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Jackie Taylor finding her own path while carrying out her dad's legacy
"Game On" explores UNC sophomore Jackie Taylor's challenges growing up in the shadow of her dad, former NFL player Sean Taylor, and the ways she honors him.
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NWSL X Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup
Africa's players fly high as Kgatlana bags a trophy, Kouassi shines in NWSL
November 2025 was one of African women's football's most eventful months to date at club level.
Wildcats
NCAA Men's Basketball
Nigeria's Kunaiyi-Akpanah enjoying hooping in Italy after AfroBasket heroics
D'Tigress star Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah is at the peak of her powers after a third straight AfroBasket triumph with Nigeria, but her next mission is a championship with new team Derthona Basket Scrivia.
NWSL X Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup
Offseason questions for every NWSL team: A way-too-early look at 2026
The NWSL season is over, and the planning for 2026 begins immediately. Here is one burning question for each team.
Mystics
WNBA
Nigeria 'sad' to lose WNBA star Iriafen after USA call up
A Nigeria basketball official says they are 'proud' of Kiki Iriafen, after the Washington Mystics rookie was called up for the first time by Team USA, but 'sad' that she will likely not be representing D'Tigress.
WNBA
Wings again win WNBA draft lottery, to pick No. 1
For the second year in a row, the Dallas Wings will select first in the 2026 WNBA draft after winning the draft lottery Sunday.
Golf
Thitikul sinks 9 birdies, ups LPGA finale lead to 6
Jeeno Thitikul drained nine birdies and built a six-shot lead going into the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship.
Olympics
Chiba edges American Glenn for Finlandia Trophy
Japan's Mone Chiba edged U.S. champion Amber Glenn to win figure skating's Finlandia Trophy event on Saturday.
Golf
Thitikul cards 63, up 3 in LPGA season finale
Jeeno Thitikul shot a 9-under 63, putting for birdie on every hole Friday to take a 3-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship.
Liberty
WNBA
Shams: New York Liberty to hire Chris DeMarco as head coach
Shams Charania and Anthony Slater report on Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco agreeing to a deal with the Liberty to be their next head coach.
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NWSL
Who will win the NWSL Championship? Predicting Gotham vs. Washington
The NWSL Championship on Saturday pits the Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC. Who is the underdog? Who is the player to watch? Who will win?
Chelsea
English Women's Super League
Ellie Carpenter was Chelsea's star vs. Barcelona. She's key to their UWCL hopes
Ellie Carpenter has proved to be one of the signings of the summer. Another top display showed how vital she is to Chelsea's hunt for European glory.
NWSL
'Soaked in my own tears' - Monday fuelled by mixture of grief and joy for NWSL Final
Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday is a ball of conflicting emotions going into the NWSL Championship game against Gotham FC this weekend, with one side of her feeling giddy with excitement, and the other an immense grief.
Soccer
Did CAF's voters get it right with Hakimi and Chebbak? Debatable...
The Confederation of African Football revealed the winners of the annual CAF Awards at a glitzy ceremony in Rabat on Wednesday, with Morocco, predictably, dominating proceedings and winning six prizes.
WNBA
Sources: Players unmoved by WNBA's proposal
The WNBPA believes the league's latest CBA proposal misses the mark and does not include a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business, sources told ESPN.
Soccer
Chelsea make UWCL statement of intent as Barcelona's perfect run comes to an end
Thursday's draw in the UEFA Women's Champions League proves Chelsea's credentials as powerhouse Barcelona are denied as continued perfect campaign.
WNBA
Panini America, WNBPA ink record licensing deal
Panini America has agreed to a new licensing deal with the WNBA players' association, the company announced Thursday, calling the agreement the "most lucrative" licensing deal in women's sports history.
Longhorns
NCAA Women's Basketball
Texas lands versatile 5-star Crittendon, ranked 8th
Brihanna Crittendon, the No. 8 recruit in the girls' SC Next 100 class of 2026, committed to Texas on Wednesday, choosing the Longhorns over Tennessee, TCU, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Ohio State and UCLA.
Top Headlines
- Chiba leads at figure skating's Grand Prix Final
- Ukraine decries Olympic diver's switch to Russia
- Nigeria play no games, Banyana win in last FIFA window before WAFCON
- Maya Brady taken 1st in softball expansion draft
- Huskers earn top overall seed in volleyball tourney
- ESPN Africa to air international hoops in new FIBA deal
- Oleksiak gets 2-year ban for whereabouts failures
