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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 5:32 PM ET

College Football Outlook

Ohio State will begin the 2026 season ranked No. 1 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, aiming to continue the Big Ten's streak of national championships to four. Several teams are considered strong contenders for the College Football Playoff in 2026, with 31 schools possessing the necessary talent and schedules to reach the playoff. In the men's "Way-Too-Early" rankings, Texas has climbed into the top five, while North Carolina has fallen out, replaced by UCLA. A.J. Williams the top-ranked player in the 2028 recruiting class, has announced his intention to reclassify and join the 2027 class. The performance of key quarterbacks like Manning and Moore will be crucial in shaping the 2026 season's narrative. The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever are leading the WNBA Power Rankings after a high-scoring contest, with the Las Vegas Aces holding the third spot. The Cleveland expansion team has officially unveiled its name and branding as the Cleveland Sirens, set to join the WNBA in 2028.

NFL and Player News

Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss eight to ten weeks due to a leg injury. The dynamic between quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray as they compete for the starting role with the Vikings is being closely watched, though their teammates remain focused on supporting both players' development.

MLB Trade Deadline Analysis

The Major League Baseball trade season concluded with several significant moves, leaving teams and analysts to assess the outcomes for clubs including the Cubs, Orioles, Red Sox, Mets, and Phillies.

Golf and Tennis Updates

The race for the FedEx Cup Playoffs is heating up, with players like Jackson Koivun and Brooks Koepka needing strong performances at the Wyndham Championship to secure a spot in the top.

International Sports and Other News

Marlen Reusser of Switzerland has captured the yellow jersey for the first time in her career by winning the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes, a 21km time trial to Dijon. Ireland's goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran will be unable to compete in the upcoming Hockey World Cup due to an injury. UK Sport will no longer provide direct funding to GB Snowsport for skiing and snowboarding, though athletes' individual funding is reportedly unaffected. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to a personal meeting following the athlete's public appeal for increased funding for brain cancer research. Salary cap regulations may present challenges for Eddie Hearn in securing a £1 million-a-season deal for Henry Pollock. UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento passed away due to an apparent heart attack at the age of. Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones recently celebrated their wedding, with a video of their first dance shared on social media.