Sports Today: Cowboys Add Von Miller, MLB Sunday Recap, WNBA Results & Games Ahead
August 17, 2026
Monday brings a packed sports landscape. The Dallas Cowboys made a major veteran addition, baseball delivered a full Sunday slate, the WNBA had several close finishes, and NFL preseason action is preparing to return later this week.
Here’s your sports rundown. 🏈⚾🏀⛳
Cowboys Sign Von Miller
One of Monday’s biggest NFL stories is coming out of Dallas.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller, bringing the Texas native and former Texas A&M star back to his home state for his 15th NFL season.
Miller, 37, is the NFL’s active leader with 138.5 career sacks. He has previously played for Denver, the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo and Washington.
For Dallas, the move adds experience to a defense looking for more pressure after the Cowboys missed the playoffs in each of the past two seasons.
Source: Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/sports/cowboys-sign-8-time-pro-bowl-lb-von-miller--flm-2026-08-17/
MLB: Sunday Was Loaded With Action
Major League Baseball delivered a full 15-game schedule Sunday, August 16.
Some of the biggest results included the Cardinals defeating the Cubs 11-4, Milwaukee beating the Dodgers 6-2, Seattle edging Houston 3-2 and Baltimore crushing Tampa Bay 10-2.
MLB Final Scores — Sunday, August 16
- Orioles 10, Rays 2
- Pirates 8, Red Sox 3
- Braves 5, Diamondbacks 3
- Yankees 4, Blue Jays 3
- Marlins 7, Reds 1
- Padres 5, Guardians 0
- Mets 4, Nationals 3
- White Sox 7, Tigers 5
- Phillies 7, Twins 5
- Cardinals 11, Cubs 4
- Rockies 13, Giants 7
- Athletics 5, Rangers 2
- Royals 3, Angels 0
- Brewers 6, Dodgers 2
- Mariners 3, Astros 2
The Brewers continued an impressive series against Los Angeles, while Seattle took its series in Houston behind another strong performance from a club fighting for positioning as the season moves deeper into August. Reuters’ baseball coverage Monday highlighted Milwaukee, Seattle, Kansas City, San Diego and Pittsburgh among Sunday’s notable winners.
Sources:
Reuters MLB coverage
https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/
ESPN MLB / Sports
https://www.espn.com/
WNBA: Three Close Games Sunday
Sunday’s WNBA schedule produced three games decided by a combined nine points.
Chicago defeated Seattle 82-80, Indiana beat Atlanta 95-91, and expansion club Portland Fire edged Phoenix 88-85.
WNBA Scores — Sunday, August 16
- Chicago Sky 82, Seattle Storm 80
- Indiana Fever 95, Atlanta Dream 91
- Portland Fire 88, Phoenix Mercury 85
The league also continues to experience growing national attention during its 30th season. WNBA legends and current players discussed that increased scrutiny during Hall of Fame weekend, describing some of the intense attention surrounding the league as part of the growing pains accompanying its expanding audience and influence.
Source: Associated Press
https://apnews.com/article/608eee6655549e62540cf48f0a5ddf45
Rory McIlroy Struggles at FedEx St. Jude
One of golf’s biggest stars had a difficult week in Memphis.
Rory McIlroy finished 66th among 68 players at 8-over par at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He closed with a 2-over 72 Sunday and failed to record an under-par round during the tournament.
McIlroy still advanced to the next stage of the FedEx Cup playoffs, but acknowledged that his game is not where he wants it heading into the next event.
Source: Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/sports/golf/rory-mcilroy-so-far-away-where-i-need-be-return-st-jude--flm-2026-08-17/
Games to Watch Today
MLB — Monday, August 17
Baseball has another strong schedule today, including several matchups worth watching:
- Cardinals at Reds
- Orioles at Rays
- Marlins at Phillies
- Tigers at Pirates
- Diamondbacks at Red Sox
- Padres at Mets
- Athletics at Royals
- Braves at Twins
- White Sox at Cubs
- Dodgers at Rockies
The Chicago matchup should be especially interesting with the White Sox visiting the Cubs for another round of the city rivalry. ESPN also listed the series among its top MLB storylines Monday morning.
WNBA — Monday Night
The WNBA has one game scheduled Monday:
Dallas Wings at Golden State Valkyries
Monday, August 17
Tuesday’s schedule includes the Los Angeles Sparks at Connecticut and the Indiana Fever visiting expansion club Toronto Tempo.
NFL Preseason Returns Thursday
There are no NFL preseason games Monday, but Week 2 begins Thursday, August 20.
Thursday’s opening doubleheader features:
- Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans
- San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers
Then the schedule gets crowded.
Friday includes the Jets at Steelers, Panthers at Jaguars and Packers at Broncos. Saturday brings a large slate featuring Buffalo at Cleveland, Baltimore at Minnesota, Kansas City at Tampa Bay and the Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals.
Seattle visits Tennessee Sunday night to close the preseason weekend.
What to Watch
Three stories stand out heading into the week.
Dallas adding Von Miller gives Cowboys fans an intriguing veteran storyline ahead of the new season. Major League Baseball is entering a stretch where every series carries more weight for contenders, and the WNBA continues delivering competitive games while its national profile grows.
And by Thursday?
NFL football is back on the screen.
Not regular-season football yet, but close enough for fans who have been staring at the calendar like it owes them money. 😂🏈
Sources & Full Links
Reuters — Cowboys sign Von Miller
https://www.reuters.com/sports/cowboys-sign-8-time-pro-bowl-lb-von-miller--flm-2026-08-17/
Reuters — MLB News
https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/
Reuters — Sports News
https://www.reuters.com/sports/
Reuters — Rory McIlroy at FedEx St. Jude Championship
https://www.reuters.com/sports/golf/rory-mcilroy-so-far-away-where-i-need-be-return-st-jude--flm-2026-08-17/
Associated Press — WNBA growth and increased scrutiny
https://apnews.com/article/608eee6655549e62540cf48f0a5ddf45
Associated Press — Sports
https://apnews.com/sports
ESPN — Latest Sports News
https://www.espn.com/espn/latestnews
ESPN — Sports
https://www.espn.com/