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Last updated: July 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

WNBA Buzz and Leadership Questions

Former President Barack Obama to the WNBA All-Stars on Friday, expressing his strong support for the women's game and posing for photos with players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. However, the league faces internal scrutiny, as stakeholders have questioned leadership, with some describing Commissioner Cathy Engelbert as "defensive," "dismissive," and "condescending" regarding the WNBA's future direction. Meanwhile, player performances were graded, with Azzi Fudd receiving an "A+" for her historic 3-point contest victory, the first rookie to achieve such a feat.

Track and Field Stars Shine at U.S. Championships

Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles at the U.S. track and field championships on Friday night. Lyles delivered a world-leading performance for an impressive victory.

Commonwealth Games and International Athletes

Scotland's Eilish McColgan is in an effort to defend her 10000m title at the Commonwealth Games in her home country on Monday. Meanwhile, Tonga's netball team is set to make history as they launch their first Commonwealth Games campaign against powerhouse Australia. Sean McCann, brother of Madeleine McCann, will also compete for Scotland in swimming.

Tennis Schedule Under Fire

The demanding schedule of professional tennis has drawn criticism after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Canadian Open Masters 1000 event. The tournament director indicated that changes are necessary to address player burnout.

Gaelic Football Rivalry Heats Up

All-Ireland champions Kerry are set to defend their title against Mayo, who are aiming to end a 75-year drought for the Sam Maguire trophy in a highly anticipated Gaelic football clash.

NHL Preseason Predictions Miss the Mark

Early NHL preseason predictions have been re-evaluated, with Steve Yzerman's performance being called a success, while the Rangers' playoff hopes appear to be faltering.

Political Commentary on Athletes

President Donald Trump voiced criticism of LeBron James, suggesting the basketball star might be "a racist" when asked about his place among the sport's greatest players.