Oklahoma State Cowgirls take on Princeton Tigers in first round of NCAA TournamentPrinceton Tigers (26-3, 14-2 Ivy League) vs. Oklahoma State Cowgirls (23-9, 12-7 Big 12)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
UConn and UTSA square off in first round of NCAA TournamentUTSA Roadrunners (18-15, 13-9 AAC) at UConn Huskies (34-0, 23-0 Big East)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
Georgia takes on Virginia in opening round of NCAA TournamentVirginia Cavaliers (20-11, 11-8 ACC) vs. Georgia Lady Bulldogs (22-9, 8-9 SEC)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
South Carolina Gamecocks play the Southern Jaguars in first round of NCAA TournamentSouthern Jaguars (20-13, 15-6 SWAC) at South Carolina Gamecocks (31-3, 17-3 SEC)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
Kentucky Wildcats play James Madison Dukes in first round of NCAA TournamentJames Madison Dukes (26-8, 17-4 Sun Belt) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (23-10, 10-9 SEC)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
Ohio State plays Howard in opening round of NCAA TournamentHoward Bison (26-7, 16-1 MEAC) at Ohio State Buckeyes (26-7, 15-6 Big Ten)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
Louisville Cardinals square off against Vermont Catamounts in first round of NCAA TournamentVermont Catamounts (27-7, 16-3 America East) at Louisville Cardinals (27-7, 17-4 ACC)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
Illinois and Colorado square off in first round of NCAA TournamentColorado Buffaloes (22-11, 13-8 Big 12) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (21-11, 11-10 Big Ten)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
Norfolk State and Loyola Chicago play in NIT matchupLoyola Chicago Ramblers (14-17, 10-10 A-10) at Norfolk State Spartans (18-14, 13-4 MEAC)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
UCLA Bruins face Cal Baptist Lancers in opening round of NCAA TournamentCal Baptist Lancers (23-10, 17-3 WAC) at UCLA Bruins (31-1, 21-0 Big Ten)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
West Virginia and Miami (OH) play in first round of NCAA TournamentMiami (OH) RedHawks (28-6, 19-2 MAC) at West Virginia Mountaineers (27-6, 17-4 Big 12)NCAAWESPN·4h ago
NYU women's 91-game win streak ends in Division III Final FourTwo-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.NCAAWESPN·6h ago
Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites ability to land max dealsA 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.WNBAESPN·7h ago
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.NCAAWESPN·8h ago
Southern surges past Samford in First Four, faces South Carolina nextSouthern closed the game on a 14-2 run to beat fellow No. 16 seed Samford 65-53 in the NCAA tournament.NCAAWESPN·9h ago
Virginia edges Arizona State in NCAA tournament First FourKymora 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.NCAAWESPN·9h ago
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...NCAAWESPN·9h ago
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Virginia Cavaliers: Game HighlightsArizona State Sun Devils vs. Virginia Cavaliers: Game HighlightsNCAAWESPN·10h ago
Kellie Harper explains joy of getting first postseason win at MizzouAfter getting her first postseason victory with the Tigers by beating Seton Hall in the WNIT, Harper explains why it means so much to her.NCAAWESPN·10h ago
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.NCAAWESPN·11h ago
Sources: WNBA salary cap set to top $10M by end of new CBAThe 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.WNBAESPN·12h ago
Samford Bulldogs vs. Southern Jaguars: Game HighlightsSamford Bulldogs vs. Southern Jaguars: Game HighlightsNCAAWESPN·12h ago
What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salariesIs this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.WNBAESPN·14h ago
Denver sign Yazmeen Ryan, Delanie Sheehan from HoustonNWSL 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.NWSLESPN·21h ago
Middle Tennessee women's hoops coach Rick Insell to retireRick 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.NCAAWESPN·21h ago
Chicago Stars halt Northwestern stadium plan switchThe 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.NWSLESPN·21h ago
Women's basketball tournament betting: Odds, spreads, totals and BPI projection for every gameMoney lines, spreads, totals and BPI for the first round of the women's tournament.NCAAWESPN·22h ago
Women's college basketball tournament: UConn odds-on favorite; UCLA, Texas, South Carolina nextOdds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.NCAAWESPN·23h ago
Women's March Madness Final Four, NCAA champion predictionsESPN talent cast their votes for which foursome will reach the Final Four. Will Phoenix be full of chalk?NCAAWESPN·1d ago
Shams details WNBA collective bargaining agreementShams Charania details what is included in the groundbreaking WNBA collective bargaining agreement. WNBAESPN·1d ago
Angel City, Japan star Hina Sugita out for season with torn ACLAngel 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.NWSLESPN·1d ago
At last, league and union agree to new WNBA CBAThe salary cap of the new CBA will reportedly start at $7 million, with the supermax salary starting at $1.4 million.WNBAESPN·1d ago
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.WNBAESPN·1d ago
WNBA, players agree in principle to new CBAThe WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association reach a verbal agreement on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement.WNBAESPN·2d ago
USWNT transfer grades: Rodman, Heaps, Macario and more movesA bunch of USWNT stars have moved in-and-out of the NWSL and Europe on big-money deals. Let's grade them all!NWSLESPN·2d ago
Barbra Banda, Trinity Rodman, Lindsey Heaps - 10 NWSL Players to Watch in 2026The 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.NWSLESPN·2d ago
Catarina Macario makes record-breaking move to San DiegoJeff Kassouf breaks down Catarina Macario's record-setting move to San Diego and what it means for the NWSL.NWSLESPN·2d ago
Gotham FC to play Washington Spirit in NWSL Citi Field debutReigning 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.NWSLESPN·2d ago
NWSL Power Rankings: Portland goes No. 1 in 2026's first weekWith 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.NWSLESPN·3d ago
Sources: Catarina Macario signs record NWSL deal with San DiegoUnited 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.NWSLESPN·3d ago
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.WNBAESPN·4d ago
Savy King plays in 1st Angel City game since cardiac eventSavy 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.NWSLESPN·4d ago
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Maiara Carolina Niehues scores goal for Angel City FCMaiara Carolina Niehues scores goal for Angel City FCNWSLESPN·4d ago
Bay FC vs. Denver Summit FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Bay FC vs. Denver Summit FC, 03/15/2026NWSLESPN·5d ago
Kansas City Current vs. Utah Royals - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Kansas City Current vs. Utah Royals, 03/15/2026NWSLESPN·5d ago
Boston Legacy make NWSL history but lose long-awaited openerAfter 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.NWSLESPN·5d ago
Boston Legacy FC fall to NJ/NY Gotham FC in franchise's first gameBoston Legacy FC fall to NJ/NY Gotham FC in franchise's first gameNWSLESPN·5d ago
NWSL needs its stars to shine, as Rodman and Wilson return to actionThe 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.NWSLESPN·6d ago
Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FCNWSLESPN·6d ago
Wilson returns from maternity leave in Thorns' NWSL opener victorySophia 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.NWSLESPN·6d ago
Moultrie strike powers Portland Thorns past Washington Spirit in NWSL openerOlivia 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.NWSLESPN·6d ago
NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga ruled out of KC Current's openerTwo-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.NWSLESPN·6d ago