General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 9:25 PM ET

WNBA

McBride of the Minnesota Lynx set the WNBA single-game record with 10 three-pointers in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings. The league quickly rescinded Clark's eighth tech less than two hours after the Indiana Fever star received what would have been her eighth technical foul of the season. Chicago Sky guard Carrington was ejected for a hard foul before posting "white privilege" on social media, later telling critics to do their "research" regarding the ongoing debate. The Minnesota Lynx improved to 26-7 by defeating the Las Vegas Aces 98-87, clinching a WNBA playoff berth. Las Vegas Aces scratched A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday's game against the Liberty during a road back-to-back. Clark's game has grown in Year, already holding the WNBA record for most 20-point, 10-assist games. The WNBPA released a statement emphasizing diversity and inclusion amid the transgender athlete debate, saying the organization "will not be used as political pawns." A transgender controversy emerged after Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports. The fantasy women's hoops playoffs have arrived, and we have the strategy you need to win.

College Sports

The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote in the Senate but gained a spot on next month's calendar. The NCAA and FBI announced a partnership to educate athletes on preventing sexual exploitation online. UConn coach Hurley warned coaches taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions are doing "more harm than good." Opposing coaches on 43 quarterbacks offer their takes on who will be stars and which signal-callers they fear. Ohio State secured a commitment from four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 cycle. Freshman phenoms who could affect conference and CFP races are highlighted.

Golf

Jackson Koivun, who left Auburn in June and won the 3M Open in only his third start, hung on to the 70th spot and goes from college to the postseason. Charley Hull let slip a one-shot lead with two holes to play at the PIF London Championship as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth Ladies' European Tour event. An amateur golfer resigned from his St. Louis-area club after admitting to a fake hole-in-one scandal.

NFL

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year" after returning from personal leave. Patriots CB Gonzalez is leading by example at training camp while still negotiating a contract extension. Jahmyr Gibbs' new deal is the latest in a flurry of extensions, and Seth Walder stacked the 10 most notable. Former ball boy Larry Fitzgerald reached the Hall of Fame after being fired and rehired by the Vikings. New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth says he is getting used to being a player rather than a fan as he enters his first pre-season as an NFL starter.

NASCAR & Moto GP

Ty Gibbs used late pit strategy to hold off Christopher Bell and win the Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Trackhouse Racing's Raul Fernandez won the British Moto GP at Silverstone, ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin.

Athletics & Track & Field

Britain's Amy Hunt had her "coming of age" moment, storming to 100m gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Jakob Ingebrigtsen fought back from "the lowest of lows" to win 5,000m gold after almost a year out with injury. American middle-distance runner Jonah Koech was banned three years for blood doping. Keely Hodgkinson said a home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold as she targets a third European 800m title. The M11 Track Club fuels Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record. The Russian Athletics Federation filed a new claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions. Michael Johnson clarified payments to athletes after Grand Slam Track went bankrupt. Ben Pritchard retained his European title in Italy and now eyes a world title defence.

Baseball, Basketball & Hockey

Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery, did not attend the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day and shared a vague message about his health. Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority revealed. Top prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to "The Sanctuary," an offseason performance retreat for NBA players. Mrs. Met and Goldy headline the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Cricket

Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 71 to help Afghanistan beat Ireland at Stormont, taking a 2-0 lead. Scotland beat UAE by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with one ball to spare. The Trent Rockets face a nervous wait after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave. Sunrisers Leeds closed in on qualification with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire. Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup as the top three in Group A suffered defeats. Caleb Falconer overcame a phishing hoax to secure a contract in The Hundred. England opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for the first Test against Pakistan. Guess The Hundred star cricketer in our daily quiz.

Rugby, Football & Soccer

Wigan Warriors thumped Toulouse 48-18 to go second in Super League. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans Dragons 42-20 after announcing a move to Dewsbury. Warrington crushed Bradford Bulls 42-4 to keep alive hopes of a top-two finish. Davy Litten will join Wakefield Trinity from Hull FC at the end of 2026 for a "substantial" fee. Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after a training session with his Japanese club. Wales must learn from their Bosnia loss in Euro 2028 qualifying bid, says Ian Rush. Ulster fell 15-10 to Connacht in their opening Interprovincial Championship match. Lisa Neumann returns from injury as Wales name 14 uncapped players in their WXV training squad. Swansea City fear a serious Achilles injury for Cameron Burgess. The NIFL CEO insisted "no side deals" were done for the EGM to prevent a season delay. Jeremias James, a Chile-based Argentine defender proud of his Welsh roots, hopes for a rule change to help his international ambitions. Newcastle 2.0 sees a new era begin under Matthias Jaissle. Ballymena shocked Linfield 3-0 at Windsor Park. Chepstow Racecourse celebrates its centenary.

Tennis & Boxing

Judd Trump lost to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham while Shaun Murphy set a new scoring record at the China Open. World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise exit at the Canadian Open. Callum Simpson reclaimed the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles with a unanimous decision over Troy Williamson.

Other Sports

Hezly Rivera won her second straight U.S. gymnastics national title at age. 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli is making waves in Formula. Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both hands during a win, months after recovering from similar injuries. Team GB secured three medals on the opening day of the European Aquatics Championships, while Jack Kelly set a new Irish record. The Little League World Series is here with results, schedules and more. Hacky sack has seen a viral comeback, and we look at its throwback momentum. The Hess women's cycling team failed to pay riders and staff despite a rich benefactor.