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NWSL
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah keeps spot at the top as Portland tumbles
Thought the Utah Royals were a fluke? They're still on top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, as the Portland Thorns struggle to keep pace.


Fever
WNBA
Fever's Clark goes cold, held to 6 points in loss
Fever star Caitlin Clark struggled with her shot and was held to six points in a 100-84 loss to the Fire.


Aces
WNBA
Hammon calls out refs, 'tired' of Aces' FT disparity
Aces coach Becky Hammon blasted the officiating in Thursday's 95-87 loss to the Wings, saying that A'ja Wilson, Chennedy Carter and Jackie Young combining for one free throw attempt was a result of "not getting the same whistle."


Gina Carano
Boxing
Serrano calls '26 'last year,' wants Carano in MMA
Amanda Serrano said she thinks this will be the last year of her boxing career, but a fight with Gina Carano in mixed martial arts would entice her to lace up the MMA gloves one more time.


NWSL
Awkward sponsorships and failed crypto deals: When do NWSL growth efforts go too far for fans?
As the NWSL expands its business, awkward and failed deals have irked hardcore fans -- and that friction isn't going away anytime soon.

WTA
Eala overwhelmed by good friend Jovic in French Open first-round exit
Alex Eala has suffered a first-round exit at the hands of good friend Iva Jovic at the French Open.

Nicole Payne
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria's Payne scores in first start for Orlando Pride
After missing the entirety of last season, Nigeria defender Nicole Payne scored her first professional goal in her first start for the Orlando Pride this pastb weekend.

WTA
Blister only issue facing Swiatek in routine win
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek eliminated 136th-ranked debutant Emerson Jones 6-1, 6-2 in her French Open first-round match Monday.


NWSL
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah Royals a surprise No. 1, Washington Spirit No. 2 after MD9
The Utah Royals have surprised everyone by soaring to the top of the NWSL standings -- and leading out Power Rankings after Matchday 9 to boot.

NCAA Women's Lacrosse
Gabriella McCollester scores 4th goal in Northwestern's title win over UNC


Fever
WNBA
Fever's Clark: '25 injuries pose 'mental challenge'
Fever star Caitlin Clark, who missed her first game of the season Wednesday because of back soreness, acknowledged that coming back from her 2025 injuries is "a real mental challenge."


Sky
WNBA
Sky's Stevens (knee) set for '26 debut vs. Lynx
Sky forward Azura Stevens, who has missed the team's first five games while recovering from a bone bruise in her left knee, will make her season debut Saturday against the Lynx.


NHL
O'Rourke out as coach of PWHL's Seattle Torrent
Steve O'Rourke is out as coach of the Seattle Torrent after the expansion team finished last in the PWHL standings in its first season.

Tennis
Sinner, Sabalenka favored for French Open titles
Jannik Sinner is an overwhelming favorite to win the men's French Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka edges Iga Swiatek as the betting favorite on the women's side.

Soccer
USWNT Big Board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
The USWNT is now nearly one year away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is coach Emma Hayes' roster rebuild coming along?


Sky
WNBA
Cloud embraces Chicago after hard split with N.Y.
Natasha Cloud was all smiles after scoring 21 points in her home debut with the Chicago Sky and said she feels she's "supposed to be where I am" following a difficult split with the Liberty.


NHL
Montreal seals first PWHL title in Game 4 shutout
Abby Roque had two goals to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first PWHL championship with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4 of the Walter Cup Finals.


Fever
WNBA
Fever's Clark (back) misses first game of season
Fever star Caitlin Clark woke up with stiffness and soreness in her back and missed Wednesday's 90-73 win over the Fire.

Top Headlines
- Torrent's Carpenter, Goldeneyes' Nurse re-sign
- Oshoala recalled, Spirit's Monday named for Nigeria WNT
- Canady pitches TTU to WCWS final rematch vs. UT
- Clark, White shut down talk of rift: 'It's coaching'
- Sabalenka overpowers Osaka in Paris night match
- Texas breaks up no-no, ousts Huskers from WCWS
- Han ekes out decision despite Holm's late charge