Top Ten Things in Sports week of 9/8/2026-9/15/2026

Team USA set a Women’s Basketball World Cup record with 31 assists in their win on Thursday morning.
Team USA set a Women’s Basketball World Cup for the quarterfinals scoring 108 points in their huge win on Thursday morning.
The New York Liberty became the first team with a representative on all 4 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup semifinal teams on Saturday.
The Milwaukee Brewers set an MLB record for the highest run differential in the game that they clinched a playoff spot beating the Reds 20-0 on Friday night.
Jackie Young became the first player ever to have 15 or more points, 5 or more rebounds, and 5 or more assists in a Women’s World Cup final on Sunday afternoon.
Breanna Stewart became fifth all-time in Team USA World Cup scoring with her 267th point on Sunday afternoon.
Breanna Stewart became the first player in FIBA Women’s World Cup history to win two tournament MVP awards.
Breanna Stewart tied Sue Bird for most Women’s World Cup Gold Medals in history winning her fourth gold medal on Sunday afternoon.
Ethan Salas became the youngest player in Padres franchise history to hit a triple at 20 years and 104 days old on Sunday night.
Elena Rybakina became the 30th Women to be tennis #1 in the world after winning her US Open semifinal match on Thursday night.