Motosport News Today — August 19, 2026
Tatis robs Lindor of slam, hits 2 HRs in Padres' win and more — today's motosport signal.
Get ready for another action-packed day in the world of sports. Yesterday was filled with thrilling performances across various leagues, and today is shaping up to be just as exciting. In baseball, Fernando Tatis made an incredible play to rob Francisco Lindor of a home run, and then went on to hit two home runs of his own, leading the Padres to a win. Meanwhile, in the NFL, Baker Mayfield is confident that he's going to prove his doubters wrong, saying he's "gonna shock a lot of people" this season.
The Falcons are also making moves to strengthen their team, signing pass rusher Smith after losing some key players. In boxing, Shields reclaimed her titles and top spot at middleweight with an impressive knockout win over Scott. And in the NBA, the Jazz are looking to turn things around after a tumultuous offseason, with the arrival of Peterson potentially marking the end of their rebuild. But it's not all good news - Bayern's Musiala is dealing with a health issue, suffering from treatable seizures. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and others as they develop.
Today's signal:
• Tatis robs Lindor of slam, hits 2 HRs in Padres' win (espn.com)
• Bayern's Musiala suffering from 'treatable seizures' (espn.com)
• Mayfield to critics: 'Gonna shock a lot of people' (espn.com)
• Falcons sign pass rusher Smith after key losses (espn.com)
• Women's divisional rankings: Shields KOs Scott to reclaim a pair of titles and top spot at middleweight (espn.com)
• Jazz offseason recap and early season preview: Does Peterson's arrival end the rebuild? (espn.com)