General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:27 AM ET

WNBA

The league quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul on Saturday, less than two hours after she received it, preventing a suspension. Clark’s game has grown in Year, as she already holds the WNBA record for most 20-point, 10-assist games, though her development remains a work in progress. Meanwhile, the Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 and ejected after a hard foul across the face and neck of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, which Cunningham called “unnecessary.” The Minnesota Lynx improved to 26-7 with a 98-87 win over the Las Vegas Aces, clinching a WNBA playoff berth. A deeper profile on Clark’s evolution highlights her historic production and continued growth.

MLB

Tommy John, the namesake of the elbow surgery that 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 clubs examines how each team’s playoff hopes have risen or fallen since the trade deadline and how complete every roster is today.

NFL & College Football

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is “probably my last year” after rejoining the team following four missed practices. A ranking of the most notable NFL extensions includes Jahmyr Gibbs’ $675M deal. Projections for the 2027 NFL draft list 16 potential No. 1 picks, including QBs Dante Moore and Arch Manning. Ohio State landed the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 cycle, four-star Christopher Vargas. A feature details how Larry Fitzgerald went from a fired ball boy to the Hall of Fame after the Vikings rehired him. Every Power 4 team has a villain fans love to hate, with stories behind the fury.

College Basketball

UConn coach Dan Hurley warned that coaches using recent court rulings to make late roster additions are doing more harm than good. The Senate failed to reach a vote on the Protect College Sports Act before recess, but the bill gained a spot on September’s calendar.

Boxing

Callum Simpson avenged his only loss by reclaiming the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles via unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson. Ben Pritchard, who overcame a pre-Europeans injury, now eyes a world title defence after retaining his European title in Italy.

Cycling

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. A feature explores why running a cycling team is so difficult, using the Hess women’s team — owned by a rich benefactor from high finance — as a case study of failed payments and broken dreams.

Rugby League

Warrington crushed Bradford 42-4 at Odsal to keep alive their outside hopes of a top-two finish. Wigan beat Toulouse 48-18, with Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall each scoring twice, to move into second place. Huddersfield thrashed Catalans 42-20 to celebrate the announcement of their move to Dewsbury from next season.

Rugby Union

Ulster fell 15-10 to Connacht in the opening Interprovincial Championship match after a dominant second-half performance by the western province. The women’s side also lost 15-10 to Connacht, with Fiona Tuite saying her team “need to execute more.” Tragically, Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after a training session with his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex.

Football (Soccer)

Ian Rush said Wales must learn from their Bosnia defeat and make Euro 2028 after their 2026 World Cup qualifying heartbreak. Ballymena shocked Linfield 3-0 at Windsor Park to lay down an early marker in the Irish League. Swansea fear Cameron Burgess has a significant Achilles injury after the centre-back limped off in the Carabao Cup defeat to Birmingham City.

Other Sports

Hacky sack has surged in popularity this spring, building on nostalgic appeal and a grassroots playing base. Top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to “The Sanctuary,” an NBA offseason performance retreat. Michael Johnson spoke publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, clarifying that athletes have now been paid. Mrs. Met and Goldy are among the five mascots inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The death of NBA forward Brandon Clarke was ruled accidental due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, according to the Los Angeles medical authority.