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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

College Football

Mario Cristobal who led the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff title game last season before losing to Indiana, agreed to a long-term contract extension with the school, sources told ESPN. These schools have the players -- and the schedules -- to reach the playoff in 2026. Texas moves into the top five and North Carolina falls out for UCLA, but let's talk about the games circled on the calendar. USC and Notre Dame will renew their rivalry starting in 2030, however the Fighting Irish's home-and-home series vs. Indiana starting that year is now off.

MLB

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays for for Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene. Track the fantasy fallout from all the key deals as we head toward the MLB trade deadline on Monday. Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Aaron Judge's status ultimately hinges on what the next imaging of the rib shows.

Soccer

UEFA has raised the possibility that it could take legal action against Gianni Infantino over his World Cup sell-off plan, sources told ESPN. The first leg of Larne's Europa League qualifier at Inver Park with Georgian side FC Iberia 1999 on Tuesday could be delayed by 24 hours.

UFC

UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died of an apparent heart attack, the promotion announced Monday. PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.

WNBA

Can Kelsey Plum help the Mercury make a playoff push? Their ultimate grade relies on whether they can keep her beyond 2026. Sophie Cunningham said what she said about transgender women in sports. Now others want their say, whether the WNBA wants to hear them or not.

Cycling

Norway's Sigrid Haugset wins stage three of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift following a 68km solo breakaway. Newly crowned five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will race in this month's Vuelta a Espana in an attempt to win all three of cycling's Grand Tours. Experts explain what sets apart this "generational talent" who is already an Olympic, world and commonwealth champion at just.

Cricket

Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. Scotland's one-day international against United Arab Emirates is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain in Broughty Ferry.

Commonwealth Games

As the Games in Glasgow come to a close, BBC Sport NI looks at the numbers behind Northern Ireland's 158 Commonwealth Games medals. Team Wales return from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 31 medals including nine gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze.

Other Sports

Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones shared their first dance to Musiq Soulchild's 2000 hit song "Love," as seen in a video posted by agent Troy Payne on Instagram. Top moments from Chad Gable's title win to Roman Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship. Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his going rate. BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians. Bears new safety Coby Bryant will miss eight to 10 weeks with a leg injury.