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USWNT opens SheBelieves Cup with 2-0 win

The US opened the 2026 SheBelieves Cup with a win, taking Argentina down 2-0 in Sunday night’s chippy showdown.

• Captain Lindsey Heaps kicked off the scoring with a long-range first-half strike, before forward Jaedyn Shaw sealed the deal in the second half.

• The USWNT also saw goals from forward Jameese Joseph and Ally Sentnor reversed on tight offside calls, adding to the on-pitch tension. (Watch full highlights)

Tension rising: The evening’s physicality came to a head after the final whistle, as forward Trinity Rodman suffered an apparent knock to the back in stoppage time.

• “This is what tournament football is,” US manager Emma Hayes said postgame, emphasizing the Cup’s value as emotions ran high.

• “Provocation’s gonna happen with different types of opponents,” she continued. “How you handle that, for me, is a testament.”

Up next: The US kicks off against Canada on Wednesday at 6:45 PM ET, live on TNT.

ACC upsets upend NCAA regular-season finales

The ACC saw some weekend fireworks, as the conference’s two top-ranked squads stumbled in their regular-season finales.

• No. 12 Duke fell to rival No. 21 North Carolina 74-69 on Sunday, with two starting Blue Devils — forwards Toby Fournier and Delaney Thomas — ultimately fouling out of the game. (Watch full highlights)

• No. 10 Louisville also struggled, losing to unranked Notre Dame 65-62 as the Fighting Irish’s late-season surge continues. (Watch full highlights)

Anyone’s game: With only three ACC teams in the AP Top 25, Sunday’s results indicate a wide-open field heading into this week’s conference tournament.

• Clemson and Virginia both earned ranked wins last weekend, while Notre Dame enters the postseason on a five-game winning streak.

• “We are a team that no matter what, we’re going to get to work the next day,” Irish head coach Niele Ivey told reporters. “The sense of urgency went to an all-time high in February.” (See full bracket)

Up next: The ACC tournament tips off on Wednesday at 11 AM ET, live on ACC Network.

Texas takes No. 1 in latest NCAA rankings

The SEC flexed its muscles on Sunday, scoring two No. 1 seeds in the NCAA committee’s second Top 16 of the season — two weeks before Selection Sunday.

• Texas edged out Vanderbilt for the last No. 1 spot — despite the Commodores earning a higher SEC tournament seed — joining UConn, UCLA, and South Carolina.

• If the lineup holds, it would mark the third time in NCAA history that the No. 1 seeds represent the the prior year’s Final Four. (See full rankings)

How it works: The NCAA tournament’s Top 4 seeds get to host the first two rounds, raising the late-season stakes with home-court advantage on the line.

• The Big Ten landed seven teams in the Top 16, with Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Ohio State earning nods as No. 4 seeds.

• “Like the first reveal, the discussions around these teams made it clear that there is not a lot of separation,” said committee chair Amanda Braun. “With so much basketball still to be played, there remains a lot of potential for change.”

Up next: The 2026 NCAA tournament’s Selection Sunday is set for March 15th at 8 PM ET, live on ESPN.

An all-new JWS basketball show has arrived, as Court Vision presented by Planet Fitness showcases WNBA icon Angel McCoughtry and analyst Ros Gold-Onwude tackling women’s basketball’s biggest headlines, from college to the pros to the broader forces shaping today’s game.

• In Friday’s premiere, Ros and Angel dive into the WNBA's historic revenue sharing news, call out Unrivaled’s top performers, rank the best teams in college hoops heading into March Madness, and more.

• “Women’s basketball is entering a new era, and the coverage needs to evolve with it,” said Just Women’s Sports founder and CEO Haley Rosen. “We’re bringing together real experts who can break down what’s happening on and off the court in a way that respects both the sport and its audience.”

Tune in: Check out Court Vision on YouTube.

Unrivaled semifinals land in Brooklyn

Unrivaled is headed for the Big Apple, as the first round of heated playoff competition set the stage for tonight’s semifinals at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

• The Vinyl took down the Laces 82-69 on Saturday, with Vinyl’s Rhyne Howard and Dearica Hamby combining for 55 points. (Watch full highlights)

• Breeze BC then knocked out the reigning champion Rose 69-50, fueled by Paige Bueckers’s game-leading 29 points. (Watch full highlights)

Injury woes: Top seeds Phantom and Mist await the first-round winners — though the No. 1 Phantom won’t benefit from their bye as much as they’d hoped.

• 2026 Defensive Player of the Year Aliyah Boston was sidelined with a right lower extremity injury, joining guard Dana Evans on the SEI list as development player pool replacements Aziaha James and Makayla Timpson join the Phantom in Brooklyn.

Tune in: The Unrivaled semifinals tip off tonight at 7:30 PM ET, live on TNT.

Sam Kerr shines in Australia’s Asian Cup win

The 2026 AFC Asian Cup kicked off this weekend, as host nation Australia opened the year’s first World Cup qualifying tournament with a victory.

• Captain Sam Kerr got the Matildas off to a strong start, scoring the lone goal in Sunday’s 1-0 group-stage win over the Philippines.

• “Today was a good start and there’s lots of belief within the team,” Kerr said postgame. “But, as you see today, there’s a lot of quality teams in the Asian Cup.” (Watch full highlights)

How it works: The preliminary stage features 12 countries across three groups, with three knockout rounds ultimately producing six 2027 World Cup bids plus two intercontinental playoff spots.

• This year’s tournament sees reigning U-20 World Cup champion North Korea return for the first time since 2010.

Up next: The Asian Cup continues tonight as North Korea kicks off against Uzbekistan at 9 PM ET, streaming live on One Football.

Number of the day 

17,335

The PWHL broke yet another women’s hockey attendance record on Friday, as 17,335 fans saw Team USA captain Hilary Knight’s Torrent take on Toronto in Seattle.