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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

College Football

Miami coach Cristobal has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the school, sources told ESPN. USC Notre Dame will renew their football rivalry starting in 2030. The Fighting Irish's home-and-home series with Indiana, originally scheduled to begin in 2030, has been canceled. Schools like and others are considered to have the best chance to reach the 2026 College Football Playoff. Texas has moved into the top five of the Way-Too-Early rankings, while North Carolina has fallen out. UCLA is also a team to watch in the upcoming season.

MLB

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. In exchange for Gausman, the Blue Jays received Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene. Yankees GM Cashman stated that Aaron Judge's return to play is dependent on the results of his next rib imaging. He did not provide a timeline for when Judge will undergo the scan.

Soccer

UEFA has indicated the possibility of taking legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding his World Cup revenue-sharing plan. The first leg of Larne's Europa League qualifier against FC Iberia 1999, scheduled for Tuesday at Inver Park, might be postponed by 24 hours.

Basketball

UFC flyweight Nascimento passed away from an apparent heart attack at the age of. The WNBA's trade deadline has passed, with significant moves impacting teams like the Phoenix Mercury and Los Angeles Sparks. The ultimate success of the Mercury's acquisition of Kelsey Plum will depend on their ability to retain her beyond the 2026 season. A debate has emerged within the WNBA regarding transgender women in sports, following comments made by Sophie Cunningham. Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and singer Coco Jones have officially tied the knot. They shared their first dance to the song "Love" by Musiq Soulchild.

Other Sports

Norway's Sigrid secured a surprise victory in stage three of the Tour de France Femmes, completing a 68km solo breakaway. Tadej Pogacar five-time Tour de France champion, is set to compete in the upcoming Vuelta a Espana. Pogacar aims to achieve a rare Grand Tour treble by winning all three major cycling races. Henry Pollock is reportedly seeking an annual salary of £1 million to remain with Northampton, according to his agent Eddie Hearn. Emma Finucane is being recognized as a "generational talent" in cycling at just 23 years old, having already secured Olympic, world, and Commonwealth championships. PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is expected to announce his future career plans soon, as he has become a free agent. Northern Ireland finished the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a total of 158 medals. Wales returned from the Commonwealth Games with 31 medals, including nine gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze. Scotland's one-day cricket match against the United Arab Emirates was canceled due to rain without a single ball being bowled. Ireland's upcoming five-game ODI series against Afghanistan marks the beginning of their preparation for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. SummerSlam Night featured Roman Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship in a rivalry conclusion with Seth Rollins. Chad Gable achieved a title win during the event. Bears new safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks due to a leg injury. The impact of the Mumbai Indians' takeover on MI London and Surrey is being examined.