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New USL Super League: Threat to the NWSL, or helping hand to boost women's soccer?
The USL Super League is launching as a top-flight women's soccer league even though the NWSL is already thriving in the United States.
NWSL
NWSL GM survey: League execs on rule-breaking, abolishing draft, USWNT players, and more
NWSL executives dish on the worst front offices, reliance on the USWNT, breaking the rules, players they want to sign and more.
Top Headlines
Clark, Caitlin
WNBA
'Full Court Press' excerpt: The hardest part of being Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, visit an Iowa City luncheonette, where she explains the difficulties of being in the spotlight. (edited)
Video and live updates from the espnW Summit NYC 2024
The espnW Summit brings together athletes from UConn star Azzi Fudd, NWSL Champion Ali Krieger and more.
Olympic Sports
'I was blessed': Allyson Felix gives birth to second child, a son
Decorated track and field star Allyson Felix shared her gratitude for her experience after giving birth to her healthy son.
Iowa
NCAAW
Caitlin Clark gives Michael Che '3 pointers' in SNL cameo
Clark, in New York for Monday's WNBA draft, stopped by Studio 8H for a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live."
NCAAW
'1 of 1!! ': South Carolina's title win over Iowa excites social media
From A'ja Wilson to LeBron James and beyond, plenty of praise poured in for South Carolina and Dawn Staley.
Iowa
NCAAW
Caitlin Clark pays homage to Kobe Bryant
Caitlin Clark recreated an iconic Kobe Bryant photo after winning her third consecutive Big Ten conference title.
A Chance To Play
Women and girls playing basketball in poor and patriarchal villages of rural Rwanda used to be a rare sight. But as Mark Fainaru-Wada reports, thousands now enjoy the sport and other health benefits introduced by the US non-profit "Shooting Touch."
Gymnastics
How Delta Sigma Theta influenced Nya Reed's viral Bruins debut
An inside look at Reed's viral floor routine, where she paid homage to her sorority and Black culture.
Video and live updates from the 2023 espnW: Women + Sports Summit
The espnW Summit brings together industry influencers and athletes from WNBA Champ Candace Parker, WNBA Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston, Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and more. Missed any of the action? We've got you covered.
NFL
Renaissance, Eras tours attendance outperforms 14 NFL teams
It was an unusually active offseason for NFL stadiums as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift embarked on tours, bringing attendances that rival the venues' NFL occupants.
Replica guns, athleticism and cosplay: Who are the women of airsoft?
As the sport of airsoft grows in popularity across the United States, the population of women participants in competitions remains small. And the women who choose to play want to make their presence known on and off the battlefields.
Celtics
NBA
ESPN celebrates five decades of hip-hop music
In honor of hip-hop turning 50 on Aug. 11, ESPN tapped the culture's top voices to write about their favorite athlete name-drops in hip-hop history.
Tennis
Common's Serena Williams name-drop demanded respect for the GOAT
Serena Williams is an icon, the GOAT, a tennis legend and probably the most name-dropped woman athlete in hip-hop, yet her acknowledgment in pop culture was often varied.
LPGA star Nelly Korda added to PGA Tour 2K23 game roster
Korda, a one-time major winner at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, joins Lexi Thompson, Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson as the latest LPGA star to appear in the game.
LSU
NCAAW
LSU star Angel Reese has cameo in Latto-Cardi B music video
The reigning national champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player appeared in Latto and Cardi B's new music video for their song "Put It on Da Floor Again."
Video and live updates from The espnW Summit NYC 2023
The espnW Summit NYC 2023 brings together industry influencers and athletes from New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart, Notre Dame Women's Basketball Head Coach Niele Ivey, Astronaut Nicole Mann and more.
NCAAM
H-Town Takeover: Megan Thee Stallion headlines Final Four concert
The star musician returns to the stage in her hometown to perform ahead of the men's Final Four.
2022 espnW: Women + Sports Summit -- Girls with Sole founder on being an 'Everyday Hero'
Liz Ferro faced much adversity growing up. Sports helped her envision a better future. Now, her Ohio-based non-profit, Girls with Sole, helps underprivileged girls facing difficult life circumstances access free fitness and wellness programs.
Video and live updates from the 2022 espnW: Women + Sports Summit
The espnW Summit brings together industry influencers and athletes from Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon, Portland Thorns defender Crystal Dunn, Paralympian Jessica Long and more. Missed any of the action? We've got you covered.
Liberty
WNBA
New York Liberty debut Xbox-inspired hoops court
The Liberty and Xbox collaborated on a secondary court design for the team. It's the first of its kind among current WNBA squads.
MLB
Celebrating 100 years of No. 42's widow, Rachel Robinson, and her multigenerational impact
For 50 years, Rachel Robinson has preserved the memory and legacy of her husband, Jackie Robinson. In celebration of her 100th birthday this July, her son David honors her activism and the impact she's made on her children and generations to come.
WNBA
Sue Bird, Candace Parker and more dazzle at WNBA All-Star orange carpet event
Fashion was at the forefront of the WNBA's orange carpet event at All-Star Weekend. Here's a look at some of the best styles from the night.
Golf
Leona Maguire ready to claim first major title at KPMG Women's PGA Championship
After a successful 2021 LPGA Tour season, Leona Maguire made history as the first Irishwoman to win a title on Tour in early 2022. This week, she'll try to make history again by claiming her first major title at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
Top Headlines
- Former Marine to receive Tillman Award at ESPYS
- J. Cole, Meek Mill to headline All-Star Game
- Dominant 20: There was no stopping Ariya Jutanugarn in 2018
- Ex-UCLA player can't win car due to hoops career
- Athletes critical of Texas legislature over SB6
- NCAA asked to mull equal rights in host sites
- Transgender wrestler: Negativity won't faze me