General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 6:43 PM ET

Top MLB Performers

ESPN MLB experts have updated their top 50 players list to take stock of the best performances as the 2026 regular season begins to wind down, providing a critical snapshot of who is peaking at the right time.

NASCAR Tribute

Ty Gibbs will honor former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch when he competes in an M&M's paint scheme for next month's Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, a fitting tribute to a legend.

Track & Field Drama

Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he is "very" disappointed by British rival Josh Kerr's decision to miss the European Championships in Birmingham, claiming the absence is "ruining the sport." Meanwhile, Keely Hodgkinson reached the women's 800m final moments after rival Audrey Werro suffered a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt before a successful appeal.

European Aquatics

British teenager Filip Nowacki claimed a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, delivering a stunning performance for Great Britain.

College Football QB Physiques

Oklahoma's John Mateer has turned heads this offseason with his massive arms, sparking a debate at Manning Camp about whether quarterbacks can get too jacked, tracing the lineage from Dan Kendra to today.

Cricket Roundup

Captain Richie Berrington and debutant Lyle Robertson starred as Scotland enjoyed a thumping 170-run World Cup League 2 victory over Canada at Forthill. Moises Henriques says helping Portugal qualify for their first-ever men's T20 World Cup would be cricket "nirvana" at the twilight of his playing career. Bangladesh dominated Australia despite Steve Smith benefiting from an odd technology reprieve on day one of the first Test. England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it, with Stephan Shemilt writing that only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained.

NBA Cup 2026

The league has revealed the group stage schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup, with everything you need to know about the fourth annual in-season tournament now available, including format and groups.

Soccer News

Boss Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City aim to disprove pundits who have dismissed them as possible relegation candidates in 2026-27. Swansea City suffered a heavy blow on the eve of the new Championship season as scans revealed centre-back Cameron Burgess has suffered a ruptured Achilles and looks set to miss the entire season.

Golf

LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled, a major blow to the circuit's schedule.

NFL QB Traits

Does Josh Allen have the league's strongest arm? Is Lamar Jackson still the most unstoppable QB rusher? Dan Orlovsky stacks the top 10 by skill, including where Caleb Williams stands among the best improvisers. Under new OC Declan Doyle, Lamar Jackson has the opportunity to embrace a new vision as the "MVP adapter" adjusting to the Ravens' new offense.

College Football Preseason

With the 2026 season on the horizon, ESPN's preseason All-America team highlights the nation's best players at every position, featuring Longhorns, Tigers, Buckeyes and more. Bill Connelly looks at what the final SP+ rankings mean heading into the season, breaking down the projections and production numbers.

Hockey

Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after their sexual assault acquittal, while a fifth has been reinstated, though an appeals board found that the whole group broke Hockey Canada's code of conduct.

UFC 330 Preview

Top storylines and coaches' analysis for the two championship matchups that headline UFC 330 in Philadelphia, where Ian Machado Garry is a real threat to Islam Makhachev. Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Machado Garry on Saturday.

Lacrosse & Fantasy Football

With the playoffs approaching, Boston and Philly are finishing strong in the East in the PLL Power Rankings ahead of Week, with the Cannons or Waterdogs battling for No. 1. Matt Bowen breaks down his favorite fantasy football draft targets this year, from first-round superstars to late-round dart throws.

Tennis

Iga Swiatek will meet Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets, with Swiatek reaching her first final of what she calls her "toughest season."

Gymnastics

British gymnast Ruby Evans speaks about how she copes with fame and followers ahead of the 2026 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships, revealing she had never watched the Olympics before her rise.

Rugby

Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan — watching videos of geese fly in formation to inspire his team.

The Hundred

Players and fans reflect as Welsh Fire's men's and women's sides again miss out on the Eliminators, despite a drastically improved season in The Hundred, leaving questions about what comes next.

Weekly Sports Quiz

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days? Test your knowledge with the weekly sports quiz covering tattoos, transfers and photo finishes.