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Washington Mystics storm back from 20 points down to beat Dallas, Manchester United appoint Eva Olid, Crystal Palace sign Peyraud-Magnin, Barcelona eye Bayern's Kett, and the Corning Classic returns to the LPGA Tour.
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Washington Mystics pulled off one of the most dramatic results of the WNBA season, clawing back from 20 points down to beat the Dallas Wings 96-92 and extend their winning streak to five games. Centre Shakira Austin was the catalyst with 27 points and 13 rebounds. The Mystics sit at 17-12 and comfortably hold the eighth seed.
Indiana Fever forward Damiris Dantas has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season after surgery to repair a torn meniscus in her left knee. The Brazilian centre's absence puts additional pressure on Aliyah Boston in the frontcourt, with the Fever currently fifth in the standings and hosting the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has revealed details of a respectful pregame conversation with Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve about transgender athletes in women's sport. Cunningham stressed the exchange ended on respectful terms and urged the spotlight to return to basketball ahead of Indiana's next game.
Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as the new head coach of their women's team on a deal running until June 2028. The Spaniard arrives after guiding Heart of Midlothian to a historic first Scottish Women's Premier League title. She replaces Marc Skinner, who departed by mutual agreement, and faces a WSL opener against London City Lionesses on 4 September.
Crystal Palace have secured veteran French international goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin on a season-long loan from Denver Summit. The 34-year-old, who has 76 caps for France and won the UEFA Women's Champions League with Lyon, becomes Palace's seventh summer signing.
FC Barcelona are planning a renewed approach for Bayern München defender Franziska Kett during the winter transfer window after their initial bid was rebuffed. The 21-year-old Germany international is contracted to Bayern until 2027, but speculation over her future continues to intensify.
The NWSL has confirmed its 2027 season will launch on 11 February in Los Angeles, strategically timed to coincide with Super Bowl weekend. Every club will play a 30-game balanced schedule, with a mid-season pause for the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. The NWSL Championship is set for 20 November.
Utah Royals romped to a 5-1 victory over Portland Thorns, with Cloé Lacasse providing three assists to set a club record. Kansas City Current hammered Racing Louisville 5-1 to stretch their unbeaten home run to 25 matches. Evelyn Ijeh became the first Swedish player to score an NWSL hat-trick as North Carolina Courage thrashed Orlando Pride 5-0, while Jess Fishlock hit her 50th NWSL career goal for Seattle Reign.
Defender Victoria Krug has joined FC Nantes following the expiry of her RB Leipzig contract after five seasons and 114 appearances. Separately, Serie A side US Sassuolo have signed 19-year-old Polish forward Kinga Wyrwas from Śląsk Wrocław on a free transfer after an impressive return from injury.
Elena Rybakina survived 58 unforced errors - including 16 double faults - to edge past Daria Kasatkina 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the second round of the National Bank Open in Toronto. The second seed fired 15 aces and 58 winners to power through, and will face 28th seed Ann Li in the third round.
The Corning Classic, dormant since 2009, will return to the LPGA Tour schedule in May 2027 with a $5 million purse - more than triple its last prize fund. Rebranded as "The Classic," the tournament will be held at Corning Country Club from 27-30 May 2027, with IMG handling promotion and operations.
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