Sports News Today — July 31, 2026
Ohtani (knee) out vs. M's; Dodgers cite precaution and more — today's sports signal.
The sports world is buzzing with a mix of injury updates, contract extensions, and international soccer news. In the MLB, superstar Shohei Ohtani is set to miss a game against the Mariners due to precautionary measures with his knee, a development that's sure to be closely monitored by Dodgers fans and fantasy teams alike. Meanwhile, the trade deadline is looming, and our latest MLB Power Rankings are out, highlighting which wild-card contenders are surging and which are falling at just the right - or wrong - time.
Off the field, the NFL is making waves with contract extensions, including a massive deal for Saints wide receiver Chris Olave that's reportedly worth up to $132 million. In other news, the sports world is showing love for some of its biggest personalities, including Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London, who recently proposed to his girlfriend Sofia Gabay in a unique and romantic way that included a stop at Taco Bell. And in a somber note, the family of former NFL coach Eric Bieniemy is rallying around his son, who is set to undergo a mental health check. On the international soccer front, Concacaf and UEFA are rejecting a proposal from FIFA regarding the World Cup, marking a significant development in the world of soccer governance.
Today's signal:
• Ohtani (knee) out vs. M's; Dodgers cite precaution (espn.com)
• Saints' Olave signs extension worth up to $132M (espn.com)
• Concacaf joins UEFA in rejecting FIFA WC proposal (espn.com)
• Inside Drake London's proposal to Sofia Gabay -- that included Taco Bell (espn.com)
• Bieniemy's son to undergo mental health check (espn.com)
• MLB Power Rankings: Wild-card contenders surge and fall ahead of trade deadline (espn.com)