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Last updated: August 2, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

MLB Trade Deadline Buzz

The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Blue Jays, a source confirmed to ESPN. Based on what ESPN's Jeff Passan is hearing, predictions are being made for where the top trade candidates will land and how they impact each other. All important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news are being tracked. Fantasy fallout from all the key deals as we head toward the MLB trade deadline on Monday is being tracked.

WNBA Landscape and Trades

The Toronto Tempo acquired Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow in a trade for the rights to Maria "Masha" Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick. Can Kelsey help the Mercury make a playoff push? Their ultimate grade relies on whether they can keep her beyond 2026. Five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum said she's "not taking anything personal" amid growing speculation that the Sparks could move her before Sunday's trade deadline. Lynx coach Reeve reiterated her support for transgender athletes ahead of her team's game against the Fever, saying "every kid has a right to sports." Sophie Cunningham said what she said about transgender women in sports. others want their say, whether the WNBA wants to hear them or not. Columnist Dan says the WNBA should stop trying to police what players and fans think.

NFL Training Camp Updates

Get all news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted to the locker room after suffering a lower-body injury during training camp practice Saturday. Let's look back to when 32 NFL players kick-started their careers with strong performances in training camp and the preseason -- one from each team. As football practices get underway amid hotter-than-normal temperatures, two organizations are calling for a different approach to prevent heatstroke in linemen, who make up 90% of heatstroke deaths. Cam Ward Dart, Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders are entering Year 2 in the NFL. Let's find spot where each sophomore QB must get better in 2026. The players, position groups or situations that could swing the season for each of the top teams are being highlighted.

College Sports Developments

Landen Williams-Callis No. 3-ranked running back in the class of 2027 and the reigning Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year, has committed to Texas over the likes of Missouri and Texas A&M. Miami landed its top-ranked player of the 2027 class in recently reclassified four-star athlete A'mir Sears. More than 100 women's college basketball players have joined a unionization campaign with the United College Athletes Association, the organization announced. A federal court dealt a major blow to the NCAA's new eligibility rule when it ruled that all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted their fourth season of college eligibility this spring are affected. Big Ten and SEC have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports. Coaches grapple with the question of who gets a roster spot, amid eligibility rules -- and their domino effect. Which teams players are poised for the next step? Which are ready to put a down 2025 behind them?

Combat Sports and Boxing News

Sach Chandan down all the action from the second night of Summer Slam in Minneapolis. SummerSlam Night biggest moments include a passing of the torch and an unforeseen babyface. Sach Chandan down all the action from the first night of Summer Slam in Minneapolis. Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday. Briton Mark stuns Republic of Ireland's Pierce O'Leary as he dropped him twice on the way to securing a knockout win in the 10th round to claim the IBO light-welterweight belt. Uros Medic on a statement performance to stop Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia. Dakota Ditcheva outclasses Denise Kielholtz as the Briton marks her return from injury with a comfortable win by unanimous decision at PFL New York. Dakota Ditcheva to the cage after a year away with two serious hand injuries, but says her time on the sidelines has changed her outlook on fighting, the UFC and life after MMA. A bright boxing future is wiped out in an encounter with Texas man with a long record of police arrests. After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer? The Welsh fighter confirmed she is hanging up her gloves before launching a verbal attack on "awful" people who tried to "end" her career.

Golf and Tennis Updates

Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title in the final Rocket Classic. Zach Johnson off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal. Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final. World number Judd Trump aims for his second Shanghai Masters title after beating world champion Wu Yize to reach this year's final. Judd Trump Kyren Wilson 11-6 to win the Shanghai Masters for the second time.

Commonwealth Games Highlights

Australia finish the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 70 golds and 171 medals overall, while England finish a distant second in the standings. Wales' 2026 Games campaign is labelled a success after they won 31 medals in Glasgow, with nine gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals. Emma Finucane history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into the closing ceremony. England's netballers are outclassed 68-50 by Australia in their quest to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games. Ireland’s Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly win Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s pairs after a dramatic extra-end win over England’s Nick Brett and Jamie Walker. England equal their best ever boxing results at a Commonwealth Games, with seven reaching the finals and 10 claiming a medal. Team Northern boxer Jon McConnell claims a Commonwealth Games debut gold medal as he beats Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi via split decision at the SEC Centre. England judoka Acelya Toprak overcomes India's Yamini Mourya in the women's -57kg final to win gold at the Commonwealth Games. Welsh cyclist Morris claims Commonwealth Games gold in the 4000m individual pursuit final in Glasgow by defeating England's Josie Knight. Scotland's Melanie Woods wins the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 for the second time in under 40 hours after streaking to victory in the restaged final. England's Georgia Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow. Ethan Nairne his compatriot Benjamin Levy in an all-English men's -73kg final to win gold at the Commonwealth Games. Neil Fachie his second gold medal of these Commonwealth Games on an afternoon of high drama and painful scrapes in Glasgow. Acelya Toprak overcomes India's Yamini Mourya in the women's -57kg final to win gold at the Commonwealth Games. Jon McConnell BBC Sport NI of his decision to reject Love Island to pursue his childhood dream of winning Commonwealth gold, which he achieved with a split decision. Sawyers overcomes previous major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold. There were no pacers and no wave lights. This was a Saturday night scrap - Glasgow rules - and Josh Kerr wasn't going to let anyone beat him in that fight. Who will follow in the footsteps of the game’s biggest names? Gold medallist Kerr has revelled in the Commonwealth Games and in competing for Scotland in Glasgow this week. Fin Graham "gutted" to claim silver in the men's C1-C3 3km individual pursuit final, setting his sights firmly on gold. He was also a bit perplexed at how this race was staged. Anna Morris Jess Roberts secure a one-two for Wales in the women's 25km points race.

Rowing and Cycling Success

Great Britain gold medals with Lauren Henry in the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard in PR1 men's single sculls at the European Rowing Championships in Italy. Great Britain win gold medals in the women's four and PR3 mixed coxed four races at the European Rowing Championships, while a men's four development team also claim victory. Great Britain golds in the women's synchronised 10m diving and artistic swimming mixed duet at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes takes the Tour de France Femmes opening stage and first yellow jersey. The Tour de France Femmes begins in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday, with its first ascent of Mont Ventoux to come.

Other Sports News

Cardiff City off their pre-season with a stunning 4-1 win over Italian giants AS Roma. Cameron Congreve set to join Belgian top-flight side Westerlo for a seven-figure fee. City's Wales international winger Cameron Congreve is set to join Belgian top-flight side Westerlo for a seven-figure fee. Rugby v cricket - England's Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities. The state of New York filed a lawsuit against Kalshi on Friday, accusing the prediction market company of running an "illegal gambling operation." Katie Boulter will lead the British team competing at the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzen, China, in September. wing Mia Venner and Exeter scrum-half Flo Robinson receive full-time England contracts for the first time. England prospect Perrin says she remembers she has "got the shots" after recovering from injury. Will you today's player in as few attempts as possible? How a "weird" idea from "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" turned into a 1996 baseball road trip of a lifetime. The Big East is expected to hire former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as the league's next commissioner, sources told ESPN. Ultra-runner Sophie runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges. PFL-MVP merger creates a new MMA challenger with an eye on a 2027 launch. "ESPN Jeopardy!" a mashup of sports and the world's leading quiz show -- will be hosted by Joe Buck, the award-winning voice of "Monday Night Football." The Justice Department acknowledged the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was the result of a botched installation by a contractor and moved to dismiss its criminal case against former Olympian. Half-centuries from Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff help Trent Rockets beat Manchester Super Giants by 31 runs and move above their opponents into second in the Hundred table. Wigan make it ten wins in a row in all competitions as a careless Leigh are made to pay for their mistakes in the Battle of the Borough. York Knights pile more misery on ailing St Helens with their first win over them in 80 years. Evans extends his lead at the top of the World Rally Championship standings to 30 points as Toyota team-mate Sami Pajari wins in Finland.