Rankings for Week 8

Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, at just 12 years old, has made history as the youngest medallist in World Aquatics Championships, earning a bronze in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay in Singapore. Although she did not swim in the final, her preliminary participation contributed to the team's podium finish, prompting discussions about age eligibility rules in the sport. Want More Context? 🔎

Karun Nair spearheaded India's recovery on day one of the final Test against England, helping the team reach 204-6 at stumps. The day was marred for England by a shoulder injury to Chris Woakes, occurring just before the close of play at The Oval. Want More Context? 🔎

The San Francisco 49ers recently signed quarterback Carter Bradley, the son of assistant head coach Gus Bradley, following an impressive workout where he threw to receivers and running backs. With rookie Kurtis Rourke on the active/non-football injury list, the 49ers are adding depth to their quarterback room, as Bradley previously spent time with the Las Vegas Raiders. Want More Context? 🔎

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen expressed his deep respect for Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes in an interview, acknowledging Mahomes' talent, leadership, and success. Despite being postseason rivals, Allen views Mahomes as a standard to aspire to and remains motivated to compete at the highest level as both prepare for the 2025 NFL season. Want More Context? 🔎

The Ohio State football team has officially begun fall camp for the 2025-2026 season as defending College Football Playoff national champions. The creative team shared highlights from the first day, setting an exciting tone as the Buckeyes prepare for their season opener against the Texas Longhorns on August 30. Want More Context? 🔎

On a special live episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, hosts Jack Mintz and Jordan Shusterman reacted to the flurry of MLB trades before the deadline, including Carlos Correa's surprising return to the Houston Astros and A.J. Preller's moves for the Padres. They also analyzed the activity of the Mets and Yankees, discussed the Mariners' acquisition of Eugenio Suárez, and shared their takes on which teams succeeded or faltered during the trade period. Want More Context?...