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Oklahoma State Cowgirls take on Princeton Tigers in first round of NCAA Tournament

Princeton Tigers (26-3, 14-2 Ivy League) vs. Oklahoma State Cowgirls (23-9, 12-7 Big 12)

UConn and UTSA square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

UTSA Roadrunners (18-15, 13-9 AAC) at UConn Huskies (34-0, 23-0 Big East)

Georgia takes on Virginia in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Virginia Cavaliers (20-11, 11-8 ACC) vs. Georgia Lady Bulldogs (22-9, 8-9 SEC)

South Carolina Gamecocks play the Southern Jaguars in first round of NCAA Tournament

Southern Jaguars (20-13, 15-6 SWAC) at South Carolina Gamecocks (31-3, 17-3 SEC)

Kentucky Wildcats play James Madison Dukes in first round of NCAA Tournament

James Madison Dukes (26-8, 17-4 Sun Belt) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (23-10, 10-9 SEC)

Ohio State plays Howard in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Howard Bison (26-7, 16-1 MEAC) at Ohio State Buckeyes (26-7, 15-6 Big Ten)

Louisville Cardinals square off against Vermont Catamounts in first round of NCAA Tournament

Vermont Catamounts (27-7, 16-3 America East) at Louisville Cardinals (27-7, 17-4 ACC)

Illinois and Colorado square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

Colorado Buffaloes (22-11, 13-8 Big 12) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (21-11, 11-10 Big Ten)

Norfolk State and Loyola Chicago play in NIT matchup

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (14-17, 10-10 A-10) at Norfolk State Spartans (18-14, 13-4 MEAC)

UCLA Bruins face Cal Baptist Lancers in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Cal Baptist Lancers (23-10, 17-3 WAC) at UCLA Bruins (31-1, 21-0 Big Ten)

West Virginia and Miami (OH) play in first round of NCAA Tournament

Miami (OH) RedHawks (28-6, 19-2 MAC) at West Virginia Mountaineers (27-6, 17-4 Big 12)

NYU women's 91-game win streak ends in Division III Final Four

Two-time defending champion NYU lost 60-52 to Scranton in the Final Four of the Division III NCAA tournament on Thursday night, ending the Violets' 91-game winning streak.

Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites ability to land max deals

A new provision in the WNBA's pending CBA fast-tracks the ability for players on rookie-scale contracts to make maximum and supermax salaries, sources told ESPN.

What's the longest NCAA women's basketball winning streak?

UConn claims the longest winning streak in NCAA women's basketball history, with 111 games from 2014-2017. Check out other top streaks on the list.

Southern surges past Samford in First Four, faces South Carolina next

Southern closed the game on a 14-2 run to beat fellow No. 16 seed Samford 65-53 in the NCAA tournament.

Virginia edges Arizona State in NCAA tournament First Four

Kymora Johnson scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30.6 seconds remaining, and Virginia beat Arizona State 57-55 on Thursday night in the First Four for its first NCAA tournament win since 2018.

Johnson sinks go-ahead 3-pointer and Virginia beats Arizona State 57-55 in women's First Four

— Kymora Johnson scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30.6 seconds remaining, and Virginia beat Arizona State 57-55 on Thursday night in the First Four for its...

Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Virginia Cavaliers: Game Highlights

Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Virginia Cavaliers: Game Highlights

Kellie Harper explains joy of getting first postseason win at Mizzou

After getting her first postseason victory with the Tigers by beating Seton Hall in the WNIT, Harper explains why it means so much to her.

Southern closes on a 14-2 run to beat Samford 65-53 in the women's First Four

— Jaylia Reed scored 16 points, DeMya Porter had 15 points and 12 rebounds and Southern closed the game on a 14-2 run to beat fellow No. 16 seed Samford 65-53 on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament.

Sources: WNBA salary cap set to top $10M by end of new CBA

The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Samford Bulldogs vs. Southern Jaguars: Game Highlights

Samford Bulldogs vs. Southern Jaguars: Game Highlights

What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries

Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.

Denver sign Yazmeen Ryan, Delanie Sheehan from Houston

NWSL expansion side Denver Summit FC has signed forward Yazmeen Ryan and midfielder Delanie Sheehan from the Houston Dash in a major trade one week into the 2026 NWSL season.

Middle Tennessee women's hoops coach Rick Insell to retire

Rick Insell, whose 505 wins in 21 seasons leading the Middle Tennessee women's basketball team made him the winningest coach in school history, announced his retirement on Thursday.

Chicago Stars halt Northwestern stadium plan switch

The Chicago Stars announced on Wednesday that they are no longer pursuing Northwestern University's Ryan Field as a 2027 home venue "at this time" following pushback from residents and politicians.

Women's basketball tournament betting: Odds, spreads, totals and BPI projection for every game

Money lines, spreads, totals and BPI for the first round of the women's tournament.

Women's college basketball tournament: UConn odds-on favorite; UCLA, Texas, South Carolina next

Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.

Women's March Madness Final Four, NCAA champion predictions

ESPN talent cast their votes for which foursome will reach the Final Four. Will Phoenix be full of chalk?

Shams details WNBA collective bargaining agreement

Shams Charania details what is included in the groundbreaking WNBA collective bargaining agreement.

Angel City, Japan star Hina Sugita out for season with torn ACL

Angel City FC midfielder Hina Sugita has torn her left ACL and will be placed on the season-ending injury list, the team announced on Tuesday.

At last, league and union agree to new WNBA CBA

The salary cap of the new CBA will reportedly start at $7 million, with the supermax salary starting at $1.4 million.

Phillipou: New WNBA CBA a 'transformational deal'

Alexa Philippou says the verbal agreement on a new CBA between the WNBA and players' union will change the landscape of the league.

WNBA, players agree in principle to new CBA

The WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association reach a verbal agreement on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement.

USWNT transfer grades: Rodman, Heaps, Macario and more moves

A bunch of USWNT stars have moved in-and-out of the NWSL and Europe on big-money deals. Let's grade them all!

Barbra Banda, Trinity Rodman, Lindsey Heaps - 10 NWSL Players to Watch in 2026

The 2026 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season is underway, with big names to watch. USA stars Lindsey Heaps and Catarina Macario arrive soon from Europe, joining the likes of Barbra Banda and Trinity Rodman.

Catarina Macario makes record-breaking move to San Diego

Jeff Kassouf breaks down Catarina Macario's record-setting move to San Diego and what it means for the NWSL.

Gotham FC to play Washington Spirit in NWSL Citi Field debut

Reigning NWSL champions Gotham FC will play at Citi Field, home of MLB's New York Mets, on July 15 against the Washington Spirit in a rematch of the 2025 NWSL Championship.

NWSL Power Rankings: Portland goes No. 1 in 2026's first week

With the first matchday of the 2026 season in the books, ESPN ranks all 16 NWSL clubs from first to worst in this week's edition of Power Rankings.

Sources: Catarina Macario signs record NWSL deal with San Diego

United States forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave FC ahead of the NWSL's transfer window on what is believed to be the biggest total contract value in women's soccer history, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Stephen A.'s message to the WNBA: 'Get a deal done!'

Stephen A. Smith sides with the players as the WNBA and its players' union remain at odds over a new CBA.

Savy King plays in 1st Angel City game since cardiac event

Savy King returned to action for the first time in over 10 months when she came on as a substitute during Angel City's win over Chicago Stars FC on Sunday night in Los Angeles.

Angel City FC vs. Chicago Stars - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Angel City FC vs. Chicago Stars, 03/16/2026

Maiara Carolina Niehues scores goal for Angel City FC

Maiara Carolina Niehues scores goal for Angel City FC

Jess Fishlock scores in the 24'

Jess Fishlock scores goal for Seattle Reign FC

Jane Campbell makes a great save

Jane Campbell makes a great save

Bay FC vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Bay FC vs. Denver Summit FC, 03/15/2026

Kansas City Current vs. Utah Royals - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Kansas City Current vs. Utah Royals, 03/15/2026

Boston Legacy make NWSL history but lose long-awaited opener

After roughly three years of planning, stadium renovation setbacks and a branding mulligan, Boston's arrival in NWSL was a moment for the club and the league to celebrate.

Boston Legacy FC fall to NJ/NY Gotham FC in franchise's first game

Boston Legacy FC fall to NJ/NY Gotham FC in franchise's first game

NWSL needs its stars to shine, as Rodman and Wilson return to action

The story that the NWSL is trying to tell is one of star power, quality and entertainment. And that's why it needs its biggest stars on the field.

Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC

Wilson returns from maternity leave in Thorns' NWSL opener victory

Sophia Wilson's return and Olivia Moultrie's winning strike highlighted the National Women's Soccer League season opener in the Portland Thorns' victory over the Washington Spirit on Friday night.

Moultrie strike powers Portland Thorns past Washington Spirit in NWSL opener

Olivia Moultrie scored in the second half to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League season opener.

NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga ruled out of KC Current's opener

Two-time reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga is officially out for the start of the Kansas City Current's 2026 season, head coach Chris Armas said Friday.