General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 12:33 PM ET

Baseball

The MLB post-trade deadline landscape shows how the playoff hopes of all 30 clubs have fluctuated and where rosters stand. In Little League news, a judge granted a temporary restraining order allowing a Tulsa team to compete for a World Series berth after an ineligible-player disqualification. For the full Little League World Series schedule and bracket information, fans have a one-stop resource.

Basketball

The NBA announced its opening week schedule, beginning with a tripleheader on Oct. 20 headlined by the Knicks vs. Sixers and also featuring LeBron James. In the WNBA, playoff positioning is tightening; the latest power rankings assess which teams need a dramatic run. For fantasy managers, a playoff strategy guide offers player pickups and tips.

NFL

Training camp continues with Kirk Cousins having his best day while running back McCaffrey did not practice. Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is leading by example amid contract negotiations. For fantasy football drafters, Eric Karabell’s annual "Do Not Draft" list highlights players going too early, including a Giants trio.

College Football: Talent & Salaries

A breakdown of what Power 4 starters earn reveals market values for each position, per GMs and agents. Among the freshman phenoms poised to impact conference and CFP races are several under-the-radar first-year players. Coaches anonymously evaluated 43 quarterbacks across the country, naming stars and question marks.

College Football: Villains & Safety

Every fanbase loves to hate someone; here is the biggest villain for each Power 4 team, with stories behind the fury. All-time, Lane Kiffin tops the list of college football's most hated villains, but is he the ultimate pot-stirrer? Off the field, the NCAA and FBI have partnered to educate athletes about preventing sexual exploitation of private images.

Cricket

Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of Andrew Flintoff, hit his first professional century for Lancashire. Glamorgan's One Day Cup coach David Harrison is focusing on development despite only two wins in eight matches. In The Hundred, the Trent Rockets face an anxious wait after a six-wicket loss to Southern Brave. Afghanistan took a 2-0 ODI series lead over Ireland, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 leading the way. England opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for the first Test against Pakistan.

Track & Field

At the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, Keely Hodgkinson progressed in the 800m alongside rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol. Britain’s Amy Hunt stormed to 100m gold in a coming-of-age moment. American 1500m champion Jonah Koech received a three-year doping ban for blood doping. Jakob Ingebrigtsen returned from injury to win a stunning 5,000m gold. The full European Championships timetable and BBC coverage details are available.

Soccer & Rugby

Wales forward Brennan Johnson is expected to thrive under David Moyes after his move to Everton. Northern Ireland Football League CEO Gerard Lawlor insists no side deals were struck to ensure an EGM took place, preventing a season delay. Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss the start of the season after hip surgery. Rugby league sees Hull FC centre Davy Litten joining Wakefield Trinity at season's end.

Other Sports

Judo athlete Summer Shaw won Commonwealth bronze and then returned to work at McDonald's. An amateur golfer resigned from his club after faking a hole-in-one. In Formula, Kimi Antonelli – age, salary, and records – is profiled. Our F1 Q&A discusses whether Liam Lawson can keep his seat for 2027. At the European Aquatics Championships, GB claimed three medals on day one, and Jack Kelly set an Irish record to reach the breaststroke final.