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August 3, 2026
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Breakaway is an SB Nation vertical focused on women’s sports: from basketball to boxing, from soccer to softball. We take the success and ever-increasing popularity of women’s sports as a given, not a novelty. And we help define the growing fan culture around women’s sports.

Olivia Miles’ case for MVP is stronger than you think
WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx guard has established herself as one of the WNBA’s top players at just 23 years old.

By Noa Dalzell
Olivia Miles’ case for MVP is stronger than you think
WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx guard has established herself as one of the WNBA’s top players at just 23 years old.

By Noa Dalzell
WNBA
The Minnesota Lynx just made another sneaky-good moveThe Minnesota Lynx just made another sneaky-good move
WNBA

The top team in the WNBA has added developmental player Chloe Bibby to the roster.

By Noa Dalzell
WNBA
An undrafted WNBA rookie is a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidateAn undrafted WNBA rookie is a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate
WNBA
Blockbuster Kelsey Plum trade: biggest winners and losersBlockbuster Kelsey Plum trade: biggest winners and losers
WNBA

The Los Angeles Sparks star has been traded to the Phoenix Mercury ahead of the WNBA midseason trade deadeline.

By Noa Dalzell

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Angel Reese has found a perfect homeAngel Reese has found a perfect home
WNBA
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WNBA All-Star guard will likely be traded, per reportsWNBA All-Star guard will likely be traded, per reports
Caitlin Clark is playing the best basketball of her careerCaitlin Clark is playing the best basketball of her career
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WNBA DPOY among those in trade rumors ahead of deadlineWNBA DPOY among those in trade rumors ahead of deadline
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New York LibertyFromNetsDaily
By Brian Fleurantin and Lucas Kaplan
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Azzi Fudd headlines list of WNBA three-point participantsAzzi Fudd headlines list of WNBA three-point participants
Olivia Miles and the 5 top WNBA rookies at the All-Star break, rankedOlivia Miles and the 5 top WNBA rookies at the All-Star break, ranked
Caitlin Clark and Kayla McBride each won a major WNBA awardCaitlin Clark and Kayla McBride each won a major WNBA award
NWSL Power Rankings (Matchweek 13): Gotham FC complete historic comeback over Seattle Reign, Washington Spirit and Utah Royals back to winning ways, Angel City FC on a roll, Denver Summit victorious in Lindsey Heaps debut, and much moreNWSL Power Rankings (Matchweek 13): Gotham FC complete historic comeback over Seattle Reign, Washington Spirit and Utah Royals back to winning ways, Angel City FC on a roll, Denver Summit victorious in Lindsey Heaps debut, and much more
Fever 108, Liberty 88: Mitchell’s 33 Points Torches New York in IndianapolisFever 108, Liberty 88: Mitchell’s 33 Points Torches New York in Indianapolis
New York LibertyFromNetsDaily
By Brian Fleurantin
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NWSL Power Rankings (Matchweek 12) - New team takes the top spot, Angel City FC upset San Diego Wave, Seattle Reign stun Portland Thorns, and much moreNWSL Power Rankings (Matchweek 12) - New team takes the top spot, Angel City FC upset San Diego Wave, Seattle Reign stun Portland Thorns, and much more
Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit: The Queens Classic at Citi Field break New York City attendance record for women’s sporting eventGotham FC vs Washington Spirit: The Queens Classic at Citi Field break New York City attendance record for women’s sporting event
New York Liberty lose close one to Minnesota Lynx, 90-85New York Liberty lose close one to Minnesota Lynx, 90-85
New York LibertyFromNetsDaily
By Brian Fleurantin
NWSL MVP race: Who’s leading after matchweek 11?NWSL MVP race: Who’s leading after matchweek 11?
NWSLFromAll For XI
By Melina Gaspar
NWSL Power Rankings (Matchweek 11): San Diego Wave top Gotham FC, Portland Thorns roll, Washington Spirit win it late, and much moreNWSL Power Rankings (Matchweek 11): San Diego Wave top Gotham FC, Portland Thorns roll, Washington Spirit win it late, and much more
NWSL Defender of the year: Midseason predictionsNWSL Defender of the year: Midseason predictions
NWSLFromAll For XI
By Anumita.Jain
2025 NWSL Midfielder of the Year Manaka Matsukubo set to leave North Carolina Courage via transfer to Chelsea2025 NWSL Midfielder of the Year Manaka Matsukubo set to leave North Carolina Courage via transfer to Chelsea
NWSL MVP Race: Midseason predictions - Top 10 contenders for the prestigious awardNWSL MVP Race: Midseason predictions - Top 10 contenders for the prestigious award
NWSL Goalkeeper of the year: Midseason predictionsNWSL Goalkeeper of the year: Midseason predictions
NWSLFromAll For XI
By Anumita.Jain
WNBA All-Star starters have been named, and one team was snubbedWNBA All-Star starters have been named, and one team was snubbed
2026 NWSL Coach of the Year: Midseason Prediction - Who is leading the way for NWSL COTY? Jimmy Coenraets (Utah Royals), Jonas Eidevall (San Diego Wave), Adrián González (Washington Spirit), Robert Vilahamn (Portland Thorns), or Juan Carlos Amorós (Gotham FC)2026 NWSL Coach of the Year: Midseason Prediction - Who is leading the way for NWSL COTY? Jimmy Coenraets (Utah Royals), Jonas Eidevall (San Diego Wave), Adrián González (Washington Spirit), Robert Vilahamn (Portland Thorns), or Juan Carlos Amorós (Gotham FC)
The NWSL release list of 2027 free agentsThe NWSL release list of 2027 free agents
NWSLFromAll For XI
By Melina Gaspar
Aces, Liberty both got bad injury news ahead of the Commissioner’s CupAces, Liberty both got bad injury news ahead of the Commissioner’s Cup
I voted for 10 WNBA All-Star starters: here’s my ballotI voted for 10 WNBA All-Star starters: here’s my ballot
WNBA officially rules on Alyssa Thomas’s controversial foul on Caitlin ClarkWNBA officially rules on Alyssa Thomas’s controversial foul on Caitlin Clark
Report: Alexia Putellas is signing with the London City Lionesses, Boston Legacy’s late push falls shortReport: Alexia Putellas is signing with the London City Lionesses, Boston Legacy’s late push falls short
USWNT defender Emily Sonnett signs two-year contract extension with Gotham FCUSWNT defender Emily Sonnett signs two-year contract extension with Gotham FC
Stephanie White blasts officials after ‘cheap shots’ on Caitlin ClarkStephanie White blasts officials after ‘cheap shots’ on Caitlin Clark
Aliyah Boston has become the leading voice of the FeverAliyah Boston has become the leading voice of the Fever
Report: Alèxia Putellas expected to make club announcement later this week - interest from WSL’s London City Lionesses, NWSL’s Boston Legacy & Gotham FC, and Liga MX FemenilReport: Alèxia Putellas expected to make club announcement later this week - interest from WSL’s London City Lionesses, NWSL’s Boston Legacy & Gotham FC, and Liga MX Femenil
Another WNBA player development spot has been filled, and 9 remain openAnother WNBA player development spot has been filled, and 9 remain open

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