General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 25, 2026, 8:56 PM ET

WNBA Notebook

Angel Reese set two rebounding records with 26 boards in the Dream's 78-71 win over the Sparks, breaking the single-game mark while also surpassing the league's season record in the same contest. In Minnesota, the Lynx believe Napheesa Collier's return from multiple injuries gives them their best shot at a first title in nine years. Elsewhere, the WNBA has not announced any ban on Enes Kanter Freedom attending games, but sources say the ex-NBA player is not eligible to play in the league.

College Sports & Eligibility Chaos

Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving LSU less than two weeks after the Tigers added a Russian player, creating a diplomatic flashpoint in Baton Rouge. Meanwhile, the SEC issued a statement arguing athletes who sign pro contracts should not return to college, as LSU hopes to land NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright via waiver. Dan Wetzel criticizes the NCAA's clumsily executed "five for five" decision, which has made the NFL waiver wire the new national signing day.

F1 & Rowing

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers reader questions after the Dutch Grand Prix, addressing whether Mercedes' period of dominance is truly over. In rowing, 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 must gain it. Cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy told BBC Scotland that cancer screening advocacy should not fall solely on high-profile individuals like him, calling for systematic prostate testing.

Golf & Tennis

The 2026 LIV Golf season wrapped up in Indianapolis with the league's future uncertain despite plans for new financing being developed. At the US Open, Alex Eala returns a different version of herself — after debuting with little expectation, she now arrives as a top-20 contender with hopes of a deep run.