General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 12:31 AM ET

Motor Sports

Ty Gibbs outlasted teammate Christopher Bell to win the Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, using late pit strategy to hold off Bell over the final 20 laps. In Moto GP, Raul Fernandez dominated the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, beating Aprilia's championship leader Jorge Martin. Chepstow Racecourse celebrated its centenary, with BBC Sport Wales recalling major events from the Monmouthshire track's history.

Basketball

The Minnesota Lynx continue to dominate: Kayla McBride set a WNBA single-game record with 10 three-pointers in a 103-90 win over Dallas. The team later clinched a playoff berth with their 26th victory against Las Vegas. The Aces rested stars A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for a back-to-back against New York. Chelsea Gray's buzzer-beating 3-pointers lifted Las Vegas past Indiana after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes. The WNBA rescinded Caitlin Clark's eighth technical foul less than two hours after she received it, avoiding a suspension. DiJonai Carrington was ejected from Chicago's loss to Indiana for a hard foul, then posted about "white privilege" on social media. Two fans were escorted from courtside seats during the Aces-Fever game. The WNBPA rejected "hate, abuse" in the trans athlete debate, emphasizing inclusion. In college news, UConn's Dan Hurley warned that late additions to programs are harmful. The Senate pushed the Protect College Sports Act to September. Regarding the NBA, Brandon Clarke's death was ruled accidental due to heroin and cocaine. Top prospect Ahmed Nur attended the NBA's offseason retreat "The Sanctuary."

Baseball

Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery, shared a vague health message and did not attend the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day. The MLB trade deadline aftermath shows how each club's playoff hopes have risen or fallen.

Cricket

Scotland secured a dramatic one-wicket win over UAE with one ball left in Men's Cricket World Cup League. They then beat Canada by nine runs to reach the World Cup Qualifier. Sunrisers Leeds beat Welsh Fire by 71 runs to close in on Hundred qualification. Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup after defeats for the top three in Group A. Tom Lammonby's ton helped Somerset revive their One-Day Cup hopes. Luc Benkenstein's 140 led Essex past Glamorgan. Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs. Andrew Flintoff stepped down as England Lions head coach. Jos Buttler said a chat with Marcus Trescothick helped him find form to break the T20 run-scoring record. Caleb Falconer overcame a phishing email hoax to secure a Hundred contract. Emilio Gay suffered a shoulder injury playing for Durham.

Football (American)

Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year" after rejoining the Eagles. Jahmyr Gibbs' $67.5M extension is among the most notable NFL contract extensions. The 2027 NFL draft No. 1 pick could be a QB like Dante Moore or Arch Manning. Cole Hutson returned to Texas after NFL tryouts. Larry Fitzgerald went from fired ball boy to Hall of Fame. In college football, Ohio State landed top pocket passer Christopher Vargas in the 2028 class. 51 freshmen poised to impact the 2026 season are highlighted. The Big Ten team ceilings and floors are analyzed. Purdue AD Tommy McClelland apologized for an Indiana dig. College football villains are ranked for every Power 4 team.

Soccer

Jeremias James, an Argentine defender, wishes he could play for Wales pending a rule change. Keely Hodgkinson says a home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold. Ian Rush says Wales must learn from a Bosnia loss in their Euro 2028 bid. Ballymena shocked Linfield 3-0. Swansea fear a serious Achilles injury for Cameron Burgess. Newcastle United begins a new era under Matthias Jaissle. BBC NI will remain home of Irish Premiership coverage.

Rugby and Rugby League

Wigan Warriors thumped Toulouse 48-18 to go second in Super League. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans Dragons 42-20 to mark their move to Dewsbury. Warrington Wolves crushed Bradford Bulls 42-4. Ulster lost 15-10 to Connacht in the Interprovincial Championship. Fiona Tuite said they need to execute more. Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after training in Japan.

Other Sports

Hacky sack has seen a viral comeback, featured on ESPN's The Ocho. Hezly Rivera won her second straight U.S. gymnastics title. Jackson Koivun booked the final FedEx Cup playoff spot with just six starts. Anna Huang, won the PIF London Championship as Charley Hull let a late lead slip. Judd Trump lost in the first round of the China Open; Shaun Murphy set a scoring record. Callum Simpson avenged his only loss in a rematch with Troy Williamson. Claressa Shields says a fight with Lauren Price is likely in 2027. Conor McGregor says his comeback starts now after knee surgery. Aryna Sabalenka and Cameron Norrie exited the Canadian Open. Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won on Mont Ventoux to take the Tour de France Femmes lead. Michael Johnson clarified athlete payments after Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy. Ben Pritchard eyes a world title defence after a European win. Hannah French praised medical staff for helping her reach the Hockey World Cup. WSOP 2026 final table delivered, but the Hall of Fame process needs work. Mrs. Met and Goldy headline the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The PLL previews Week 12 Throwback Weekend. Slippery Stairs is harder than it looks, as featured on The Ocho. The Hess women's cycling team failed due to money problems and broken dreams.