Player News Today — August 15, 2026
NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Tagovailoa's uncomfortable night; Dolphins WR shines and more — today's player signal.
The sports world is buzzing with excitement as preseason action heats up in the NFL and anticipation builds for the upcoming NBA and college football seasons. In the NFL, preseason Week 1 got underway with some notable performances, including a standout showing from a Dolphins wide receiver, but it wasn't all smooth sailing as Tua Tagovailoa had an uncomfortable night on the field. As teams continue to gear up for the regular season, analysts are handing out superlatives at training camps, with 10 awards being given out, including "most likely to succeed with a new offense".
Meanwhile, on the golf course, Scottie Scheffler made headlines with a dream round, carding a 61 to tie the course mark in Memphis. In the NBA, the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list features 11 players eagerly awaiting their chance for enshrinement. College football is also on the minds of fans, with ESPN releasing its preseason All-America team. The Grizzlies are looking to turn things around after a tough offseason, with Boozer leading the charge as they look to make a fresh start. Today, we'll dive into all these stories and more, bringing you the latest news and updates from around the sports world.
Today's signal:
• NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Tagovailoa's uncomfortable night; Dolphins WR shines (espn.com)
• Scheffler's 'dream' 61 ties course mark in Memphis (espn.com)
• The 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list (espn.com)
• Solak's NFL training camp superlatives: 10 awards, including 'most likely to succeed with a new offense' (espn.com)
• ESPN's preseason All-America team (espn.com)
• Grizzlies offseason recap and early season preview: Boozer leads a fresh start (espn.com)