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USA Basketball name their FIBA World Cup squad featuring Clark, Bueckers and Wilson; Phoenix Mercury land Kelsey Plum; Sabalenka and Swiatek advance in Toronto; and Charley Hull targets Solheim Cup form.
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USA Basketball have named a 12-player squad for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, headlined by two-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and fellow MVP Breanna Stewart. Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston are all set for their first senior major tournament. Head coach Kara Lawson's side open group play against China on 4 September, with the WNBA season pausing to accommodate the competition.
The Phoenix Mercury have acquired multi-time All-Star Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks, sending their 2027 first-round pick the other way. Despite sitting eight games below .500, GM Nick U'Ren insists a rebuild is off the table. Head coach Nate Tibbetts is confident Plum's offensive versatility will open up new strategic options alongside Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper.
The New York Liberty have parted ways with forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, ending a five-year spell that included 126 regular-season appearances, a 2021 All-Star nod and a 2023 all-defensive second-team selection. The move clears a roster spot expected to go to Marine Fauthoux, who has been impressing with increased minutes.
Veronica Burton has established herself as one of the WNBA's top two-way players at the Golden State Valkyries, sitting inside the league's top 10 for assists and top 20 for steals. She is set to face former side Dallas Wings, with head coach Natalie Nakase praising her basketball IQ and playmaking ability.
The Indiana Fever received a warm reception from fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with supporters showing particular backing for Sophie Cunningham amid ongoing off-court debate. Caitlin Clark is fit and firing after injury disrupted her previous campaign, joining Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell in a strong roster.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka held off Zhang Shuai to reach the round of 16 at the WTA Toronto Masters, surviving a break point when serving for the match. Seventh seed Iga Swiatek had an easier evening, dismantling Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-1 in just 66 minutes with 18 winners. Sabalenka next faces Ekaterina Alexandrova, while Swiatek takes on Marta Kostyuk.
Coco Gauff has spoken out against the WTA Tour's new gene testing policy at the Canadian Open, warning that the surrounding debate has fuelled hostility towards the trans community. Gauff called for greater transparency and nuance, noting that some players were caught off guard by the announcement. Fellow players Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina offered contrasting views on the issue.
Charley Hull is pressing on through back and ankle injuries as she prepares for the PIF London Championship and next month's Solheim Cup. The English star has posted top-10 finishes at three of the five women's majors in 2026 but was left frustrated by putting problems at the AIG Women's Open, where she tied for sixth.
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of defender Gabby George from Manchester United for an undisclosed six-figure fee, making her the club's seventh summer signing. The 29-year-old made 54 appearances for United and won the Women's FA Cup in 2023/24.
Teenage forward Emma Moreno has signed a new contract with Atlético Madrid until 2028 and will head back to Eibar on loan for a second consecutive season. The 19-year-old Spain youth international made 29 Liga F appearances last term and has won back-to-back Women's Under-19 European titles.
German international Kathrin Hendrich has joined 1. FC Köln from Chicago Stars, becoming the first current Germany player to sign for the club. The 32-year-old defender, who sits 15th on the Bundesliga's all-time appearance list with 306 matches, has penned a deal until 2028.
The Subway Players Cup - formerly the Subway Women's League Cup - will adopt a new League Phase and Knockout Phase structure this season. A Swiss-style League Phase begins on 23 September, with the top eight advancing to knockout rounds running from January to March 2027.
The latest season of Apple TV's Ted Lasso has turned its spotlight on Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga, the back-to-back NWSL MVP and Golden Boot winner. The episode features CPKC Stadium, where the Current boast a 26-match unbeaten home run in the regular season.
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