Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 6:17 PM ET

Transfer Roundup

Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco amid talks over a possible contract termination. Chelsea and Manchester United turned down the opportunity to sign Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, though Chelsea have since made a new enquiry about the teenager. Coventry City are interested in taking Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan, while Alexis Sánchez has joined CF Montréal on a Designated Player contract. Wrexham have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal that could break their transfer record. Tottenham are in talks with Inter Milan over the sale of Djed Spence. Barcelona remain optimistic of signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, and Celtic are poised to sign Egypt winger Haissem Hassan. Meanwhile, our Ask Me Anything team explains why some transfer fees remain undisclosed.

Injury Updates

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is expected to miss Wednesday's friendly against Leeds at Croke Park. United defender Lisandro Martínez has joined the squad in Ireland after his extended break. In the NWSL, USWNT and Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season with an ACL injury. Barcelona forward Roony Bardghji has also torn his ACL, scuppering plans for a summer transfer. Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti will be out for a significant period after suffering an ACL injury in Sunday's defeat to Hibernian.

Cricket

In The Hundred men's competition, Manchester Super Giants routed Sun Risers Leeds to move to the cusp of the eliminator. In the women's competition, reigning champions SunRisers Leeds beat Manchester Super Giants by 41 runs to snatch a spot in the eliminator. Due to the solar eclipse, floodlights will be on throughout Wednesday's Hundred matches.

Off-Pitch News

Cristiano Ronaldo married his long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez. Ronaldo's wedding was confirmed by ESPN, while Sky Sports reported the civil ceremony in Portugal. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said women's football should not be penalised by a potential boycott of next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup. Paolo Maldini revealed that Pep Guardiola came close to becoming Italy head coach and even drew up potential lineups. A group including Jeff Bezos is investing in Liverpool, but the deal may not significantly change spending power. Former Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is vying with current Spurs owners to buy NBA Europe's London team.

Youth Spotlight

ESPN Scout highlights one U21 player to watch from each Premier League team, including potential record-breakers at Manchester United and Brighton's next big thing.

Racing

Unbeaten star Bow Echo has been retired from racing after suffering a setback in training.