General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 6:33 PM ET

NFL

The race for the 2027 NFL draft No. 1 pick is already taking shape, with quarterbacks Dante Moore and Arch Manning among the leading candidates. On the veteran side, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year," returning to the team after missing four practices for personal reasons. Meanwhile, the story of former ball boy Larry Fitzgerald reaching the Hall of Fame began when the Vikings fired him, then rehired him to work with receivers. In a flurry of extensions reshaping the preseason, Jahmyr Gibbs' $67.5M deal is one of the 10 most notable contract moves across the league.

College Football & Recruiting

Ohio State landed the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 class, as four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas committed to the Buckeyes on Saturday. Across the college football landscape, every Power 4 fanbase has a villain it loves to hate, and our list breaks down the stories behind the fury.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx clinched a playoff berth with a 98-87 win over the Las Vegas Aces, improving to 26-7 and securing the first-place spot. In a heated moment, Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected after a flagrant-2 foul to the face of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Caitlin Clark continues to rewrite the record book; she already holds the most 20-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history, and her Year 3 growth remains a work in progress. The WNBPA released a statement emphasizing inclusion in the transgender athlete debate, declaring the organization will not be used as political pawns.

MLB

Tommy John, the namesake for the famous elbow surgery, did not attend the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day and shared a vague message about his health. With the trade deadline passed, our assessment of all 30 clubs shows how playoff hopes have risen or fallen and how complete each roster is. Off the field, the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Mrs. Met and Goldy, as announced on Good Morning America.

NBA

The Los Angeles medical authority revealed that former NBA forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine.

Rugby Union

In the Interprovincial Championship, a dominant second half saw Connacht inflict a 15-10 defeat on Ulster. Ulster second row Fiona Tuite said her side need to execute more after the narrow loss. Meanwhile, Fijian player Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after training with his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex.

Rugby League

Warrington kept alive their top-two hopes with a ruthless 42-4 victory over struggling Bradford Bulls at Odsal. Wigan Warriors thumped Toulouse Olympique 48-18, moving into second place with two tries each from Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall. Huddersfield Giants celebrated their move to Dewsbury by thrashing Catalans Dragons 42-20.

Soccer

Ballymena shocked Linfield 3-0 at Windsor Park in a match where the much-changed Sky Blues laid down an early marker. Swansea City fear centre-back Cameron Burgess has a significant Achilles injury after limping off in the Carabao Cup. At Newcastle United, Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly against Valencia as a new era begins.

Cycling

Demi Vollering raced clear to win stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes, snatching the leader's yellow jersey with just one stage remaining.

College Basketball & NCAA Policy

UConn coach Dan Hurley warned that coaches taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions are doing more harm than good. On the legislative front, the Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a Senate vote but gained a spot on the September calendar.

Other Sports & Events

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson spoke publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy, clarifying that athletes have now been paid. Ben Pritchard retained his title in Italy despite a freak pre-Europeans injury and now eyes a world title defence in Amsterdam. The PLL's Throwback Weekend features four games in Boston, with playoff scenarios in focus. Hacky sack's throwback momentum continues to surge; our story explains why and for the grassroots game. Finally, the iconic Ocho event Slippery Stairs is harder than it looks, with a firsthand account of its creation and challenge.