SPORTSDeebo back to 49ers on 1-year deal, sources sayFree agent Deebo Samuel is signing back with the 49ers on a 1-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.ESPN·July 31, 2026
SPORTSFifa says 'nobody selling football' and will continue plans to sell World Cup stakesFootball's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.BBC News·July 31, 2026
SPORTS'ESPN Jeopardy!': Where to watch, time, contestants, more"ESPN Jeopardy!" -- a mashup of sports and the world's leading quiz show -- will be hosted by Joe Buck, the award-winning voice of "Monday Night Football."ESPN·July 31, 2026
SPORTSFour NFL quarterbacks in Year 2 and where they need to improve: Solak on Ward, Dart, Shough and SandersCam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders are entering Year 2 in the NFL. Let's find one spot where each sophomore QB must get better in 2026.ESPN·July 31, 2026
SPORTSThe Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.BBC News·July 31, 2026
SPORTSThe 14 college football teams poised to break through and bounce back in 2026Which teams and players are poised for the next step? Which are ready to put a down 2025 behind them?ESPN·July 31, 2026
SPORTSEuropean soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented stepEuropean soccer associations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.NPR·July 30, 2026
SPORTSStorm apologize after co-owner berates teen girls for support of CunninghamWNBA basketball team Seattle Storm apologize after co-owner berates girls with 'thank you' sign for Sophie Cunningham.Al Jazeera·July 30, 2026
SPORTSUefa to hold emergency meeting over controversial Fifa World Cup plansEuropean football's governing body Uefa will hold a meeting of all 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon to discuss its response to Fifa's controversial World Cup plans.BBC News·July 30, 2026
SPORTSThe 12 teams that most need to make a deal by trade deadline dayFrom the Yankees and Red Sox to the Phillies and Cubs, the sport's giants are among the clubs that need to take action ahead of Monday's deadline.ESPN·July 30, 2026
SPORTSSon brace fuels MLS All-Stars win over Liga MXSon Heung-min scored two goals in three minutes in the first half to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.ESPN·July 30, 2026
SPORTSSources: Probe into Clips, Kawhi could go into '27The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don't agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team, sources told ESPN.ESPN·July 30, 2026
