Red Bull remains the only manufacturer unable to upgrade its Formula 1 power unit - after the FIA announced no change to its ranking of engines.
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The latest findings from the FIA's Formula 1 engine analysis have not yielded the hoped-for upgrade opportunities for Red Bull

The-race.com

Red Bull misses out as FIA reveals fresh F1 ADUO results - The Race

Buss Sports Capital has joined Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano's San Diego Padres ownership group, Joey and Jesse Buss announced Wednesday.
The longtime Los Angeles Lakers executives started the … [+2944 chars]

The Buss brothers' new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.

ESPN

Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group - ESPN

Venus and Serena Williams will play doubles together at the US Open in their first Grand Slam outing as a pairing for four years.
The American greats, two-time winners of the women's doubles title i… [+1724 chars]

Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open in their first Grand Slam outing as a pairing for four years.

BBC News

US Open 2026: Serena and Venus Williams to play women's doubles in New York - BBC

Its easy to blame the players for the latest slice of college football chaos, arising from the effort by members of the high-school class of 2022 to get a fifth year of eligibility even after they si… [+1804 chars]

Some NFL teams could, if they wanted, accuse Kiffin and LSU of tortious interference.

NBCSports.com

Report: Lane Kiffin, LSU instigated fifth-year lawsuit - NBC Sports

A new name has entered the conversation around Luka Doncic. Slovenian model Anja Jenko dropped a swimsuit photo that spread quickly online. The timing matches fresh reports about a night out in Ljubl… [+2928 chars]

Luka Doncic appears to be making moves off the court.

Total Pro Sports

Swimsuit Model Who Spent Night Out With Luka Doncic & The Lakers During Trip To Slovenia Is Going Viral - Yahoo Sports

Welcome to the final tests of the preseason for the Green Bay Packers. On Wednesday, Matt LaFleur's team will welcome the Arizona Cardinals to Ray Nitschke Field for a joint practice. On Friday night… [+3880 chars]

Who are the roster bubble players to watch as the Packers prepare to take on the Cardinals in a joint practice and the preseason finale?

USA Today

23 players on roster bubble to watch during Packers' final preseason week - Packers Wire

Manchester City have signed teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth 100 million euros ($117m), the French club has confirmed.
Lille announced Bouaddis departure on a fi… [+2864 chars]

Sought-after Bouaddi joins the Premier League club on a five-year deal worth $117m.

Al Jazeera English

Manchester City sign teenage Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille - Al Jazeera

The SEC and Big Ten implemented rules that prohibit professional players from returning to their conferences, but the eligibility battles may not be finished yet  even with LSU and Lane Kiffin.

LSU may continue to challenge the SEC after the league passed a new ban on professional players returning to college sports.

On3.com

What's next for LSU, SEC and players returning to college after league bans - On3

The Week 0 college football schedule takes place on Saturday, Aug. 29, and it will begin in Ireland before concluding in Las Vegas. Eight games involving FBS teams are on the slate, two of which are … [+4167 chars]

SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 0 college football picks for UNC vs. TCU and every other game

CBS Sports

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 0, 2026: Computer backs Virginia, New Mexico State - CBS Sports

The NFLs Rivalries will continue to deepen in 2026 meaning the latest expansion of the leagues line of alternate uniforms, which have exploded in popularity.
After debuting the line in 2025, Nike un… [+9405 chars]

This year, the teams of the NFC North, with their rich heritage, and the fairly new clubs that make up the AFC South will all wear "Rivalries" alternates.

Ranking NFL's newly revealed 2026 'Rivalries' uniforms best (Vikings) to worst (?) - USA Today

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday its 2027 competition schedule, which features 36 tournaments, including the four majors, and more spacing for signature events.
The total number of tournaments is do… [+4733 chars]

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday its 2027 competition schedule, which features 36 tournaments, including the four majors, and more spacing for signature events.

Golf Channel

PGA Tour 2027 schedule: 36 events, two at Pebble; more signature spacing - Golf Channel

Dana White believes Bella Mir just learned a big lesson.
On Tuesday night, Mir squared off with Alex Apodaca in the main event of Week 3 of Contender Series. The bout was supposed to be an exhibitio… [+2570 chars]

Dana White reacts to Bella Mir’s upset loss to Alex Apodaca, one of the biggest upsets ever

MMA Fighting

Dana White reacts to Bella Mir’s shocking upset loss on Contender Series: ‘She didn’t have deep water experience’ - MMA Fighting

The NFL Top 100 list for 2026 is nearing its end. Its not a list I care too much about because I know most players who are polled for this list dont take it too seriously. That said, I do enjoy the v… [+2001 chars]

Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs has tremendous respect around the NFL, including from rival EDGE Micah Parsons.

Prideofdetroit.com

Micah Parsons gives Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs MASSIVE compliment - Pride Of Detroit

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TWG Global hits out at ‘multipronged attacks’ on investment empire, which has stakes in high-profile sports teams

Financial Times

Mark Walter’s group insists there is no ‘fire sale’ and ‘no fraud’ - Financial Times

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These final excruciating days before the kickoff of the 2026 college football season have heightened into the kind of rampant legal and political maneuvering that do… [+26176 chars]

Everything you need to know about the upcoming season before games kick off

The Ringer

The 26 Biggest Story Lines Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season - The Ringer

New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESP… [+1462 chars]

Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Source: Giants WR Calvin Austin (torn ACL) out for season - ESPN

The Heisman Trophy has a reputation for being a bit predictable, and in some ways, that is fair. Since 2000, 20 of the 26 winners of the award have been quarterbacks. It takes a truly groundbreaking … [+6934 chars]

One of the most dominant players in college football is a wide receiver. Could this be the season a non-quarterback wins the coveted award?

Sports Illustrated

The 2026 Heisman Trophy Race Has Seven Names You Need to Know - Sports Illustrated

When the Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to the Texans this week, much of the focus was on the Texans need for a wideout and New Englands increased depth at receiver. 
Patriots executive vice preside… [+1103 chars]

When the Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to the Texans this week, much of the focus was on the Texans' need for a wideout and New England's increased depth at receiver.

Eliot Wolf on Kayshon Boutte trade: Jaylen Reed was someone we wanted to acquire - NBC Sports

Unrivaleds value continues to skyrocket as it prepares for its third season. 
The 3-on-3 womens basketball league, co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, has reached a $650 million valu… [+2682 chars]

Unrivaled’s value continues to skyrocket as it prepares for its third season.

New York Post

Unrivaled hits staggering $650 million valuation on heels of sold-out tour - New York Post

Chicago — The Chicago Sky have banned Enes Kanter Freedom from their home games after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday's loss to the Indiana Fever.
Owner Michael Alter made the announce… [+2853 chars]

The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.