The Atlanta Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Monday. According to the Associated Press, the decision follows a monthslong competition between Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., who started nine games for Atlanta in 2025 before a season-ending torn ACL in November. Penix will be inactive for the matchup. Coach Kevin Stefanski oversaw the quarterback battle during the preseason, which included a game in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski, and Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani may miss their All-Star mound appearances due to scheduled starts next weekend. Meanwhile, four players from the World Series champion Dodgers have been elected to the National League's starting lineup, and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has earned his 12th All-Star selection.

High school quarterbacks face a shifting landscape as transfers increasingly fill starting jobs at top college football programs, according to the Associated Press. The report highlights Wisconsin quarterback Ryan Hopkins, a former three-star recruit from Mater Dei in Santa Ana, California, who said he felt at home visiting Madison despite being nearly 2,000 miles from where he grew up. His recruitment illustrates the complications prospects now confront as transfer players dominate premier positions.

Enzo Maresca said he agrees with Erling Haaland’s view that some players began the season looking jaded, according to The Citizen Sport. Maresca was quoted saying, “I think it's correct that you see these kind of players that they start to be tired,” framing the issue as visible fatigue among leading players rather than a criticism of individuals. The report did not provide further context about specific fixtures, injuries or scheduling.

According to The Citizen Sport, South Africa's rugby coach Rassie Erasmus has several options for the No 10 jersey this season, indicating that Pollard will face significant competition as he aims to secure his position in the team for 2026.

The Washington Wizards selected 19-year-old forward AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters), Dybantsa was chosen after completing just one season of college basketball.