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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 12:26 AM ET

WNBA

The WNBA quickly rescinded a technical foul against Caitlin Clark on Saturday, less than two hours after she received what would have been her eighth technical of the season, avoiding a suspension. Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected and assessed a flagrant 2 after a hard foul across the face and neck area of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The first-place Minnesota Lynx clinched a playoff berth with a 98-87 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, improving to 26-7 on the season. In a feature on her growth, Clark has the most 20-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history, but her game remains a work in progress in Year.

MLB

Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery many top MLB players have undergone, did not attend the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' Day on Saturday as he shared a vague message about his health. An analysis of all 30 MLB teams after the trade deadline shows how each club's playoff hopes have risen or fallen, plus how complete every roster is today.

NFL

After rejoining the Eagles following four missed practices for personal reasons, right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is probably his last year in the NFL. Jahmyr Gibbs' new $67.5M extension is the latest in a flurry of deals shaping the 2026 preseason, and Seth Walder stacked the 10 most notable NFL contract extensions. A look ahead to the 2027 NFL draft suggests the No. 1 pick could be a QB such as Dante Moore or Arch Manning, or someone like Dylan Stewart or Jeremiah Smith.

College Sports

Ohio State landed four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 cycle, as he committed to the Buckeyes on Saturday. UConn coach Dan Hurley said coaches taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions to their programs are doing more harm than good. The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote in the Senate, but the bill gained a spot on next month's calendar for September. A list of the biggest villains for every Power 4 college football team explores the stories behind the fury of each fanbase's archenemy. Top prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to "The Sanctuary," an NBA offseason performance retreat, chronicling his life-changing experience.

Boxing

Callum Simpson reclaimed the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earned a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson, avenging his only loss.

Rugby League

Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to go second in Super League, with try-machine Eckersley and Marshall both scoring twice. Warrington kept alive their outside hopes of a top-two finish with a ruthless 42-4 victory against the struggling Bradford Bulls at Odsal. Huddersfield Giants celebrated the announcement of their move to Dewsbury from next season by thrashing Catalans Dragons 42-20.

Rugby Union

Ballymena shocked David Healy's Linfield side with a 3-0 victory at Windsor Park, laying down an early marker with a much-changed Sky Blues' performance. A dominant second-half performance by Connacht saw them inflict a painful 15-10 defeat on Ulster in their opening match of the Interprovincial Championship. Ulster second row Fiona Tuite said her side need to execute more after their narrow 15-10 loss to Connacht. Swansea City fear Cameron Burgess has a significant Achilles injury after the centre-back limped off in their Carabao Cup defeat. Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his Japanese club, Kyuden Voltex, announced.

Other Sports

Demi Vollering raced clear to win stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes and snatch the leader's yellow jersey with just one stage remaining. Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson spoke publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and clarified that athletes from the bankrupt track league have now been paid. Ben Pritchard is eyeing a world title defence after overcoming a freak pre-Europeans injury to retain his title in Italy, and will head to Amsterdam. Hacky sack has surged in popularity this spring, with a feature exploring its viral comeback and future. The Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced on "Good Morning America," with Mrs. Met and Goldy among the five inductees. Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was ruled accidental due to the effects of heroin and cocaine. A feature on the NFL Hall of Fame details how being fired as a ball boy helped Larry Fitzgerald reach the Hall of Fame. Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia, marking a new era for the club.