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Last updated: August 25, 2026, 3:25 PM ET

WNBA Roundup

Angel Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Dream's 78-71 win over the Sparks on Monday, surpassing the league's single-season mark in the same game. Meanwhile, the Mercury and DeWanna Bonner reached a buyout agreement, freeing the six-time All-Star to sign with a playoff contender once she clears waivers. Napheesa Collier, after a lengthy injury battle, could help Minnesota peak in the playoffs as the Lynx chase their first title in nine years.

College Sports Turmoil

The SEC issued a statement Monday emphasizing that athletes who leave for pro contracts should not return to college, as LSU hopes to sign NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright if he clears waivers. The NCAA's "five for five" decision has made the NFL waiver wire the new national signing day, writes Dan Wetzel. In a related development, Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving LSU less than two weeks after the Tigers added a Russian player. Separately, Ole Miss' NIL collective executive director said the FBI swept the football office for recording devices after Lane Kiffin departed for rival LSU.

Tennis Notebook

Roger Federer, who won five straight US Open titles during his prime, is set to play an exhibition at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019. Alex Eala, who made her US Open debut with little expectation, returns as a top-20 contender aiming for a deep run. Bianca Andreescu, seven years removed from her stunning title, is fighting to make the main draw after countless setbacks. In qualifying, Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round as she bids for her first New York main-draw appearance in five years.

Formula 1 & Golf

BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers whether Mercedes' dominance is over in the latest Q&A following the Dutch Grand Prix. The 2026 LIV Golf season wrapped up in Indianapolis, and while new financing plans are being worked on, the future of the upstart league remains uncertain.

Cricket & Cycling

Michael Vaughan says a punishment to "send a shiver down the whole team" may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy. The former captain's call for discipline comes as England's World Cup hopes ended after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy told BBC Scotland that the onus for prostate cancer screening should not fall solely on high-profile individuals like him.

Olympic Rowing & Other Notes

Imogen Grant, whose lightweight rowing event was removed from the Olympic calendar, is now rebuilding her body to gain weight and compete for LA 2028. The WNBA has not announced plans to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from attending games, but sources say the ex-NBA player will not be eligible to play in the league.