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NCAA Women's Lacrosse
Northwestern survives Colorado in 2OT to advance to women's lacrosse semis
Northwestern survives Colorado in 2OT to advance to women's lacrosse semis
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NWSL
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.
Alexandra Eala
Tennis
Eala gets back at Wang with Italian Open R64 win
Awaiting Eala in the next round will be either world number two Elena Rybakina or Greece's Maria Sakkari.
NWSL
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!
WNBA
Van Lith claimed by Sun after being waived by Sky
After being waived by the Chicago Sky earlier this week, point guard Hailey Van Lith has been claimed on waivers by the Connecticut Sun.
Lash Legend: My biggest fear is not living up to the potential I know I have
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
Potapova 1st 'lucky loser' into WTA 1000 semifinal
Austria's Anastasia Potapova, ranked 56th, became the first "lucky loser" to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal by defeating Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-3 on Wednesday at the Madrid Open.
WNBA
Back in Chicago, Reese grateful for Sky, new start
Back in Chicago as a member of the Dream, Angel Reese reflected Wednesday on the organization with whom she spent the first two years of her professional career, and the journey that landed her in Atlanta.
Sparks
WNBA
Sparks name Stacy Johns as team president
The Los Angeles Sparks hired Stacy Johns as president on Tuesday. She succeeds Christine Monjer, who spent two years in the role.
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.
Top Headlines
- Clark proud of 3-point breakthrough in OT loss
- Dream add Nigeria captain Okonkwo to WNBA roster
- Choi stumbles late, falls into 3-way tie in Cincy
- Carter's explosiveness again on display in Aces win
- Clark still facing 'mental hurdle' of injury return
- Aces 'flip the page' after season-opening drubbing
- Eala's gallant stand falls short against Rybakina in Italian Open third round
