Tour News Today — August 20, 2026
5-team deal sends Watson to Cavs, Strus to Clips and more — today's tour signal.
The sports world is buzzing with blockbuster trades, season-ending injuries, and crucial matchups that will shape the playoff landscape. In the NBA, a five-team deal has shaken things up, with notable names like Watson and Strus finding new homes with the Cavaliers and Clippers, respectively. Meanwhile, in the NFL, the Seahawks have bolstered their defense with the addition of cornerback Diggs, who cited his former teammates as a major factor in his decision to join the team.
As the seasons heat up, other sports are reaching critical junctures. In golf, the FedEx Cup playoffs are in full swing, with top contenders like Rickie Fowler vying for a spot at the prestigious Tour Championship. However, the Texans have been dealt a significant blow, with Higgins going down with a season-ending ACL injury. In the world of MMA, Islam Makhachev remains the unanimous number one in the pound-for-pound rankings. And in the WNBA, the playoff picture is coming into focus, with a dozen high-stakes games on the horizon that will determine which teams will make a postseason push.
Today's signal:
• 5-team deal sends Watson to Cavs, Strus to Clips (espn.com)
• CB Diggs joins Seahawks, cites former teammates (espn.com)
• FedEx Cup playoffs: Rickie Fowler among top names looking to advance to Tour Championship (espn.com)
• Sources: Texans' Higgins tears ACL, out for season (espn.com)
• Pound-for-pound rankings: Islam Makhachev a unanimous No. 1 ... still (espn.com)
• 12 biggest WNBA games that will determine the playoff race (espn.com)