Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA commissioner, will step down after the 2026 season, the league announced Friday, characterizing the move as a retirement. Engelbert’s departure ends a contentious tenure and triggers a leadership transition that could affect the WNBA’s strategic direction, sponsorship relations, and growth plans.
People Programming Cathy Engelbert Out As WNBA Commissioner After 2026 Sep 4, 2026 | Margaret Fleming Facebook Tweet Save this article for later! Login or create a Free Member Profile to bookmark it. The controversial executive is retiring, the league said Friday. This article was originally posted on frontofficesports.com Continue reading
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