General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 8:32 PM ET

UFC and Combat Sports News

UFC flyweight Nascimento has died of an apparent heart attack, the promotion announced Monday. He was 34 years old. Nascimento's passing was confirmed by the UFC, the sport's leading promotion.

PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.

College Football and NCAA Updates

31 teams with the best chance to make the College Football Playoff in 2026 possess the necessary talent and schedules to reach the playoff. USC and Notre Dame are set to renew their rivalry starting in 2030. However, the Fighting Irish's planned home-and-home series against Indiana, which was also scheduled to begin in 2030, is now off. In a Way-Too-Early Top 25 ranking, Texas moved into the top five, while North Carolina fell out, but the focus remains on key nonconference games for every ranked team.

NFL Training Camps and Player News

Reports from NFL training camps indicate that Tua Tagovailoa was limited in his first 11-on-11 drills. Bears new safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks due to a leg injury. Examining past training camps, NFL players are highlighted as having kick-started their careers with strong preseason performances, one from each team.

MLB Trade Deadline and Fantasy Baseball

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays in a trade that sent Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene to Toronto. Fans can track the fantasy fallout from all the key deals as the MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday. Actionable takeaways and fantasy spins are emerging from the latest baseball news as the deadline nears.

Cycling World Updates

Norway's Sigrid Haugset secured a surprising stage win in the third stage of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift after a 68km solo breakaway. The crowned five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is scheduled to compete in this month's Vuelta a Espana, aiming to win all three of cycling's Grand Tours. Experts are discussing what makes cycling's new star Emma Finucane, a 23-year-old Olympic, world, and Commonwealth champion, so exceptional.

Cricket News and International Competitions

Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the beginning of their preparation for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. Scotland's one-day international match against the United Arab Emirates was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Broughty Ferry.

WNBA Discussions and Player Movements

The impact of the Kelsey Plum trade on the Mercury and Sparks is being analyzed, with the team's ultimate grade depending on whether they can retain Plum beyond 2026. Columnist Dan Wetzel suggests the WNBA should refrain from policing the opinions of players and fans. Discussions are ongoing regarding transgender women in sports, following comments made by Sophie Cunningham, with other athletes now expressing their views.

European Football and Governance

UEFA has indicated that it might pursue legal action against Gianni Infantino concerning his World Cup sell-off plan, according to sources. Larne's Europa League qualifier against Georgian side FC Iberia 1999 at Inver Park on Tuesday could face a 24-hour delay.

Commonwealth Games Review

Team Wales concluded the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a total of 31 medals, including nine gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze. BBC Sport NI's analysis of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow reveals the numbers behind Northern Ireland's 158 medals. The success of Team Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, held on home soil, is being assessed.

Professional Wrestling Results

Reigns successfully retained the World Heavyweight Championship, ending his rivalry with Seth Rollins at Summer Slam Night 2 the event included Chad Gable's title win and Reigns' victory is providing a position-by-position game plan for a successful approach to 2026 fantasy football drafts.

Other Sports News

Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones recently tied the knot in a Greenwich ceremony. Henry Pollock is reportedly seeking a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract, with his agent suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his expectation. The takeover of the Mumbai Indians has had an impact on MI London and Surrey, with BBC Sport examining the changes and future outlook for MI London following investment from the Indian Premier League side. A group of five friends embarked on an MLB ballpark road trip in 1996, inspired by a "weird" idea from "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno".