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Last updated: August 14, 2026, 2:40 PM ET

Football & QB Rankings

The debate over the league's top quarterbacks continues, with a new ranking by Orlovsky exploring various skill sets. Questions arise about who possesses the strongest arm, the best pocket presence, and who remains the most elusive runner. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson is reportedly making significant adjustments to the Ravens' new offensive scheme under OC Declan Doyle, aiming to embrace a fresh vision for his playmaking abilities. In a broader look at the sport, all 138 FBS teams have been ranked and placed into 20 distinct tiers, offering a comprehensive preview of the upcoming 2026 season. For fantasy football enthusiasts, Matt Bowen has identified his favorite targets, providing insights from potential first-round stars to late-round value picks, and also detailed his tight end tiers, highlighting where draft value might diminish.

Basketball & Hall of Fame

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is set to induct a storied class, recognizing the contributions of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Candace Parker, all of whom significantly advanced the women's game. In a landmark transaction, the Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for a staggering $12.5bn (£9.3bn), a deal reportedly finalized over a single weekend and sending shockwaves through the NBA.

Golf & Tennis

The FedEx St. Jude Championship is underway, with highlights from the second round at TPC Southwind offering a glimpse into the competition. In a tragic development, promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang, just 18 years old, has passed away after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

Combat Sports

UFC 330 is on the horizon, with previews and picks suggesting that Ian Machado Garry poses a significant threat to welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. At the UFC 330 press conference, Machado Garry faced intense booing from the crowd but remained confident, stating that fans would be chanting his name after he defeats Makhachev. Mackenzie Dern, the strawweight champion, has shared insights into her fighting style, attributing her composure in the octagon partly to her skills developed through playing poker.

Track & Field

At the European Athletics Championships, Britain's Amy Hunt secured her second gold medal, winning the 200m race and setting her sights on a historic quadruple. In the heptathlon, Ireland's Kate O'Connor is in contention, holding second place after two events, while Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson boosted her medal hopes with a strong performance in the high jump.

Other Sports News

Legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, a five-time Men's College World Series champion, has died at the age of. In international rugby, former Wales captain Jonathan Davies is calling for the resignation of the Welsh Rugby Union board. The Great Britain women's flag football team has advanced as group winners at the World Championships, continuing their quest to qualify for the Olympics.

In cycling, young Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling, aged, tragically died in an accident during the Volta a Portugal. In boxing, Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2015 fight, has passed away at the age of. Cricket saw Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan Tamim score the nation's first Test century in Australia, dominating on day two of the match in Darwin. Ty Gibbs will honor former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch by driving an M&M's-themed car at Bristol Motor Speedway.

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is heading into its final week of the regular season, with playoff berths on the line. Meanwhile, the Women's Lacrosse World Championship (WLL) is set to crown its champion. In swimming, former Olympic champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty expressed confusion regarding his early exit from the 50m breaststroke at the European Aquatics Championships, as his struggles continue. Finally, the ESPN MLB Rank 2026 has been updated, with experts providing their assessment of the top 50 players in baseball as the regular season progresses.