Player News Today — August 1, 2026
Miami lands top unsigned recruit Sears for '27 and more — today's player signal.
The sports world is buzzing with excitement as we dive into the latest news. In college football, Miami just landed a major coup, securing a commitment from top unsigned recruit Sears for the class of 2027 - a huge get for the Hurricanes as they look to build momentum heading into the new season. Meanwhile, the NFL is heating up with preseason action underway, and we're taking a look back at some of the biggest surprises and risers in league history.
But it's not all about the gridiron - in women's basketball, over 100 players have joined a push to form a union, highlighting the growing push for player rights and equality in the sport. And in the WNBA, there's controversy brewing after a recent incident left some questioning the league's handling of player safety. We'll be keeping a close eye on all these developing stories and bringing you the latest updates. Stay tuned for a jam-packed day of sports news and analysis!
Today's signal:
• Miami lands top unsigned recruit Sears for '27 (espn.com)
• 📈 Top NFL preseason surprises of all time (espn.com)
• 📈 Top NFL preseason risers of all time (espn.com)
• Over 100 women's hoops players join union push (espn.com)
• 'I don't know who No. 3 is, but holy s---': Every NFL team's biggest training camp riser of all time (espn.com)
• Wetzel: Another self-inflicted wound for WNBA (espn.com)