USWNT routs Chile 5-0 to cap January run

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US Women’s National Team routs Chile 5-0

The United States Women’s National Team racked up another big win on Tuesday, defeating Chile 5-0 to close out January’s two-friendly series.

• Midfielder Croix Bethune, forward Jameese Joseph, and defender Emily Sams all scored their first USWNT goals in the victory, while Emma Sears and Trinity Rodman added two of their own. (Watch full highlights)

• “This has certainly opened up the year with what we’ve identified as the key themes to take us through to qualification,” US coach Emma Hayes said postgame. “This camp has given us the reference points… for the players that come back for SheBelieves, it will be really clear what that looks like.”

Young and hungry: A refreshed starting XI took the pitch last night, fielding the least-experienced lineup in 25 years as Hayes manages NWSL preseason demands.

• Midfielder Riley Jackson and defender Ayo Oke made their first senior team appearances, with the year’s first-cap count now tallying five.

• “I always feel the best thing I can do to support the NWSL is to give players these experiences and send them back to their clubs hungry,” Hayes told the TBS broadcast. “They want more of this, they want packed crowds singing their names.”

Up next: The US will return in early March, taking on Argentina, Colombia, and Canada at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.

Quarterfinal upsets rattle 2026 Australian Open

The 2026 Australian Open semifinals are set, after a quarterfinal round teeming with upsets sent three top seeds packing.

• World No. 3 Coco Gauff opened the floodgates, falling to No. 12 seed Elina Svitolina 6-1, 6-2, as Svitolina advanced to her first-ever Australian Open semifinal. (Watch full highlights)

• Gauff wasn’t the round’s only victim, as No. 2 Iga Świątek saw her career slam dreams deferred at the hands of No. 5 Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-1. (Watch full highlights)

Narrowing the field: The Grand Slam’s US contingent is down to one, after No. 6 Jessica Pegula ousted fellow US star No. 4 Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-6 to reach her first Australian Open semifinal. (Watch full highlights)

• “It’s awesome,” 31-year-old Pegula said after the win. “I feel like I play really good tennis here… I’ve been waiting for the time when I can break through.”

• Only No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka avoided falling to a lower seed, taking down US teenager No. 29 Iva Jović in tidy fashion 6-3, 6-0. (See full recap)

Up next: The Australian Open semis start Thursday at 3:30 AM ET, live on ESPN Networks.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark joins NBA pregame show

WNBA star Caitlin Clark is back in the spotlight, as NBC announced she’ll join Sunday’s Basketball Night in America NBA pregame show as a special contributor.

• The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year will man the NBC Sports desk before the LA Lakers take on the New York Knicks, sharing analyst duties with host Maria Taylor and retired NBA icons Tracy McGrady, Carmelo Anthony, and Vince Carter.

Big picture: “I’m really excited to be part of the Basketball Night in America crew this season,” Clark said in Tuesday’s statement. “Carmelo, Vince, and Tracy are legends of the game, and Maria is a true professional.” (See full release)

• Clark is next scheduled to join the broadcast on March 29th, adding commentary before the Knicks face the Oklahoma City Thunder.

• “There’s no more iconic figure in basketball in the women’s game right now, or the game in general,” NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood told the AP. “So, we said, ‘Let’s have a bigger conversation.’”

Tune in: See Clark in action this Sunday at 6 PM ET, live on NBC Sports.

Ralph Lauren reveals Team USA’s Olympic looks

Team USA will be rocking Ralph Lauren next month, as the apparel giant rolled out the team’s opening and closing ceremony looks this week ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

• For the opening ceremony, Team USA will sport an all-wool toggle coat, sweater, mittens, and hat in a white, navy, and red motif, while the more relaxed closing ceremony kit features a down jacket, wool turtleneck, white pants, and leather boots.

• “These uniforms, both timeless and modern, reflect the passion, optimism, and relentless pursuit of excellence that embody the American spirit,” Ralph Lauren chief branding and innovation officer David Lauren said. “With Milan — one of the great fashion capitals — as this year’s backdrop, we sought to honor the city’s creative spirit while staying true to the enduring style that defines Ralph Lauren.” (See full release)

True to it: While several brands including J.Crew, Nike, and Kith are cashing on this year’s Olympics, Ralph Lauren has been Team USA’s official outfitter since 2008.

Check it out: Shop the full collection on ralphlauren.com.

EA Sports & Alyssa Thompson drop Spotify playlist

Chelsea and USWNT star Alyssa Thompson is letting fans in on her pregame vibes, linking up with EA Sports and Spotify to kick off the video game giant’s new GEN / EA SPORTS partnership.

• “This playlist is great music that fits a lot of moments for me,” the 21-year-old said on Instagram, shouting out songs by SZA, Frank Ocean, and Erykah Badu.

Big picture: According to EA Sports, the collab spotlights “the personal soundtracks of the next generation of sports icons through a series of official playlist drops curated by GEN / EA SPORTS athletes.” (See full release)

Check it out: Stream Alyssa Thompson’s GEN / EA SPORTS playlist on Spotify.

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US tennis star Coco Gauff
after live TV cameras filmed her smashing her racquet backstage following her Australian Open quarterfinal loss.