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Soccer

Rare TV appearance for ALW a reminder of inequality

A rare return to a TV spot, and all its associated perks, for the A-League Women has provided a reminder that while this season has been one of tremendous growth, there is still some catching up to do.

1dMarissa Lordanic

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NWSL

NWSL Power Rankings: Portland Thorns earn first win as Gotham FC disappoint

The Portland Thorns get their first win of the season as they move up in the latest edition of our NWSL Power Rankings.

2dMegan Swanick

NCAA Softball

Torina becomes LSU's winningest coach with shutout of UT

Beth Torina earns her 527th victory with the No. 7 Tigers after Kelley Lynch's second consecutive shutout and Raeleen Gutierrez's solo homer fuel the 1-0 win past the No. 4 Lady Vols.

LSU claims first NCAA Championship in program history

With a national title on the line, Aleah Finnegan delivers a 9.95 on beam to lift the Tigers to a 198.225 first-place score, defeating California (197.850), Utah (197.800) and Florida (197.4375).

NCAA Softball

Four different Gamecocks go yard to upset No. 10 Gators

South Carolina stuns Florida with a 6-2 road win, scoring each of its runs via homers including senior Denver Bryant's first of the season.

NCAA Softball

LSU's Lynch describes 'postseason feel' of shutout win vs. UT

Following a 1-0 victory over the No. 4 Lady Vols, Kelly Lynch explains her approach in the pitcher's duel as the No. 7 Tigers even the series and she earns her fifth shutout of the season.

NCAA Softball

Tori's Top 3 SEC Pitching Staffs: Who's spinning up success?

SEC Now softball analyst Tori Vidales analyzes the pitching staff of three SEC teams, identifying what makes batters wary to step in the box when facing them.

LSU's Bryant reviews semifinal win, plan for championship

After recording the highest all-around semifinal score in program history (39.7125), Haleigh Bryant describes the Tigers' attention to detail and their national-title plan.

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Soccer

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The Bolden the beautiful: Sarina on the Jets, the Philippines, and the growth of the game

After being clubless five rounds into the season, Sarina Bolden is taking the A-League Women's finals by storm. The Philippines striker speaks to ESPN about the Newcastle Jets, the national team, and being a part of the growth of women's football.

5dMarissa Lordanic

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Soccer

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How Olivia Moultrie paved the way for NWSL's youth movement

Olivia Moultrie is only in the NWSL because she sued for her right to play. Now, she's making her case to represent the USWNT at the Olympics.

6dJeff Kassouf

WNBA

WNBA draft draws 2.45M viewers, crushing record

The Caitlin Clark experience delivered another television milestone as ESPN's coverage of the WNBA draft on Monday night averaged a record 2.45 million viewers. The previous draft record was 601,000 in 2004, when UConn's Diana Taurasi went No. 1 overall.

Caitlin Clark

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McAfee enthusiastic for WNBA's future with Caitlin Clark

Pat McAfee explains why Caitlin Clark getting drafted to the WNBA is good for the game and the city of Indianapolis.

MMA

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Max Holloway moves in, Kayla Harrison moves up

After scoring memorable wins at UFC 300, they are among those gaining traction in ESPN's rankings.

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WNBA

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Why Caitlin Clark will have an 'immediate impact' on the WNBA

Rebecca Lobo breaks down how Caitlin Clark will influence the WNBA both on and off the court.

WNBA

Clark goes first to Fever, leads 'generational class'

In what had been a long-anticipated move, the Indiana Fever officially selected Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark with the first pick in Monday night's 2024 WNBA draft. Stanford's Cameron Brink was the second player off the board, to the Los Angeles Sparks.

8dAlexa Philippou