Gretchen Walsh is the top seed in the women's 50 fly final tonight, and she will be hunting a potential world record in the event.

SwimSwam

2026 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap - SwimSwam

An attorney representing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness, according to an Aug. 5 letter sent to Tigers athleti… [+6268 chars]

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels informed LSU it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after LSU allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey.

ESPN

Daniels sends cease and desist to LSU after Pickett given No. 5 - ESPN

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have outlasted the Red Sox again, staring them in the eye and refusing to blink first.
Wednesdays 6-4 win was another act of strategic stubbornness, sticking around until th… [+3967 chars]

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have outlasted the Red Sox again, staring them in the eye and refusing to blink first.

MLB.com

Eighth-inning rally provides support for Soriano's stellar home debut - MLB.com

For Luis Castillo, perhaps it really was as simple as emphasizing the changeup.
Making his second start for the White Sox, Castillo blasted past his season high in strikeouts with a heaping helping … [+5300 chars]

For Luis Castillo, perhaps it really was as simple as emphasizing the changeup. Making his second start for the White Sox, Castillo blasted past his season high in strikeouts with a heaping helping of offspeed pitches. He opened his evening by striking out El…

Soxmachine.com

White Sox 5, Reds 0: Pitching proofs of concept - Sox Machine

Tua Tagovailoa will start the first preseason game, but the Falcons are not ready to hand him the job for the regular season. Michael Penix still isnt cleared for team work, and the Falcons are allow… [+1647 chars]

Tua Tagovailoa will start the first preseason game, but the Falcons are not ready to hand him the job for the regular season.

NBCSports.com

Michael Penix: I can do just about anything but take a hit - NBC Sports

A year after he ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins, veteran tight end Darren Waller is heading to Carolina.
Via Adam Schefter of ESPN, Waller has agreed to terms on a one-year deal.
A si… [+699 chars]

A year after he ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins, veteran tight end Darren Waller is heading to Carolina.

Darren Waller agrees to terms with Panthers - NBC Sports

The Cubs everyday third baseman is scorching hot right now.

bleachernation.com

Alex Bregman Homers AGAIN! This Time a Two-Run Shot - Bleacher Nation

The Association react to the news of Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement from the league after 18 seasons.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Russell Westbrook, the NBAs career leader in triple-doubles… [+1610 chars]

The 2017 Kia NBA MVP retires as the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles, 5th all-time in assists and 14th all-time in points.

Heat.com

Russell Westbrook, former NBA MVP and 9-time All-Star, announces retirement after 18 seasons - nba.com

A WNBA task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday and discussed transgender athletes but did not arrive at any eligibility rules, according to a statement sent to ESPN by a leag… [+2115 chars]

A task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday and discussed transgender athletes but did not arrive at any eligibility rules.

WNBA task force discusses transgender athletes amid furor - ESPN

Observations from Giants training camp on Wednesday
Jaxson Darts best throw of the day was in 7-on-7 drills to RB Devin Singletary, who cooked LB Arvell Reese on a wheel route and trash-talked on hi… [+1286 chars]

Observations from Giants training camp on Wednesday

New York Post

Jaxson Dart cooks Giants first-round pick for touchdown - New York Post

Editors note: We regret to inform you that this is the penultimate game James is covering for Sox Machine. Well announce where hes going in the coming days, but he will still be covering the White So… [+4752 chars]

Editor’s note: We regret to inform you that this is the penultimate game James is covering for Sox Machine. We’ll announce where he’s going in the coming days, but he will still be covering the White Sox in short order, so you won’t have to mourn his absence …

Pregame notes: Nearing the home stretch - Sox Machine

EAGAN, Minn. -- The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.
"Obviou… [+2358 chars]

The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.

J.J. McCarthy wants to stay with Vikings after losing QB job - ESPN

Arizona already has one preseason game under its belt after playing in the Hall of Fame Game last week. While the Cardinals didn't get a win, rookie Carson Beck, who played the entire first half and … [+650 chars]

Thursday's game is set to kick off at 5 p.m. PT from Allegiant Stadium. Here's what you need to know.

NFL News

Preseason Preview: Raiders kick off preseason against the Arizona Cardinals - Raiders.com

The Washington Commanders hosted the Miami Dolphins for a joint practice Wednesday. It marked the first time theyve worked against another team since their 2025 season finale.
Theyll play each other… [+130 chars]

What our beat reporter saw during Wednesday's padded practice with the Miami Dolphins.

The Washington Post

Jayden Daniels under pressure, and other observations from the Commanders joint practice - The Washington Post

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Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Jonathon Brooks and Chuba Hubbard will play in the team's preseason game against the Bills.

Brooks, Hubbard to play against Bills - NBC Sports

HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- Chicago Bears executives are expected to deliver an update Thursday on the team's stadium plans, which officials in Indiana say continue to center on Hammond where there is ong… [+2378 chars]

Chicago Bears executives are expected to deliver an update Thursday on the team's stadium plans, which officials in Indiana say continue to center on Hammond where there is ongoing due diligence at multiple locations.

WLS-TV

NFL news: Chicago Bears expected to give stadium update as Indiana officials express confidence in Hammond site - ABC7 Chicago

Typically, two of the most powerful media executives in the country and the President of the United States wouldn’t be gathered together in Geneva, Ohio on a normal Tuesday in August. But they were t… [+3739 chars]

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro accompanied Donald Trump to his inaugural Patriot Games.

Awful Announcing

Despite minimal promotion by ESPN, Jimmy Pitaro and Josh D'Amaro joined Trump and Pat McAfee at Patriot Games - Awful Announcing

The customer is always right.
A defining principle of business, the Buffalo Bills are learning that the hard way in the wake of opening the new Highmark Stadium. Obstructed views have become the tal… [+3163 chars]

The Bills new stadium comes with some obstructed view seats, a trade-off one of the stadium's architect explained was necessary.

USA Today

Stadium architect explains reason behind Bills obstructed view seats - USA Today

Fernando Mendoza is on the right path
The No. 1 overall pick is expected to spend the 2026 season observing from the sidelines, but do not be surprised if Mendoza shines if given a chance to play th… [+1395 chars]

NFL Media's Bucky Brooks shares his thoughts from the Raiders Open Practice at Allegiant Stadium.

3 observations from Raiders Open Practice - Raiders.com

he timing of Mark Walters Lakers sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger is prompting conspiracy theories the Trump administrations fraud investigation into Walter might have played a role in the deal to b… [+6291 chars]

The $12.5 billion sale valuation is the largest in sports history.