Player News Today — August 17, 2026
💍 KAT, Jordyn Woods tie the knot in Malibu and more — today's player signal.
The dog days of summer are winding down and the sports world is heating up. As teams gear up for the new season, we're seeing some major moves both on and off the field. In a surprise that delighted fans everywhere, Karl-Anthony Towns, aka KAT, tied the knot with Jordyn Woods in a beautiful Malibu ceremony. Meanwhile, as teams prepare for training camp and the preseason, the transfer market is buzzing with top talent looking for new homes.
With preseason games underway, we're getting a glimpse of what the new season has in store. The Patriots just wrapped up their first preseason game, showcasing some exciting standouts. As teams continue to work out the kinks, we're handing out some mid-training camp awards - think superlatives like 'most likely to succeed with a new offense' and more. Get ready to dive into the latest scoop on player movement, preseason performances, and training camp highlights - we've got you covered!
Today's signal:
• 💍 KAT, Jordyn Woods tie the knot in Malibu (espn.com)
• Transfer big board: Best players in each position who could move (espn.com)
• 10 training camp awards, including 'most likely to succeed with new offense' (espn.com)
• Five standouts in Patriots' first preseason game (espn.com)
• Solak's training camp superlatives: 10 awards, including 'most likely to succeed with a new offense' (espn.com)