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June 20, 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.

Longtime women’s basketball coach calls for ‘public transparency’ in revenue sharing, investmentLongtime women’s basketball coach calls for ‘public transparency’ in revenue sharing, investment
San Diego Wave retire Alex Morgan’s iconic #13San Diego Wave retire Alex Morgan’s iconic #13
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Introducing Filipa Patão, Boston Legacy FC’s first head coach: “I’m here to make history”Introducing Filipa Patão, Boston Legacy FC’s first head coach: “I’m here to make history”
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NCAA volleyball Power Rankings: Pitt rebounds, Penn State gets upsetNCAA volleyball Power Rankings: Pitt rebounds, Penn State gets upset
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Caitlin Clark announces she is out for the season due to injuryCaitlin Clark announces she is out for the season due to injury
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Report: Angel City FC’s Alyssa Thompson headed to Chelsea for $1.3 million transfer feeReport: Angel City FC’s Alyssa Thompson headed to Chelsea for $1.3 million transfer fee
Another WNBA player has suffered a season-ending injuryAnother WNBA player has suffered a season-ending injury
Valkyries just signed previously-waived college basketball starValkyries just signed previously-waived college basketball star
Chicago Stars FC announce Northwestern Medicine Field as new home for 2026Chicago Stars FC announce Northwestern Medicine Field as new home for 2026
Women’s college basketball mailbag: Outlooks for Maryland, Tennessee, KansasWomen’s college basketball mailbag: Outlooks for Maryland, Tennessee, Kansas
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4 WNBA teams are battling for the final 3 playoff spots4 WNBA teams are battling for the final 3 playoff spots
WNBA star has hilarious reaction to All-WNBA campaignWNBA star has hilarious reaction to All-WNBA campaign
WNBA veteran is (quietly) making history — and a strong MVP caseWNBA veteran is (quietly) making history — and a strong MVP case
Angel City superstar Alyssa Thompson OUT (excused absence) for Monday’s match vs Bay FCAngel City superstar Alyssa Thompson OUT (excused absence) for Monday’s match vs Bay FC
The Fever’s latest signing could be one of their best yetThe Fever’s latest signing could be one of their best yet
Another WNBA guard has suffered a season-ending injuryAnother WNBA guard has suffered a season-ending injury
1 WNBA was just eliminated from playoff race — but the future is bright1 WNBA was just eliminated from playoff race — but the future is bright
Top women’s basketball freshman guarantees Elite Eight trip for her SEC squadTop women’s basketball freshman guarantees Elite Eight trip for her SEC squad
Women's College Basketball
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NCAA volleyball Power Rankings: Nebraska is living up to the hype while Pitt stumblesNCAA volleyball Power Rankings: Nebraska is living up to the hype while Pitt stumbles
Golden State Valkyries sign former South Carolina starGolden State Valkyries sign former South Carolina star
Fever kick off defining stretch of season with blowout win over StormFever kick off defining stretch of season with blowout win over Storm
NWSL Power Rankings (Matchday 17): KC Current extinguishes Portland Thorns’ unbeaten home record, Racing Louisville stuns San Diego Wave, and moreNWSL Power Rankings (Matchday 17): KC Current extinguishes Portland Thorns’ unbeaten home record, Racing Louisville stuns San Diego Wave, and more
Who are the ‘Blue Blood’ programs in women’s college basketball?Who are the ‘Blue Blood’ programs in women’s college basketball?
Women's College Basketball
By Mitchell Northam
Breanna Stewart could swoop in to save the Liberty’s seasonBreanna Stewart could swoop in to save the Liberty’s season
Previously-waived WNBA rookie just got another opportunityPreviously-waived WNBA rookie just got another opportunity
8 freshmen you have to watch in women’s college basketball this season8 freshmen you have to watch in women’s college basketball this season
Women's College Basketball
By Mitchell Northam
The Sell Out at Oracle Park is just the beginning for the NWSLThe Sell Out at Oracle Park is just the beginning for the NWSL
Chicago Stars FC’s Ludmila scores fastest hat trick in NWSL historyChicago Stars FC’s Ludmila scores fastest hat trick in NWSL history
Orlando Pride superstar Barbra Banda placed on season ending injury listOrlando Pride superstar Barbra Banda placed on season ending injury list
The Las Vegas Aces have done the unthinkable in 20 daysThe Las Vegas Aces have done the unthinkable in 20 days
NCAA volleyball watch guide: Contenders like Penn State and Pitt play in NebraskaNCAA volleyball watch guide: Contenders like Penn State and Pitt play in Nebraska
South Carolina women’s basketball will have a distinct new look next seasonSouth Carolina women’s basketball will have a distinct new look next season
Women's College Basketball
By Mitchell Northam
Tennessee women’s basketball star suspended indefinitely after arrestTennessee women’s basketball star suspended indefinitely after arrest
Women's College Basketball
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National Soccer Hall of Fame announces the finalists up for election to 2026 ClassNational Soccer Hall of Fame announces the finalists up for election to 2026 Class
Ovalle transferred to NWSL’s Orlando Pride for world-record feeOvalle transferred to NWSL’s Orlando Pride for world-record fee
NWSLFromAll For XI
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The WNBA’s latest announcement is another reminder they need to pay players what they’re worthThe WNBA’s latest announcement is another reminder they need to pay players what they’re worth
Of the two WNBA teams eliminated on Wednesday, one appears to have a much brighter futureOf the two WNBA teams eliminated on Wednesday, one appears to have a much brighter future

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