OF Aidan Smith, INF Emilien Pitre and RHP Gary Gill Hill are headed to the Mets, with the potential for more trades before the Monday deadline.

Tampa Bay Times

Rays make a deal, acquire veteran starter Freddy Peralta for 3 prospects - Tampa Bay Times

After months of rumors, the Tigers finally dealt Tarik Skubalyesterday, sending the two-time Cy Young Award to the Dodgers for a three-player package (River Ryan and prospects outfielder Zyhir Hope a… [+2610 chars]

Only 2.5 games out of a wild card spot, Detroit isn't ready to write off its season just yet. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more details.

MLB Trade Rumors

Tigers Not Planning Fire Sale After Skubal Trade - MLB Trade Rumors

Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech. No, he hasnt closed the door on playing in 2026.
I havent retired from the NFL, Hopkins posted Saturday on Twitter, via Andy B… [+1285 chars]

Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech.

NBCSports.com

After taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn’t retired - NBC Sports

Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, the No. 37 overall pick for the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft who was traded to the Saints in the 2025 season, has retired from the league at age 24.
The wid… [+1251 chars]

In a surprising decision, the 24-year-old Ja'Lynn Polk called it a career after just a few seasons in the NFL.

USA Today

Ja'Lynn Polk, 2024 second-round pick, abruptly retires at 24 years old - USA Today

The trade deadline is closing in, and the dominoes have begun to fall. Whatever happens, the best place to find out what it means for your Fantasy Baseball team is right here in the Trade Deadline Tr… [+11722 chars]

Scott White and Chris Towers break down all the deadline moves as they happen

CBS Sports

Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Tracker: Kevin Gausman dealt to Cubs; Luis Garcia, Freddy Peralta also on move - cbssports.com

On Saturday, the New York Yankees announced a three-player trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired minor league ca… [+2578 chars]

The New York Yankees have assigned a player to Double-A. He was recently acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Heavy.com

New York Yankees Announce Roster Decision After 3-Player Trade - heavy.com

Looking to boost their struggling offense, the Yankees are acquiring Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals.

SNY.tv

Yankees acquiring infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals - SNY

The Braves and Giants announced a one-for-one swap on deadline eve. San Francisco traded veteran starter Tyler Mahle, an impending free agent, to Atlanta for reliever Anthony Molina.
Atlanta needed … [+6028 chars]

The Braves get a much needed veteran boost to their rotation, acquiring rental starter Tyler Mahle from the Giants for a third-year reliever.

Giants To Trade Tyler Mahle To Braves - mlbtraderumors.com

LOS ANGELES -- Talks between the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers around Tarik Skubal picked up Friday and turned increasingly more aggressive by Saturday afternoon. Moments before the Dodgers'… [+6453 chars]

The Dodgers' acquisition of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal again put them at the center of outrage about the sport's economics. Asked if the team is ruining baseball, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said, "Passionately disagree."

ESPN

Friedman, Roberts push back on narrative Dodgers ruining baseball - ESPN

Caitlin Clark finally faced a question about biological males who "identify" as girls or women competing in womens sports.
She answered it without revealing much of anything.
Following the Indiana … [+5796 chars]

Caitlin Clark finally addressed the transgender athletes in women's sports debate after teammate Sophie Cunningham's stance sparked weeks of protest.

Fox News

Caitlin Clark finally addresses transgender-athlete controversy, carefully avoids taking a side - Fox News

Baseball's unwritten rules were broken Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field, at least according to a few members of the Cleveland Guardians.
In the top of the sixth inning, Arizona Diamondbacks uti… [+2326 chars]

Baseball's unwritten rules were apparently broken as a few Guardians took exception to Tim Tawa's bunt attempt

Benches clear in Guardians vs. Diamondbacks game after bunt attempt during perfect game bid - CBS Sports

On the flight home from Chicago, as he reflects on the 4-2 loss to Leeds that ended Liverpool's United States tour, manager Andoni Iraola will have plenty to think about.
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On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.

BBC News

Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder - BBC

A near disaster turned into another walkoff win for the Seattle Mariners.
Rookie Colt Emerson singled to score pinch-runner Stuart Farichild with one out in bottom of the ninth inning to send the Ma… [+1840 chars]

After the Seattle Mariners surrendered a six-run lead, rookie Colt Emerson delivered the clutch hit against the Twins for a series win.

MyNorthwest.com

Colt Emerson’s first career walkoff lifts Mariners over Twins - Seattle Sports

Updated: August 2, 9:07 p.m.
WASHINGTON -- The Mubadala DC Open final between World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and No. 28 Alexandra Eala has been suspended until Monday, August 3 because of the significan… [+687 chars]

The Mubadala DC Open final between World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and No. 28 Alexandra Eala has been suspended until Monday, August 3 because of the significant weather in the Washington DC area. An order of play will be determined shortly.

WTA Tennis

Live updates: Eala, Pegula Washington DC final to resume not before 7 p.m. - WTA Tennis

It's a tough Sunday for the "Trump can't ..." crowd. For months, the mainstream media pounced on President Donald J. Trump, claiming he was physically washed up and incapable of even swinging a golf … [+2219 chars]

Trump posted a scorecard of 70 at Bedminster's championship course, claiming his 40th club championship title in the senior division on Sunday.

President Trump celebrates Bedminster club championship, brags little practice was needed to score a 70 - Fox News

Heading into last offseason, Luis García Jr. was an afterthought, a legitimate nontender candidate. The new regime in D.C. had zero connection to the former top prospect, whose career had stalled out… [+2439 chars]

Follow along for the latest news ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Yahoo Entertainment

2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Yankees reportedly acquire Luis García Jr.; Mets deal Freddy Peralta to Rays; Dodgers net ace Tarik Skubal from Tigers - Yahoo Sports

American golfer Michael Thorbjornsen, 24, produced an insane surge in the final round of the 2026 Rocket Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club, which earned him the first PGA Tour win of his career.… [+1436 chars]

American golfer Michael Thorbjornsen is producing a stellar final round at the Rocket Classic, which is putting his new girlfriend, Charley, in the spotlight.

New York Post

Michael Thorbjornsen’s new girlfriend Charley steals spotlight during Rocket Classic win - New York Post

Bryce Miller was just about to start his commute home from T-Mobile Park when he decided to check his social media one last time for any possible trades around Major League Baseball, particularly any… [+5988 chars]

Luis Castillo and some of his fellow starting pitchers talked about his trade to the White Sox before the veteran left to join Chicago. Here's what they said.

The Seattle Times

Luis Castillo, Mariners teammates react to ‘shocking’ trade to White Sox - The Seattle Times

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaishawn Barham (55) gestures to defensive back Markquese Bell (14) between plays during a training camp practice on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Oxnard, Calif.
Smiley N. Poo… [+5607 chars]

The rookie linebacker out of Michigan has become the talk of Oxnard after nearly a week of training camp.

The Dallas Morning News

In first Cowboys camp, Jaishawn Barham shines by letting his performance speak for him - Dallas News

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes his former franchise quarterback, Tony Romo, will "work through" his recent OWI arrest in Wisconsin.
Jones, who saw Romo under center for 13 seasons in Dall… [+2818 chars]

Jerry Jones said Tony Romo will "work through" his recent Wisconsin OWI arrest, praising his former quarterback's ability to handle adversity.