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Last updated: August 5, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Wrestling and Combat Sports

Brock Lesnar a 10-time WWE world champion and former UFC heavyweight champion, has announced his retirement from combat sports. Lesnar stated that his match at WWE Summer Slam was his final professional bout. In other combat sports news, UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died of an apparent heart attack at the age of. The promotion announced the tragic news on Monday.

College Football

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is prioritizing current performance over past results, urging his players to focus on winning games now, starting with their season opener. The Fighting Irish are looking to rebound after missing the College Football Playoff last season. Indiana star defensive lineman Stephen Daley has announced his return to the Hoosiers for his fifth year of eligibility, according to sources. The AFCA Coaches Poll has ranked Ohio State as the No. 1 team heading into the 2026 season. This places the Big Ten in a position to potentially secure a fourth consecutive national championship. Texas has moved into the top five of the Men's Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings, while North Carolina has fallen out. UCLA is also mentioned in the context of these rankings, suggesting their inclusion or consideration. 2026 college football season is being highlighted with a focus on the most important players, including top quarterbacks like Manning and Moore. Their influence on the upcoming season is a key talking point. The landscape of potential College Football Playoff contenders is also being assessed, with 31 teams identified as having a strong chance to reach the playoff in 2026 due to their talent and schedules. Bears new safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks due to a leg injury.

Basketball

The New York Knicks' OG Anunoby believes that the planned launch of a dedicated European NBA league has the potential to significantly elevate the sport in the United Kingdom. The league is expected to take basketball in the UK to the "next level." In the WNBA, the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx are currently ranked first and second in the latest Power Rankings, respectively. These two teams recently met in a high-scoring offensive game. The Las Vegas Aces round out the top three in the WNBA Power Rankings. The Cleveland expansion team has officially unveiled its name as the Cleveland Sirens. The Sirens are set to join the WNBA in 2028 and have revealed their new logo and branding. Quarterback competition is underway for the Minnesota Vikings, with J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray vying for the starting job. Their teammates are reportedly focused on supporting both players during this process. A.J. Williams who was previously ranked as the No. 1 player in the 2028 high school class, has decided to reclassify. He now plans to join the 2027 class, according to his announcement to ESPN.

Cycling

Marlen Reusser claimed the first yellow jersey of her career by winning the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes. The Swiss rider secured the lead by winning a 21km time trial to Dijon. Officials at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift are implementing clothing checks for riders. These checks are intended to prevent riders from gaining aerodynamic advantages through their apparel.

Other Sports News

Mary Falconer is using bouldering to cope with the loss of her mother and is aiming for a spot in the 2028 Olympics. Great Britain Sevens players have been compelled to seek alternative employment and teams since their contracts were reduced to part-time last summer. The Irish League is scheduled to begin its 2026-27 season on time following an Extraordinary General Meeting where three proposals were overwhelmingly approved. Chad le Clos, the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, experienced a devastating fire that destroyed his apartment in South Africa. This tragedy occurred the night after he set a new Commonwealth record. Prime Minister Burnham has invited Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to a personal meeting following the swimmer's heartfelt appeal for increased funding and resources for brain cancer research. GB Snowsport will no longer receive investment directly from UK Sport for skiing and snowboarding. Eddie Hearn might find it challenging to secure a £1 million-a-season deal for Henry Pollock due to current salary cap regulations. Hooker Tom Howe, a young player for Cardiff, is remaining grounded despite being recognized as a promising talent for Wales before his debut.

Golf and Tennis

FedEx Cup Playoffs are approaching, and players on the bubble, including Jackson Koivun and Brooks Koepka, are looking to qualify at the Wyndham Championship. Their performances in this tournament will determine their standing among the top 70 players needed for qualification. Alex Eala is preparing for the US Open, returning to the hard court surface where she has achieved significant career milestones. Eala recently made history in Washington, securing her first career title and showcasing what is described as "Filipino heart."

Baseball

MLB trade deadline has concluded, and analysis is available on how teams like the Cubs, Orioles, Red Sox, Mets, and Phillies fared in their dealings. Fantasy baseball managers can review the implications of these trades, with detailed breakdowns of the fantasy fallout from all significant deals. Fantasy owners should also be aware of important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways from other recent baseball news, including an injury to James Wood of Washington.

Other Events and Media

Ocho will celebrate its 10th anniversary by showcasing a variety of unconventional and obscure sports. The event is scheduled to air on a specific date and time, which will be announced. Past events concerning Shohei Ohtani are being revisited, with his former interpreter currently serving a prison sentence in Pennsylvania. Ohtani himself is pursuing another MVP award. The debate surrounding a proposed boxing reform act, which has advanced through the House, is being examined, with the Senate raising pertinent questions.

Hockey

Ireland's goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran, has been ruled out of the upcoming Hockey World Cup due to injury.