General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 9:29 PM ET

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx clinched a playoff berth with their 26th win, as Kayla McBride set the single-game 3-point record with 10 in a 103-90 victory over Dallas. In a dramatic overtime win, Chelsea Gray hit two buzzer-beating 3s after Caitlin Clark's miscues to lift the Aces over the Fever. The WNBA quickly rescinded Clark's eighth technical foul, preventing a suspension. The Aces rested stars A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for a back-to-back in New York. Two fans were escorted from their seats during the Aces' win at Indiana. Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington posted "white privilege" after an ejection. The WNBPA rejected "hate, abuse" in the trans athlete debate. Caitlin Clark says she's playing the best basketball of her career in Year.

NBA and NFL

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine. Top prospect Ahmed Nur visited the NBA's offseason retreat. In the NFL, Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year." Jahmyr Gibbs $67.5M extension is among the most notable recent deals. A look at 2027 NFL draft No. 1 pick candidates includes Dante Moore and Arch Manning. Former ball boy Larry Fitzgerald reached the Hall of Fame after being fired by the Vikings.

College Sports

Ohio State landed the top pocket passer in the 2028 class, Christopher Vargas. 51 freshmen poised to impact the 2026 CFB season. UConn coach Dan Hurley warned late additions harm college basketball. The Senate pushed a college sports vote to September. Purdue AD Tommy McClelland apologized for an Indiana one-liner. Cole Hutson returned to Texas after NFL tryouts. Every Big Ten team's ceiling and floor for 2026-27. College football's biggest villains for every Power 4 team.

MLB, Golf, and Motor Sports

Jackson Koivun secured the final FedEx Cup playoff spot after just six starts. Tommy John bid farewell amid health battles. All 30 MLB teams' fates since the trade deadline. In NASCAR, Ty Gibbs outlasted Christopher Bell to win the Cup Series race in Iowa. Raul Fernandez dominated the British Moto GP at Silverstone. Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won on Mont Ventoux to take the Tour de France Femmes lead.

Boxing, Tennis, and Other Sports

Callum Simpson avenged his only loss in a rematch with Troy Williamson. Claressa Shields said a fight with Lauren Price is likely for 2027. Conor McGregor says his comeback starts now after knee surgery. In tennis, Aryna Sabalenka and Cameron Norrie exited the Canadian Open in the last. Judd Trump lost at the China Open, while Shaun Murphy broke a scoring record. Hezly Rivera won back-to-back U.S. gymnastics titles. Keely Hodgkinson says a home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold. Ben Pritchard eyes a world title defence after a European win. Anna Huang, won the PIF London Championship as Charley Hull let slip a late lead.

Cricket and Rugby

Scotland scraped past UAE with one wicket and one ball left. Scotland also beat Canada to reach the World Cup Qualifier. Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan thrashed Ireland. Sunrisers Leeds closed in on Hundred qualification. Middlesex advanced as the One-Day Cup nears a tense finale. Tom Lammonby revived Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes with a ton. Luc Benkenstein led Essex to a narrow win over Glamorgan. Andrew Flintoff stepped down as England Lions head coach. Emilio Gay suffered a shoulder injury scare. Jos Buttler found form after a chat with Marcus Trescothick. Caleb Falconer overcame an email hoax to secure a Hundred contract.

In rugby, Wigan Warriors thumped Toulouse 48-18 to move into second. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans to mark their Dewsbury move. Warrington Wolves crushed Bradford Bulls 42-4. Ballymena shocked Linfield 3-0. Ulster fell to Connacht in the opening interpro. Fiona Tuite said Ulster need to execute more after the loss. Swansea City fear a serious injury to Cameron Burgess. Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi died from suspected heatstroke after training. Hannah French thanked medical staff for her World Cup recovery. Ian Rush says Wales must learn from Bosnia loss in Euros bid. BBC NI will remain home of Irish Premiership coverage. Newcastle United begins a new era under Matthias Jaissle.

Other Sports and Oddities

Hacky sack has throwback momentum. Slippery Stairs is an iconic Ocho event. Mrs. Met and Goldy headline the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The WSOP 2026 final table delivered, but the Hall of Fame process needs addressing. PLL Week 12 previews Throwback Weekend. Michael Johnson clarified that athletes from the bankrupt track league have been paid. Chepstow Racecourse celebrates its centenary. The Hess women's cycling team faced money problems and broken dreams.