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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MLB Trade Deadline Fallout and Future Outlook

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their playoff aspirations by acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays, sending Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene to Toronto. The MLB trade deadline on Monday saw significant movement, with fantasy implications to track as teams made their final moves. Yankees GM Brian Cashman has not ruled out any possibilities regarding Aaron Judge's return, stating that his status depends on upcoming imaging of his rib. The general sports world is still processing the wild conclusion to the trade season, with analysis available on the Red Sox, Cubs, and Phillies' contending status. A former MLB executive, Tim Brosnan, is expected to be hired as the next commissioner of the Big East conference.

College Football: Playoff Aspirations and Coaching News

Miami coach Cristobal has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the school after leading the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff title game last season. Several schools are identified as having the best chance to make the 2026 College Football Playoff, possessing both the necessary players and schedules. Texas has moved into the top five of the Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings, while North Carolina has fallen out, but the focus remains on key nonconference games for ranked teams. The Big Ten and SEC conferences have announced their support for a Senate bill aimed at regulating college sports. A federal court has delivered a significant setback to the NCAA's new eligibility rule, ruling that all high school class of 2022 athletes who have exhausted their fourth season of college eligibility this spring are unaffected.