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Rybakina retires injured in Cincinnati, Kayla Harrison signs with UFC, Las Vegas Aces rout the Sun, Arsenal Women overhaul their squad, and London City Lionesses land Putellas, Diani and Mapi León.
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Elena Rybakina's bid to become world number one came to an abrupt end on Thursday as the Australian Open champion was forced to retire from her Cincinnati Open quarter-final against Iga Swiatek with a left ankle injury. Trailing 4-1 in the opening set, Rybakina called for a medical timeout but managed only one further point before withdrawing. Swiatek will face Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.
Two-time Olympic judo gold medallist Kayla Harrison has officially joined the UFC roster, with CEO Dana White confirming the blockbuster signing. Harrison will make her octagon debut against former bantamweight champion Holly Holm at UFC 300 at 135 pounds, marking a high-profile crossover for the PFL standout who holds that promotion's all-time records for victories and finishes in women's divisions.
Las Vegas Aces dismantled the Connecticut Sun behind Jackie Young's 24 points and seven rebounds and A'ja Wilson's 20-point contribution. The Aces trailed narrowly at half-time before unleashing a devastating 16-0 run in the third quarter. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus added 18 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Connecticut's 19 turnovers proved fatal, gifting Las Vegas 28 points.
Sex toys were thrown onto the court during a Chicago Sky game for the second consecutive night, echoing similar incidents from last season linked to a cryptocurrency promotion. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve spoke out against the behaviour, with players calling for stronger action to protect the integrity of the game.
Arsenal Women have released 11 players - including Beth Mead and Katie McCabe - and brought in seven new faces headlined by Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle, Géraldine Reuteler, and Selina Cerci. Manager Renée Slegers heads into her second full campaign with all WSL home matches now staged at the Emirates Stadium. Revenue has climbed to £21.5 million.
London City Lionesses have pulled off a remarkable transfer window, signing Alexia Putellas from Barcelona, Kadi Diani from Lyon, and defender Mapi León. Goalkeeper Mary Earps also joins the squad as the east London club target Champions League qualification in the new WSL season.
The Portland Fire (WNBA) and Portland Thorns (NWSL) have unveiled a $150 million purpose-built performance centre in Hillsboro, Oregon - the first facility designed to house two professional women's teams from different sports. The 12-acre campus features outdoor pitches, a gymnasium, nursery facilities, and rehabilitation equipment including an underwater treadmill.
UEFA Director for Women's Football Nadine Keßler has turned down Chancellor Friedrich Merz's offer to serve as State Minister for Sports and Community. The former Germany international is reportedly being considered for the role of managing director at the Women's Bundesliga.
FC Bayern Frauen open their Bundesliga title defence against Union Berlin on Friday evening, with Klara Bühl and Franziska Kett among the key figures. Meanwhile, Mainz 05 prepare for their first-ever Frauen-Bundesliga fixture against SV Werder Bremen at Bruchweg, with head coach Takashi Yamashita stressing a disciplined defensive approach.
Juventus Women kicked off their Serie A Women's Cup title defence with a controlled 2-0 away victory over Como 1907. Alba Redondo opened the scoring on 25 minutes before Remina Chiba sealed the win in the 79th minute. Attention now turns to a Women's Champions League playoff against St. Pölten on Wednesday.
NJ/NY Gotham FC sit atop the NWSL standings after three consecutive 1-0 victories followed by a 2-1 win over Kansas City Current. Midfielder Tess Boade has signed for the remainder of the season, while former star Ali Krieger has been nominated for the 2027 National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Kathy Hendrich has returned to Germany's Bundesliga with 1. FC Köln after ending her spell with the Chicago Stars. Spanish defender Oihane Valdezate has joined the Chicago Stars from AS Roma. Vivienne Lia has left Arsenal for Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-year deal. Fiorentina have signed 19-year-old triple European Championship winner Alba Cerrato from Sevilla. Eve Annets joins Hibernian on loan from Manchester City.
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