General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:26 PM ET

NFL

Joe Burrow connected with Tee Higgins for a touchdown as the Bengals offense impressed at training camp. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson indicated 2026 is "probably my last year" after returning from a personal absence. Jahmyr Gibbs' new $67.5M extension stacks up among the most notable recent deals. the 2027 draft features 16 players in the mix for the No. 1 pick, including QBs Dante Moore and Arch Manning. Meanwhile, a former ball boy who was fired by the Vikings before being rehired and eventually reaching the Hall of Fame shares his remarkable journey.

WNBA

The Las Vegas Aces rested stars A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for a back‑to‑back in New York. The WNBA quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark's eighth technical foul, preventing a suspension. Clark's game has grown in Year 3, as she already holds the record for most 20‑point, 10‑assist games. She also advised trusting your gut when addressing political issues. Chelsea Gray hit two buzzer‑beating 3‑pointers to lift the Aces past the Fever after Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes. Two fans were escorted from courtside seats during that game. Earlier, DiJonai Carrington posted about "white privilege" after her ejection. The Minnesota Lynx clinched a playoff spot with their 26th win. Six teams are battling for the final playoff berth. The WNBPA released a statement emphasizing inclusion amid the trans athlete debate.

College Football

Ohio State landed top pocket passer Christopher Vargas, a four‑star in the 2028 class. Fifty‑one freshmen are poised to impact the 2026 season, including under‑the‑radar recruits. The Senate pushed the college sports vote to September by scheduling the Protect College Sports Act. College football’s all‑time villains are ranked, with Lane Kiffin topping the list; every Power 4 team has a Public Enemy No. 1. Purdue AD Tommy McClelland offered a mea culpa after his one‑liner at Indiana’s expense, acknowledging it was a mistake "the second it left my mouth." At North Carolina, defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on indefinite medical leave. Cole Hutson returned to Texas after NFL tryouts thanks to regained eligibility. A breakdown of every Big Ten team’s ceiling and floor includes winning the national title or missing the tournament. ESPN’s schedule evaluation highlights the toughest and easiest stretches. New Purdue AD also took a dig at champion Indiana, forgetting their CFP title.

MLB

Since the trade deadline, the fates of all 30 MLB teams have changed; here’s how each club’s playoff hopes have risen or fallen. Execs and scouts graded the biggest blockbusters, including the Skubal and Rutschman deals. Tommy John bid farewell with a vague health message. Fantasy baseball managers can track the fallout from all key trade deadline deals.

Tennis

World number one Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury but expects to be fit for the US Open. The world No. 1 confirmed the same news to ESPN, saying his right knee is bothersome. Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also exited in the last.

Cycling

Demi Vollering won the Women’s Tour de France for the second time, riding to victory in the final stage to extend her winning margin. She showed her prowess on the final stage to become the race’s first two‑time winner. Earlier, she won stage eight to claim the yellow jersey. Katarzyna Niewiadoma‑Phinney produced a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to take the overall lead. The financial struggles of running a women’s cycling team are highlighted by the Hess team’s failure to pay riders.

Motorsports

Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP at Silverstone, ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin.

Rugby

Eight‑try Wigan thumped Toulouse 48‑18 to move into second in Super League. Huddersfield thrashed Catalans 42‑20 to celebrate their move to Dewsbury. Five‑time Super League champion Tommy Makinson announced his retirement. Ruthless Warrington crushed Bradford 42‑4 to go fourth. St Helens and Hull FC will meet in a Dublin double‑header next April. In the Interprovincial Championship, Ulster women’s player Fiona Tuite said her side need to execute more after a 15‑10 loss to Connacht, while the men’s team also fell 15‑10 to Connacht. Tragically, Fijian player Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan.

Cricket

Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs. Andrew Flintoff stepped down as England Lions head coach. Luc Benkenstein’s brilliant 140 kept Essex’s One Day Cup hopes alive. England opener Emilio Gay suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Durham. Jos Buttler credited a chat with Marcus Trescothick for finding form to break the all‑time T20 run‑scoring record. Scotland beat Canada to secure a place at the World Cup Qualifier. Tom Lammonby’s ton helped revive Somerset’s One‑Day Cup hopes. Caleb Falconer overcame a phishing hoax to secure a Hundred contract. Sunrisers Leeds closed in on Hundred qualification with a 71‑run win over Welsh Fire, while Litchfield helped the women’s side boost knockout hopes with a six‑wicket win. London Spirit became the first side eliminated from the men’s Hundred after a defeat to MI London.

Soccer

Highlights of Scottish Premiership matches including Kilmarnock v Celtic were shown. Ian Rush said Wales must learn from Bosnia loss in their Euro 2028 bid. Ballymena shocked Linfield 3‑0 at Windsor Park. Swansea fear a serious Achilles injury to Cameron Burgess. Newcastle’s new era begins under Matthias Jaissle as he takes charge of a friendly. BBC NI secured a new deal for extensive Irish Premiership coverage.

Snooker

World number one Judd Trump lost to Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham at the China Open, while Shaun Murphy set a new scoring record and Ronnie O’Sullivan made a winning start.

Combat Sports

Callum Simpson reclaimed the British and Commonwealth super‑middleweight titles with a unanimous decision over Troy Williamson. Claressa Shields said a fight with Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027. Conor McGregor reiterated his desire to return to fighting after knee surgery. Ben Pritchard eyes a world title defence after his European win.

Basketball

Top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to "The Sanctuary," an NBA offseason performance retreat. UConn coach Dan Hurley sounded the alarm on late additions, saying coaches taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions are doing more harm than good.

Other Sports

Fantasy football managers should beware the full "Do Not Draft" list for 2026. Chepstow racecourse celebrated its centenary with tales of royalty, bombers and racing fairytales. Hacky sack has seen a throwback momentum surge. Michael Johnson clarified that athletes from the bankrupt Grand Slam Track league have now been paid. Mrs. Met and Goldy are among mascots inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. NBA forward Brandon Clarke’s death was ruled accidental due to the effects of heroin and cocaine. The PLL Week 12 preview features Throwback Weekend with playoff scenarios. The rise and many falls of "Slippery Stairs" is chronicled. The WSOP 2026 final table delivered great play, while the Hall of Fame process needs addressing. Hannah French is grateful to medical staff for recovering in time for the Hockey World Cup. What is The Ocho? A "Dodge Ball" joke turned into a 10‑year tradition. The primal appeal of T‑Rex races is phenomenal.