Kelsey Mitchell Record, NBA Deals and MLB Playoff Races Tighten

Sep 19, 2026

Kelsey Mitchell Record, NBA Deals and MLB Playoff Races Tighten

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Yesterday in Sports recaps a packed Friday across the WNBA, college football, NBA, NFL, Premier League, MLS and Major League Baseball , beginning with Kelsey Mitchell’s record-setting season for the Indiana Fever . Chris Horwedel covers Mitchell setting a new WNBA single-season scoring record, Caitlin Clark’s 28-point, 14-assist performance , Indiana’s win over Toronto and a potential playoff preview between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx . In college football, the episode checks in on Texas Tech-Houston, Miami-Wake Forest and Oregon-Portland State , including a record-setting offensive performance from the Ducks. The NBA brings major contract news involving Keyonte George, Ausar Thompson and Pelle Larsson , while the NFL features Kyler Murray’s concussion absence, Carson Wentz starting for Minnesota and Stephon Gilmore officially retiring as a New England Patriot. Soccer coverage includes Brentford’s statement win over Chelsea , Julian Hall’s Hudson River Derby winner for the New York Red Bulls, Noahkai Banks choosing Germany over the United States , FC Cincinnati signing Tyrell Malacia and Kylian Mbappé leaving Nike for On . Around MLB, the Braves clinch another postseason berth , while the Guardians, White Sox, Tigers, Astros, Rangers, Padres, Cubs, Phillies, Mets, Dodgers and Brewers continue reshaping the playoff picture. Washington also locks up Cade Cavalli with a long-term extension.

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