Player News Today — August 19, 2026
LIV players mixed after meeting proposed investor and more — today's player signal.
The sports world is buzzing with news across various leagues and competitions. In golf, LIV players had mixed reactions after meeting with a proposed investor, leaving many to wonder what the future holds for the breakaway tour. Meanwhile, in Major League Baseball, Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte was noticeably absent from knee testing, only to resurface in Phoenix, sparking concerns about his health and readiness for the upcoming season.
In other news, college football is heating up with the release of the preseason AP All-America team, with Texas and the Southeastern Conference dominating the selections. The Washington Nationals are also making headlines, with shortstop CJ Abrams reportedly not thrilled about being moved to second base. The NFL is also in focus, with draft expert Moody sharing his top targets and values, including DeVonta Murray and Kenneth Gainwell. Lastly, soccer fans are in for a treat with the release of the 2026 FC 100, featuring the likes of Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Lionel Messi among the world's best men's soccer players.
Today's signal:
• LIV players mixed after meeting proposed investor (espn.com)
• Marte in Phoenix after no-show for knee testing (espn.com)
• Texas, SEC top preseason AP All-America team (espn.com)
• Agent: Nats' Abrams 'not thrilled' about 2B move (espn.com)
• Moody's draft-day targets and values: Murray, Gainwell among top options (espn.com)
• 2026 FC 100: Kane, Yamal, Messi among best men's soccer players (espn.com)