Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco junior wide out Darren Tubbs has locked in a pair of game day visits.Tubbs is one of the top receivers out West and had a great off-season. We had a chance to see him multiple times in multiple settings and he was always on the short list when talking about the top overall receiver at said event.At the big Battle of the Beach 7v7 tournament last month, Tubbs was our MVP as the Braves rolled through a stacked field. Here was our post-event eval on Tubbs:The 28 pass catcher was un-stoppable and made big play after big play all day long. Hes a slick route runner who can get separation down the field, makes defenders miss after the catch and catches the ball well through contact. Hes fearless going over the middle and made some real tough catches in tight quarters. For being a sub 6-0 WR, Tubbs has a large catch radius and is equally adept catching the ball at his ankles, over his shoulder or going up and making a contested jump ball catch over a defender.Hes not just skilled, hes proven to be a clutch performer who wants the football in tight situations. Hes a competitive player and looks primed for a huge year for the Braves this fall as the teams new go to guy.The Braves are one of the top teams in the country this year and have a chance to win a National Championship. They play a stacked schedule including a few out of state games but Tubbs is still hoping to visit as many schools as he can during the fall.I have two dates locked in right now, Tubbs said. Ill be at Cal for the UCLA game (Sept. 5) and Miami when they host Florida State (Oct. 17).The other schools I would really like to visit are Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Arizona State and Ohio State. I definitely plan to make it out to a UCLA game too but Im mainly looking at the schools out of the area since I know I can get to UCLA any time.Cal and UCLA have been high on Tubbs list for some time so hell have a chance to kill two birds with one stone for that game.UCLA is on the rise and I have a great relationship with Colin Lockett (WR coach), Tubbs said. Hes one of the coaches Ive known the longest, for a couple of years now. Thats my dog right there and hes been recruiting me really hard and wants me back on campus so Im going to get back up there.I camped with Cal and loved it there, Tubbs said. I already know Geoff McArthur really well since he coached here at Bosco and it was great to know Ike Hilliard and Jordan Somerville as well. They all have a NFL experience as a player and a coach. Development is huge for me and who better to learn from than the guys that have been there.Miami entered the picture after offering back in late June.Miami has a great program, I like their offense and I really like how they use under-sized receivers, Tubbs said. Im an under-sized receiver at about 5-10 or 5-11 and you see how they used Malachi Toney, another under-sized receiver so I can see how they would use me.Ive been to Miami before but not as a recruit. It was a long time ago when I was playing youth ball. That was a big offer for me so Im excited to visit and learn more about the school.ASU is another staple on Tubbs list and was one of the first schools to really prioritize him when he was a sophomore. ASU has been recruiting me longer than anyone and I really like Hines Ward a lot, Tubbs said. Hes a great coach and has that NFL background and that means a lot. Hes been where I want to go and hes someone I know I can trust to really develop me and get me better.Oklahoma and Notre Dame are two more schools that got involved this off-season and are high on his list.Oklahoma came to my Showcase and I had a good to talk with Stacey (Ford), Tubbs said. I have a lot of interest, Oklahoma has a great program with great tradition. Coach (Ben) Arbuckle was the one who offered me and I like what Im hearing from them right now.Notre Dame is a storied program with so much tradition. It was surreal when I got that offer and Im grateful and excited to build the relationship with the coaching staff. I need to sit down with my family and figure out a plan when I can get out there for a visit but Im very excited about the opportunity.

Nacional features in the top 10 of South Americas best teamsAtltico Nacional was confirmed among the ten best clubs in South America in the latest ranking published by Opta. The Antioquia-based team sits in seventh place with a rating of 85.8 points, placing above continental giants such as Botafogo and Boca Juniors.Only Colombian representative and global positionThe Verdolaga side is the only institution from its country to be part of South Americas elite. It also ranks 84th worldwide, once again surpassing internationally renowned clubs according to the statistical assessment.Brazilian dominance in the continental rankingThe continental list is led by Flamengo with 90 points, followed by Palmeiras and Independiente del Valle. Brazil reaffirms its hegemony on the continent by placing five teams in the top ten, while Argentina contributes three representatives and Ecuador one.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Yimi Garcias long-awaited return to the Toronto Blue Jays has taken another difficult turn. The veteran reliever has not pitched for Toronto this season after spending months working his way back from elbow surgery.Garcia had been making progress through a minor league rehab assignment, but another setback recently forced the Blue Jays to pause his comeback. The 35-year-old right-hander was dealing with neck and nerve symptoms, leading the team to seek another medical opinion.Now, with Toronto preparing to open a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Garcia has received a diagnosis that could end his season before he makes his return.MORE:Updated MLB Power Rankings after the 2026 trade deadlineBlue Jays John Schneider announced a disappointing update on RHP Yimi GarciaToronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (93). Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesGarcia has been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters Friday ahead of the game in Philadelphia.Garcia has not yet decided whether he will undergo surgery, but Schneider said his season is most likely over (via Sportsnets Arden Zwelling).The diagnosis comes after Garcia was pulled from another rehab assignment because of neck soreness. He was scheduled to visit a specialist after the latest setback, with surgery among the possible next steps.Garcia has made nine minor league rehab appearances this season, throwing 7.2 innings. He has yet to appear for Toronto after last pitching in the majors on July 2, 2025.Blue Jays face another bullpen setbackThe timing is particularly difficult for Garcia, who is in the final season of the two-year, $15 million contract he signed with Toronto before the 2025 season. He made 22 MLB appearances for the Blue Jays last year, posting a 3.86 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 21 innings.Toronto retained Garcia through the trade deadline despite his uncertain status, but the latest diagnosis makes a 2026 return unlikely. The club will now have to continue navigating their bullpen without a reliever they expected to contribute this season.The Blue Jays entered Friday at 54-62 and 3.5 games behind the final American League wild card spot. Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter

Aug. 7 has not been a good day for Denver Broncos defensive end Matt Henningsen. That date last year saw Henningsen sustain a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, costing him the entire 2025 season. Then, exactly one year later on Friday, Henningsen tore his other Achilles tendon according to Mike Klis of 9News.Henningsen, 27, was carted off the field at practice while looking visibly emotional, per the Denver Posts Luca Evans. The unfortunate diagnosis came hours later, with Henningsen all but certain to miss a second straight season after previously battling for a roster spot.The Broncos drafted Henningsen out of Wisconsin in the sixth round of the 2022 overall draft. He would go on to play all 17 games in both his rookie and sophomore seasons, earning a part-time role on defense and special teams. The 2024 season saw him spend the entire year on the Broncos practice squad, with no regular-season appearances.Across his career, Henningsen has 40 total tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack.

Aug. 7MITCHELL The Lennox Bandits rallied out of an early 1-0 hole and took down Groton Locke Electric 2-1 in a Class B state tournament first-round game on Friday afternoon at Cadwell Park.Lennox (10-7) scored one run each in the sixth and eighth innings, securing a trip to the second round at 7:30 p.m. Monday against Volga.Talon Eich had two hits for Lennox, including a double while Mason Reischl had the lone RBI for the Bandits, who were making their first appearance in the state bracket as a club. Conner Eich threw six innings in his start for Lennox, allowing six hits, one run and striking out five. Braxton Musser recorded the final three innings on the mound, allowing three hits and striking out four, picking up the victory.Groton outhit Lennox 9-6 in the game, including two hits each from Brevin Fliehs, Ben Althoff and Jonah Schmidt. Schmidt, the Mitchell native and Northern State University baseball player, had the lone RBI for Locke Electric in the second inning, knocking in Bradin Althoff. Groton finished leaving 11 runners on base in the loss.Palmer Boyd was strong on the mound for Groton (6-8) in his start, throwing six innings and allowing one unearned run, striking out eight without a walk. Ryan Groeblinghoff threw the final two innings and took the loss, allowing one run and one hit, striking out three.

Aug. 7MITCHELL A late charge from the Salem Cubs came up short on Friday afternoon, as Volga held on for a 9-7 win in the first round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament at Cadwell Park.With the win, the Cormorants (15-7) will take on the Lennox Bandits at 7:30 p.m. Monday night in the second round of the Class B state bracket.Volga led 7-0 after the first two innings, thanks to a five-run second inning. That was plenty for Milbank's Dom Boerger, who was added to the Volga roster as a pickup player and threw seven innings and struck out 12 Salem batters, allowing two hits, two unearned runs and one walk, throwing 81 strikes on 114 total pitches for the win.Bayley Colemer had three hits and three RBIs and Noah Puetz had two hits and two runs for the Cormorants, who were the District 1B tournament champions. Volga had an 8-6 edge in hits but overcame a six-error day in the field.Salem, which ends its season at 8-17, was down 9-3 going to the ninth inning before they scored four times in the top of the final inning. Volga's Kyler Bezdichek recorded four outs in relief, allowing four hits, five runs (three earned) and walked three. Jordan Sagedahl came on and earned the save for Volga, picking up the final two outs.For the Cubs, Cole Cheeseman had two hits and two runs scored and Kyle Tuschen drove in two runs. Michael Zeman scored twice for Salem, as well. The Salem batters struck out 13 times as a team. Starter Aiden Scheetz threw 3 2/3 innings for the Cubs, allowing eight hits, nine runs and striking out two. Dexter Payne, the former Dakota Wesleyan University standout, came on in relief and blanked Volga in the final 4 1/3 innings, striking out eight batters without allowing a hit or walk.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has received a one-game suspension for violating the NFLs personal conduct policy, the league announced on Friday. The five-year veteran will serve the suspension during the Colts Week 1 matchup versus the Baltimore Colts. He will be eligible to return for Week 2, when Indianapolis visits the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor-Britt is also allowed to play during the preseason. Taylor-Britt, 26, was arrested in September 2025 for reckless driving (allegedly doing a burnout with his vehicle) and driving without a license near the Cincinnati Bengals home field of Paycor Stadium. In January, he reached a plea deal with prosecutors and was sentenced to serve five days in jail. Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!After four seasons with the Bengals, Taylor-Britt signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Colts. He is currently listed as third on the teams depth chart at cornerback behind Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward. With Indianapolis, hes playing once again for defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who held the same role with the Bengals for three of Taylor-Britts four seasons in Cincinnati.Taylor-Britt was limited to eight games last season after suffering a Lisfranc injury to his left foot in Week 11. Prior to that, however, he had lost his starting job to DJ Turner II and the Bengals eventually let his original rookie contract expire. Speaking to reporters after he signed with the Colts, Taylor-Britt acknowledged that he was dealing with personal issues last season that led to his declining performance. It didnt have anything to do with the coordinator, Taylor-Britt said, via the Indianapolis Stars Joel A. Erickson. I believe it was most definitely a personal thing with me. I couldnt get my head right, and it showed in my game.In his four years with Cincinnati, Taylor-Britt started 40 of 47 games and averaged 73 tackles, 3 interceptions and 14 passes defended per season. He was the Bengals 2022 second-round draft pick (No. 60 overall) out of Nebraska.

Aug. 4Today in sports historyToday is Aug. 4. On this date in:1910: Philadelphias Jack Coombs and Chicagos Ed Walsh each threw 16 scoreless innings as the Athletics and White Sox played to a rare 0-0 tie.1934: New York Giants star Mel Ott tied the Major League Baseball record by scoring six runs in a game during a 21-4 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies.1936: Jesse Owens won the Olympic long jump in Berlin, capturing the second of his four gold medals at the games.1945: Byron Nelson won the Canadian Open for his 11th consecutive PGA Tour victory, extending a streak that remained unmatched in Tour history.1947: Ike Williams knocked out Bob Montgomery in six rounds in Philadelphia to unify the world lightweight boxing championship.1982: Joel Youngblood became the first major league player to collect hits for two teams in two cities on the same day, singling for the New York Mets in Chicago before being traded and singling for the Montreal Expos in Philadelphia.1984: Carl Lewis won the Olympic 100-meter title in 9.99 seconds at the Los Angeles Games, beginning his sweep of four gold medals in the same events Jesse Owens won in 1936.1985: California Angels star Rod Carew singled off Minnesota Twins pitcher Frank Viola for his 3,000th career hit, becoming the 16th major league player to reach the milestone.1985: Tom Seaver earned his 300th career victory as the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees.1985: Amateur Scott Verplank won the Western Open, becoming the first amateur golfer to win a PGA Tour event since Doug Sanders in 1956.1993: Nolan Ryan, 46, famously put Robin Ventura in a headlock and pummeled him with blows after Ventura charged the mound during a Rangers-White Sox game.1993: San Diego Padres star Tony Gwynn went 6-for-7 with two doubles in an 11-10, 12-inning victory over the San Francisco Giants, recording the only six-hit game of his career.1996: The United States defeated Brazil 111-87 in the Olympic womens basketball final in Atlanta, completing an 8-0 tournament and beginning a run of consecutive Olympic championships for the Americans that reached eight in 2024.1996: Laura Davies won the du Maurier Classic, then recognized as an LPGA major championship, for the fourth and final major title of her career.2007: New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th career home run at 32 years, 8 days old, becoming the youngest major league player to reach the milestone.2007: San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds hit his 755th career home run, tying Hank Aarons major league record.2010: Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th career home run for the Yankees, again becoming the youngest player to reach the milestone.2012: Serena Williams routed Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 in the Olympic womens singles final at Wimbledon, completing a career Golden Slam (Olympic gold plus all four tennis majors).2012: Michael Phelps helped the United States win the Olympic 4100-meter medley relay, giving him his 18th gold medal and 22nd overall medal as he completed his fourth Olympic Games.2021: Sydney McLaughlin won the Olympic womens 400-meter hurdles in a world-record 51.46 seconds, edging defending champion Dalilah Muhammad in Tokyo.2024: Scottie Scheffler closed with a 9-under-par 62 to win the Olympic mens golf championship in Paris, overcoming a four-stroke deficit in the final round.2024: Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in the Olympic mens singles final at Roland Garros, winning his first Olympic gold medal and completing a career Golden Slam.2024: Kaylia Nemour won the Olympic uneven-bars championship, becoming Algerias first Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.2024: Carlos Yulo won the Olympic mens vault championship one day after capturing the floor-exercise title, becoming the first Filipino athlete to win two Olympic gold medals.2024: Noah Lyles won the Olympic mens 100 meters in a photo finish, running 9.784 seconds to edge Jamaicas Kishane Thompson by five-thousandths of a second. USA TODAY NetworkThis story was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).Journalists were involved in every step of information gathering,review,editingand publishing. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Today in sports history, August 4

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