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Awkward sponsorships and failed crypto deals: When do NWSL growth efforts go too far for fans?
As the NWSL expands its business, awkward and failed deals have irked hardcore fans -- and that friction isn't going away anytime soon.
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Nicole Payne
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria's Payne scores in first start for Orlando Pride
After missing the entirety of last season, Nigeria defender Nicole Payne scored her first professional goal in her first start for the Orlando Pride this pastb weekend.
NWSL
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah Royals a surprise No. 1, Washington Spirit No. 2 after MD9
The Utah Royals have surprised everyone by soaring to the top of the NWSL standings -- and leading out Power Rankings after Matchday 9 to boot.
NCAA Women's Lacrosse
Gabriella McCollester scores 4th goal in Northwestern's title win over UNC
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Soccer
USWNT Big Board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
The USWNT is now nearly one year away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is coach Emma Hayes' roster rebuild coming along?
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WNBA
Cloud embraces Chicago after hard split with N.Y.
Natasha Cloud was all smiles after scoring 21 points in her home debut with the Chicago Sky and said she feels she's "supposed to be where I am" following a difficult split with the Liberty.
NHL
Montreal seals first PWHL title in Game 4 shutout
Abby Roque had two goals to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first PWHL championship with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4 of the Walter Cup Finals.
Fever
WNBA
Fever's Clark (back) misses first game of season
Fever star Caitlin Clark woke up with stiffness and soreness in her back and missed Wednesday's 90-73 win over the Fire.
Olympics
Flag football takes step toward NCAA title status
The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact voted Tuesday to recommend that Divisions I, II and III add a national collegiate flag football championship as soon as the spring of 2028.
WTA
Eala crashes out with early loss at Strasbourg
Alex Eala won the first set but ultimately succumbed to a round of 32 loss to Oleksandra Oliynykova in Strasbourg.
NWSL
NWSL Power Rankings: Washington, San Diego battle for top spot
San Diego and Washington did battle at the top of the NWSL table, but the winner of that game isn't necessarily No. 1 in ESPN's Power Rankings.
NCAA Softball
Grant ups record with 40th HR as UCLA advances
UCLA senior Megan Grant extended her single-season record with her 40th home run Sunday night in a 15-1 victory over South Carolina in the regional final of the NCAA softball tournament.
LPGA
Woad wins at gusty Cincinnati for 2nd LPGA title
Lottie Woad held off Haeran Ryu on a gusty Sunday afternoon at Maketewah Country Club in the Kroger Queen City Championship.
English Women's Super League
WSL season grades: Man City get an A, Chelsea a C+
Manchester City won the Women's Super League title with ease, but how did all 12 teams fare this season?
MMA
Rousey turns back clock, taps Carano in 17 secs
Ronda Rousey's first MMA fight in 10 years lasted only 17 seconds, as the former UFC champion quickly submitted Gina Carano via armbar to win their main event bout.
WNBA
Clark proud of 3-point breakthrough in OT loss
Fever star Caitlin Clark took three quarters to find her groove before carrying Indiana into overtime with a score-tying triple with 3.1 seconds left in regulation.
WNBA
Dream add Nigeria captain Okonkwo to WNBA roster
WNBA forward Amy Okonkwo has been signed by the Atlanta Dream to a developmental contract, the team announced, adding the Nigeria women's basketball captain to a roster that is on a 2-0 roll.
LPGA
Choi stumbles late, falls into 3-way tie in Cincy
Chella Choi was cruising atop the leaderboard before bogeying her final two holes Thursday to fall into three-way tie for the lead at the Kroger Queen City Championship.
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- Serrano calls '26 'last year,' wants Carano in MMA
- Eala overwhelmed by good friend Jovic in French Open first-round exit
- Blister only issue facing Swiatek in routine win
- Fever's Clark: '25 injuries pose 'mental challenge'
- Sky's Stevens (knee) set for '26 debut vs. Lynx
- O'Rourke out as coach of PWHL's Seattle Torrent
- Sinner, Sabalenka favored for French Open titles