Xavier Hunter

Upshot League brass addressed media members ahead of the launch of its inaugural season on May 15. The U.S. women’s basketball league is co-founded by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment CEO Andy Kaufmann, former WNBA President Donna Orender -- who also serves as commissioner -- and Deloitte veteran Mark Walsh. Former WNBAer Taj McWilliams-Franklin oversees basketball operations as vice president.

Soccer in the United States is having a watershed moment in 2026, propelled by the growth of professional leagues, the global rise of the women’s game and the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At the same time, conversations around immigration, identity and inclusion remain tense and deeply personal. Soccer Without Borders sits at the crossroads of those realities, using the game not only as an escape from them, but as a way through.

Women’s basketball enters 2026 with both unprecedented momentum and existential complexity. SBJ Women’s basketball enters 2026 with both unprecedented momentum and existential complexity. The WNBA–WNBPA negotiations remain front and center, with players stressing the importance of playing next season as talks continue. Meanwhile Unrivaled’s second season expands on TNT Sports and a global 5-on-5 initiative known as Project B has begun signing A-list talent on multimillion, equity‑inclusive deals.