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Last updated: August 6, 2026, 9:48 PM ET

NFL Training Camps

Brock Purdy shown off his focus during 49ers training camp sessions, while Baker Mayfield is feeling the heat in Tampa Bay as camp battles intensify. Our team of reporters in the field is providing daily news, intel and insights from camps across the league.

WNBA

Fever guard Caitlin Clark said Thursday that it is up to individuals to "speak when you feel like you want to speak" when addressing political issues. The 24-year-old added that she is "trying to navigate life" as she handles her growing platform and the scrutiny that comes with it. Meanwhile, seven look like WNBA playoff locks, leaving six squads vying for the final No. 8 spot in the postseason race. The Mystics, Sparks Mercury, Sky, Fire and Tempo all remain in contention for that last berth as the regular season winds down.

MLB Trade Deadline

Our panel of baseball insiders weighed in on the biggest blockbusters at the trade deadline, with executives and scouts sharing their takes on which teams had the best deadline. The insiders also assessed which deals could pay off down the stretch as contenders jockey for position.

Fantasy Football

Fantasy football should beware of the full "Do Not Draft" list for 2026, the annual hit that's back with players Eric Karabell feels are going earlier than they should in drafts this summer. Karabell's list overvalued targets that could sink rosters if taken at their current ADP.

College Hoops

Texas moves the top five in the Way-Too-Early Top, while North Carolina falls out for UCLA in the latest rankings. Key nonconference games are circled on the calendar for every ranked team as the season approaches. For all 18 Big Ten teams, the ceiling ranges from winning the national title to missing the tournament entirely, showcasing the conference's volatility.

The Ocho

ESPN's 75-hour Ocho tradition showcases obscure competitions from T. rex races and pumpkin tossing to death diving and sign spinning. What began as a "Dodge Ball" joke has become a 10-year tradition in sports television programming.