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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.

Kelsey Mitchell is coming full circle at the All-Star gameKelsey Mitchell is coming full circle at the All-Star game
After MVP season, A’ja Wilson is only getting betterAfter MVP season, A’ja Wilson is only getting better
6 women’s college basketball teams that got better this offseason, ranked by improvement6 women’s college basketball teams that got better this offseason, ranked by improvement
Kayla Thornton and the Golden State Valkyries have been the perfect matchKayla Thornton and the Golden State Valkyries have been the perfect match
It’s all come together for Kiki IriafenIt’s all come together for Kiki Iriafen
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By Noa Dalzell
The 2 biggest WNBA All-Star snubs were just named replacementsThe 2 biggest WNBA All-Star snubs were just named replacements
Breanna Stewart just knows how to winBreanna Stewart just knows how to win
WNBA
By Chelsea Leite
Nneka Ogwumike is the fulcrum of the WNBA, on and off the courtNneka Ogwumike is the fulcrum of the WNBA, on and off the court
Sabrina Ionescu is having a down year, but she’s making it workSabrina Ionescu is having a down year, but she’s making it work
Aces guard earns 4th All-Star selection despite team’s difficult seasonAces guard earns 4th All-Star selection despite team’s difficult season
UEFA Women’s Euros Quarterfinal Preview: What to know about the 8 remaining teamsUEFA Women’s Euros Quarterfinal Preview: What to know about the 8 remaining teams
UEFA Women's EuroFromAll For XI
By Amanda Westlake
Angel Reese is turning pressure into diamondsAngel Reese is turning pressure into diamonds
WNBA
By Chelsea Leite
Skylar Diggins mixes consistency with entertainment to make her own brand of basketballSkylar Diggins mixes consistency with entertainment to make her own brand of basketball
Deion Sanders’ daughter deals with diabetes, dreams about flag football while hooping at HBCUDeion Sanders’ daughter deals with diabetes, dreams about flag football while hooping at HBCU
Mystics rookie found out she was an All-Star in wild wayMystics rookie found out she was an All-Star in wild way
Dream star leads the league in three-pointers — and it’s nothing newDream star leads the league in three-pointers — and it’s nothing new
Lynx veteran named All-Star replacement over 3 other potential snubsLynx veteran named All-Star replacement over 3 other potential snubs
The WNBA All-Star three-point contest roster is absolutely stackedThe WNBA All-Star three-point contest roster is absolutely stacked
N.C. State women’s basketball gets one of the top SEC players in weird transfer portal storyN.C. State women’s basketball gets one of the top SEC players in weird transfer portal story
2025 WNBA All-Star: Satou Sabally is fueling Phoenix’s rise2025 WNBA All-Star: Satou Sabally is fueling Phoenix’s rise
After top 20 finish in Chicago, this woman will race in 3 more NASCAR Cup Series events in 2025After top 20 finish in Chicago, this woman will race in 3 more NASCAR Cup Series events in 2025
The WNBA needs to change it from MVP to MVPhee with how Napheesa Collier is playingThe WNBA needs to change it from MVP to MVPhee with how Napheesa Collier is playing
WNBA guard who led All-Star voting didn’t see it comingWNBA guard who led All-Star voting didn’t see it coming
Kelsey Plum took a risk — is it paying off?Kelsey Plum took a risk — is it paying off?
WNBA
By Noa Dalzell
Here’s what changing about Selection Sunday for women’s NCAA TournamentHere’s what changing about Selection Sunday for women’s NCAA Tournament
Women's College Basketball
By Mitchell Northam
HISTORY MADE AGAIN: The highest attended UEFA Women’s Euro group stage of all timeHISTORY MADE AGAIN: The highest attended UEFA Women’s Euro group stage of all time
UEFA Women's EuroFromAll For XI
By Phuoc Nguyen
It’s time to stop sleeping on Alyssa ThomasIt’s time to stop sleeping on Alyssa Thomas
WNBA
By Chelsea Leite
Don’t meet your heroes, unless their name is Paige BueckersDon’t meet your heroes, unless their name is Paige Bueckers
This is the year Gabby Williams discovered she’s THAT girlThis is the year Gabby Williams discovered she’s THAT girl
Courtney Williams defied the odds to earn her second career WNBA All-Star nominationCourtney Williams defied the odds to earn her second career WNBA All-Star nomination
Minnesota Lynx waive former Top 10 pick after loss to Chicago SkyMinnesota Lynx waive former Top 10 pick after loss to Chicago Sky
Rebeca Bernal: a Mexican making a name for herself abroad
WNBA referees criticized again, this time by Las Vegas Aces coach after loss to Washington MysticsWNBA referees criticized again, this time by Las Vegas Aces coach after loss to Washington Mystics
Seattle Storm sign recently-waived WNBA veteran, bolstering benchSeattle Storm sign recently-waived WNBA veteran, bolstering bench
WNBA guard, waived 3 times this season, signs rest-of-season contractWNBA guard, waived 3 times this season, signs rest-of-season contract
2025 UEFA Women’s Euros: Top 6 performers from matchday 22025 UEFA Women’s Euros: Top 6 performers from matchday 2
UEFA Women's EuroFromAll For XI
By Amanda Westlake
How good of a women’s basketball conference will the new Pac-12 be?How good of a women’s basketball conference will the new Pac-12 be?
Women's College Basketball
By Mitchell Northam
UEFA Euros 2025: 4 Takeaways from England’s dominate performance over the NetherlandsUEFA Euros 2025: 4 Takeaways from England’s dominate performance over the Netherlands
UEFA Women's EuroFromAll For XI
By Melina Gaspar
Here’s the schedule for the best 2025 Feast Week event in women’s college basketball, featuring 3 Final Four teamsHere’s the schedule for the best 2025 Feast Week event in women’s college basketball, featuring 3 Final Four teams
The best landing spots in the 2026 WNBA Draft for Lauren Betts, Azzi Fudd, Olivia MilesThe best landing spots in the 2026 WNBA Draft for Lauren Betts, Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles

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