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The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game set an all-time attendance record, as 19,783 fans packed Chicago’s United Center on Saturday.

Morocco dominated Kenya 4-0 while Algeria shut out Senegal 2-0 on the first day of WAFCON 2026 play in Rabat.

Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga threw down a historic dunk and recorded a double-double at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.

Aflac expanded its partnership with the WNBPA to raise the 2026 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars prize pool to a record $170K.

After Sophie Cunningham’s remarks on trans athletes, Brianna Turner claimed the Indiana Fever quietly fired a staffer for sexual harassment.

Demand for 2026 WNBA All-Star Game tickets is surging as StubHub reports sales up 32% over last year’s record event.

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese channeled her Baltimore roots, dropping 23 points and 13 rebounds in Monday’s LA Sparks win.

Washington Mystics rookie Lauren Betts took home the Best College Athlete in Women’s Sports award at the 2026 ESPYs.

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson dominated the 2026 ESPYs, winning both Best WNBA Player and Best Athlete in Women’s Sports.

The No. 2 USWNT announced two marquee friendlies against No. 1 Spain this October ahead of crucial 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles just set a franchise scoring record while becoming the fastest rookie to reach a major WNBA milestone.

ESPN’s new ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ programming is doing big numbers as WNBA and AUSL viewership continues to rise.

Angel Reese returned from an ankle injury to drop a double-double, powering the Atlanta Dream past Rae Burrell and the LA Sparks.

Flavor Flav stepped up to fund the US women’s hockey team’s trip to the ESPY Awards so the entire gold medal squad can celebrate together.

Indiana Fever stars Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull partnered with Project Period to pack 5,000 kits for Indiana schools during the WNBA break.

Spain’s Liga F approved a historic €55 million investment from Pau Gasol’s Gasol16 Ventures, marking a record for women’s club soccer.

WNBA fans called out ESPN for highlighting a post-game moment between former LSU stars Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson.

Under the newly ratified CBA, the WNBA schedule will expand to an unprecedented 50 games per team starting with the 2027 season.

President Trump did not extend White House invitations to 2025 women’s sports champions Las Vegas Aces and Gotham FC, the teams confirmed.

The Indiana Fever revoked press credentials for WNBA reporter Scott Agness, objecting to his coverage of a late Caitlin Clark injury scratch.

The WSL is partnering with Airbnb to provide player housing support, launching a new £1 million accommodation fund for league transfers.

Las Vegas officials approved the Flavor Flav-backed SHE Weekend, with the Olympic women’s sports parade set to kick off on July 16th.

WNBA rookies Miles and Johnson impressed in their pro debuts, while Fudd, Rice, and other 2026 draftees saw quieter opening performances.

Sue Bird is officially a state bird. Connecticut lawmakers passed a bill naming the UConn legend a co-state bird every March.

Sue Bird is officially a state bird. Connecticut lawmakers passed a bill naming the UConn legend a co-state bird every March.

Seattle Storm issued WNBA rookie Awa Fam a temporary suspension this week, taking her off the opening day roster due to overseas commitments.

PWHL Hamilton appears imminent, as the pro hockey league continues its four-team expansion with PWHL Detroit already confirmed.

Manchester City won the WSL title for the first time since 2016 on Wednesday, after Arsenal drew Brighton 1-1 to end the championship race.

This year’s UWCL final is set, as Barcelona defeated Bayern 4-2 and OL Lyonnes beat Arsenal 3-1 in the Champions League semifinals.

Sam Kerr passed Fran Kirby to become the all-time leading Chelsea scorer, netting her 64th WSL goal in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Leicester.

Allyson Felix is targeting a 2028 LA Olympics comeback, as the retired sprinter plans to become the first US competitor in their 40s.

Jenn Gardiner scored a PWHL-record four goals, as Vancouver defeated Seattle 6-5 in OT despite being eliminated from playoff contention.

World Cup qualifiers are underway, with several teams already securing spots in the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

FIFA has delayed confirming US Soccer’s 2031 Women’s World Cup joint bid, as US government guarantees remain unresolved.

South African runner Caster Semenya spoke out against the new IOC policy requiring genetic testing for all Olympic women’s sports athletes.

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu credited Taylor Swift for her gold medal wins, saying the pop superstar fueled Team USA in Milan.

Nearly five months after the CBA expired, the WNBA and WNBPA have a verbal deal that should keep the current 2026 season schedule intact.

The largest women’s soccer tournament in Olympic history is locked in, with the 2028 LA Games dropping the competition’s schedule this week.

Sam Kerr scored the decisive goal as Australia beat China 2-1 in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup semifinal this week.

Six members of Iran’s women’s national team received asylum in Australia, while the rest of the team departed from Sydney Airport this week.

Five members of the Iran women’s national soccer team have defected, with 2026 AFC Asian Cup host nation Australia granting them asylum.

Four-sport US superstar Oksana Masters earned a 20th Paralympic medal on Saturday, earning gold in the sprint sitting biathlon.

The 2026 Winter Paralympics features 160 women’s sports athletes, marking the fourth consecutive Games with record women’s participation.

The 2026 Winter Paralympics opened Friday, marking the Games’ 50th anniversary. Team USA sent 72 athletes to compete across six sports, with 20 women set to represent the US in Milan — including the most decorated Winter Paralympian in US history.

Spain women’s football team is launching its 2026 International Women’s Day campaign this week, adopting the slogan “Dream Without Limits.”

Australia captain Sam Kerr scored her first international goal in more than two years to open the 2026 AFC Asian Cup on Sunday.

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