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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 11:37 AM ET

Golf

Michael Thorbjornsen his first PGA Tour title at the final Rocket Classic after sinking a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole. He finished the tournament at 18-under-par with a final round. Zach Johnson victorious at The Els Club in Portugal, fending off Padraig Harrington in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in the country.

Cycling

Tadej Pogacar five-time Tour de France champion, is set to compete in the Vuelta a Espana this month with the aim of winning all three Grand Tours. Emma Finucane 23-year-old generational talent, has already achieved Olympic, World, and Commonwealth championships. Finucane made by winning her fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold medal and led Wales into the closing ceremony. Finucane's record-breaking was a memorable achievement. Britain's Lauren Henry and Benjamin Pritchard captured gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Italy. Henry won the women's single sculls, while Pritchard took gold in the PR1 men's single sculls. Fin Graham disappointment after winning a silver medal in the men's C1-C3 3km individual pursuit final, feeling that the "goalposts changed" during the race.

College Football

Several college teams possess the necessary talent and schedules to potentially reach the College Football Playoff in 2026. The early Top 25 rankings see Texas moving into the top five, while North Carolina has fallen out of the top, replaced by UCLA. Key nonconference for every ranked team are being circled on the calendar.

American Football

NFL training camps commence amidst hotter-than-average temperatures, two organizations are advocating for new heat rules to protect linemen. Linemen account 90% of heatstroke deaths in the sport, highlighting the urgency of these proposed changes. Reports NFL training camps indicate Travis Hunter is excelling on both offense and defense, while the Vikings' Jaren Murray has had his best day yet. Looking back NFL players have been identified as significant training camp risers throughout history, each launching their careers with strong performances.

Wrestling

WWE SummerSlam 2 concluded with Roman Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship, ending his rivalry with Seth Rollins. Top moments from the event included Chad Gable winning a title and Reigns' decisive victory. SummerSlam Night featured a significant passing of the torch moment from Brock Lesnar to Oba Femi.

Rugby Union

Henry Pollock reportedly seeking an annual salary of £1 million to remain with Northampton, according to his agent Eddie Hearn. This represents a substantial increase from his current contract at Franklin's Gardens.

Boxing

Irish boxer Reeves is in critical but stable condition in the hospital after being stretchered out of the ring in Dublin.

MMA

PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, now a free agent, is expected to make a decision about his future "very soon". His cousin and coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, provided this update on his status.

Baseball

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays in a trade. The Cubs sent Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene to the Blue Jays in the deal. ESPN's Jeff is hearing insights regarding the potential landing spots for the top 10 MLB trade candidates and how these moves might impact each other. A unique road trip in 1996 saw five friends visit MLB ballparks, collecting players' spit in jars as part of a "weird" idea inspired by "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno".

Basketball

The trade of Kelsey Plum has significant implications for the Mercury and Sparks. The ultimate grade of this trade will depend on whether the Mercury can retain Plum beyond 2026, and her ability to help them make a playoff push.

Commonwealth Games

Australia dominated the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing with 70 gold medals and 171 medals overall. England secured a distant second place in the final medal standings. Wales concluded their campaign in Glasgow with 31 medals, including nine gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze, marking it as a successful Games for the nation. Northern Ireland achieved success in Glasgow, securing 158 Commonwealth Games medals. The importance of the Commonwealth Games for Northern Ireland athletes, particularly in the broader sporting landscape, is significant, especially after their medal haul in Glasgow. While Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games were considered a joyful success in isolation, lingering questions and doubts surround the future of the event.

Soccer

UEFA has indicated it may pursue legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino concerning his World Cup sell-off plan, according to sources who spoke with ESPN. Europe's Mimi and Leona Maguire have earned wildcard selections for the upcoming Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, where they will represent Europe against the United States.

Cricket

Emilio Gay an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup. Victories Leicestershire and Middlesex have propelled them to the top of their respective groups. BBC Sport examining the changes and future prospects for MI London following investment from the Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians.

Rugby League

Sione Fukofuka stepped down from his position as Scotland Women head coach due to the "stress and strain" of being separated from his family in Australia.

Other Sports

Donovan Mitchell Coco Jones recently tied the knot in a ceremony held in Greenwich. shared their first dance to Musiq Soulchild's hit song "Love". The future of PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov, who has become a free agent, will be decided "very soon".