Second Episode of NASCAR AMERICANA -Three-Part Docuseries Exploring NASCAR's Unique Place in the American Story – Premieres on USA Network this Saturday Following Cook Out 400 Post-Race Show

WNBA Wednesday Night Doubleheader – Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings Host Marina Mabrey and Toronto Tempo (8 p.m. ET on USA Network), Followed by Chicago Sky at Golden State Valkyries (10 p.m. ET on USA Network and CNBC)

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 12, 2026 – USA Network’s live sports coverage this week is highlighted by USA Sports’ NASCAR Cup Series coverage of the Cook Out 400 from Richmond Raceway this Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. ET, and a Wednesday night WNBA doubleheader beginning tonight at 8 p.m. ET with Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings hosting Marina Mabrey and the Toronto Tempo.

USA Sports continues its coverage of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series this weekend at Richmond Raceway with the Cook Out 400 airing live on USA Network on Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Pre-race coverage on Countdown to Green begins at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Long-time motorsports play-by-play commentator Leigh Diffey leads USA Sports’ NASCAR broadcasts alongside 21-time Cup Series-winner Jeff Burton, who was recently elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, as well as Steve Letarte, former crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon.

Marty Snider will host USA Sports’ Countdown to Green pre-race coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET alongside Burton and Letarte, and the post-race show will feature Diffey, Burton, and Letarte. Snider, Kim Coon and Dave Burns will report from pit road.

Following Saturday’s post-race coverage, USA Sports will premiere the second episode of NASCAR AMERICANA, “Family Bonds” on USA Network. The three-part limited documentary series explores NASCAR’s unique place in the American story and is produced by the critically acclaimed makers of The Last Dance and OJ: Made in America and executive produced by Peyton Manning and Omaha Productions.

From hometown dirt tracks to NASCAR’s biggest stages, “Family Bonds” explores the love of racing that has united families across generations and made it one of America’s most enduring communities. This episode features the first formal sit-down interview with Hall of Fame driver Kurt Busch since the sudden loss in May of his younger brother Kyle Busch, the all-time winningest driver across NASCAR’s three national series. It focuses on the relationships that define NASCAR as drivers, teams, and fans come together to honor Busch at the 2026 Coca-Cola 600.

Following last weekend’s Iowa Corn 350 on USA Network, this is the second race of USA Sports’ NASCAR coverage in 2026, which includes 14 races of the 2026 Cup Series season and includes full coverage of “The Chase,” with USA Sports producing 10 races on USA Network and four on NBC, including the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race in Miami in November.

USA Sports’ WNBA coverage begins tonight with the WNBA on USA Pregame Show presented by Ford at 7:30 p.m. ET featuring host Paris Lawson alongside analysts Renee Montgomery and Edona Thaqi.

The doubleheader then begins with Paige Bueckers the Dallas Wings (19-14) hosting Marina Mabrey and the Toronto Tempo (10-22) on USA Network at 8 p.m. ET as Kate Scott (play-by-play) and Lea B. Olsen (analyst) will call the game live from College Park Center in Arlington.

The second leg of tonight’s doubleheader features Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries (23-9) hosting the Chicago Sky (12-21) at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network as Meghan McPeak (play-by-play), Amy Audibert (analyst) and Terrika Foster-Brasby (courtside reporter) will call the game from the Chase Center in San Francisco. USA Sports will also simulcast tonight’s Sky-Valkyries game (and all second games of doubleheaders this season) on CNBC, making sure viewers don’t miss a moment of the action.

WNBA on USA Network This Week
Date	Game	Time (ET)
Wed., Aug. 5	WNBA on USA Pregame Show	7:30 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 5	Toronto Tempo at Dallas Wings	8 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 5	Chicago Sky at Golden State Valkyries*	10 p.m.
*Simulcast on CNBC

USA Sports’ WNBA coverage includes dedicated pregame, halftime, and postgame studio programming throughout the season, establishing USA Network as a weekly destination for WNBA fans. USA Sports will also present first round playoff games and up to five WNBA Finals games, with any Finals series longer than a sweep ensuring that the 2026 WNBA champion will be determined on USA Network. For the complete schedule and information on USA Sports’ WNBA broadcasting team, click here.  

Last year, USA Sports and the WNBA announced an 11-year media rights agreement for USA Network to present WNBA games – including the regular-season and portions of the Playoffs and WNBA Finals in select years – beginning with the 2026 season. 

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