General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 16, 2026, 9:45 PM ET

Golf

Scottie Scheffler returned to dominant form Sunday, capturing the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots to open the PGA Tour postseason at TPC Southwind. Rory McIlroy endured a frustrating week, finishing 66th place — 25 strokes behind Scheffler — and admitted he felt "lost" during the tournament in Memphis. Meanwhile, Jack Whaley, the 22-year-old Florida State Seminoles star, claimed the U.S. Amateur title at rainy Merion Golf Club, using double gloves to hold off Jay Leng Jr. and secure his place in golf's biggest stages. Yanhan Zhou provided one of the week's most jaw-dropping moments on the DP World Tour, crushing a 514-yard drive during the third round of the Danish Golf Championship. Mark Selby added another chapter to his legendary career, winning his fourth China Open title with a 10-6 victory over Noppon Saengkham in Taiyuan.

FedEx Cup Playoffs

Keith Mitchell and Jordan Spieth saw their seasons end abruptly Sunday after both players hit shots into the water on the final few holes, preventing them from advancing in the FedEx Cup postseason. Their exits marked the latest chapter in what has been a disappointing year for both former major champions, who now turn their attention to the offseason and rebuilding for 2026.

NFL

NFL training camps are in full swing across the league, with our team of reporters providing the latest news, intel, and insights from all 32 teams. From camp standouts to key positional battles, every franchise is shaping its roster ahead of the regular season. Matt Bowen has broken down his favorite fantasy football draft targets this year, spanning from first-round superstars to late-round dart throws that could define league championships.

Soccer

Arsenal's Community Shield victory over Manchester City sent a powerful message about the shifting balance of power in English football. Under Pep Guardiola, City were perennially favorites, but without him, they aren't — and their defeat showed exactly why Arsenal is now the team to beat. Hull City's £10m bid for Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik was labeled "pathetic" by former Swansea forward Andy Robinson, who believes the offer falls well short of the player's true worth.

Cricket

Manchester Super Giants survived a late wobble to claim the men's Hundred title at Lord's, defeating Trent Rockets and denying them the chance to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year. Welsh batter Aneurin Donald is ready to fly the Welsh flag in Sunday's Hundred final at Lord's, even though Welsh Fire won't be competing.

Track & Field

Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith made history in a golden finish for Great Britain at the European Championships, with Hunt also claiming a commanding 1500m gold. Kate O'Connor knows she is capable of winning world and Olympic titles after producing a superb performance to clinch a European heptathlon gold medal. Lottie Fry became the first rider in history to retain both individual dressage titles at the FEI World Championships. Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships, claiming bronze in Birmingham on Sunday. Lani Pallister stunned Katie Ledecky with her first international loss in the 800-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships.

Baseball

Fantasy baseball managers received a major blow as struggling phenom Paul Skenes was scratched from his Sunday start, sending ripple effects through AL East rotations and impacting fantasy lineups across the league. The MLB Rank 2026 in-season update offers expert insights into the top 50 players as the 2026 regular season begins to wind down, with several names making surprising moves up and down the rankings.

MMA / UFC

Islam Makhachev continued building his legacy at UFC, extending his win streak to 17 consecutive victories and surpassing middleweight legend Anderson Silva's all-time record. The 34-year-old champion moved to 29-1 with a dominant performance over Dan Hooker. Mackenzie Dern also had a dominant title defense, closing out the main card with a statement victory that teed up her next matchup. The question now is who gets the next UFC title shot — Carlos Prates or Michael Morales, both exciting welterweights who have entered the Makhachev sweepstakes.

College Football

The 2026 Little League World Series kicks off soon, with our one-stop shop covering all schedules, results, and everything fans need to know about the tournament. College football games are noticeably different in 2025, with changes in sequencing, fourth-down aggression, slower game pace, and fewer points — trends that coaches are adjusting to across the sport. BYU's Kalani Sitake is having a breakout year, and his popularity among peers reflects his poise and leadership as he guides the Cougars toward College Football Playoff contention.

NBA

NBA Hall of Fame week celebrates the legends who shaped the game, including Mike D'Antoni, whose "seven seconds or less" offense revolutionized basketball. The legendary coach reflected on his Hall of Fame legacy, Madison Square Garden memories, and a "doomed" Lakers tenure that never lived up to expectations.

WNBA

Angel Reese's rebounding has reached legendary proportions in the WNBA, and the secrets behind her dominance are now revealed. Despite not being the tallest player in the league or its best leaper, Reese is grabbing rebounds at a pace never before seen in WNBA history — a testament to technique, positioning, and pure determination.

International Soccer

Newcastle United is showing its best form when playing with a "us against the world" mentality, according to captain Dan Burn, who has his sights set on leading a new-look Magpies squad back into European competition.

Cricket (County)

Luke Hollman scored an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final, securing the club's first List A final appearance in 36 years. Leicestershire also reached a second One-Day Cup final in four years, overcoming Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.

Cycling

Rui Oliveira won the final stage of the Volta a Portugal in his home city of Porto, dedicating the emotional victory to the Tarling family after a tragic season.

Horse Racing / Equestrian

The combined men's and women's trophy concept launched in The Hundred is generating discussion about how it would look if applied to other competitions across sports.

Flag Football

Great Britain's women's flag football team missed out on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics after suffering a narrow 20-19 defeat at the World Championships, falling just short of the bronze medal match.

Motor Sports

Joey Logano broke his Richmond jinx with a late-race charge on fresh tires, claiming victory at Richmond Raceway and continuing his surge toward the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

The Hundred Impact

New ownership and rebranding have significantly impacted The Hundred, with BBC Sport assessing how the private stakes sale in teams has influenced the first full season under the new structure — bringing fresh investment, renewed fan engagement, and elevated competition across both men's and women's tournaments.