Women's Sports Daily

The Washington Mystics' 2026 season is shaping up to be very interesting, and the PWHL is about to enjoy the biggest draft in league history.

(May 12, 2026) In today’s episode, Marin recaps two wins at the Mizuho Americas Open on the LPGA Tour and shares about Olivia Miles’ impressive rookie debut with the Minnesota Lynx.

(May 11, 2026) The WNBA saw a series of intense games that were decided by tight margins this weekend, and Racing Louisville managed to defeat the Portland Thorns.

On today’s episode, Marin recaps more drama from the Montreal-Minnesota PWHL series, news from the Mizuho Americas Open and headlines ahead of the WNBA’s regular season opening weekend.

(May 7) As the WNBA season draws nearer, teams are finalizing their rosters. Plus, find out what to expect from the Sparks and what we know about the newest PWHL team.

(May 6, 2026) The IX Sports spoke to people from all over the WNBA about the retirement of Tina Charles, the league's leading rebounder, after 15 seasons.

(May 5) On today’s episode, Marin talks through some WNBA preseason news, including an injury to the New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu and the Chicago Sky signing Natasha Cloud to a team full of point guards. Also, gear up for game two between the Minnesota Frost and Montreal Victoire in the PWHL playoff semifinals.

On today’s episode, Marin recaps a busy weekend in stick sports with a PWHL playoff roundup and news from the LPGA Tour. Also, hear the history that was made at the 152nd Kentucky Derby.

On this Friday edition of WSD, we talk about the first games of the PWHL postseason kicking off as Boston and Ottawa played Thursday night and Montreal and Minnesota prepare to play Saturday. Then, it's updates from WNBA preseason.

(April 30) The Atlanta Dream took down the Chicago Sky in what marked Angel Reese's first game against her former team — and we've got all that and more covered on The IX Sports.

On today's episode of Women's Sports Daily, host Chelsea Leite goes through the top stories in women's hockey, soccer and basketball as seasons start and end.

(April 28) The Tempo and Fire will make their preseason debut this week. Also, check out our recent report Chennedy Carter's return to the W, and find out everything you need to know about our PWHL coverage.

(April 27) Montreal secured the No. 1 seed in the PWHL regular season on Saturday, and on Sunday, they chose their first round opponent. Chelsea breaks down the first round of the playoffs, then gives a little update on WNBA training camp.

At long last, the 2026 WNBA preseason is here! Find out what games to watch this weekend, and a preview of what to expect from the Portland Fire.

(April 23) In today's WSD, Chelsea updates on the PWHL's last week of regular season action - both the race for the Walter Cup and the race for the No. 1 draft pick. Then, she breaks down some of the headlines coming out of WNBA training camps.

(April 22, 2026) WNBA training camp is in full swing, and Angel Reese is going to have a very different experience this season. Plus, updates from the PWHL awards race and the NWSL announces a new team.

Teams in the WNBA are enjoying training camp this week and embracing what's new. That includes Brittney Griner, who is playing in an entirely ne environment this season. Also, if you've been curious about flag football, now is the time to learn.

WNBA training camp has officially started, and the Indiana Fever are trying to prepare to contend for the championship. For the PWHL the playoff push is on, so Chelsea explains a little about how the PWHL standings shake out.

Host Stephanie Kaloi recaps the end of WNBA free agency, which came with a blockbuster deal signed between the Las Vegas Aces and four-time MVP A'ja Wilson. Plus, hear about an interview with AHA player Jessica MacKinnon.

(April 16) Today on WSD, Chelsea talks about the recent USWNT loss to Japan, and a feature on The IX Soccer that explains what happened a little better. Then, more updates from the condensed WNBA offseason period.

Host Chelsea Leite breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the Toronto Tempo's first Canadian signing, a recap of the 2026 WNBA Draft, and the PWHL's tight Goalie of the Year race.

(April 14, 2026) The 2026 WNBA Draft saw the Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd with the first pick of the night, six Bruins selected by the night's end, and the Tempo and Fire's first-ever draft picks.

(April 13) Chelsea breaks down the biggest women's sports stories of the weekend: The 1-0 win by Montreal over Boston to secure No. 1 in the PWHL standings, and the latest in WNBA Free Agency news ahead of Monday's draft.

Find out what the latest WNBA free agency moves are, and get ready for what could happen in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday.

In this episode of WSD, Chelsea breaks down the PWHL playoff format, explains who already has a spot in the playoffs, and more. Then she describes the hilarious way the internet found out about one free agent's WNBA meeting on Wednesday.

(April 8, 2026) Host Chelsea Leite breaks down which WNBA players received core qualifying offers, plus who are the biggest names that could possibly be on the move as teams begin negotiating with players.

(April 7) Angel Reese will be moving to the Atlanta Dream, the team announced Monday, and there are a lot of other potential changes in the WNBA coming, too.

On the Friday edition of WSD, host Chelsea Leite covers the latest PWHL playoff updates as Montreal seals their spot in the postseason. Then, it's headline after headline from the world of women's basketball, as NCAA Women's Final Four excitement builds and we look ahead to the WNBA "offseason" as the expansion draft nears.

(April 2, 2026) The Chicago Sky announced Wednesday that the team has made deals with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire to keep their roster safe. Plus, Breanna Stewart reaffirms her commitment to the New York Liberty.

On today's episode of Women's Sports Daily, host Chelsea Leite dives into the latest PWHL news including trade deadline updates and playoff previews. Then, it's all March Madness as we look back on the Elite Eight and forward to the Final Four.

(March 31) UConn, Texas, UCLA, and South Carolina will once again play in the Final Four — though this year, things will look a little different than they did in 2025.

(March 30) It was a busy weekend in women's basketball as the March madness Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight brought a ton of excitement. Plus, what does the Toronto Tempo's victory in the coin toss mean for their WNBA offseason?

The Commodores and Fighting Irish will be the first two teams in the Sweet 16 when their game begins Friday afternoon. By Monday, only 8 teams will be left.

The WNBA released the rules for the upcoming Expansion Draft between Toronto and Portland, which will happen on April 3, 2026.

(Mar. 24) The UConn Huskies and Vanderbilt Commodores both had big wins Monday night, and the two teams could end up meeting in the Elite Eight in Fort Worth, Texas

Chelsea breaks down the wild Women's Frozen Four Championship game between Wisconsin and Ohio State, plus updates from the first rounds of Women's March Madness. Spoiler alert: brackets did not last the entire weekend.

The first two rounds of March Madness begin today in schools all over the country, and the IX Sports will have plenty of coverage of that AND of the Frozen Four hockey tournament

The WNBA and the WNBPA have come to terms on a new revolutionary CBA that will see player salaries hit a max of 1.4 million dollars

ESPN analyst and former Tennessee guard Andraya Carter tells The IX Sports how she feels about the Lady Vols heading into March Madness, and we look at everything The IX Sports' Jackie Powell has reported about the WNBA CBA in recent days.

(March 17, 2026) Chelsea Leite is once again joined by Jackie Powell for another round of WNBA CBA updates after Day 7 of the marathon netionations.

(March 16) Chelsea and Jackie are back to update on the weekend's CBA negotiations as things continue to (slowly) progress in New York.

Jackie Powell returns to discuss night three of WNBA CBA negotiations and tells us what players are up to, how the reporter team is doing, and when we might have a new deal on the table.

(Mar. 12) Chelsea Leite and Jackie Powell give a live update from the second straight night of WNBA CBA negotiations in New York.

On a special edition of WSD, Jackie Powell updates Chelsea Leite on Tuesday night's WNBA CBA meeting from the Manhattan sidewalks as the league's Mar. 10 deadline passes.

(Mar. 10) In today's WSD, Chelsea previews the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup Tournament where defending Champions Canada will try to repeat, and Team USA sends a stacked team of WNBA stars.

(March 9, 2026) There were major tournaments in college basketball and hockey this weekend that saw some surprise upsets and big wins. Plus, find out what to look out for during the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers this week.

League tournaments kicked off this week across the country, and tomorrow is a huge day for everyone. This is also a big weekend for women's college hockey — and Team USA basketball will begin training camp without Aliyah Boston and Sonia Citron.

(Mar. 5) Maya Smith talks about the Unrivaled champions, the return of the PWHL and women's Paralympic hockey history.

(March 3) Athletes Unlimited concluded the season's fifth season and its second in Nashville by toasting its strongest season to date. Plus, UConn is named the No. 1 overall seed, and not everyone is happy about it.

(March 2, 2026) In today's Women's Sports Daily, Marin Dremock recaps action from the SheBelieves Cup and the LPGA Tour, while also touching on the latest installment of the Duke-UNC rivalry.