Cathy Engelbert, Ben Simmons Returns and Cleveland Drama

Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the WNBA, U.S. Open, college football, NBA, NHL, soccer, Major League Baseball and track and field, beginning with Cathy Engelbert’s announcement that she will retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026 after overseeing one of the league’s biggest periods of growth.

At the U.S. Open, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continues his run while Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula and other contenders move deeper into the tournament.

College football coverage includes Miami-Stanford, Oklahoma-UTEP, USC-Fresno State and the developing eligibility dispute involving LSU players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris ahead of the Clemson matchup.

In the NBA, Ben Simmons returns with Sacramento, while hockey brings a new opportunity for Brendan Brisson in Toronto. Soccer coverage includes Morgan Whittaker’s record Colorado Rapids move, major PSG contract extensions, the opening of the Women’s Super League season and results involving Liverpool, Real Madrid, PSG and Lyon.

Around MLB, Cleveland and Detroit provide dramatic doubleheader action, while the AL and NL playoff races feature the Dodgers, Brewers, Braves, Cubs, Padres, Astros and Blue Jays.

Finally, Mondo Duplantis’ health becomes a storyline ahead of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.