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Last updated: August 26, 2026, 11:41 PM ET

College Football Recruiting & Transfers

The top-ranked recruit in the 2027 cycle, five-star defensive tackle Jalen Brewster, has reaffirmed his commitment to Texas Tech and will shut down his recruitment, sources confirmed. The Red Raiders also landed a veteran signal-caller as former Florida State, Boston College and UCF quarterback Thomas Castellanos committed for his fifth year of eligibility. Meanwhile, ESPN’s preseason top-100 player rankings generated debate, with our reporters examining potential snubs and surprises ahead of the 2026 season.

NFL & WNBA

The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will be sold in a record $9.6bn deal approved by NFL owners, with billionaire Vinod Khosla leading the purchasing group. In Atlanta, coach Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Friday's preseason finale against Miami, and no Week 1 starter has been announced as Tua starts for the opposing sideline. In the WNBA, free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Atlanta Dream after a contract buyout with the Mercury.

Golf

The Tour Championship field is set, with Scottie Scheffler leading the rankings, but challengers loom behind him. Wyndham Clark enters with momentum after last week's win, and we offer a full breakdown of all 30 players competing in the season finale.

College Football Notes

Akron's "Offensive Coordinator of the Game" promotion has a winner: Marty Whims II, an Akron graduate and longtime Zips season-ticket holder, earned the honor in a unique fan experience. Meanwhile, Lane Kiffin is generating headlines again, as the Ole Miss coach thrives on controversy with SEC's new rule.

Tennis

British players are closing in on US Open main-draw spots, with Jacob Fearnley among those who stand one win away from qualifying in New York. Fearnley and compatriots are advancing in qualifying as the tournament approaches.