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Last updated: August 8, 2026, 9:32 AM ET

College Basketball & NBA

UConn coach Dan Hurley warned that coaches exploiting recent court rulings to add late transfers are harming the sport. New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland admitted his one-liner about Indiana was a mistake. The Los Angeles medical authority ruled Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke’s death accidental due to heroin and cocaine effects. In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark now has the most 20-point, 10-assist games in league history. Two men were escorted from their seats during the Aces-Fever game. Chelsea Gray hit two buzzer-beating 3s after Caitlin Clark’s miscues. The WNBPA said it will not be used as political pawns in the transgender athlete debate.

College & Pro Football

No one fuels fans’ ire like Lane Kiffin, but our list of all-time college football villains also includes many others. Every Power 4 fanbase has a biggest villain they love to hate. Offensive lineman Cole Hutson returned to Texas after Browns and Cowboys minicamps. Is the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL draft destined to be a quarterback like Dante Moore or Arch Manning? Jahmyr Gibbs’ $67.5M extension headlines Seth Walder’s ranking of the 10 most notable recent NFL deals. Former Vikings ball boy Larry Fitzgerald reached the Hall of Fame after being rehired and assigned to receivers.

Baseball

Here’s how every MLB team’s playoff hopes have changed since the trade deadline, plus roster completeness ratings. Our panel of insiders graded the biggest blockbusters including Skubal and Rutschman deals. Mrs. Met and Goldy headline the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026, announced on “Good Morning America.”

Cricket

Nat Sciver-Brunt struck an unbeaten 67 as Trent Rockets booked their Hundred knockout spot. Tom Lammonby’s century kept Somerset’s One-Day Cup hopes alive. Scotland beat Canada by nine runs to reach the World Cup Qualifier. Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan thrashed Ireland by 92 runs. Andrew Flintoff stepped down as England Lions head coach. Luc Benkenstein’s 140 led Essex past Glamorgan despite Timm van der Gugten’s 118. England opener Emilio Gay suffered a shoulder injury playing for Durham. Jos Buttler credited a chat with Marcus Trescothick for his form that broke the all-time T20 run record.

Combatsports & Cycling

Conor McGregor said his comeback starts now after knee surgery. Boxer Ben Pritchard eyes a world title defence after overcoming a pre-European injury to retain his crown. Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney rode solo to the summit of Mont Ventoux to win her first Tour de France Femmes stage and take the overall lead.

More from Around the Globe

Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after training in Japan. Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first Newcastle United friendly against Valencia. PLL Week 12 features four games and one WLL contest in Boston. The iconic Slippery Stairs event on The Ocho is harder than it looks. Hacky sack’s viral comeback has surged this spring, and the throwback game has big plans. The 2026 WSOP final table featured great play, but the Hall of Fame process needs fixing.