Axios

San Diego Wave FC are featured players in the National Women's Soccer League's first-ever rivalry weekend.

Why it matters: Rivalries are proving to be a powerful force in growing viewership and fan engagement in women's sports — just ask the WNBA.

EA's first day of "Madden 26" was anything but a touchdown.

The big picture: The annual football video game's launch day was slammed by a number of errors that left gamers twiddling their thumbs instead of flicking the sticks.

The National Women's Soccer League is launching its first-ever rivalry weekend, highlighting some of the sport's most intense matchups.

Why it matters: Rivalries are proving to be a powerful force in growing viewership and fan engagement in women's sports — just ask the WNBA.