Vikings Sign Star Defender Jamal Adams; LeBron's Shocking Move to Philly Headlines NBA Offseason

July 28, 2026

Quick Hits

• Vikings add a big name on defense. Three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams announced Monday he's signing with Minnesota, giving the Vikings a proven veteran as training camp opens. The 30-year-old safety is a 2017 first-round pick entering his 10th NFL season.

• LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Yes, you read that right. The four-time MVP is heading to Philly in the most talked-about NBA move in years, teaming up with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid in a win-now move that has the whole league buzzing.

• The MLB trade deadline is one week away (Aug. 3), and it's going to be busy. Buyers and sellers are sorting themselves out, with the Dodgers, Mets, and Nationals among the teams drawing the most chatter. Expect a flurry of moves right up to the buzzer.

• A PGA Tour rookie just won the 3M Open in Minnesota. Jackson Koivun, in only his third professional start, held off the world No. 1 to capture his first Tour victory — and complicated the U.S. Presidents Cup team picture in the process.

• NFL training camps are open. Storylines are everywhere: Daniel Jones says he's recovered from his Achilles tear and is ready for Colts camp, the Cardinals gave QB Jacoby Brissett a reworked deal worth $15.5 million guaranteed, and 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk — who signed a $120 million extension in 2024 — has fallen out of favor after playing just seven games last season.

Minnesota Teams

The Vikings made the loudest local noise Monday, landing Jamal Adams on what the standout announced via social media. Adams, a three-time Pro Bowler and 2017 first-round pick, brings a decade of NFL experience to a Minnesota defense looking to make noise in a competitive NFC North. Terms of the deal weren't immediately disclosed.

In golf, the 3M Open wrapped up with a stunning finish: rookie Jackson Koivun claimed his first PGA Tour win in just his third professional start, fending off the world's top-ranked player. The victory also makes Koivun an intriguing candidate for the U.S. Presidents Cup team, giving selectors another name to weigh.

NFL

Training camps are officially rolling across the league, and the storylines are already piling up. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones said he expects to participate fully in team drills when camp opens Wednesday — a remarkably quick turnaround from the Achilles tear that ended his 2025 season. Meanwhile, the Cardinals reworked Jacoby Brissett's contract, guaranteeing the veteran quarterback $15.5 million for 2026 with incentives that could push the deal to $21 million.

On the less positive side, 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk has gone from a $120 million extension in 2024 to "on the outside looking in," as CBS Sports put it, after playing just seven games last season. And in a lighter note, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car crash — details are making the rounds, though no serious injuries have been reported.

For the casually curious: ESPN published a handy "offseason catchup" cheat sheet covering everything from Myles Garrett to Travis Kelce's wedding, if you want to sound informed at the water cooler.

NBA

The NBA's biggest story is also its strangest: LeBron James is now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. CBS Sports gave the Sixers the league's only A+ offseason grade as a result, while noting the move puts enormous pressure on the existing core of Maxey, Embiid, and Brown. As ESPN reported, a source close to LeBron framed it simply: he felt he had meaningful basketball left and saw a genuine opportunity in Philadelphia.

The WNBA held its All-Star Game in Chicago over the weekend, with Team Spoon taking the win. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert also announced the league will launch a dedicated replay center in 2027, calling it "one of the most significant investments we've ever made in our basketball operations."

And for those already looking ahead: ESPN is tracking 11 NBA players whose stock is rising or falling for the next Team USA Olympic roster.

MLB

With the Aug. 3 trade deadline just a week away, the rumor mill is in overdrive. CBS Sports notes it's a seller's market, and several big names are in play. The Dodgers may be backing off Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, while the Mets could be headed for a deeper teardown. The Nationals are reportedly taking calls on shortstop CJ Abrams, and at least one major trade candidate could miss the rest of 2026 due to injury.

On the field Monday, Curtis Mead — just acquired in a trade — is set to make his Red Sox debut at the Athletics, with CBS Sports flagging him as a potential power producer. ESPN and CBS are both offering heavy deadline-day coverage if you want to follow along as deals get announced.

College Sports

Big Ten media members have spoken, and they're picking Ohio State to finish first in the conference again, ahead of Oregon and Indiana. The Big Ten is chasing its fourth consecutive national championship this season.

Meanwhile, in a story that goes beyond the box score, Stanford football players are working to lay the groundwork for what could become college sports' next major labor fight — a players' union. Nobody expects it to happen during their college careers, but the effort signals a shift in how athletes are thinking about their future.

On the hardwood, UConn's Sarah Strong — the 2026 Naismith Player of the Year — was profiled by CBS Sports at the Basketball Without Borders All-Star Camp, where she discussed how growing up in Europe shaped her game.

Other Sports

In the UFC, Conor McGregor is calling for one last ride: he wants his final contracted fight to be against Max Holloway during International Fight Week next summer in Las Vegas, dubbing it his "Last Dance." Whether the UFC books it is another question entirely.

On the LPGA tour, Jenny Shin broke a drought of more than 10 years, winning the Women's Scottish Open by two shots for her first LPGA title since 2016.

And in Detroit, the Rocket Classic tees off this week, with oddsmakers and models already cranking out picks for the PGA Tour stop.