Coach News Today — September 19, 2026
Off SEC report, LSU's Leavitt 'available' to start, source says and more — today's coach signal.
Big news across the sports world today, and we've got you covered here at CoachNews. In the NFL, teams are gearing up for another week of action, with some key updates on player availability - the Dolphins have confirmed that Robinson is still in concussion protocol and will miss their upcoming game against the 49ers, while the Falcons are once again turning to QB Rush to lead the team, as Penix remains out. Meanwhile, there's optimism on the LSU front, with a source indicating that Leavitt is now considered 'available' to start.
It's not just football making headlines, though - in the NBA, the Pistons have locked up Ausar Thompson with a massive 5-year, $155M extension, a show of faith in the young player's abilities. Over in the WNBA, the Fever's Mitchell is still buzzing after setting a new season scoring record and getting a surprise postgame party from her teammates. As we explore the world of coaching, we're also taking a look at how coaches faring when they return to their former teams - a trend that's certainly worth keeping an eye on. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on all these stories and more!
Today's signal:
• Off SEC report, LSU's Leavitt 'available' to start, source says (espn.com)
• Fever's Mitchell surprised by postgame party after setting season scoring record (espn.com)
• Pistons' Ausar Thompson lands 5-year, $155M extension, sources say (espn.com)
• Dolphins' Robinson remains in concussion protocol, out vs. 49ers (espn.com)
• With Penix not ready, Falcons again turn to QB Rush vs. Panthers (espn.com)
• How coaches returning to their former stomping grounds have fared (espn.com)