General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 12:23 PM ET

MLB

Tommy John, the namesake of the elbow surgery, did not attend the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day and shared a vague health message. The ESPN analysis of all 30 clubs shows how playoff hopes have shifted since the trade deadline and where each roster stands. Meanwhile, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is “probably my last year” after rejoining the team following four missed practices.

WNBA

The WNBA quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul on Saturday, less than two hours after it was assessed, avoiding a suspension. DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected for a hard foul and later posted “white privilege” on social media. The Minnesota Lynx clinched a playoff berth with a 98-87 win over the Aces, improving to 26-7. The playoff race has six teams vying for the final spot, with seven clubs already looking like locks.

NFL & Football

The NFL draft class of 2027 has 16 players in the mix for the No. 1 pick, including quarterbacks Dante Moore and Arch Manning. In training camp news, Jessica Mendoza got first starter reps and the Chiefs got chippy in practice. The fantasy football “Do Not Draft” list from Eric Karabell identifies players going too early in 2026 drafts.

College Football

Ohio State landed the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 class, four-star Christopher Vargas. A list of 51 freshmen poised to impact the 2026 season focuses on under-the-radar recruits who could influence conference and CFP races.

Moto GP & Cycling

Raul Fernandez won the British Moto GP at Silverstone, holding off championship leader Jorge Martin. In women’s cycling, Demi Vollering won stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes and snatched the yellow jersey heading into the final day. A BBC investigation examines the Hess women’s team’s collapse, despite being backed by a wealthy benefactor.

Rugby League & Union

Wigan Warriors scored eight tries, with Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall each bagging two, to beat Toulouse 48-18 and move second in Super League. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans Dragons 42-20 in the match that celebrated their move to Dewsbury. Warrington Wolves crushed Bradford Bulls 42-4 to keep their top-two hopes alive. In rugby league retirement news, Tommy Makinson of Catalans Dragons will retire at season’s end. In women’s interprovincials, Connacht beat Ulster 15-10 in their opener, with Fiona Tuite of Ulster saying her side needs to execute better.

Snooker, Tennis & Boxing

World No. 1 Judd Trump lost his first-round match at the China Open to Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham, while Shaun Murphy set a scoring record and Ronnie O’Sullivan won. At the Canadian Open, top seed Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat in the last, and Britain’s Cameron Norrie also exited. In boxing, Callum Simpson reclaimed the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles via unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

Other Sports & Features

Chepstow Racecourse celebrates its centenary, with memories of royalty, bombers and racing fairytales. Hacky sack is enjoying a viral comeback, with ESPN’s The Ocho covering its resurgence. Ahmed Nur, the top high school prospect, attended the NBA’s offseason retreat called “The Sanctuary.” The Sunrisers Leeds kept their knockout hopes alive in The Hundred with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, eliminating their opponents. Ian Rush said Wales must learn from their Bosnia loss as they bid to reach Euro 2028. In the Irish League, Ballymena shocked Linfield 3-0 at Windsor Park. Swansea City fear Cameron Burgess has a serious Achilles injury after limping off in the Carabao Cup. Finally, a feature tells how getting fired helped an ex-ball boy—Larry Fitzgerald—reach the Hall of Fame.