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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Has 'Big' Punishment Decision Heading Into Game 3

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is facing some pressure ahead of Thursday night’s playoff game between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces. After suffering a blowout loss in Game 1, the Fever responded with a 99-89 win in Game 2.

WNBA News / HITC / September 29

Cathy Engelbert disrespects Azzi Fudd with Olivia Miles ROTY comment

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert raised eyebrows after praising Olivia Miles’ Rookie of the Year campaign. Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd entered the 2026 draft as the two standouts of their class, generating massive hype from college hoops fans.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 29

'Nothing Short of Extraordinary': Cathy Engelbert Hails Olivia Miles’ Historic Achievements While Presenting Her With Rookie of the Year Trophy

Olivia Miles has left little to prove after a rookie season filled with records, milestones, and leading the Minnesota Lynx to the #1 seed. Now, as Cathy Engelbert presented her with the Rookie of the Year trophy, the commissioner offered a reminder of how historic her debut actually was.

Caitlin Clark News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

How many of the 24 WNBA players to score 20 points and dish out 10 assists in the same game multiple time can you name in five minutes?

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WNBA News / Fadeaway World / September 24

Cheryl Miller Sends Clear Message To WNBA As League Searches For Cathy Engelbert’s Replacement

The WNBA has spent weeks chewing on a question it still can’t answer. Who replaces Cathy Engelbert? The league announced on Sept. 4 that she will retire when her term ends on Dec.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 24

'Someone Who Will Clean Up All the Messiness': Cathy Engelbert’s Retirement Draws Bold Demand From WNBA Legend

Cathy Engelbert is leaving behind a WNBA that looks almost unrecognizable from the league she inherited in 2019, with the league’s growth skyrocketing.

Indiana Fever News / EssentiallySports / September 18

League Is Being Led by Small Minds': Ex-ESPN Host Blasts Cathy Engelbert’s Absence From Clark’s Gainbridge Sellouts

Caitlin Clark has now spent almost three full years in the WNBA. In that stretch, she has played almost 50 regular-season home games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Indiana Fever.

New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Liberty’s Breanna Stewart throws shade at Cathy Engelbert for not addressing culture war attacks head-on

New York Liberty star and WNBPA executive committee vice president Breanna Stewart has recently shared a candid assessment of her relationship with outgoing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Adam Silver Sends Clear Message On What WNBA Needs in Next Commissioner After Cathy Engelbert

NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants the next WNBA commissioner to do what Cathy Engelbert couldn’t. While that can be many things at this point, the main criticism Engelbert used to catch fire for was her lack of relationships with players.

WNBA News / HITC / September 16

Why Cathy Engelbert has never attended a regular-season Caitlin Clark home game

Rumours are starting to come out about the relationship between Caitlin Clark and Cathy Engelbert. Caitlin Clark’s arrival completely reshaped the WNBA’s financial baseline.

WNBA News / HITC / September 16

‘They cooked her’ – Pat Beverley speaks out on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s exit

Pat Beverley didn’t hold back when reacting to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s upcoming departure. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is stepping down after seven years at the helm, leaving at the end of 2026.

Adam Silver reveals ‘unifying’ goal for Cathy Engelbert’s replacement as WNBA commissioner

With the WNBA set to have a new commissioner following the conclusion of the 2026 season, NBA boss Adam Silver has outlined the goal for the person coming in next.

WNBA News / HITC / September 15

‘I’ll accept the position’ – Matt Walsh puts name forward for WNBA commissioner role

The race to become the next WNBA commissioner is hotting up, with Cathy Engelbert set to leave her post at the end of the year. The WNBA commissioner seat is wide open, but taking the job right now is a total trial by fire.

WNBA News / HITC / September 15

How Caitlin Clark changed Cathy Engelbert’s ‘horrible decision,’ reveals Christine Brennan

Caitlin Clark changed the way WNBA players travel for games during the season. In 2024, the Indiana Fever drafted Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark with the No.

Indiana Fever News / HerSportsNation / September 15

Sophie Cunningham calls for a uniting WNBA leadership after Cathy Engelbert’s retirement

Sophie Cunningham didn’t mince words when asked what should top the list for the next WNBA commissioner. With Cathy Engelbert stepping down at the end of 2026, the Indiana Fever guard made her priority clear: unity.

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WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'Horrible Decision': Caitlin Clark Biographer Blasts WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s Handling of Player Safety

The WNBA now uses full-time charter flights for all its players. That was not always the case. And according to Caitlin Clark biographer Christine Brennan, when she raised questions about the situation at the time, the response she received was a flat and unambiguous no.

Indiana Fever News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'You’ve Got to Show Up': WNBA Executives Blast Cathy Engelbert’s Absence at Caitlin Clark’s Home Games Ahead of Leadership Change

Cathy Engelbert’s decision to retire after seven years as WNBA commissioner comes at a moment when league insiders are openly questioning her leadership.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Yardbarker / September 10

Top candidates to replace WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Engelbert's seven-year run as WNBA commissioner is coming to an end, and the league now faces one of the most important decisions in its history.

WNBA legend Tina Charles defends Caitlin Clark for Team USA close call

Enes Kanter Freedom sues WNBA’s Chicago Sky following ejection

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has made major decision about her future

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

WNBA News / Fadeaway World / September 9

WNBA Takes ‘Open Mind’ Approach To Cathy Engelbert Replacement, With Surprising Names Emerging

With Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announcing her retirement at the end of the current calendar year, the WNBA is looking for a new leader. According to a recent ESPN story, the league may be looking at a wide range of applicants as Engelbert’s replacement.

WNBA News / The Spun / September 8

7 Candidates Are Emerging For Next WNBA Commissioner

The WNBA will have no shortage of options to replace commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Engelbert announced that she’ll be stepping away as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 4

What Cathy Engelbert’s exit means for the Phoenix Mercury

NEW YORK — Cathy Engelbert’s decision to retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026 closes one of the most consequential chapters in the league’s history, and one the Phoenix Mercury have felt closely.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has made major decision about her future

Engelbert has made a major decision about her future in the job.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 4

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at end of year

Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of this year, ending her seven-year tenure as the WNBA's first commissioner. Engelbert, 61, has brokered two collective bargaining agreements and overseen increases in viewership and game attendance in the WNBA as well as growth in the league itself.