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The WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, will step down after this season. During her time, the league grew but also faced criticism for how it handled issues related to player Caitlin Clark and its policies on transgender athletes.
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Cathy Engelbert is the WNBA commissioner.
She will leave her position at the end of this season.
The league expanded under her leadership.
Some people criticized the league’s approach to Caitlin Clark.
There was also criticism about the league’s transgender policies.
Engelbert’s tenure included both growth and controversy.
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Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match briefly because she smelled strong cannabis smoke near the court. Despite the distraction, she won the match and moved on to the next round in her bid for a fifth Grand Slam title.
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Aryna Sabalenka paused her match against Kamilla Rakhimova due to a strong smell of cannabis.
The match took place at the US Open in New York, where smoking cannabis is legal for adults over 21.
Sabalenka is the two-time defending US Open champion and is aiming for her third straight title.
She won the match 6-3, 6-4 and has now won 16 matches in a row at this tournament.
Other players at the US Open have also noticed the smell of cannabis during matches.
Smoking is not allowed on the tournament grounds, but the nearby park may cause the smell to reach the courts.
Sabalenka served 10 aces and did not face any break points in this match.
Next, Sabalenka will play either Taylor Townsend or Diana Shnaider in the fourth round.
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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers played well in their first World Cup game, helping the United States women's basketball team beat China 94-61. The U.S. team showed strong teamwork and maintained a 31-game winning streak.
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Caitlin Clark scored 14 points and made 11 assists in her World Cup debut.
Paige Bueckers also scored 14 points in the game against China.
Clark’s 11 assists were the most by a U.S. player since 1998.
China’s 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu scored 13 points and made nine of ten free throws.
The U.S. frontcourt players collected a total of 24 rebounds during the game.
Nine of the 12 American players were playing in their first World Cup.
The U.S. team has won 31 games in a row.
The U.S. will play their next games against Italy and the Czech Republic.
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Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA Commissioner at the end of 2026 after more than seven years leading the league. During her time, the WNBA saw big growth in player salaries, franchise values, and fan engagement, as well as a new collective bargaining agreement and media rights deal.
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Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire in December 2026.
She served as WNBA Commissioner for over seven years.
Under her leadership, the league introduced its first million-dollar player salaries.
The average value of WNBA teams rose from $10 million in 2019 to about $460 million in 2026.
Engelbert helped secure a new collective bargaining agreement and a historic media rights deal.
The WNBA grew in fan viewership, game attendance, merchandise sales, and corporate partnerships.
Engelbert addressed player safety concerns and online harassment aimed at players.
She stated there are no current issues with transgender athlete eligibility in the league.
Despite some tensions with players during negotiations, she said she had a good relationship with the players’ association.
She plans to spend more time with her family after retiring.
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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team after playing 207 matches and scoring 125 goals over 21 years. He won the 2022 World Cup and became a national symbol in Argentina. His farewell has sparked calls to retire the number 10 shirt in his honor.
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Messi retired from Argentina's national team after 21 years.
He played 207 official games and scored 125 goals with Argentina.
Messi won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and played in six World Cups total.
His last major game was a semifinal win against England during the 2022 World Cup.
Argentina temporarily stopped matches in the tenth minute to honor Messi.
Messi experienced criticism earlier in his career for not winning major titles with Argentina.
Fans and officials are asking to retire Argentina’s number 10 jersey to honor him.
Messi’s farewell included emotional moments, including a letter mentioning his late father.
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Mike Dean, a former Premier League referee, said he sometimes tried to see how long he could officiate without blowing his whistle. An investigation into his games found that he did hold the whistle for long periods but never as long as 20 minutes, and he still applied the rules properly.
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Mike Dean refereed in the Premier League for 28 years and stopped officiating on-field in 2022.
He told a podcast he played "mini-games" during matches by delaying whistle use, sometimes for 20-25 minutes.
Another ex-referee, Mark Halsey, said staying silent that long is nearly impossible.
BBC Sport checked Dean’s games from 2008-09 to 2018-19, before video referees were used.
They looked at 214 matches where the score was 0-0 after 15 minutes to see if Dean delayed whistle use.
Only four games had long whistle delays; the longest was 18 minutes and 20 seconds.
The investigation found no evidence of missed fouls or unfair officiating in those games.
Dean stated he always followed the rules and aimed to let the game flow naturally.
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At the 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament, an increased number of social media influencers and content creators attended with special access. Their presence led to some disruptions during matches, raising concerns about proper tennis behavior and etiquette among fans and creators.
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The number of content creators with credentials at the U.S. Open doubled compared to last year.
Influencers and fans caused noise and interruptions during matches, including recording videos and using bright lights.
Naomi Osaka noted that crowd noise from influencers made it hard to concentrate during her matches.
Umpires at the tournament asked fans and influencers multiple times to keep quiet to respect the players.
The U.S. Tennis Association invited more creators to reach new audiences and help grow the sport.
Players and officials emphasized the need for clear rules and etiquette concerning influencer behavior.
Arthur Ashe Stadium is the main court and a popular spot for fans during the U.S. Open.
Some players said fans often do not realize how much noise can travel inside the large stadium.
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame has changed its process for selecting new members. They cut the selection committee from 50 to 28 people, removed the separate senior players category, and will return to meeting in person for voting.
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The selection committee size is reduced from 50 to 28 members.
There will no longer be a separate category for senior players; all players are judged together.
The committee will have 25 voting members and 3 non-voting members who join discussions but don’t vote.
Voting will return to in-person meetings instead of virtual ones.
The new process starts with 50 player nominees, narrows to 25 semifinalists, then 13 finalists.
One coaching candidate and one contributor candidate are also finalists.
Players become eligible for the Hall of Fame five years after retirement.
The changes were made after criticism of the voting outcome for recent candidates, including coach Bill Belichick.
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Cathy Engelbert, the commissioner of the WNBA, announced she will retire at the end of this year after more than seven years leading the league. During her time, she helped grow the league financially and expanded the number of teams, while also managing challenges like player safety and league policies.
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Cathy Engelbert has been WNBA commissioner for over seven years and is the second-longest-serving leader in the league’s history.
She helped negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement that introduced the league’s first million-dollar player salaries.
The WNBA has grown with record TV ratings, better attendance, and a new long-term media rights deal under her leadership.
The league is set to have 18 teams by the end of the decade, up from fewer teams before her tenure.
The average value of a WNBA team rose from $10 million in 2019 to about $460 million in 2026.
Engelbert managed the league through the coronavirus pandemic to keep it running.
The league has faced challenges such as increased social media attacks on players and debates over transgender athlete eligibility.
Engelbert says she will help find and support the next leader for the WNBA during her transition period.
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Serena and Venus Williams will team up again to play in the U.S. Open women’s doubles tournament after four years. They will play against Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan in the first round on Friday night.
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Serena Williams returned to tennis this year after being away for four years.
Serena lost to Maya Joint at Wimbledon and hurt her knee during that match.
The Williams sisters won the U.S. Open doubles title in 1999 and 2009.
They have a 27-7 win-loss record in nine U.S. Open doubles appearances.
Venus Williams lost in the singles tournament and is not sure about her tennis future.
Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan are the 14th-seeded team in the doubles tournament.
The Williams sisters last played doubles together at the U.S. Open in 2022.
Serena and Carlos Alcaraz lost in the mixed doubles quarterfinals last week.
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Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA Commissioner, announced she will retire at the end of 2025 after leading the league for over seven years. During her time, she helped the league grow significantly, including negotiating a strong collective bargaining agreement that introduced million-dollar player salaries and expanding the number of teams.
Key Facts
Engelbert has been WNBA Commissioner for more than seven years, the second-longest in the league’s history.
She helped negotiate a collective bargaining agreement in 2025 that allowed players to earn million-dollar salaries for the first time.
Under her leadership, the league saw record TV ratings, higher game attendance, and a new long-term media rights deal.
The WNBA plans to expand to 18 teams by the end of the decade.
Engelbert began her role after leaving her previous job as president of Deloitte in 2019.
She says she decided to retire on her own and has been planning for the transition for several years.
Engelbert aims to help find and support the next leader to continue growing the league.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised Engelbert for her leadership during a key growth period for the WNBA.
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Caitlin Clark helped the United States win against China 94-61 in the Women’s Basketball World Cup opening game. The U.S. team showed strong play with a young roster and kept their winning streak in the World Cup alive.
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The U.S. defeated China 94-61 in Berlin in the Women’s Basketball World Cup opener.
Caitlin Clark scored 14 points and made 11 assists.
China’s Zhang Ziyu, who is 7-foot-3 and 19 years old, scored 13 points in her first World Cup appearance.
The U.S. has won 31 World Cup games in a row since 2006.
Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese are a young group of players for the U.S. and were key in the game.
China’s defense used Zhang and 6-foot-10 Han Xu to create a tall defensive presence.
The U.S. dominated the first quarter and had a big lead at halftime.
The next games are U.S. versus Italy and China versus the Czech Republic.
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England has added two new players, Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe, to their white-ball cricket squads for upcoming matches against Sri Lanka. Donald will play in the T20 series, and Crocombe will join the one-day international team.
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Aneurin Donald is selected for England's 16-player squad for the T20 matches.
Henry Crocombe is chosen for the 16-man one-day international squad.
Both players were picked based on strong performances in domestic cricket.
Donald has performed well for Derbyshire and Trent Rockets in recent competitions.
Crocombe has been observed by selectors throughout the summer.
Jacob Bethell, another player, had knee surgery and plans to return in November.
Brydon Carse was excluded from the squads due to an incident and his drop from the Test team.
The matches are part of England’s white-ball cricket series against Sri Lanka.
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A judge in Louisiana has made a decision that goes against the NCAA (the organization that runs college sports). The judge ruled in favor of former NFL rookies, allowing them to play college football again. This decision helps Louisiana State University in their case.
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A Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA.
The ruling supports former NFL rookies who want to play college football once more.
This case involves player eligibility rules set by the NCAA.
Louisiana State University (LSU) is involved and benefits from the judge’s decision.
The decision may affect how eligibility rules are applied to athletes who have played professionally.
The injunction temporarily blocks the NCAA from enforcing its current rules in this matter.
The case highlights conflicts between college sports regulations and professional sports experience.
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The third round of the US Open tennis tournament is taking place in New York. Several top-ranked players are competing against each other, with matches scheduled on multiple courts, including Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium.
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The US Open third round is happening today.
Seeded players are competing against each other for the first time in this round.
Matches are scheduled on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand, and Stadium 17.
Notable players in action include Jessica Pegula, Leylah Fernandez, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Both women’s and men’s singles matches are underway.
Evening sessions include doubles matches with Venus and Serena Williams.
The event is being held in New York City.
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Venus and Serena Williams will play together in the U.S. Open women's doubles tennis tournament. Tennis expert Bethanie Mattek-Sands provided more details about their participation.
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Venus and Serena Williams are teaming up for the U.S. Open women's doubles.
The U.S. Open is a major tennis tournament held annually.
Both Venus and Serena are well-known tennis champions.
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, a tennis player, shared information about their partnership.
The event is covered by CBS News.
The women's doubles is a tennis event where two-player teams compete.
Venus and Serena have played doubles together before in major tournaments.
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Katie Taylor, a 40-year-old Irish boxer, is preparing for her final fight in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin’s Croke Park. She will fight French challenger Flora Pili for the chance to become a three-time undisputed world champion in the super-lightweight division.
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Katie Taylor started boxing by hiding her gender to compete in junior bouts.
She is fighting at Croke Park, Ireland’s famous sports stadium, for the first time since 1972.
The match will include Taylor’s WBA, IBF, and WBO super-lightweight titles, plus the vacant WBC belt.
Taylor won Olympic gold for Ireland in 2012 when women’s boxing was first included.
Her professional record is 25 wins and 1 loss.
Taylor lost to Chantelle Cameron in Dublin in 2023 but won back the titles later.
She has fought at famous venues like Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium.
Taylor has helped increase girls’ participation in boxing in Ireland and hopes to retire after this fight.
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There will be no away fans allowed at Celtic and Rangers games in the Scottish Premiership or Premier Sports Cup this season. This decision follows problems with crowd trouble and fans entering the pitch during a recent Scottish Cup match.
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Away fans are banned from Celtic and Rangers derby games this season.
The ban covers matches in both the Scottish Premiership and the Premier Sports Cup.
The decision came after violent incidents and pitch invasions during a Scottish Cup quarter-final in March.
Around 8,000 visiting fans were present during the March incident, much more than usual for league games.
Rangers suggested allowing 300 away fans for an upcoming cup game, but Celtic refused.
Both clubs were ordered to play their next Scottish Cup home games without any fans.
The ban is temporary, so officials can review the situation and plan better safety measures.
Police Scotland, the SPFL, and the clubs agreed the focus is on safety and security.
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Charles Leclerc was fastest in the first practice session at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.173 seconds. The session had some interruptions and featured several drivers stepping in for others due to injuries or team changes.
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Charles Leclerc led the first practice, followed by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
Smriti Mandhana became the top run-scorer in women's international cricket by scoring 124 runs in a match during the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai. She surpassed Mithali Raj’s record of 10,868 runs and also became the leading century maker with 18 centuries across all formats.
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Mandhana scored 124 runs off 64 balls against Hong Kong in the Women’s Asia Cup.
She overtook Mithali Raj’s record for most international runs in women’s cricket.
Mandhana now has 18 centuries, the most in women's international cricket, beating Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt.
She is the vice-captain of India’s cricket team.
Mandhana made her international debut in 2013.
She has scored centuries in all three formats: Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals (T20Is).
India won the match by 137 runs, securing a semifinal spot in the tournament.
Mandhana praised Mithali Raj as a role model and dedicated her achievement to her family.
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