General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

College Football and Basketball

Miami coach Cristobal has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the school. Cristobal led the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff title game last season. USC and Notre Dame will resume their football rivalry starting in 2030. However, Fighting Irish's previously scheduled home-and-home series with Indiana beginning that same year has been canceled. Texas has moved into the top five of the "Way-Too-Early" Top 25 rankings, while North Carolina has fallen out. The Longhorns' commitment of Landen Williams-Callis, the No. 3 running back prospect in the class of 2027, contributes to their strong positioning. Big Ten and SEC conferences have announced their support for a Senate bill aimed at regulating college sports. A federal court has issued a significant ruling against the NCAA's new eligibility rule. This ruling impacts all high school class of 2022 athletes who have completed their fourth season of college eligibility this past spring.

NFL and Player News

Bears new Coby Bryant is expected to miss eight to ten weeks due to a leg injury. Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field during training camp practice on Saturday with a lower-body injury. As football practices commence in hotter-than-usual temperatures, two organizations are advocating for revised heat protocols to safeguard linemen. Linemen account 90% of heatstroke fatalities in the sport.

MLB and Baseball Transactions

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. In exchange for Gausman, the Cubs sent Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene to the Blue Jays. Fantasy baseball should track the implications of all significant deals that occurred before Monday's MLB trade deadline. The fantasy fallout from key MLB trade deadline deals is available for review. Yankees General Brian Cashman stated that Aaron Judge's availability ultimately depends on the results of his upcoming rib imaging. Cashman did provide a timeline for when Judge is expected to undergo that scan. Big East conference is reportedly set to hire former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as its next commissioner. A "weird" idea originating from "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" inspired a memorable 1996 baseball road trip for five friends.

Tennis and Golf

Alex Eala preparing for the US Open, returning to the hard court surface where she has achieved many of her career's most significant moments. Alexandra Eala a spot in the Washington Open final with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka. Eala's strong this season continues as she advances to the final. Michael Thorbjornsen his first PGA Tour title at the final Rocket Classic. Thorbjornsen sank a 26-foot putt for birdie on his final hole, finishing at 18 under par with a round of 7-under. Zach Johnson ahead of Padraig Harrington at The Els Club to win the inaugural officially sanctioned Champions Tour event in Portugal.

Combat Sports

Ian Machado attributes his upcoming welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on August 15th to his switch to a plant-based diet. UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento passed away on Monday from an apparent heart attack; he was 34 years old. Briton Mark secured the IBO light-welterweight belt by defeating Republic of Ireland's Pierce O'Leary with a knockout in the 10th round, after dropping him twice. Uros Medic a strong debut at the UFC's first event in Belgrade, Serbia, by defeating Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds. PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is expected to announce his future plans soon, as he has become a free agent. PFL MVP merger is creating a new MMA challenger with a projected launch in 2027.

Cycling and Athletics

Norway's Sigrid achieved a surprise victory on stage three of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift after a solo breakaway of 68km. Dutch sprinter Wiebes won the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes and claimed the first yellow jersey. Tadej Pogacar, the five-time Tour de France champion, is scheduled to compete in the Vuelta a Espana this month, aiming to win all three Grand Tours. Emma Finucane been described as a "generational talent" by experts, already holding Olympic, world, and Commonwealth championship titles at the age of. Finucane made history by winning her fourth Commonwealth Games track cycling gold medal and led Wales in the closing ceremony. Fin Graham disappointment after securing a silver medal in the men's C1-C3 3km individual pursuit final, now focusing on achieving gold. Graham also voiced some confusion regarding the staging of the race. Ultra-runner Sophie has set a new record by completing the Via Alpina, a challenging endurance route, in 29 days, covering 2,000km across eight countries. Britain's Lauren Henry and Benjamin Pritchard won gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Italy. secured gold in the women's single sculls, while Pritchard won the PR1 men's single sculls. Great Britain won two additional gold medals at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. These golds were in the women's synchronized 10m diving and the artistic swimming mixed duet events. Britain's men's four development team also achieved victory at the European Rowing Championships, alongside golds in the women's four and PR3 mixed coxed four races.

Cricket and Rugby

Emilio Gay an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup. Wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex have propelled them to the top of their respective groups in the One-Day Cup. Ireland's five-game Day International series against Afghanistan this week marks the beginning of their preparation for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. Scotland's one-day international match against the United Arab Emirates was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Broughty Ferry. Knights defeated St Helens, marking their first victory against the team in 80 years and adding to St Helens' ongoing struggles.

Basketball and WNBA

Forward Jessica has found a larger role and is experiencing a breakout season in Dallas. Shepard was on a contending team last season but sought more playing time. Fever star Clark is known for having one of the most exciting pre-game warm-up routines in sports. Lynx coach Reeve reiterated her support for transgender athletes prior to her team's game against the Fever. Reeve stated that "every kid has a right to sports." The WNBA trade involving Kelsey Plum has implications for both the Mercury and the Sparks. The ultimate grade of this trade depends on whether the Mercury can retain Plum beyond 2026. Columnist Dan Wetzel suggests the WNBA should cease attempting to control player and fan opinions. Discussions surrounding women in sports have intensified, with various individuals expressing their views regardless of the WNBA's stance.

Boxing and Other Combat Sports

British heavyweight Moses Itauma's upcoming fight against Filip Hrgovic on August 29th will be for the vacant IBF title. Irish boxer Reeves is in critical but stable condition in the hospital following an incident where he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday. Commentators have suggested that England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final. This has led to questions about whether artificial intelligence could improve boxing judging.

Commonwealth Games

Wales concluded the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 31 medals, including nine gold, ten silver, and twelve bronze. Ireland's medal count reached 158 across various disciplines at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The success of Team Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, held on home soil, is being evaluated. While the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games were a joyful success in isolation, questions persist regarding the future of the event. Josh Kerr gold medallist, expressed his enjoyment of competing for Scotland in Glasgow and embracing the Commonwealth Games atmosphere. Kerr delivered a highly anticipated moment for Glasgow 2026, competing in a intense Saturday night bout. Neil Fachie earned his second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games amidst a dramatic afternoon featuring painful scrapes. England's netball was eliminated from medal contention after a 68-50 loss to Australia in their quest for bronze at the Commonwealth Games. The coach is considering reassessing the team's future following this outcome. Jazmin Sawyers overcame past disappointments in major championships to win Commonwealth gold in the long jump. Ireland's Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly secured Commonwealth Games gold in the men's pairs after a thrilling tiebreak victory over England's Nick Brett and Jamie Walker. Ethan Nairne won Commonwealth Games gold in the men's -73kg final, defeating fellow Englishman Benjamin Levy in an all-English match. Team Northern boxer Jon McConnell secured a gold medal in his Commonwealth Games debut, defeating Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi by split decision. McConnell previously an offer to appear on "Love Island" to pursue his childhood dream of winning Commonwealth gold. Wales' Anna and Jess Roberts achieved a one-two finish for their nation in the women's 25km points race.

Motorsport and Rugby League

Elfyn Evans extended his lead in the World Rally Championship standings to 30 points. This comes as his Toyota teammate Sami Pajari secured a victory in Finland. BBC Sport correspondent Andrew Benson is addressing frequently asked questions regarding the sport.

Other Sports News

UEFA has indicated it may pursue legal action against Gianni Infantino regarding his World Cup sell-off plan. Stokes expressed his interest in potentially coaching the England cricket team in the future. Stokes also voiced concerns about the potential strain of captaincy on Joe Root. Joe Root reportedly ready to embrace a second tenure as Test captain, feeling he is in a significantly different mindset compared to when he relinquished the role four years ago. Fantasy football analysts are providing draft strategies for the upcoming 2026 season. WWE SummerSlam 2 concluded with Roman Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship in a rivalry-ending match against Seth Rollins. SummerSlam Night saw Oba Femi defeat Brock Lesnar in a significant passing of the torch moment.