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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 5:32 PM ET

Cricket and Rugby Updates

Scotland's one-day international against the United Arab Emirates was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Broughty Ferry. Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the beginning of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. rugby, Henry Pollock is reportedly set to demand an annual salary of £1m to remain at Northampton, according to agent Eddie Hearn.

European Football and Tournament News

The first leg of Larne's Europa League qualifier against Georgian side FC Iberia 1999 at Inver Park on Tuesday could be delayed by 24 hours. UEFA has raised the possibility of taking legal action against Gianni Infantino regarding his World Cup sell-off plan, sources have informed ESPN.

Baseball and College Sports Transactions

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays in exchange for Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene. Fantasy baseball managers are tracking the potential fallout from all the key deals as the MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday. USC and Notre Dame will resume their rivalry starting in 2030, but the Fighting Irish's planned home-and-home series against Indiana beginning that year has been cancelled. Thirty-one teams are considered to have the best chance of making the College Football Playoff in 2026, based on their player rosters and schedules.

American Football and Basketball News

Bears new safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks due to a leg injury. In the WNBA, questions linger about whether Kelsey Plum can help the Mercury make a playoff push, with their ultimate grade dependent on retaining her beyond 2026. Discussions surrounding transgender women in sports have resurfaced, with Sophie Cunningham's comments prompting others to voice their opinions within the WNBA.

Cycling and Other Sports Highlights

Norway's Sigrid secured a surprise stage win in the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift after a remarkable 68km solo breakaway. In The Hundred cricket competition, Welsh Fire achieved their fourth victory in five matches this season by defeating Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff, largely thanks to a significant half-century from Matt Short. WWE SummerSlam Night 2 saw Roman Reigns retain the World Heavyweight Championship in a rivalry-ending match against Seth Rollins, and Chad Gable secured a title win.