Coach News Today — August 1, 2026

The sports world is buzzing with updates across the board, from the gridiron to the diamond and the pitch. In the NFL, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay provided a much-needed update on star defensive tackle Aaron Donald, saying that while there's no official word on his status, things are trending in the right direction. Meanwhile, Washington State's Cameron Skattebo is taking a hard look at his own performance, acknowledging that he's made some mistakes but is committed to learning from them.

As teams across various leagues navigate the complexities of roster construction, it's clear that there's no one-size-fits-all approach. In Major League Baseball, the New York Mets are making some moves, trading reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins. The Mets' strategy stands in contrast to that of Premier League teams, who are each taking unique approaches to their transfer business this summer - strategies that are being put to the test as teams look to build competitive rosters. And in a related story, a new era of roster construction is presenting challenges for teams, with one executive likening it to a daily apocalypse. Off the field, there's also drama, as New York is suing online prediction market Kalshi, alleging that it's operating an illegal gambling operation.

Today's signal:
• McVay: No Donald update yet, but in 'right direction' (espn.com)
• Skattebo admits doing 'dumb things,' but 'you learn' (espn.com)
• New York sues Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling' (espn.com)
• Mets start dealing, trade reliever Minter to Twins (espn.com)
• Explaining each top Premier League team's transfer strategy this summer (espn.com)
• 'Every day it's a new apocalypse': The challenges of a new era of roster construction (espn.com)