General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 3:30 AM ET

WNBA

Kayla McBride dropped 43 points and set a WNBA single-game record with 10 3-pointers in the Lynx's 103-90 win over Dallas. The Lynx clinched a playoff berth with a 98-87 victory over the Aces, improving to 26-7. Las Vegas rested A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young for the second game of a road back-to-back at New York. The WNBA rescinded Caitlin Clark's eighth technical foul less than two hours after it was issued, avoiding a suspension. Clark's game has grown in Year, with the most 20-point, 10-assist games in league history. Chelsea Gray hit two buzzer-beating 3-pointers, the first to force overtime and the second to win, after Clark's miscues. Two fans were escorted from courtside seats during the Aces-Fever game. The WNBPA released a statement emphasizing inclusion in the transgender athlete debate. Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a hard foul and later posted "white privilege" on social media.

NBA

Top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to "The Sanctuary," an offseason performance retreat for NBA players. The death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was ruled accidental due to the effects of heroin and cocaine.

NFL

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 will "probably be my last year." The 2027 NFL draft No. 1 pick race includes 16 players such as Dante Moore and Arch Manning. Larry Fitzgerald reached the Hall of Fame after being fired and rehired as a ball boy by the Vikings. Jahmyr Gibbs $67.5M extension is among the 10 most notable NFL contract extensions.

College Sports

Ohio State landed four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 class. The 51 freshmen poised to impact the 2026 season include players who could affect conference and CFP races. Offensive lineman Cole Hutson returned to Texas after NFL tryouts. UConn coach Dan Hurley warned that late additions are harming college basketball. The Senate delayed the Protect College Sports Act vote to September. Purdue AD Tommy McClelland apologized for a one-liner at Indiana's expense. Every fanbase has a villain they love to hate; ESPN compiled the list for Power 4 teams.

MLB

Tommy John, the namesake of the elbow surgery, missed the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day and shared a vague health message. The Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Mrs. Met and Goldy. ESPN assessed how the fates of all 30 MLB teams have changed since the trade deadline.

Cricket

Scotland scraped past UAE by one wicket with one ball left in a World Cup League 2 match. Scotland also beat Canada by nine runs to reach the World Cup Qualifier. Sunrisers Leeds thumped Welsh Fire by 71 runs to close in on Hundred qualification. Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup as the group stage nears a tense finale. A phishing hoax nearly ended Caleb Falconer's Hundred contract hopes. Tom Lammonby hit a brilliant ton to revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes. Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs. Andrew Flintoff stepped down as England Lions head coach. Luc Benkenstein scored 140 to lead Essex to a narrow win over Glamorgan. England opener Emilio Gay suffered a shoulder injury scare. Jos Buttler credited a chat with Marcus Trescothick for rediscovering form to break the all-time T20 run-scoring record.

Rugby

Wigan Warriors thumped Toulouse 48-18 with eight tries to move into second in Super League. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans Dragons 42-20 to mark the announcement of their move to Dewsbury. Warrington Wolves crushed Bradford Bulls 42-4 to go fourth. In the Interprovincial Championship, Ulster women's Fiona Tuite said her side "need to execute more" after a 15-10 loss to Connacht. Ulster fell to Connacht 15-10 in the men's opening match. Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan.

Soccer

Ian Rush said reaching Euro 2028 is a must for Wales after their World Cup qualifying heartbreak. Ballymena shocked Linfield 3-0 at Windsor Park to lay down an early marker. Swansea City fear Cameron Burgess has a significant Achilles injury after limping off in the Carabao Cup. Newcastle United begin a new era under Matthias Jaissle with a friendly against Valencia. BBC Sport NI secured a new three-year deal for Irish Premiership coverage.

Motorsports

Ty Gibbs outlasted teammate Christopher Bell to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, using late pit strategy. Raul Fernandez won the British Moto GP at Silverstone ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin.

Golf

Jackson Koivun, with just six starts, secured the final FedEx Cup playoff spot after winning the 3M Open. Charley Hull let a late lead slip, as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth Ladies European Tour event.

Tennis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bowed out in the last.

Boxing

Callum Simpson avenged his only loss by unanimous decision in a rematch with Troy Williamson to reclaim the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles. Claressa Shields said a fight with Wales' Lauren Price is likely to take place in 2027.

Gymnastics

Hezly Rivera won her second straight U.S. gymnastics national title, rallying from fourth on the final day.

Track and Field

Keely Hodgkinson said a home European 800m title in Birmingham would mean as much as Olympic gold. Michael Johnson clarified that athletes from the bankrupt Grand Slam Track league have been paid. Ben Pritchard eyes a world title defense after winning the European title in Italy.

Cycling

The Hess women's cycling team failed to pay riders and staff despite a rich benefactor, highlighting the difficulty of running a team. Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produced a solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to win a Tour de France Femmes stage and take the overall lead.

Snooker

World number one Judd Trump lost to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham in the first round of the China Open, while Shaun Murphy set a new scoring record.

Other Sports

Hacky sack has surged in popularity, with ESPN's The Ocho highlighting its throwback momentum. Slippery Stairs is a challenging Ocho event with a story behind its creation. The WSOP 2026 final table delivered great play, but the Hall of Fame process needs work. Conor McGregor said his comeback starts now after knee surgery. England's Hannah French praised medical staff for helping her recover from an ACL injury in time for the Hockey World Cup. The PLL Week 12 preview includes playoff scenarios for Throwback Weekend in Boston. Chepstow Racecourse celebrates its centenary with a look at major events. The Argentine Jeremias James wishes he could play for Wales and hopes for a rule change.