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WNBA News and FIBA Break Update: Engelbert Retires, Rule Differences, and USA Group Play

Sylvia and Madeleine host Double Drivel during the FIBA break, covering WNBA news and FIBA World Cup highlights. They note Kate Martin signing a developmental contract with the Chicago Sky after being waived by the Sparks, and Aari McDonald signing a rest-of-season deal with the Minnesota Lynx as Eliska Jokelova is waived. Major news is Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s planned retirement at year-end; they review her tenure’s business gains (capital raise, charter flights, expanded season, expansions, media rights, CBA salary growth) alongside criticism over PR, labor relations, player safety, officiating, and the Connecticut Sun sale controversy, then play a “Cathy or Crappy” quote game. They explain key FIBA vs WNBA rule differences and recap USA’s 3–0 group play: big win vs China, narrow 55–52 win vs Italy amid poor shooting and a disputed late flop, and 105–64 win vs Czechia, plus quarterfinal bracket setup and scheduling.

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:20 Quick League News

00:53 Engelbert Retirement News

02:11 Wins and Controversies

04:30 Sun Sale Controversy

05:26 Cathy or Crappy Game

09:30 FIBA Rules Explained

11:26 USA vs China Recap

14:27 Italy Scare and Flop Talk

16:54 Czechia Blowout Win

18:04 Bracket and Schedule Outlook

20:04 Swish List and Signoff