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Olivia Miles injured during a dominant Lynx win, Nneka Ogwumike announces retirement, Kostyuk reaches the Cincinnati quarter-finals, Louisville set an NWSL record, and Claressa Shields reclaims the WBA title - all in your Thursday morning briefing.
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Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles suffered a left ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's 77-66 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. Miles had been the standout performer with 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting, seven assists, two steals and two blocks before stepping on teammate Napheesa Collier's foot. She did not return. Kayla McBride matched Miles's 20-point haul, while Collier added 18 points and eight rebounds.
Eight-time All-WNBA forward Nneka Ogwumike has confirmed she will retire at the end of this season, closing a 15-year career. The former No. 1 draft pick won Rookie of the Year in 2012 and league MVP in 2016, helping the Los Angeles Sparks to the WNBA title. As WNBPA president, she was instrumental in a collective bargaining agreement that raised the salary cap from $1.5 million to $7 million.
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd has been ruled out for the remainder of the WNBA season after arthroscopic surgery on her right knee. Off the court, Fudd and fellow basketball star Paige Bueckers have confirmed their romantic relationship ahead of the Apple TV documentary "The Dynasty: UConn Huskies", dropping on Friday.
Tenth seed Marta Kostyuk rallied from a set down to defeat fifth seed Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 at the Cincinnati Open, reaching the quarter-finals. The victory marked Kostyuk's eighth Top 10 win of 2026, drawing her level with Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina at the top of the WTA giant-killing charts.
Venus and Serena Williams staged a spirited fightback in their Cincinnati Open doubles opener but fell in a nail-biting match tie-break to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. The sisters recovered from 6-2 down in the first set to take the second 6-1, but lost the deciding tie-break 10-8 after clawing back from 8-2 down. Speculation continues over whether Serena will accept a US Open wildcard alongside Venus.
Emma Sears struck twice as Racing Louisville beat Seattle Reign 2-1 for a club-record fourth consecutive NWSL win, with Lauren Milliet assisting both goals. Houston Dash demolished Chicago Stars 5-0, with Kat Rader netting a brace. In NWSL Week 17, Gotham FC made it eight unbeaten with a 2-1 win over Kansas City Current courtesy of Sam Kerr's winner, while Utah Royals edged Bay FC 3-2 thanks to a late VAR-awarded penalty retake from Mina Tanaka.
VfL Wolfsburg have signed Mara Alber on loan from Chelsea and Lara Prasnikar from Utah Royals FC to bolster their attack for the new Frauen-Bundesliga season. However, the club must cope without departing icon Alexandra Popp (Borussia Dortmund), Vivien Endemann (FC Liverpool) and Lineth Beerensteyn (Real Madrid).
German international Kathrin Hendrich has warned that the Frauen-Bundesliga risks losing its best players unless clubs invest more in infrastructure and wages. The defender, who returned from the Chicago Red Stars to sign with 1. FC Köln, believes foreign leagues are becoming increasingly hard to ignore.
Nottingham Forest have been busy, signing Chelsea goalkeeper Katie Cox on a season-long loan and Brighton defender Grace McEwan, 18, also on loan. West Ham tied down forward Viviane Asseyi to a new two-year deal, while Durham landed prolific Hearts forward Bayley Hutchison - who scored 27 goals across two SWPL seasons. Newcastle snapped up Arsenal teenager Jessie Gale on loan, and Juventus committed defender Federica D'Auria to a deal until 2029.
Claressa Shields stopped Australia's Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA World Middleweight Championship, while Alma Meraz Rodríguez retained her WBA Interim Light Flyweight crown with a unanimous decision over Elizabeth López Corzo in Mexicali.
Brazilian bantamweight Mayra Bueno Silva has revealed she suffered a partial eardrum rupture in the second round of her UFC 297 bout against Raquel Pennington, which severely affected her balance and performance. She plans to consult a specialist and has named Irene Aldana and Miesha Tate as potential return opponents.
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