Women’s sports find a bigger stage
Record WNBA crowds, a new national TV deal, a 63,004-fan NWSL opener and a 12-team PWHL show how far women's sports traveled in one year.
Game analysis, athlete stories, league business and the culture around the game.
Record WNBA crowds, a new national TV deal, a 63,004-fan NWSL opener and a 12-team PWHL show how far women's sports traveled in one year.
An AI assistant in the NBA App, new tracking stats, vertical live games on Peacock and smart-ball tests define how you will watch the 2026-27 season.
Players challenged 10,557 ball and strike calls in 2026 and won 54 percent of them, as tracking cameras took on a bigger role across pro officiating.
New run-game models, faster broadcast graphics and a Super Bowl stats telecast show how far the NFL's tracking data now reaches into play calls and living rooms.