Sports News Today — August 15, 2026
Dodgers encouraged as Ohtani throws off mound and more — today's sports signal.
The sports world is buzzing with exciting updates across various leagues. In baseball, the Dodgers are getting a boost with Shohei Ohtani throwing off the mound, a promising sign for the star player's recovery and potential impact on the team's performance. Meanwhile, in basketball, former Knick Charles Oakley's assault case against Madison Square Garden has been dismissed, bringing closure to a long-standing controversy. The NBA offseason is also in full swing, with the Schroder trade to the Hornets making waves - analysts are weighing in on which team got the better deal.
As we shift gears to golf, the FedEx St. Jude Championship is heating up, with top players like Sungjae and Scottie battling it out for the top spot. In fantasy football, Thursday's takeaways are causing a stir, with Tony Spears potentially seeing a draft bump. College football is also just around the corner, with 138 FBS teams being ranked into 20 tiers ahead of the 2026 season - which teams will rise to the top? From MLB to the NFL, NBA, and PGA, there's something for every sports fan to get excited about today.
Today's signal:
• Dodgers encouraged as Ohtani throws off mound (espn.com)
• Ex-Knick Oakley's assault case vs. MSG dismissed (espn.com)
• FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 highlights: Sungjae, Scottie battling and more (espn.com)
• Grades for Schroder trade to Hornets (and more): Which team gets a B-? (espn.com)
• Fantasy football buzz: Thursday takeaways include potential draft bump for Spears (espn.com)
• 138 FBS teams, 20 tiers: Ranking every team ahead of the 2026 season (espn.com)