with flurry of signed deals
The defending champion Aces made a host of moves Monday to shore up their depth, re-signing free agents NaLyssa Smith and Dana Evans and bringing in newcomers Stephanie Talbot and Brianna Turner.
Liberty
WNBA
Source: Liberty add Allen, Astier on 1-year deals
The Liberty have agreed to one-year deals with free agent Rebecca Allen and undrafted rookie Pauline Astier, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming multiple reports.
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