General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 6:25 PM ET

NFL

Tommy John did not attend the New York Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day as he shared a vague health update. New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth from County Down is adjusting to life as an NFL starter. Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is leading by example at camp while still negotiating an extension. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year" after returning from personal reasons. The Vikings once fired and then rehired a ball boy who went on to reach the Hall of Fame: Larry Fitzgerald. In contract extension rankings, Jahmyr Gibbs’ $67.5 million deal is among the 10 most notable.

College Football & Basketball

College football coaches anonymously evaluated 43 QBs, including rising stars and question marks, in a scouting roundtable. Another feature highlights freshman phenoms who could impact conference and CFP races despite not being top-ranked recruits. Ohio State landed the top pocket passer in the 2028 class: four-star Christopher Vargas committed to the Buckeyes. UConn’s Dan Hurley warned that coaches taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions are harming college basketball. The Senate delayed a vote on the Protect College Sports Act until September. The NCAA and FBI announced a partnership to educate athletes on preventing sexual exploitation online.

WNBA

Minnesota’s Kayla McBride set a WNBA single-game record with 10 three-pointers in a 103-90 win over Dallas. The Lynx, with their 26th victory, clinched a playoff spot. Las Vegas rested stars A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for the second game of a back-to-back against the Liberty. The WNBA quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul, avoiding a suspension. Clark, now in Year, says she is playing the best basketball of her career with a record number of 20-point, 10-assist games. Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a hard foul and later posted “white privilege” on social media. The WNBPA released a statement emphasizing inclusion amid debate over transgender athletes. A separate transgender controversy has emerged around Sophie Cunningham’s comments. For fantasy managers, a playoff strategy guide is available.

NBA & College Basketball

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, the LA medical authority ruled. Top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an invitation to the NBA’s exclusive offseason retreat, “The Sanctuary.”

Baseball & Softball

The Little League World Series schedule and results are available for 2026. Mrs. Met and Goldy are among the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Soccer

Northern Ireland Football League CEO Gerard Lawlor said no side deals were done to ensure an EGM took place. Ian Rush says Wales must learn from their Bosnia loss in their Euro 2028 bid. Ballymena stunned Linfield 3-0, laying down an early marker in the Irish League. Swansea fear Cameron Burgess has a significant Achilles injury. Newcastle 2.0 begins under Matthias Jaissle, who takes charge of his first friendly against Valencia. Chilean-based Argentine defender Jeremias James hopes a rule change can help his international ambitions with Wales.

Rugby

Wakefield Trinity paid a “substantial” fee for Hull FC centre Davy Litten. Lisa Neumann returns from injury in Wales’ extended WXV training squad that includes 14 uncapped players. Wigan thumped Toulouse 48-18 as Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall each scored twice. Huddersfield thrashed Catalans 42-20 to mark their announced move to Dewsbury. Warrington crushed Bradford 42-4 to go fourth in a ruthless win. Ulster’s Fiona Tuite said her side need to “execute more” after a 15-10 defeat to Connacht, who produced a dominant second-half in the women’s interpro. Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after a training session with his Japanese club.

Cricket

Sunrisers Leeds moved closer to qualifying for The Hundred knockout stages with a 71-run win. Trent Rockets face a nervous wait after a six-wicket defeat to Southern Brave. Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit 71 to help Afghanistan beat Ireland and take a 2-0 ODI series lead. England opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for the first Test against Pakistan. Scotland beat UAE by one wicket with Jasper Davidson hitting the winning boundary off the last ball. Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup after surprise defeats for the top three in Group A. Caleb Falconer nearly lost his Hundred contract due to a phishing hoax. Try your luck at guessing The Hundred star in today’s quiz.

Tennis & Golf

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, and Britain’s Cameron Norrie also exited. In golf, an amateur golfer resigned from a St. Louis-area club after faking a hole-in-one. Jackson Koivun, who left Auburn in June, hung on to the 70th FedEx Cup spot and books a playoff berth in only three starts as a pro. England’s Charley Hull let slip a late lead as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth Ladies European Tour event at the PIF London Championship.

Motorsports & Combat Sports

Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez won the British Moto GP at Silverstone ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin. Ty Gibbs used late pit strategy to win the NASCAR Cup Series race in Iowa. Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old F1 star, continues to rise in profile. In boxing, Callum Simpson reclaimed the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles with a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson. MMA fighter Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both hands during her win over Denise Kielholtz, months after similar injuries.

Olympics / Track & Field / Gymnastics / Aquatics

Great Britain’s Amy Hunt powered to 100m gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham for her first senior international title. Keely Hodgkinson will seek a third European 800m gold at home, saying it would mean as much as her Olympic gold. The team behind Hodgkinson’s rise at the M11 Track Club is fueling her world record pursuit. At the European Aquatics Championships, Team GB secured three medals on opening day, and Jack Kelly set a new Irish record to reach the breaststroke final. Russian Athletics filed a new claim with CAS challenging World Athletics sanctions. Michael Johnson spoke publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track’s bankruptcy, clarifying that athletes have been paid. In gymnastics, Hezly Rivera, won her second straight U.S. national title, rallying from fourth on the final day. Ben Pritchard retained his European title in Italy and now eyes a world title defence in Amsterdam.

Other Sports

The PLL has four games and one WLL contest on Throwback Weekend in Boston. Hacky sack is enjoying a resurgence, and ESPN The Ocho profiles its viral comeback. The iconic Ocho event Slippery Stairs is harder than it looks, and here’s a firsthand account. A women’s cycling team run by a rich benefactor collapsed, leaving riders unpaid; the story of money problems and broken dreams is examined. Chepstow Racecourse celebrated its centenary with recollections of royalty, bombers and racing fairytales. Judd Trump lost to Noppon Saengkham at the China Open, while Shaun Murphy set a new scoring record and Ronnie O’Sullivan won. The WNBA and WNBPA statements aside, the WNBPA has been used elsewhere. All other articles are covered above.