Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is on track to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season despite recovering from a torn ACL, though head coach Andy Reid was mum on confirming his readiness. Mahomes has not missed a practice at training camp so far, which is a good sign he will be ready, but nothing is confirmed. The two-time MVP remains a good late-round QB target if healthy, though his rushing upside will take a hit coming off the knee injury. Plus, Kansas City could be more run-heavy with Kenneth Walker III in town. Meanwhile, Chicago Bears second-year wide receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason due to a groin injury suffered in early August. Chicago is hopeful Burden will be ready for Week 1, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, but the injury makes Burden a risky pick at his current average draft position of around Pick 58. His ADP is expected to fall while teammate Rome Odunze could see a boost, being selected about 10 picks later on Yahoo. Elsewhere in the NFL preseason injury landscape, San Francisco 49ers third-year wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been ruled out for the 2026 season due to PCL surgery, an unfortunate development for the promising young receiver. With Pearsall done, the Niners signed veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., who will operate alongside Mike Evans and rookie De'Zhaun Stribling to start the season. Stribling becomes an interesting late-round sleeper along with Samuel, who is familiar with the Kyle Shanahan offense. New York Jets star running back Breece Hall will miss two to three weeks but is expected to be available for Week 1 after suffering a non-contact groin strain after making a catch in practice on August 17. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love, left the preseason opener with a high ankle sprain on August 16; head coach Mike LaFleur initially said Love could have returned to action, but two days later said the rookie would not practice that

The 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, organised by the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, is underway at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, running until August 9, 2026, and bringing together more than 1,500 athletes from around the world. The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, continued its outstanding campaign at the championship, winning 13 medals in the Under-18 competition on Tuesday, August 5, at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. Leading the day's medal haul were Saif Al Baloushi (Under-48kg), Saif Al Ameri (Under-62kg) and Zayed Al Hosani (Under-85kg), who captured gold in their respective weight categories after taking out commanding performances. The 13-medal haul brings the UAE's total to 52 medals across youth categories as the team continues its bid for a seventh consecutive JJIF World Championship title. The youth competitions conclude on Wednesday, August 5, before the championship moves on to the Adult and Para Jiu-Jitsu divisions from August 6 to 9. The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, cements the UAE as a global leader in jiu-jitsu and a centre for hosting world-class international sporting events. The Ju-Jitsu World Championship features masters, adult and youth categories, including under-14s, under-16s, under-18s and under-21s, showcasing Abu Dhabi's commitment to developing talent at every stage of life. The UAE delegation features one of its largest and deepest squads to date, with 114 athletes competing across every major age category. The UAE enters the prestigious tournament seeking an unprecedented seventh consecutive JJIF World Championship title, extending one of the most dominant dynasties in international jiu-jitsu. Backed by home support and years of investment in athlete development, the national team arrives with confidence after

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, continued its outstanding campaign at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship on Tuesday, winning 13 medals in the Under-18 competition at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. Leading the day's medal haul were standout performances from UAE athletes across multiple weight categories. The championship, running from August 1 to 9 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is bringing together more than 1,500 athletes from around the world competing across the under-16, under-18, under-21, and adult divisions. The UAE national team is fielding 114 athletes and seeking an unprecedented seventh consecutive JJIF World Championship title, extending one of the most dominant dynasties in international jiu-jitsu. At the 2025 World Championship in Bangkok, the UAE finished atop the overall medal standings with 10 gold medals, securing the country's sixth straight world championship. The event cements Abu Dhabi's reputation as the global home of jiu-jitsu and a center for hosting world-class international sporting events. Organized by the Jiu-Jitsu International Federation and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the championship also featured the 2026 World Cup Under-14 on the opening day, August 1, showcasing the UAE's commitment to developing talent at every stage of life. The UAE coaching staff entered the final phase of preparation fine-tuning every aspect of the team's performance ahead of the home event.

France captain Kylian Mbappé claims the 2026 Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the first player to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and the all-time leading World Cup scorer with 22 career goals, surpassing Messi (21) and Klose (16). Spain swept the remaining individual honours after beating Argentina in the final.

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup, outshooting them 19-0 — Argentina's first-ever shotless final. Ferran Torres scored the 106th-minute winner; Enzo Fernandez was sent off.

Debunks viral claims that World Cup match balls are magnetically controlled. Explains Connected Ball Technology: an IMU sensor tracking data 500x/second for VAR and semi-automated offside calls, charged via induction, weighing only a few grams with no capacity to alter flight.

Reigning European champions Spain (37-match unbeaten run) face defending world champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Tactical preview covers Spain's possession control vs Argentina's compact block-and-counter approach, the midfield battle, and the significance of the first goal. Prediction: tight 1-0 or 2-1 scoreline, strong chance of extra time.

England beat France 6-4 in the highest-scoring third-place playoff in World Cup history, securing their best finish since 1966. Bukayo Saka's hat-trick (including a stoppage-time penalty) and a late Jude Bellingham strike sealed it, while Kylian Mbappe's brace made him the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, passing Lionel Messi (22 goals).

Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died at 89 at his home in Barbados. Across 93 Tests he scored 8,032 runs (avg 57.78) and took 235 wickets bowling three styles; his 365 not out stood as the Test record for 36 years, and his six sixes in an over (1968) remains unmatched in first-class cricket.

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 semifinal on July 14, advancing to the final. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 22nd minute after a foul on Lamine Yamal, and Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the 58th minute off a Dani Olmo assist. France pushed hard in the final 15 minutes through Mbappe and Dembele, forcing saves from Unai Simon, but could not break Spain's defensive structure.

France enters as slight favorite (~40% win probability in 90 mins) over Spain (~33%) in tonight's World Cup 2026 semi-final in Dallas — a rematch of last year's Nations League semi. To reach the final: France 59% vs Spain 41% on prediction markets. BTTS (Yes) is the top-rated bet: France has scored 16 goals in 6 matches, Spain nearly 2 goals/game, and their last two head-to-heads produced 12 combined goals. Mbappé leads the Golden Boot race with 8 goals in 6 matches and poses a direct threat to Spain fullbacks Porro and Cucurella. Spain's Rodri-Fabián Ruiz double pivot will look to control the midfield and blunt France's transitions. France carries fitness concerns over center-backs Upamecano (foot) and Saliba (back), a potential opening for Yamal and Olmo. Expert consensus scoreline: France 2-1 Spain, sending Les Bleus to a third straight final.

Defending champions Argentina face a disciplined Switzerland side at Kansas City Stadium for the final World Cup 2026 quarterfinal spot. Winner faces England or Norway in the semis. Argentina survived a chaotic run — 3-2 ET vs Cape Verde, then a 2-0 comeback win vs Egypt. Messi, 39, leads the Golden Boot with 8 goals across six straight scoring internationals. Switzerland reaches its first QF in 72 years on the back of consecutive clean sheets, most recently outlasting Colombia 4-3 on penalties. Historically Argentina has never lost to Switzerland (15-3 aggregate). Verdict: Argentina to win 2-1, or 1-0 in extra time — Swiss discipline can frustrate, but containing Messi for a full 120 minutes is an immense task.

Egypt led 2-0 with 10 min left, lost 3-2. VAR disallowed Egypt's goal for marginal contact in an earlier, unrelated phase of play; an instant penalty was given for box contact at 20', but near-identical contact in Argentina's stoppage-time winning buildup got no review. NavvyaSignal frames this as a documented VAR inconsistency, not an unproven match-fixing claim.

Round of 16, Atlanta. Egypt led 2-0 into the final 15 minutes — Yasser Ibrahim header (15'), Mostafa Shobeir saved a Messi penalty plus two more first-half chances, Mostafa Ziko doubled the lead (67'). Argentina's high line after going 2-0 down cut off Egypt's wing outlets once substitutions removed their pace. Cristian Romero (78'), Messi (82') and Enzo Fernandez (90+2', header off an instant counter) completed the comeback. Final: Egypt 2-3 Argentina. Reigning champions advance.

Argentina vs Egypt meet for the first-ever World Cup encounter, Round of 16, Atlanta. Winner faces Switzerland or Colombia. Argentina survived a 3-2 scare vs Cape Verde (111th-min own goal); defensive lapses vs Jordan and Cape Verde raise questions. Egypt, under Hossam Hassan, plays a disciplined 4-2-3-1 built to counter through Salah and Marmoush. Predictor consensus: Argentina win 2-1 or 3-1, with strong leans on Over 1.5 goals and BTTS given Egypt's counter threat. Key battleground: Rabia and Ibrahim containing Messi's central distribution to Lautaro, vs Argentina's full-backs weighing overlap runs against space ceded to Egypt's wingers.