Women's Sports News

Ottawa Charge Remain Confident in Walter Cup Race

The Ottawa Charge expressed confidence heading into Game 2 of the Walter Cup Final against the Montréal Victoire.

Three Ottawa Charge players who need to step up in Game Three

With elimination looming in Game Three, the Ottawa Charge's key players must raise their performance level to keep their PWHL playoff hopes alive.

Woad wins at gusty Cincinnati for 2nd LPGA title

Lottie Woad secured her second LPGA Tour title by holding off Haeran Ryu in challenging windy conditions at the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati.

Washington Huskies at South Florida Bulls — Final

Idaho State Bengals at Saint Mary's Gaels — Final

Ole Miss Rebels at Boston University Terriers — Final

South Carolina Gamecocks at Cal State Fullerton Titans — Final

Oregon Ducks at Saint Mary's Gaels — Final

California Baptist Lancers at Cal State Fullerton Titans — Final

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Oregon Ducks — Final

NCAA Softball Championship - Eugene Regional — final score 0–4. See the event page for the full recap and where to rewatch.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Texas State Bobcats — Final

Florida State Seminoles at Stetson Hatters — Final

South Carolina Upstate Spartans at Belmont Bruins — Final

Duke Blue Devils at Marshall Thundering Herd — Final

Michigan Wolverines at Kansas Jayhawks — Final

Clemson Tigers at UNC Greensboro Spartans — Final

Texas State Bobcats at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets — Final

SE Louisiana Lions at South Carolina Upstate Spartans — Final

South Dakota Coyotes at Grand Canyon Lopes — Final

Stanford Cardinal at Princeton Tigers — Final

Svitolina handles Gauff for 3rd Italian Open title

Elina Svitolina claimed a third Italian Open title with a three-set victory over Coco Gauff, who suffered her second consecutive final defeat in Rome.

NCAA D3 Women's Tennis Championship — Championship

NCAA D1 Women's Golf Championship — Championship

NCAA D3 Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship — Championship

KCAC Championship Tournament vs Oklahoma Wesleyan — KCAC Championship Tournament

NCAA D2 Women's Rowing Championship — Championship

Maryland Terrapins at North Carolina Tar Heels — Semifinals

Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays at Northwestern Wildcats — Semifinals

NCAA D1 Women's Rowing Championship — Championship

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Saint Mary's Gaels — NCAA Softball Championship - Eugene Regional - Eli

Victoire one win from Walter Cup after 2-1 overtime win in Game 2

Montréal Victoire moved to within one victory of their first Walter Cup championship after edging the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in overtime in Game 2 of the Final.

Fever's Boston misses WNBA game for 1st time

Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seattle Storm due to a lower leg injury, marking the first WNBA game she has missed in her career.

Fever's Boston (leg) to miss first game as a pro

Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seattle Storm due to a lower leg injury, marking the first professional game she has missed in her WNBA career.

Attorney: Ex-Huskers coach admits sex with player

Court documents reveal that former Nebraska women's basketball assistant Chuck Love admitted to having a sexual relationship with player Ashley Scoggin prior to her dismissal from the team in 2022.

March Madness expanding to 76 for men, women

The NCAA has approved expanding both the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, marking the biggest field increase for the men's bracket since 1985 and the first women's expansion since 2022.

Mallory Swanson activated from maternity leave

Mallory Swanson has been activated from maternity leave and is available to play in Saturday's match, her first appearance since 2024.

UConn, S.C. set 1st game since Geno-Staley spat

UConn and South Carolina are scheduled to meet at a neutral site on November 24 in their first matchup since the high-profile sideline confrontation between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at the Final Four.

Rousey turns back clock, taps Carano in 17 secs

Ronda Rousey returned to MMA after a decade-long absence and submitted Gina Carano via armbar in just 17 seconds in their main event bout.

Tracking the 2026-27 women's college basketball coaching changes

ESPN is maintaining a running tracker of all head coaching changes across women's college basketball programs during the current offseason.

Champion Bruins reward Close with extension

UCLA has rewarded head coach Cori Close with a four-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season following the Bruins' national championship in women's basketball.

Sun sale to Fertitta, move to Houston approved

The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, with the franchise set to relocate to Houston.

Anatomy of a Goal: Mimi Van Zanten puts away Dudinha’s dazzling cross

A closer look at standout team goals from NWSL Week 7, including Mimi Van Zanten finishing a brilliant Dudinha cross, Denver Summit's longest passing sequence of the season, and Temwa Chawinga's hat trick for Kansas City.

Inside Kymora Johnson’s decision to return to Virginia

Virginia guard Kymora Johnson opens up about the deeply personal process of deciding to return to the Cavaliers, describing the emotional and spiritual weight of her choice.

Tactics Talk: How all 16 NWSL teams’ identities are shaping up

A tactical analysis of all 16 NWSL clubs roughly a quarter into the 2026 season, examining which teams are finding their identity and which are struggling to define themselves.

U.S. star Swanson returns: I'm a whole new person

U.S. soccer star Mallory Swanson made her return to the pitch on Saturday, more than 18 months after her last appearance and several months after the birth of her first child.

'Making history is motivation': Why the Aces are ready to run it back (again)

The Las Vegas Aces, who have won three championships in four years and feature four-time MVP A'ja Wilson, discuss what continues to motivate them heading into another season.

'This only happens in the movies': How Florida State coach Brooke Wyckoff's sister became her surrogate

Florida State women's basketball coach Brooke Wyckoff shares the emotional story of how her sister stepped in as a surrogate after Wyckoff's breast cancer diagnosis left her uncertain about having more children.

Hall of Famer Leslie to be honored with statue

WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, a two-time champion with the Los Angeles Sparks, will be immortalized with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena scheduled to be unveiled on September 20.

Oklahoma Softball Smacks You With Their SouthPaw

A piece focused on Oklahoma softball's left-handed pitching, highlighting the team's use of southpaw throwers.

👏 'Master Princess': Wings celebrate Fudd's MBA

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers' teammate Stephanie Fudd earned her MBA from UConn, and her Wings teammates celebrated the achievement with a playful tribute.

Chris DeMarco wants you to know he’s embracing WNBA culture

Chris DeMarco, representing a newer dimension of the WNBA, discusses how he is embracing and looking to influence the league's culture.

Five women's transfer portal winners and five prog...

An analysis breaks down which women's college basketball programs gained the most from the transfer portal, highlighting standout winners and teams still waiting to see how their moves pay off.

Portland Cherry Bombs champion community with Planned Parenthood kit sponsorship

The Portland Thorns' supporter group Portland Cherry Bombs announced a Planned Parenthood kit sponsorship, emphasizing the club's connection to and advocacy within its local community.

Woad fires 65 for 3-shot lead at windy Cincinnati

Lottie Woad carded an impressive 65 on a wet and windy Saturday to build a three-shot lead over Nelly Korda and the rest of the field at the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Women's Way-Too-Early Top 25: New No. 1, more risers after transfer portal rebuilds

South Carolina has vaulted to No. 1 in an early women's college basketball top 25 for the upcoming season, boosted by transfer portal additions, with Duke and USC also climbing into the top five.

Auriemma revisits Staley spat: 'Just feel dumb'

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma publicly reflected on his recent tense postgame confrontation with South Carolina's Dawn Staley, expressing regret over how the situation unfolded.

NCAA tournament expansion FAQ: What you need to kn...

A FAQ breakdown explains how the upcoming expansion of the NCAA basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams will function for both the men's and women's fields.

Denver scores four and San Diego wins SoCal derby

Denver notched a four-goal performance while San Diego claimed victory in the Southern California derby, and Boston picked up a road point against New York as Claire Emslie returned to action.

Talking Points: Possible HIP criteria changes & VAR impacts BOS-ORL

A tactical breakdown of NWSL Week 7 storylines, including debate over the High Impact Player rule, VAR controversy in the Boston-Orlando match, and shifts in form for Kansas City and Racing Louisville.

Boston earns second win with another late comeback

Boston Legacy claimed their second NWSL win on Brazilian heritage night, with Amanda Gutierres providing an assist on the equalizer before scoring the late winner.

Final 2026 women's recruiting class rankings: USC, South Carolina go 1-2

USC holds the top spot in the final 2026 women's college basketball recruiting class rankings, with South Carolina close behind at No. 2, while Arizona and Arizona State break into the top 25.

WNBA Notes: Olivia Miles is a superstar

A WNBA notes column spotlights Olivia Miles as a standout early-season performer while raising concerns about the Las Vegas Valkyries and Atlanta Dream's Tempo.

Kansas City dominates, while Washington grinds out a win on Mother’s Day

On Mother's Day, Kansas City Current dominated with a multi-goal victory while Washington Spirit earned a hard-fought win in NWSL action, with Chawinga finally opening her season's scoring account.

Four takeaways from Minnesota Frost exit day

Minnesota Frost players and team decision-makers reflected on their tight playoff series loss to Montréal and addressed the upcoming league expansion at their end-of-season exit day.

Clark proud of 3-point breakthrough in OT loss

Caitlin Clark struggled early but stepped up late for the Indiana Fever, draining a three-pointer with 3.1 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime, though her team ultimately fell short.

San Diego tops the table in Friday night action

San Diego Wave led the NWSL standings after Friday's action, a night that also featured goalkeeper errors helping Kansas City win, a comeback draw for 10-player Boston, and Gotham's victory over Reign.

Wilson torches Sun for 45 as Aces win 3rd straight...

A'ja Wilson delivered a record-breaking performance, recording her fifth career 40-point game in WNBA history with 45 points on near-perfect shooting to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their third consecutive win over the Connecticut Sun.

Fantasy lessons from a high-scoring Week 1: Add Jo...

A fantasy basketball column breaks down standout performers from the WNBA's first week and offers streaming recommendations for the upcoming weekend slate.

Sue Bird to state bird: Connecticut Senate amendment names Bird, Jordan Hawkins as state birds in March

The Connecticut Senate proposed a humorous amendment naming UConn basketball alumni Sue Bird and Jordan Hawkins as the state's official 'birds,' celebrating their contributions to both the men's and women's programs.

Optimistic Baker: New age rules not retroactive

NCAA president Charlie Baker expressed optimism that a proposed age-based eligibility rule will pass, clarifying it would not apply retroactively to athletes who have already used up their eligibility through the 2025-26 season.

NCAA roundtable wrap up: Looking back on 2025-26 season

Three writers from The IX reflect on the highlights and storylines from the 2025-26 NCAA women's sports season in a roundtable discussion.

College softball 2026: NCAA tournament scores, schedule, how to watch

A guide covering the 2026 NCAA softball postseason, including tournament scores, the full schedule, and viewing information for fans following college softball.

WNBA foul calls up amid physical play crackdown

Foul calls in the WNBA have ticked upward during the opening week of the regular season as the league works to reduce excessive physical play among teams.

The IX Sports Podcast | WNBA Officiating, the Aces’ Start & Caitlin Clark’s Morgan Wallen Appearance

The IX Sports Podcast hosts discuss early WNBA season topics including referee performance during opening week and the debate over Caitlin Clark's appearance alongside country artist Morgan Wallen.

WNBA Power Rankings: Unbeaten Liberty, Valkyries o...

The latest WNBA power rankings highlight the unbeaten New York Liberty, while the Golden State Valkyries have silenced early criticism with a 2-0 start to the season.

NWSL stats and minutiae after Week 7

A post-Week 7 NWSL statistical roundup highlighting Utah's stout defense, anchored by Del Fava and McGlynn, along with other notable figures and news from around the league.

Lauletta’s XI: The return of Temwa Chawinga

Temwa Chawinga returns to form in a weekly NWSL column highlighting top performances, including Utah's continued unbeaten run.