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Seattle Storm end an 11-game losing streak, Coco Gauff advances in Toronto, Lexi Thompson announces pregnancy, and Olivia Moultrie suffers a season-ending ACL injury.
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Seattle Storm ended their 11-game skid with a 97-88 victory over the Chicago Sky. Dominique Malonga led the way with 26 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, while Natisha Hiedeman contributed 18 points and nine assists. DiJonai Carrington posted a career-high 26 points for Chicago but it wasn't enough as Zia Cooke's clutch three-pointer sealed the result for Seattle.
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White delivered a passionate defence of her players before their showdown with the New York Liberty, pushing back against external criticism. Fever president Kelly Krauskopf also offered her full backing, praising White for doing a "tremendous job". The controversy stems from a flagrant foul incident involving DiJonai Carrington and Sophie Cunningham, which escalated to the point where Indiana's lieutenant governor publicly called for White's sacking.
The New York Liberty, riding a four-game winning streak, travelled to Indianapolis to face the Fever. All eyes were on Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, who have combined for 516 points across their last 10 games - an unprecedented feat in WNBA history. The Liberty countered with Breanna Stewart (averaging 21.3 points per game), Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington clarified her social media post referencing "WHITE PRIVILEGE", insisting it was not connected to her flagrant foul ejection but rather a call for consistent officiating standards across the WNBA. She confirmed she has raised concerns directly with the league.
Coco Gauff received a walkover into the National Bank Open semi-finals after Belinda Bencic withdrew from their quarter-final with a hip injury. Bencic, the 2015 Toronto champion, had been carrying the problem since Wimbledon. Gauff will face either Elena Rybakina or Naomi Osaka in Wednesday's semi-final.
Alex Eala captured her maiden WTA title at the Washington Open this summer, beating Jessica Pegula and Naomi Osaka along the way. However, the Filipino star has played more matches than any other player on tour this season, and fatigue showed in her Canadian Open loss to Bencic. A demanding Cincinnati draw awaits, with potential clashes against Linda Noskova, Pegula, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka.
LPGA star Lexi Thompson announced she is expecting her first child - a baby girl - due in February. The news raises serious questions about her place on the US Solheim Cup team, with just two events remaining before selections are finalised. Thompson returns to competition this week at The Standard Portland Classic after withdrawing from a tournament in June with a hip injury.
Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 NWSL season after sustaining an ACL injury to her right knee in training. The 21-year-old had been in superb form, contributing five goals and five assists in 16 appearances. She will also miss the Concacaf Women's Championship in November and December.
Portland Thorns forward Pietra Tordin scored her first career hat trick against Boston Legacy, taking her season tally to seven goals and becoming the NWSL's leader in combined goals and assists. Trinity Rodman and Sophia Wilson both reached nine goals for the season, while Lindsey Heaps and Mal Swanson face knee injury concerns.
Brighton signed Swiss midfielder Lia Wälti from Juventus, who could face former club Arsenal on matchday one. Jordan Nobbs completed a free transfer to Newcastle Women from Aston Villa, bringing 71 England caps and promotion ambitions. Leicester City signed Brighton academy product Libby Bance as their fifth summer recruit, and Brighton's Carla Camacho headed to SS Lazio on a season-long loan, scoring twice on her friendly debut.
Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in the UEFA Women's Champions League third qualifying round. The first leg takes place in England on 26 August, with the return in Spain on 2 September. The winners advance to the 18-team League Phase, which Manchester City and Arsenal have already qualified for directly.
London City Lionesses midfielder Daniëlle van de Donk described her most recent campaign as the toughest of her career, revealing the mental toll of a relentless injury cycle. The Netherlands international hasn't ruled out featuring at the 2027 World Cup but is focused on preseason recovery.
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