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Last updated: August 30, 2026, 4:35 PM ET

Tennis

The tennis world turned its attention to both the past and the immediate future this weekend. Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, calling it "one of the greatest honours" of his life. The Swiss legend was brought to tears numerous times during his speech. As the sport looks ahead, the US Open contenders are led by the usual suspects, though the chasing pack includes some intriguing names. Among them is Alex Eala, whose meteoric rise has drawn comparisons to both Manny Pacquiao and Maria Sharapova. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka faces a battle to hold her No. 1 rankingat the tournament. On the ATP Tour, British hope Arthur Fery fell short in his first final, losing in straight sets to Ignacio Buseat the Winston-Salem Open.

Boxing

British heavyweight boxing had a seismic weekend, with Moses Itauma's title dream shatteredas Filip Hrgovic stopped him in round nine in London. The 21-year-old appeared to punch himself out in an extraordinary contest, and pundits like Shakur Stevenson and Tony Bellew believe he still has what it takes to become a world champion despite the harsh world-title lesson. Elsewhere, Caroline Dubois coasted to victoryover Amelia Moore in Birmingham, defending her WBC and WBO lightweight titles. A blockbuster clash looms, as Anthony Cacace will defend his WBA titleagainst Nick Ball in Belfast on 19 December. Daniel Dubois also has a date, as he will face Fabio Wardleyin a rematch for the WBO heavyweight title on 17 October in London.

College Football

College football kicked off its season across the globe, headlined by a historic win for North Carolina under Bill Belichick. New quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 232 yards as the Tar Heels upset TCU 15-10on a rainy Saturday in Ireland. In another landmark result, North Dakota State wonits first-ever FBS game, racing to a 33-7 victory over Jacksonville State. The former FCS powerhouse, which owns 10 national titles, was propelled by Nathan Hayes's two touchdown passes. Tragedy struck the sport, however, as William Jewell College running backMicah Jo Barnett died after experiencing a medical emergency during the team's season opener. For a lighter historical note, the 1896 Missouri football team'srogue trip to Mexico remains one of the sport's oddest tales.

Baseball

The Little League Baseball World Series title game is set,with two compelling storylines. Carsynn Meyer,the first girl to play in the U.S. championship, had an RBI single to help Nevada beat Ohio and advance. They will face Curaçao, who advanced with a 4-0 winover Japan, powered by Jaymiëll Martina's 12 strikeouts and an RBI double. Meanwhile, fantasy baseball managers need to plan ahead,as the Week 22 forecastfeatures pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and schedule observations for the playoff push.

Other Sports

In cricket, Division Two leaders Durham beat Gloucestershireby 10 wickets, needing just six balls to complete a final day victory. In rugby, rising star Stella Orrinreflected on her emotional senior Wales debut, targeting a first cap in the autumn internationals. Wales will be without Dylan Lawlorfor their Nations League matches,as the centre-back is unlikely to be available due to injury. In golf, Marco Pengeis tied for the lead at the rain-delayed British Masters,with play suspended during round three at a weather-hit Belfry. Finally, in a crossover of sports and entertainment, Tom Cruise announcedhe will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to"Days of Thunder." And in the WNBA, Natasha Cloud was dismissiveof Enes Kanter Freedom, calling the former NBA player an"irrelevant person" while saying she is focused on issues that are"actually \affecting\ women and children."