General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 12:32 PM ET

NFL Camps & Roster Moves

The latest buzz from training camps has Kirk Cousins posting his best day of camp while RB McCaffrey did not practice. After rejoining the Eagles following four missed practices for personal reasons, right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year." Patriots top cornerback Gonzalez has found his voice, leading by example at a notable training camp while still negotiating a contract extension. For a former ball boy fired by the Vikings, the story of being rehired and assigned to receivers helped Larry Fitzgerald reach the Hall of Fame.

WNBA Action & Controversy

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers Sunday in a 103-90 victory over the Dallas Wings. The first-place Minnesota Lynx improved to 26-7 and clinched a WNBA playoff berth. The Aces sat stars A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday's back-to-back game in New York. The WNBA quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark's eighth technical foul, avoiding a suspension. Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a hard foul against Indiana, then posted about "white privilege" on social media. A separate transgender controversy erupted after Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports.

NBA Schedule & Offseason

The NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, with the Knicks facing LeBron and the 76ers in a tripleheader on Oct. 20. For top high school prospect Ahmed Nur, an exclusive ticket to the NBA's offseason retreat "The Sanctuary" proved life-changing.

MLB Trade Deadline Fallout & Playoff Picture

Baseball insiders graded the biggest blockbusters, including the Skubal and Rutschman deals, as MLB execs, scouts weighed in on which teams had the best deadline. Here is how each MLB roster looks now, with playoff hopes and completeness assessed for all 30 clubs. Tommy John bid farewell amid health battles, not attending the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day as he shared a vague message about his condition.

College Football & Recruiting

We talked to general managers, staffers and agents from around the nation to put a price on each position, revealing how much a Power 4 starter earns in 2026. Every fanbase has someone it absolutely loves to hate, from Lane Kiffin to others on the list of college football's biggest villains. The all-time most hated figures are also ranked. Coaches spilt the tea on 43 QBs for the 2026 season, revealing who will be stars and which QBs opposing coaches fear. These first-year players, the freshman phenoms, are set to shine and could affect conference and CFP races. Four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 cycle, committed to Ohio State.

European Athletics Championships & Track & Field

Britain's Amy Hunt had her "coming of age" moment. She stormed to 100m gold in Birmingham. Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals progressed through heats. They remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown. Jakob Ingebrigtsen fought back from "the lowest of lows" to win stunning 5,000m gold after almost a year out with injury. New filming guidelines were used for the first time. This occurred at the European Championships. Jonah Koech, the US 1500m champion, received a three-year doping ban for blood doping. The Russian Athletics Federation filed a new claim with CAS to challenge World Athletics sanctions. The team behind Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise, M11 Track Club, is on the hunt for a world record.

MLB, Little League & Gymnastics

Hezly Rivera won her second straight U.S. gymnastics title at age, rallying from fourth with four poised routines. A Little League team from Tulsa, Oklahoma, disqualified from the Southwest tournament due to an ineligible player, was granted a temporary restraining order to compete for an LLBWS bid. We have your one-stop shop for everything about the 2026 Little League World Series.

Fantasy Sports & Women's Hoops Strategy

The playoffs have arrived for fantasy women's basketball, and our playoff guide covers strategy, players and expert picks. Eric Karabell's annual "Do Not Draft" list identifies players drafted too high, including a Giants trio deemed overvalued this summer.

Cricket, The Hundred & One-Day Cup

Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of Andrew, hit his first professional century for Lancashire. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 helped Afghanistan beat Ireland at Stormont to take a 2-0 lead in the ODI series. Opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for England's first Test against Pakistan. Trent Rockets face a nervous wait after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave in The Hundred. Sunrisers Leeds moved closer to qualification with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire. Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup as the top three in Group A all lost. Glamorgan's coach highlighted positives in developing young players despite winning only two from eight. Scotland beat UAE by one wicket with one ball to spare in a dramatic World Cup League 2 match. Caleb Falconer overcame a phishing email hoax that nearly ended his Hundred hopes. Try our quiz: Guess The Hundred star No. 21.

Rugby Union & League

Ulster fell 15-10 to Connacht in their opening interprovincial match, with Fiona Tuite saying they "need to execute more." Captain Iain Henderson will miss the start of the season after hip surgery. Wing Lisa Neumann returns from injury as Wales names 14 uncapped players in a 46-strong WXV training squad. David Litten joins Wakefield Trinity from Hull FC at season's end. 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 Wolves crushed Bradford Bulls 42-4 to go fourth. The NIFL CEO insisted "no side deals" were done for the EGM that prevented a season delay. A Ballymena shock 3-0 win over Linfield laid down an early marker.

Motorsports: F1, Moto GP & NASCAR

Raul Fernandez won the British Moto GP ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin at Silverstone. BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions on whether Lawson can keep his seat for 2027 and more. Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old driver, is making waves in Formula 1 with details on his age, career, salary and records. Ty Gibbs outlasted Christopher Bell, using late pit strategy to win the Cup Series race in Iowa.

Golf, Tennis & Other Sports

Charley Hull let a late one-shot lead slip as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth Ladies' European Tour event at the PIF London Championship. Jackson Koivun, with just six starts after leaving Auburn, booked the final playoff spot at the 3M Open. An amateur golfer resigned from a St. Louis-area club after admitting to a viral cheating scandal faking a hole-in-one. Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bowed out. Judd Trump lost to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham at the China Open, while Shaun Murphy set a new scoring record. Callum Simpson reclaimed his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles with a unanimous decision over Troy Williamson. GB secured three medals on the opening day of the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Dakota Ditcheva said she broke both hands during her win over Denise Kielholtz. Hacky sack's throwback momentum surged this spring, with its viral comeback covered on ESPN's The Ocho. The NCAA and FBI announced a partnership to combat athlete sexual exploitation online. Charlie Smyth of County Down says he is getting used to being an NFL starter rather than a fan. A judo bronze medalist won Scotland's first judo medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and returned to work at McDonald's. Brennan Johnson is tipped to thrive under David Moyes after his move from Crystal Palace to Everton. The Hess cycling team had a rich benefactor but failed to pay riders and staff, highlighting how hard it is to run a team. Ian Rush says reaching Euro 2028 is a must for Wales after their World Cup qualifying heartbreak. Chepstow racecourse celebrates its centenary with memories of royalty, bombers and racing fairytales. The Argentine defender Jeremias James dreams of playing for Wales, hoping for a rule change. Swansea City fear Cameron Burgess has a significant Achilles injury from the Carabao Cup.