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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.

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The Dallas Wings just keep getting bad newsThe Dallas Wings just keep getting bad news
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Report: Jacqueline Lizbeth Ovalle headed to NWSL’s Orlando PrideReport: Jacqueline Lizbeth Ovalle headed to NWSL’s Orlando Pride
Liga MX FemenilFromAll For XI
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NCAA volleyball Power Rankings: Nebraska, Louisville among early frontrunnersNCAA volleyball Power Rankings: Nebraska, Louisville among early frontrunners
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Women's College Basketball
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NWSL Power Rankings (Matchday 15): KC Current running away with Shield, Portland Thorns big Cascadia Rivalry win, and moreNWSL Power Rankings (Matchday 15): KC Current running away with Shield, Portland Thorns big Cascadia Rivalry win, and more
Indiana Fever add new guard in wake of mounting injuriesIndiana Fever add new guard in wake of mounting injuries
This NASCAR mom can make history at Daytona’s Xfinity raceThis NASCAR mom can make history at Daytona’s Xfinity race
WNBA Rumors: A Storm seems to be brewing in Seattle’s locker roomWNBA Rumors: A Storm seems to be brewing in Seattle’s locker room
Fever continue to show resiliency in trying seasonFever continue to show resiliency in trying season
Recently-traded WNBA guard could be key to a titleRecently-traded WNBA guard could be key to a title
Recently-waived WNBA guard just made the perfect moveRecently-waived WNBA guard just made the perfect move
Standout Performance: Racing Louisville’s Jordyn Bloomer saves two PKs in 1-1 draw vs Orlando PrideStandout Performance: Racing Louisville’s Jordyn Bloomer saves two PKs in 1-1 draw vs Orlando Pride
WNBA player steps in as fans campaign against head coachWNBA player steps in as fans campaign against head coach
Are rivalries here to stay in the NWSL? Everything you need to know about the first ever NWSL Rivalry WeekendAre rivalries here to stay in the NWSL? Everything you need to know about the first ever NWSL Rivalry Weekend
The Indiana Fever just got devastating news — and now face a difficult decisionThe Indiana Fever just got devastating news — and now face a difficult decision
Grading every in-season WNBA trade in 2025Grading every in-season WNBA trade in 2025
WNBA
By Chelsea Leite
Women’s Ballon d’Or nominees revealedWomen’s Ballon d’Or nominees revealed
NWSLFromAll For XI
By Phuoc Nguyen
The latest WNBA trade is a win-win moveThe latest WNBA trade is a win-win move
WNBA
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USWNT falls to #2 in FIFA world rankingsUSWNT falls to #2 in FIFA world rankings
United States WomenFromStars and Stripes FC
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NCAA Tournament not expanding is a good thing for women’s college basketballNCAA Tournament not expanding is a good thing for women’s college basketball
Women's College Basketball
By Mitchell Northam
Denver Summit FC announce Nick Cushing as club’s first ever head coachDenver Summit FC announce Nick Cushing as club’s first ever head coach
Women's Super League (WSL)FromAll For XI
By Phuoc Nguyen
WNBA Rivals Week is here, but all the ‘rivals’ are injuredWNBA Rivals Week is here, but all the ‘rivals’ are injured
The best pitcher in NCAA softball juggles new NIL deals, big expectations and future ambitionsThe best pitcher in NCAA softball juggles new NIL deals, big expectations and future ambitions
Transfer portal helped this women’s basketball coach build a roster poised for first-year successTransfer portal helped this women’s basketball coach build a roster poised for first-year success
Women’s flag football coming to Division I school in CaliforniaWomen’s flag football coming to Division I school in California
College Flag Football
By Mitchell Northam
Los Angeles Sparks sign WNBA player who their head coach knows very wellLos Angeles Sparks sign WNBA player who their head coach knows very well
DiJonai Carrington is the biggest winner in the WNBA’s latest in-season tradeDiJonai Carrington is the biggest winner in the WNBA’s latest in-season trade

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