General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 6:33 PM ET

European Athletics Championships

Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu delivered a sensational 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham. Amy Hunt stormed to 100m glory in a "coming of age" moment, while Jakob Ingebrigtsen fought back from "the lowest of lows" to claim a stunning 5,000m gold after nearly a year out with injury. Keely Hodgkinson led her 800m heat alongside rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol, remaining on course for a tantalizing final. Hodgkinson said a home European title would mean as much to her as Olympic gold. However, nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, drawing criticism of ticket prices.

NBA and WNBA

The NBA announced its opening week schedule, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20 that features the Knicks vs. 76ers. Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 3-pointers in a 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings. The WNBA quickly rescinded a technical foul against Caitlin Clark less than two hours after she received what would have been her eighth of the season, avoiding a suspension. The Las Vegas Aces scratched A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for a game against the Liberty, the second of a road back-to-back. Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected and later posted "white privilege" on social media after a hard foul. A transgender controversy has emerged in the WNBA following comments from the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham.

College Football

Northwestern football received a $35 million donation from Liz and Dick Uihlein aimed at strengthening the program. We spoke to general managers and agents to put a price on each position for Power 4 starters in 2026. Coaches from around the nation spilled the tea on 43 quarterbacks, breaking down who will be stars and which signal-callers opposing coaches fear. Several freshman phenoms who are not top-ranked recruits could affect conference and CFP races. Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year" after rejoining the team for personal reasons.

European Aquatics and Other Sports

Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris, his first loss at a European Aquatics Championships. GB secured three medals on the opening day while Jack Kelly set a new Irish record. Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months after hip surgery. In boxing, Callum Simpson avenged his only loss in a Williamson rematch, reclaiming British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles via unanimous decision.

NFL and NHL

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth, from County Down, is getting used to being a player rather than a fan as he enters his first pre-season as an NFL starter. Patriots top cornerback Gonzalez, still negotiating a contract extension, is leading by example at training camp.

Golf and Tennis

Amateur golfer John J. Radley resigned from his membership at a St. Louis-area club after admitting to a viral cheating scandal involving a faked hole-in-one. Charley Hull let slip a one-shot lead with two holes to play as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth Ladies' European Tour event. World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bowed out in the last. Teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar is on the verge of smashing the record for the fastest rise to the ATP top 10.

Cricket and Snooker

Zhang Anda stunned world number three Zhao Xintong with a thrilling 6-5 victory by potting a respotted black ball at the China Open. Judd Trump lost to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham while Shaun Murphy set a scoring record on day two. Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of Andrew, hit his first professional century for Lancashire. Emilio Gay is set to be fit for England’s first Test against Pakistan next week.

Motor Sports and Other Highlights

Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP at Silverstone ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin. Ty Gibbs outlasted Christopher Bell to win the NASCAR Cup Series race in Iowa. Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera won her second straight U.S. gymnastics title. Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery, did not attend the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day and shared a vague message about his health. An Arkansas high school football player unknowingly wore a helmet with a venomous snake inside for nearly an hour.

WNBA Power Rankings and Playoffs

With time running out, teams are jockeying for playoff seeds as the season reaches its critical phase. A playoff guide for fantasy women's basketball offers strategy, players and expert picks.

F1 and Other Sports

Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old F1 star, has a growing profile with many details on his age, career and salary emerging. In a Q&A, F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers questions about Lawson's seat for 2027 and more. Trent Rockets face a nervous wait after a defeat by Brave in The Hundred. A Little League team from Tulsa won a temporary restraining order to play for a World Series bid.

Additional Notable Stories

A golfer's hole-in-one scandal led to his resignation. In college football, a freshman phenoms list highlights first-year players to watch. The NCAA and FBI announced a partnership to combat athlete sexploitation. In gymnastics, Hezly Rivera won her second straight title.