Motosport News Today — September 5, 2026
Sources: LSU leaves ex-pros off roster for opener and more — today's motosport signal.
Big news across the sports world today, and we're diving right in. In the world of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz is making headlines with his plans to take more in-season breaks, which could have implications for his ranking and performance in upcoming tournaments, including the US Open, where Aryna Sabalenka had a bit of a distraction during her match with the smell of marijuana wafting through the air. Meanwhile, on the court, the United States is off to a strong start in the World Cup, rolling past China in their opener.
In other news, there's a changing of the guard in the WNBA, as Engelbert, a key figure in transforming the league, announces her retirement. On the NFL side, LSU is making some controversial roster decisions, leaving some ex-pros off the roster for their opener. In the NBA, Ben Simmons is staying in Sacramento, with sources indicating that he's agreed to a one-year deal with the Kings. These are just a few of the top stories making waves today - stay tuned for more updates and analysis from around the sports world.
Today's signal:
• Sources: LSU leaves ex-pros off roster for opener (espn.com)
• Alcaraz plans to take more in-season breaks (espn.com)
• Marijuana smell irks Sabalenka in US Open match (espn.com)
• Engelbert, who helped transform WNBA, to retire (espn.com)
• United States rolls past China in World Cup opener (espn.com)
• Sources: Simmons, Kings agree to one-year deal (espn.com)