Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 21, 2026, 1:07 AM ET

Serie A & Career Revivals

Brazil legend Ronaldinho has arrived in Ravenna at age 46 to restart his playing career, joining the Italian club known more for its beaches than its soccer pedigree. His return adds star power to a Serie A season preview that already buzzes with excitement over the 37-year-old's comeback. Across Europe, Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus remains at the center of transfer speculation, with two Premier League clubs reportedly interested in the forward after his latest performance run. Meanwhile, Brenden Aaronson has committed his future to Leeds United, signing a new three-year contract that secures the U.S. midfielder through 2029.

Premier League Outlook

Arsenal begins the new campaign as title favorites following their dominant 2025-26 league triumph, and Ian Darke's club-by-club scenarios outline both the peaks and valleys each team might face. From best-case championship parades to worst-case relegation battles, Darke maps out a season full of swings. Opening weekend fixtures draw sharp focus, particularly Liverpool's clash with Newcastle, which poses a stiff early test for the Reds. Predictions across ESPN's Euro soccer coverage lean heavily toward familiar names lifting silverware, though surprises always loom large in England's top flight.

LaLiga Battles

Real Madrid and Barcelona enter the new LaLiga season after record-breaking summers in the transfer market, with both clubs shelling out tens of millions for marquee signings. Our soccer writers weigh in on what lies ahead for the Spanish giants, parsing tactical shifts and roster depth as the race for the title heats up once again.

Golf & LIV Future

On the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy surged into a share of the lead at the BMW Championship, carding a strong opening round while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler stumbled out of the gate. Despite the momentum, McIlroy cautioned that "a lot of work" still lies ahead. His performance comes amid ongoing uncertainty around Bryson DeChambeau's LIV Golf future, where the American revealed the circuit faces steep odds in securing long-term viability beyond this season.

Scottish & Ownership Drama

Across the border, Mark Warburton's Rangers labored through a lackluster first leg against Jablonec in their Conference League playoff, delivering what critics called a "stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff." The performance underscores mounting pressure on the Scottish side. Back in England, Hull City owner Acun Ilicali fired back at pundits Joe Cole and Carlton Cole, branding their skepticism over Hull's Premier League survival hopes as "laughable" in a fiery public statement.