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Serena and Venus Williams reunite at the US Open, Cathy Engelbert steps down as WNBA commissioner, Alexia Putellas captains London City to a WSL debut win, and late drama lights up the NWSL.
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Serena and Venus Williams reunited on court at the US Open for the first time in four years, delivering a spirited doubles display at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The pair, seeded 14th, took on Maya Joint and Chan Hao-Ching and fought back valiantly from 5-0 down in a 10-point match tiebreak, but ultimately fell in a tight finish. Serena's return was inspired by her daughter Olympia's wish to see her play alongside her aunt. The electric atmosphere inside the stadium reflected the enduring legacy of the Williams sisters as pioneers of women's tennis.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova to alert the chair umpire about a strong smell of cannabis drifting through Louis Armstrong Stadium. The incident has reignited debate over crowd behaviour at Flushing Meadows, with fellow player Adrian Mannarino also criticising deteriorating conditions, while former pros John Isner and Sam Querrey dismissed the complaints as overblown.
Third seed Jessica Pegula rallied from a slow start to beat Leylah Fernandez and advance to the US Open fourth round, keeping alive her pursuit of the World No. 1 ranking. She will next face 36-year-old Sorana Cîrstea, who is playing the final season of a 20-year career and has been in superb form - climbing to a career-best No. 17 and even defeating Aryna Sabalenka at the Italian Open earlier this year.
Cathy Engelbert has confirmed she is leaving her role as WNBA commissioner after more than seven years at the helm. Her tenure saw the league navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, negotiate two collective bargaining agreements - including a landmark deal lifting player salaries and introducing revenue sharing - and plan expansion to 18 teams by 2030. An 11-year media rights deal reportedly worth $3 billion was also secured during her watch, though much credit was directed towards the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver.
The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Ariana Andonian as their new general manager. The former Philadelphia 76ers vice president of player personnel replaces Raegan Pebley, who departed in July. Andonian brings experience from stints with the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies and is tasked with ending a six-season playoff drought. Among her early decisions will be the future of head coach Lynne Roberts, who holds a 36-48 record across two seasons.
Team USA opened their FIBA Women's World Cup campaign against China at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin on Friday, chasing a fifth consecutive title. A star-studded roster featuring Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers makes them overwhelming favourites. China were dealt a blow with Li Yueru ruled out due to passport issues, though 7-foot-3 teenager Zhang Ziyu has drawn global attention ahead of her debut on the world stage.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas wore the captain's armband for the first time as London City Lionesses opened their Women's Super League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at the Copperjax Community Stadium. An own goal from Julia Zigiotti Olme and a strike from Daniëlle van de Donk proved decisive, as United failed to register a shot on target until the 97th minute.
Rebeca Bernal has become the first Mexican player to compete in the Women's Super League after completing a move to Manchester United Women from Washington Spirit. The 29-year-old midfielder, who has 78 caps for Mexico and captains her national side, joins Eva Olid's squad following Washington Spirit's departure.
Boston Legacy snatched a 2-1 victory at Utah Royals thanks to Aleigh Gambone's diving header in the 86th minute. Elsewhere, Kansas City Current edged Bay FC 2-1 courtesy of Rocky Rodríguez's 89th-minute strike, set up by Croix Bethune.
Bayer Leverkusen made it two wins from two with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over TSG Hoffenheim in their first outing without Carlotta Wamser, whose record-breaking move to Manchester City - reportedly worth around 650,000 euros including bonuses - stands as the most expensive transfer in Bundesliga women's history. Substitute Paulina Tomasiak scored the winner before Sofie Zdebel's red card forced Leverkusen to see out the final minutes with ten players.
France's top-tier women's division has become the first women's league in the world to adopt Video Assistant Referee technology. The Première Ligue also introduced a collective agreement for players featuring health guarantees and image rights protections ahead of the new season.
OL Lyonnes opened their 2026-27 campaign at Fleury on Friday evening, targeting a 20th league crown. Summer signings Salma Paralluelo and Marie-Antoinette Katoto bolster an already formidable squad eager to erase the pain of last season's 0-4 Champions League final defeat to FC Barcelona.
Rose Namajunas earned her first victory since 2021 with a commanding unanimous decision over Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC on ESPN 53 in Las Vegas. The former strawweight champion controlled the fight with sharp striking throughout, shrugging off takedown attempts to deliver a statement performance at flyweight.
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