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Last updated: August 25, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

WNBA Roundup

Angel Reese shattered records in the Dream's 78-71 win over the Sparks on Monday, grabbing 26 rebounds to set both the single-game WNBA mark and push past the league's single-season record in the same contest. The six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner has reached a buyout agreement with the Mercury and will seek a title-contending roster once she clears waivers. Meanwhile, the Lynx believe Napheesa Collier's return from multiple injuries gives them their best shot at Minnesota's first championship in nine years.

The WNBA has not announced plans to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from attending games, but multiple sources confirmed the ex-NBA player will not be eligible to play in the league. In college news, Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving LSU less than two weeks after the Tigers added a player from Russia.

College Football & NCAA

The SEC issued a statement Monday emphasizing that athletes who leave for pro contracts should not return to college, as LSU hopes to sign NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright if he clears waivers. The NCAA's "five for five" decision has made the NFL waiver wire the new national signing day, creating inevitable movement between the pro and college ranks. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has named true freshman Faizon Brandon as the Volunteers' starting quarterback, beating out George Mac Intyre for the job. The executive director of Ole Miss' NIL collective said the FBI searched the Rebels' football office for recording devices after Lane Kiffin left for rival LSU.

Tennis

Roger Federer, who won five straight US Open titles during his peak, is set to play again at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019 in an exhibition. Alex Eala made her US Open debut with little expectation, but she returns as a top-20 contender with hopes of a deep run. Seven years after her stunning US Open victory, Bianca Andreescu is back fighting through qualifying, navigating countless setbacks along the way. Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-draw appearance in five years.

Cricket & Rugby League

Pace bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an ongoing investigation into an incident that led to his brief arrest. Michael Vaughan said a punishment to "send a shiver down the whole team" may be needed after Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy. St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus says the NRL and Super League need to work together, not against each other, insisting Super League is not a "carcass to be picked at". Ireland head coach Scott Bemand named seven uncapped players in his WXV Global Series squad, praising their performances in the Women's Interprovincial Championship.

Football, Cycling & Golf

England's chances of World Cup glory ended after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Linfield chairman Roy McGivern says manager David Healy was "absolutely right" to call out the "personal" and "vile" abuse directed toward him in recent weeks, calling the abuse "vile". Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City must look after their fit defenders when they host Norwich City in the EFL Cup second round on Tuesday.

The third stage of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned due to severe weather and hailstorms in the French Pyrenees. The 2026 LIV Golf season wrapped up in Indianapolis, and while plans for new financing are being worked on, the future of the upstart league remains uncertain.

Olympic Sports & Other News

Olympic champion Imogen Grant is rebuilding her body for LA 2028 after lightweight rowing was removed from the Olympic calendar — instead of making weight, she now has to gain it to compete. Cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy told BBC Scotland that the onus to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer should not rest solely on high-profile individuals like him, advocating for systematic screening. Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the women's 800 metres at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her "body is not quite ready".

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott was found guilty of child sex abuse, convicted of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy. BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answered reader questions after the Dutch Grand Prix, addressing whether Mercedes' dominance is over heading into 2026.