Sports News Today — August 26, 2026
Cubs set club record with 30th unanswered run and more — today's sports signal.
Get ready for a jam-packed day of sports action! The Chicago Cubs are making waves in baseball, setting a new club record with their 30th unanswered run, showcasing their impressive offense. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners are also turning heads, with Raleigh hitting a career-high three home runs to help his team end the Philadelphia Phillies' winning streak. It's clear that offense is heating up around the league, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds.
But it's not just baseball that's making headlines. In the WNBA, the Atlanta Dream are on the rise, climbing four spots in the latest power rankings, while the Indiana Fever take a tumble, dropping three spots. In MMA, Gregory Rodrigues is making a statement at middleweight, earning a spot in the divisional rankings. And in a bit of news that could impact the future of college baseball, the ABS system has been greenlit for NCAA baseball in 2027. Plus, an Akron alum is celebrating a big win, taking home the 'Offensive Coordinator of the Game' promotion. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and analysis from around the sports world!
Today's signal:
• Cubs set club record with 30th unanswered run (espn.com)
• Akron alum named winner of 'Offensive Coordinator of the Game' promotion (espn.com)
• ABS system greenlit for NCAA baseball in 2027 (espn.com)
• WNBA Power Rankings: Dream climb four spots, Fever drop three (espn.com)
• MMA divisional rankings: Gregory Rodrigues makes a stand at middleweight (espn.com)
• Raleigh hits career-high 3 HRs; M's end Phils' run (espn.com)