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August 4, 2026
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NWSL introduces High Impact Player Rule - allowing each club to exceed salary cap by up to $1,000,000NWSL introduces High Impact Player Rule - allowing each club to exceed salary cap by up to $1,000,000
Eight NWSL clubs listed in Forbes Top 25 Most Valuable Sports TeamsEight NWSL clubs listed in Forbes Top 25 Most Valuable Sports Teams
NWSLFromAll For XI
By Phuoc Nguyen
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WNBA players showed they know their worth with latest contract negotiating moveWNBA players showed they know their worth with latest contract negotiating move
Seattle Storm add Celtics executive to coaching staffSeattle Storm add Celtics executive to coaching staff
Former WNBA MVP accepting big-time coaching opportunityFormer WNBA MVP accepting big-time coaching opportunity
USWNT Superstar Sophia Wilson returning to Portland Thorns for 2026 seasonUSWNT Superstar Sophia Wilson returning to Portland Thorns for 2026 season
Napheesa Collier shares major injury update ahead of Unrivaled seasonNapheesa Collier shares major injury update ahead of Unrivaled season
The Toronto Tempo are setting a new standard for WNBA jersey wearabilityThe Toronto Tempo are setting a new standard for WNBA jersey wearability
The WNBPA’s proposed development player program would revolutionize women’s basketballThe WNBPA’s proposed development player program would revolutionize women’s basketball
Caitlin Clark and 14 WNBA stars attended USA Basketball camp — what’s next?Caitlin Clark and 14 WNBA stars attended USA Basketball camp — what’s next?
Caitlin Clark’s latest comments (probably) aren’t that big of a dealCaitlin Clark’s latest comments (probably) aren’t that big of a deal
Unrivaled shares major injury update on WNBA starUnrivaled shares major injury update on WNBA star
Audi Crooks deserves a spot in the Player of the Year conversationAudi Crooks deserves a spot in the Player of the Year conversation
Women's College Basketball
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Sue Bird explains why an injured JuJu Watkins was invited to Team USA campSue Bird explains why an injured JuJu Watkins was invited to Team USA camp
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By Mitchell Northam
13 best NCAA volleyball players in the transfer portal, so far13 best NCAA volleyball players in the transfer portal, so far
College Volleyball
By Mitchell Northam
Unrivaled team rankings: way-too-early projectionsUnrivaled team rankings: way-too-early projections
Why is A’ja Wilson’s TIME honor being used to push bad-faith narratives?Why is A’ja Wilson’s TIME honor being used to push bad-faith narratives?
3 WNBA players who could be on the cusp of a breakout season3 WNBA players who could be on the cusp of a breakout season
With a potential WNBA lockout looming, Unrivaled could be our women’s basketball oasisWith a potential WNBA lockout looming, Unrivaled could be our women’s basketball oasis
AP Top 25 Poll: After challenge vs. ACC, the SEC looks elite again in women’s basketballAP Top 25 Poll: After challenge vs. ACC, the SEC looks elite again in women’s basketball
Interview with Tobin Heath and Christen Press: Reviewing growth of the NWSL and women’s sports, their impact on soccer, and much moreInterview with Tobin Heath and Christen Press: Reviewing growth of the NWSL and women’s sports, their impact on soccer, and much more

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