General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 3:37 PM ET

NBA

The NBA released its 2026-27 schedule on Tuesday, with a tripleheader on Oct. 20 featuring LeBron James’ Lakers against the Knicks and the 76ers. In the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx posted 26th victory to clinch a playoff berth after beating Las Vegas 98-87. Lynx guard Kayla McBride dropped 43 points and set a WNBA single-game record with 10 three-pointers in a 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings. The Aces mild scratched A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for a back-to-back game against the Liberty. The WNBA rescinded Clark’s 8th tech against Caitlin Clark, avoiding a suspension. Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington made a “white privilege” social media post after being ejected for a hard foul against Indiana. A transgender controversy emerged in the league after Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said it was “common sense” to ban transgender women from women’s sports. In the WNBA Power Rankings, time is running out as teams jockey for playoff seeds. For fantasy players, a playoff guide offers strategy and expert picks.

College Football

Northwestern received a $35M donation from Liz and Dick Uihlein to strengthen its football program over three years. A breakdown of college football 2026 costs reveals how much a Power 4 starter earns at each position. Coaches spill the tea on 43 quarterbacks, evaluating stars, fears, and questions. Freshman phenoms to watch include first-year players who could affect conference and CFP races. Ohio State landed the top pocket passer in the 2028 class, four-star Christopher Vargas.

European Athletics Championships

Britain’s Amy Hunt stormed to 100m gold at the European Championships in Birmingham, calling it a “coming of age” moment. Keely Hodgkinson said a home European 800m title would mean as much as Olympic gold, and she advanced alongside rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol in the heats. Jakob Ingebrigtsen fought back from “the lowest of lows” to win 5,000m gold after nearly a year out with injury. The team behind Hodgkinson’s golden rise and hunt for a world record was profiled. British GB claim gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, including three medals on day one, while Jack Kelly set an Irish record. In the 100m breaststroke, Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished fifth, losing for the first time at a European Championships. Criticism of empty seats and ticket prices at the European Championships noted nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Alexander Stadium. Meanwhile, American Jonah Koech, the US 1500m champion, received a three-year doping ban for blood doping. Russian Athletics filed a new claim against sanctions with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Cricket

In the One Day Cup, Middlesex through as Group A sees defeats for the top three. Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew, hit his first professional century for Lancashire. Glamorgan coach David Harrison highlighted positives despite only two wins from eight. In the Hundred, Sunrisers thump Welsh Fire by 71 runs to close in on qualification; London Spirit also won. Rockets face a nervous wait after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave. An email hoax nearly ended Caleb Falconer’s Hundred hopes. In international cricket, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit 71 to help Afghanistan beat Ireland and take a 2-0 ODI series lead. Scotland scrape past UAE by one wicket with one ball left in the Men’s Cricket World Cup League. England opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for the first Test against Pakistan.

European Football & Other Soccer

Brennan Johnson is tipped to thrive under David Moyes at Everton after his move from Crystal Palace. Wales must learn from their Bosnia loss in Euros bid, says Ian Rush. In rugby, Ulster captain Henderson will miss the start of the season after hip surgery. Ulster ‘need to execute’ after a 15-10 loss to Connacht in the Interprovincial Championship. Neumann back in Wales’ extended WXV training squad, with 14 uncapped players. The Argentine Jeremias James wishes he could play for Wales. In GAA-to-NFL, Mayobridge to Madden – Charlie Smyth is enjoying the next level with the Saints.

NFL

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is “probably my last year.” Patriots top cornerback Gonzalez found his voice during a notable camp, leading by example while negotiating a contract extension. Former Vikings ball boy Larry Fitzgerald reached the Hall of Fame after being fired and rehired.

Golf

Koivun, with just six starts, booked the final FedEx Cup playoff spot after winning the 3M Open. In the PIF London Championship, Charley Hull let a late lead slip as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth Ladies European Tour event. An amateur golfer resigned from club after a fake hole-in-one scandal.

Motorsports

Ty Gibbs outlasted Christopher Bell to win the NASCAR Cup Series race in Iowa. Raul Fernandez dominated the British Moto GP at Silverstone, ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin. An F1 Q&A discusses whether Liam Lawson can keep his seat for 2027 and other topics. Who is Kimi Antonelli? – a profile of the 19-year-old F1 driver.

Boxing, MMA, Tennis, Snooker

Callum Simpson avenged his only loss by reclaiming British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles in a rematch with Troy Williamson. MMA fighter Dakota Ditcheva broke both hands again during her win over Denise Kielholtz, saying she has “cried non-stop.” In tennis, Sabalenka and Norrie exited the Canadian Open in the last. At the China Open, Judd Trump lost in the first round, while Shaun Murphy set a scoring record.

Rugby League, Cycling, and Other Sports

In Super League, eight-try Wigan thumped Toulouse 48-18 to move into second. Huddersfield thrash Catalans Dragons 42-20 to mark their move to Dewsbury. Wakefield paid a “substantial” fee for Hull FC’s Litten, Davy Litten. In the NIFL, ‘No side deals’ were done for the EGM to take place, says CEO Gerard Lawlor. In women’s cycling, money problems and broken dreams – why is it so hard to run a team? In gymnastics, Rivera earns back-to-back U.S. titles; Hezly Rivera, won her second straight national title. Hacky sack’s throwback momentum is examined in an inside look. The Little League World Series schedule and coverage is available. A judge ruled Tulsa can play for a LLBWS bid after a temporary restraining order. Tommy John bids farewell with a vague health message. Commonwealth bronze winner Summer Shaw returned to work at McDonald’s a week later. Chepstow at 100 – a centenary celebration. The NCAA, FBI partner to fight athlete sexploitation. Inside the rise of top prospect Ahmed Nur at the NBA’s offseason retreat “The Sanctuary.” A quiz asks “Who am I?” for The Hundred star No. 21.