Beleaguered WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert set to retire

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, 61, is set to retire in December after leading the league since 2019. During her seven-plus year tenure, she served as the first commissioner in league history, guiding the WNBA through significant expansion, revenue growth, and new TV deals. Her stewardship is described as both transformative and tumultuous. Engelbert's departure marks the end of a period characterized by substantial organizational evolution and various challenges faced by the league under her leadership.