Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Roy Rochlin, Justin Casterline, Richard Pelham / Getty Images, Kamil Krzaczynski / Imagn ImagesJuly 30, 2026 7:00 am EDT Updated The World Cup is over. So is LeBron James’ free agency. Seems like a good chance for everyone to catch their breath, right?Not so fast.Turns out there is quite a bit going on, with NFL training camps starting up this week, the college football season lurking just around the corner and the MLB trade deadline just days away.With so much going on, we hope you’ve been reading The Athletic, as this week’s quiz touches on a variety of questions from across the sporting landscape. Enjoy, and please try out our daily Connections: Sports Edition, too!Top stories mentioned in this week’s quiz
LeBron James chooses Philadelphia 76ers for his next team
WNBA All-Star game MVP comes off bench to lead the way
Colts QB Daniel Jones says he’s “full go” for camp
NFL coach says he was at fault for car crash
