Sports News Today — September 2, 2026

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Sources: Balogun late U-turn ended Everton move and more — today's sports signal.

Get ready for another action-packed day in the world of sports. The drama is heating up in the NFL, with Colin Kaepernick making headlines by claiming he's been "blackballed" by the league, while Deshaun Watson's former team, the Texans, are trying to get their house in order with a Week 1 deadline looming for contract talks with quarterback C.J. Stroud. Meanwhile, another high-profile athlete, Tiger Woods, is dealing with off-field issues, planning to change his plea in his DUI case.

But it's not all about the NFL - the world of soccer is buzzing with transfer news. Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez is reportedly on the verge of a massive $169 million move to Manchester City, while Arsenal's Folarin Balogun had a late change of heart that ultimately ended his move to Everton. And in baseball, billionaire owner Stan Kroenke is set to buy a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels, shaking things up in the MLB. With all these developments, today is shaping up to be a wild ride for sports fans - stay tuned for all the latest updates and analysis!

Today's signal:
• Sources: Balogun late U-turn ended Everton move (espn.com)
• Court docs: Tiger plans to change plea in DUI case (espn.com)
• Kaepernick now shuns NFL for 'blackballing me' (espn.com)
• Kroenke to buy controlling interest in Angels (espn.com)
• Sources: Chelsea's Enzo set for $169M City move (espn.com)
• Texans GM sets Week 1 deadline for Stroud talks (espn.com)

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