Motosport News Today — August 18, 2026
Serena, Venus return to doubles, lose thriller and more — today's motosport signal.
The sports world is buzzing with exciting updates across various leagues. In tennis, legendary sisters Serena and Venus Williams made a highly anticipated return to doubles competition, but came up just short in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, the NFL's Dallas Cowboys are making moves, adding defensive tackle Justin Jones and reportedly open to further bolstering their roster. In other news, Jeanie Buss, controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, is contesting her family's potential sale of a stake in the team, hinting at possible changes in the team's ownership structure.
In golf, LIV Golf has announced the cancellation of its Michigan stop and will now conclude its season in Indianapolis. Shifting gears to the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx remain the top contenders for the championship title, closely followed by the Aces and Valkyries. Lastly, in baseball, the legacy of Tommy John continues to resonate throughout the sport, with many reflecting on his lasting impact on the game. With so much happening across various sports, there's never been a more exciting time to be a fan - and we're here to bring you all the latest updates and insights from around the world of sports.
Today's signal:
• Serena, Venus return to doubles, lose thriller (espn.com)
• Miller in fold, Jones, Cowboys willing to add more (espn.com)
• Jeanie contending family's sale of stake in Lakers (espn.com)
• LIV cancels Michigan stop, to end season in Indy (espn.com)
• WNBA championship odds: Lynx remain title favorites; Aces, Valkyries next (espn.com)
• Passan: Why Tommy John's legacy will forever live on across baseball (espn.com)