Tour News Today — August 3, 2026

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Sources: Cubs land playoff vet Gausman from Jays and more — today's tour signal.

The sports world is buzzing with exciting news and updates across various leagues. In baseball, the Chicago Cubs have made a significant move to bolster their roster, acquiring veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. This trade is expected to provide a boost to the Cubs' playoff chances. Meanwhile, in golf, Thorbjornsen has secured his first title by winning the final Rocket Classic, capping off an impressive performance.

In the NFL, defensive star Jadeveon Clowney is returning to his roots, agreeing to join the Houston Texans. This move marks a significant addition to the Texans' defense. Additionally, three-time Pro Bowl guard, Laken Peat, has announced his retirement from the NFL, bringing an end to his illustrious career. Training camps are also in full swing, with standout performances from players like Travis Hunter, who is excelling on both sides of the ball, and Vikings' Murray, who had his best day yet. These stories and more are making headlines today, and we'll dive deeper into each of them throughout the day.

Today's signal:
• Sources: Cubs land playoff vet Gausman from Jays (espn.com)
• Thorbjornsen wins final Rocket Classic for 1st title (espn.com)
• Clowney returning to roots, plans to join Texans (espn.com)
• Sources: Clowney returns to roots, joins Texans (espn.com)
• Latest news, buzz from training camps: Travis Hunter excels on both sides of ball; Vikings' Murray has best day yet (espn.com)
• Three-time Pro Bowl guard Peat retires from NFL (espn.com)

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