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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 6:39 AM ET

WNBA

Kayla McBride erupted for 43 points and a WNBA single-game record 10 three-pointers in the Minnesota Lynx’s 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings. The Aces scratched A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday’s road back-to-back against the Liberty, a mild move that raised eyebrows. The league quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul less than two hours after it was assessed, sparing the Fever star from a one-game suspension.

NFL

County Down’s Charlie Smyth is transitioning from fan to player as he enters his first pre-season as the New Orleans Saints’ starting kicker. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 will be “probably my last year” after rejoining the team following four missed practices for personal reasons.

College Football

A list of 51 freshmen who could impact the 2026 season focuses on lower-ranked recruits poised to affect conference and CFP races.

NBA

Top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to “The Sanctuary,” an offseason performance retreat for NBA players.

MLB

Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery, did not attend the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day and shared a vague health message, bidding farewell with “Will never forget you.”

Golf

Jackson Koivun left Auburn in June, won the 3M Open in his third start and narrowly grabbed the 70th FedEx Cup playoff spot. On the Ladies European Tour, England’s Charley Hull let a one-shot lead slip with two holes to play as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth event of the season.

Snooker

World number one Judd Trump lost to Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham in the first round of the China Open, while Shaun Murphy set a new scoring record and Ronnie O’Sullivan made a winning start.

Motor Sports

Ty Gibbs, used late pit strategy and held off teammate Christopher Bell to win the Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez dominated the British Moto GP at Silverstone, finishing ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin.

Rugby League

Try-machine Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall each scored twice as Wigan thumped Toulouse 48-18 to move into second in Super League. Huddersfield celebrated the announcement of their move to Dewsbury by thrashing Catalans Dragons 42-20.

Cricket

Scotland beat the UAE by one wicket with one ball left in a Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series thriller, Jasper Davidson striking the winning boundary. Sunrisers Leeds moved closer to The Hundred knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire. Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup after defeats for the top three in Group A. A phishing hoax nearly ended Caleb Falconer’s hopes of a Hundred contract. Test your knowledge with today’s Guess The Hundred cricket star quiz.

Other Sports

Hacky sack has seen a viral resurgence, with ESPN The Ocho covering its throwback momentum. Chepstow racecourse celebrates its centenary, recalling royal visits and racing fairytales. Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera, won her second straight U.S. gymnastics national title with four poised routines. Chile-based Argentine defender Jeremias James hopes a rule change will let him play for Wales, citing his Welsh roots.

Track & Field

Keely Hodgkinson’s golden rise is fueled by the M11 Track Club as she pursues a world record. The British 800m star says a home European title in Birmingham would mean as much as her Olympic gold, aiming to prove she is still number one after a “tricky” outdoor season.