7:40 pm: The Cavs are sending Mann, the 2027 second-round pick they’re getting from the Clippers, and cash to the Wizards in exchange for wing Cam Whitmore, Charania reports (via Twitter). The Wizard… [+3352 chars]

The Cavaliers are landing restricted free agent Peyton Watson in a multi-team deal that includes the Nuggets and Clippers.

hoopsrumors.com

Nuggets To Trade Peyton Watson To Cavaliers In Three-Team Deal - Hoops Rumors

And now we know why multiple college players have been hounding NFL agents about first-year players from the class of 2022 who may soon be cut.
Via ESPN, three former Ole Miss starters (along with 3… [+1321 chars]

The general chaos could yield specific benefits for multiple programs.

NBCSports.com

Multiple first-year NFL players win TRO for fifth-year of college football - NBC Sports

The Giants have claimed left-hander Philip Abner off waivers from the Diamondbacks and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento, per Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. Arizona designated him for assignment a f… [+1455 chars]

The Giants get a lefty from a division rival.

MLB Trade Rumors

Giants Claim Philip Abner - MLB Trade Rumors

One of the last 2026 hold-ins has ended.
The Buccaneers and defensive tackle Vita Vea have reached agreement on a one-year extension, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Its a one-year, $30 million extensio… [+752 chars]

Report: One-year extension for Bucs DT Vita Vea - NBC Sports

Arman Tsarukyan believes Ilia Topurias return fight will be against a well-known veteran in the lightweight division, but maybe one anyone is expecting.
In an interview on the UFC on Paramount+ YouT… [+2042 chars]

Arman Tsarukyan believes Ilia Topuria needs a win over a veteran name to get back into the UFC title mix.

MMA Fighting

Arman Tsarukyan picks surprising name for Ilia Topuria’s next opponent - MMA Fighting

Today marked the thirteenth Philadelphia Eagles training camp practice ahead of the 2026 NFL season. It was an action-packed joint training camp session against the New England Patriots. Heres what I… [+11901 chars]

Observations from Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Bleeding Green Nation

Eagles-Patriots Joint Training Camp Practice Notes: Day 1 - Bleeding Green Nation

Once again, we have a whole host of news, rumors and updates around the Buss familys feud, Mark Walter and even a cameo from Shams Charania to defend himself against a claim from Jeanie Buss.
All th… [+4867 chars]

The latest updates on the Lakers’ sale include Jeanie Buss’ attempts to remain in power and Shams Charania firing back

Silver Screen and Roll 

Lakers Rumor Roundup: Jeanie Buss open to buying out family shares, Shams Charania fires back - Silver Screen and Roll

The Detroit Lions have had some bad injury luck with their 2026 NFL Draft class. They already lost fifth-round pick Kendrick Law for the season, Jimmy Rolder has been out since the first week of trai… [+7630 chars]

Detroit Lions second-round rookie Derrick Moore made a huge impression on Day 15 of training camp.

Prideofdetroit.com

4 takeaways from Lions training camp Day 15: Derrick Moore breaks out - Pride Of Detroit

The Cubs lost to the White Sox 3-0 on a gorgeous Wednesday afternoon, and the gorgeous part is about the only good thing I can say about the afternoon with the offense disappearing, I am reduced to p… [+3662 chars]

The Cubs offense vanished in a loss to the White Sox.

Bleed Cubbie Blue

White Sox 3, Cubs 0: The weather was here. Wish the game had been beautiful - bleedcubbieblue.com

The United States will try to win its first under-20 Women's World Cup since 2012 next month without several of its biggest age-eligible stars, and while manager Vicky Jepson called their absence "up… [+7449 chars]

The United States will try to win its first under-20 Women's World Cup since 2012 next month without several of its biggest age-eligible stars.

ESPN

U.S. names U20 Women's World Cup roster with 'upsetting' absences - ESPN

Jean Silva will now fight Jose Delgado in the main event of Noche UFC after Yair Rodriguez pulled out of the Sept. 12 card due to undisclosed reasons; multiple people with knowledge of the situation … [+992 chars]

Yair Rodriguez out of UFC Noche main event, Jean Silva gets new opponent - mmafighting.com

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said he remains “hopeful” that three-time All-Star Ketel Marte will play again this season after he did not show up to a game on Monday at Fenway Park … [+3908 chars]

Hazen said he plans to meet with Marte on Thursday to receive more clarity after the latter undergoes an MRI on his knee in Phoenix.

Arizona Sports

Exclusive: Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen to meet with Ketel Marte with hope he returns - Arizona Sports

For those in the public eye who choose to treat the media as an enemy, they tend to get one.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn regrets the approach he took to those who cover his team during his first year on … [+2046 chars]

For those in the public eye who choose to treat the media as an enemy, they tend to get one.

Aaron Glenn regrets his approach to the media in his first year - NBC Sports

Scottie Scheffler is not opposed to the return of LIV Golf players who chased after Saudi money, but with some form of a penalty. Rory McIlroy could see unification at some point, though he paused wh… [+4060 chars]

With all the chatter about what value top LIV players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau might bring to the PGA Tour if they choose to return, Rory McIlroy was pointed in a question. He asks what value they have brought to LIV Golf? The rival league is tryin…

Associated Press

Rory McIlroy questions what value Rahm and DeChambeau have brought to LIV - AP News

Identifying the players who could define the fantasy season is one of my favorite exercises to do each year. While it's unlikely you'll be able to draft all the names on this list, building your rost… [+13085 chars]

These players could define the 2026 fantasy football season.

Yahoo Entertainment

Fantasy Football: 7 players Justin Boone thinks could be league winners in 2026 - Yahoo Sports

Ravens center Danny Pinter suffered an injury at todays joint practice with the Vikings.
Pinter went down and the medical staff appeared to be examining his knee, according to reporters on the scene… [+550 chars]

Ravens center Danny Pinter suffered an injury at today's joint practice with the Vikings.

Ravens center Danny Pinter carted off the field at joint practice with Vikings - NBC Sports

RENTON, Wash. -- Former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
The move addresses o… [+3650 chars]

Former Cowboys Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

Source: CB Trevon Diggs signing 1-year deal with Seahawks - ESPN

Ahead of LIV's Indianapolis tournament, the tour's final event of 2026, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil spoke to the media Wednesday for what was billed as a "league update." Given how much speculation has… [+4110 chars]

Despite CEO Scott O'Neil's optimism, and the success of several international events, LIV still faces substantial headwinds.

LIV CEO says league is ready for 2.0. First, it has to survive 1.0 - Yahoo Sports

Patrick Beverley has built a reputation for wild antics and viral quotes post-retirement from the NBA. But he has also spent years arguing that womens basketball deserves the same respect as the mens… [+3842 chars]

Patrick Beverley has built a reputation for wild antics and viral quotes post-retirement from the NBA. But he has also spent years arguing that women’s basketball deserves the same respect as the m…