The WNBA's suprise title favorite, plus Balogun's big move

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Make the right call today. Coming up:  🧐 A new WNBA title favorite? 📅 Baseball’s frantic playoff race ↔️ What’s a soccer transfer anyway? Michael Reaves / Getty Images If I’ve learned anything in my five years on this job, the sports calendar — maybe save for a week or two in July — never truly slows. As we rightfully prepare for…