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Last updated: August 13, 2026, 6:44 PM ET

Baseball

ESPN MLB experts have updated their top 50 players ranking, taking stock of the best performances as the 2026 regular season winds down, with the list reflecting standout seasons and shifting valuations among the game's elite.

Motorsports

Ty Gibbs will honor former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch by driving an M&M's paint scheme at Bristol Motor Speedway next month. The tribute comes as LIV Golf faces turmoil, with the LIV season-ending Team Championship reportedly set to be cancelled later this month.

Track & Field and Swimming

Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he is "very" disappointed by British rival Josh Kerr's absence at the European Championships in Birmingham, arguing it is ruining the sport. Meanwhile, British teenager Filip Nowacki claimed a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

College Football

Oklahoma's John Mateer has turned heads this offseason with his massive arms, sparking a debate at Manning Camp about whether quarterbacks should be too swole. Separately, ESPN released its preseason All-America team, highlighting the nation's best players at every position from Longhorns, Tigers, Buckeyes, and more.

Cricket

Captain Richie Berrington and debutant Lyle Robertson starred as Scotland crushed Canada by 170 runs in a World Cup League 2 match at Forthill, a thumping victory that showcased Scotland's depth and dominance.

Basketball

The NBA has revealed the group stage schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup, detailing the format, groups, and updates for the fourth annual in-season tournament. Meanwhile, Dan Orlovsky stacked his top 10 QBs by skill, analyzing whether Josh Allen has the strongest arm, Lamar Jackson remains the most unstoppable rusher, and where Caleb Williams ranks among the best improvisers.

Soccer and Hockey

Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy aims to prove doubters wrong after pundits dismissed the club as possible relegation candidates in 2026-27. In the Championship, Swansea's Cameron Burgess looks set to miss the entire season after scans revealed a ruptured Achilles. In hockey, four Canadian stars remain suspended after their sexual assault acquittal, though an appeals board found the group broke Hockey Canada's code of conduct.