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NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego takes top spot, Washington's streak continues
Our new No. 1 in the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings is the San Diego Wave, though the Washington Spirit's hot streak continues.
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Ranking the 25 best NWSL players of 2026 (so far)
We're well into the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!
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Andscape chronicles Lash Legend's journey from basketball player to WWE superstar.
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Alexandra Eala
Tennis
Eala rallies past Fręch in gritty Italian Open opener
Alex Eala fought back in the deciding set to claim a first round win over Magdalena Fręch at the Italian Open.
Soccer
Banda back with a bang for Orlando, Chawinga key to Lyon's UWCL run
Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda missed much of last season in the NWSL with injury, but her March return to action has been followed up by an even better April, and she shows no signs of slowing down.
WNBA
WNBA teams smashed Nigeria's D'Tigress... but it wasn't as bad as it seemed
Nigeria's D'Tigress rounded up their historic three-game WNBA Tour suffering what, on the face of it, was a devastating set of three defeats. But it was less about winning and more about measuring themselves team against top competition.
NWSL
NWSL Power Rankings: Portland Thorns take top spot, Washington Spirit surging up
After 6 matchdays, we have a new No. 1 as the Portland Thorns took two wins in a week to lead ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, though the Washington Spirit are hot on their heels.
UEFA Women's Champions League
After dispatching Bayern, a familiar face awaits Barcelona in UWCL final
Barcelona survived vs. Bayern Munich in the semifinals. Next up? Former coach Jonatan Giráldez and OL Lyonnes for the UWCL trophy.
English Women's Super League
Catch us if you can! Man City's dramatic late win sends WSL title statement to Arsenal
Manchester City got their WSL title bid back on course with a late, late win over Liverpool that puts them almost out of sight of challengers Arsenal.
UEFA Women's Champions League
Dumornay's return ends Arsenal's UWCL defence, sends Lyon to another final
After watching Lyon lose their Champions League semifinal first leg at Arsenal, Melchie Dumornay's masterful display turned the tie for her team.
NWSL
Tale of two NWSL expansion teams: A lesson on what not to do vs. a blueprint to follow
While the Boston Legacy have stumbled out the gate, Denver Summit are off to a high-flying start in a tale of two NWSL expansion teams.
WTA
Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun Sabalenka
American Hailey Baptiste earned the biggest win of her career by saving six match points and beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.
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.
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