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

MLB Trade Deadline Buzz

The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and speculation is rife about where the top players will land. Jeff Passan's insights suggest potential moves that could significantly impact team dynamics. Several key are being tracked for their fantasy fallout as the Monday deadline looms. News also that Skubal is joining the Dodgers, with actionable takeaways for fantasy baseball managers from Sunday's news.

Commonwealth Games Successes

Northern Ireland concluded the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a historic medal haul of, their second-best performance ever. Wales also a successful campaign, securing 31 medals in total, which included nine gold, ten silver, and twelve bronze medals. Despite the overall success, cyclist Fin Graham expressed disappointment after settling for a silver medal in the men's C1-C3 3km individual pursuit final, citing a perceived change in race staging.

WNBA and Football News

The WNBA is seeing significant player movement, with the Kelsey Plum trade raising questions about the Mercury's playoff aspirations and their ability to retain her beyond 2026. Meanwhile, as football practices commence in unusually hot weather, two organizations are advocating for new heat rules to better protect linemen, who constitute 90% of heatstroke fatalities in the sport. Looking back at NFL history, ESPN has identified the biggest training camp risers for every team, highlighting players who launched their careers with strong preseason performances.

International Sports Highlights

cycling, Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes achieved back-to-back stage victories at the Tour de France Femmes, continuing her dominant performance. On the golf circuit, Zach Johnson emerged victorious at The Els Club in Portugal, holding off Padraig Harrington in the inaugural officially sanctioned Champions Tour event in the country. cricket, Ben Duckett shone for the Trent Rockets, scoring a half-century and taking a crucial catch to help his team defeat the Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.