General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 12:19 AM ET

NFL

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy impressed in a joint practice against the Titans. Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, still negotiating a contract extension, is having a notable camp. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year." Saints kicker Charlie Smyth of County Down is getting used to being an NFL starter. Northwestern football received a $35 million donation from Liz and Dick Uihlein. A high school player in Arkansas unknowingly wore a helmet with a venomous snake inside for nearly an hour.

College Football

We asked general managers and agents to put a price on each position: here’s how much a Power 4 starter earns in 2026. An ACC preview examines Miami’s repeat run, Clemson’s rebound and more. Coaches spilled the tea on 43 QBs, including who they fear and who they question. A list of freshman phenoms highlights first-year players who could affect CFP races. The NCAA and FBI partnered to educate athletes about sexual exploitation online.

NBA

The Knicks will face LeBron and the 76ers in the NBA opening night tripleheader on Oct. 20. Top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to “The Sanctuary,” an NBA offseason performance retreat.

WNBA

Fever coach Stephanie White ripped critics, saying she stands by her players. The latest WNBA Power Rankings show time running out as teams jockey for playoff seeds. A fantasy playoffs guide offers strategy and expert picks. The transgender controversy surrounding the league escalated after Sophie Cunningham said it was “common sense” to ban transgender women from women’s sports. Lynx guard Kayla McBride dropped 43 points and set a WNBA single-game record with 10 3‑pointers. The Aces rested stars A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for a back-to-back in New York. The WNBA quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul, so she won’t be suspended. Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a hard foul and later posted “white privilege” on social media.

MLB

An analysis of how the fates of all 30 MLB teams have changed since the trade deadline, plus Execs and scouts graded the biggest deadline deals, including Skubal and Rutschman trades. Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery, bid farewell in a vague health message and did not attend Yankees Old‑Timers’ Day.

Boxing/MMA

Aaron McKenna won the IBF middleweight title and entered the top 10 in the divisional rankings. Dina Thorslund dominated to claim the undisputed bantamweight championship. Dakota Ditcheva said she broke both hands again during her win over Denise Kielholtz.

Soccer (UK/International)

Brennan Johnson is tipped to thrive under David Moyes at Everton after his switch from Crystal Palace. Ian Rush said Wales must learn from their Bosnia loss in Euros bid. NIFL CEO Gerard Lawlor insisted “no side deals” were done for the EGM to take place. Argentine defender Jeremias James, proud of his Welsh roots, hopes for a rule change to play for Wales.

Rugby

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss the start of the season after hip surgery. Winger Lisa Neumann returns from injury in Wales’ extended WXV training squad. Wigan Warriors thumped Toulouse 48‑18 to move into second in Super League. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans Dragons 42‑20 to mark their move to Dewsbury. Wakefield Trinity paid a “substantial” fee for Hull FC centre Davy Litten.

Cricket

Zhang Anda shocked world number three Zhao Xintong in a final‑ball respot at the China Open. Rocky Flintoff, 18‑year‑old son of Andrew, hit his first professional century for Lancashire. Glamorgan coach David Harrison highlighted positives in developing young players despite only two wins in the One-Day Cup. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 71 to help Afghanistan beat Ireland and take a 2‑0 lead in the ODI series. Opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for England’s first Test against Pakistan. Scotland beat UAE by one wicket with one ball left in a Cricket World Cup League 2 match. Sunrisers Leeds thumped Welsh Fire to close in on Hundred qualification. Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup after defeats for the top three in Group A. Caleb Falconer nearly lost his Hundred contract due to an email “hoax.” World number one Judd Trump lost to Noppon Saengkham, while Shaun Murphy broke a scoring record at the China Open. The cricket quiz “Who am I?” features The Hundred star No. 21.

Tennis

Teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar is on the verge of smashing the record for fastest rise to the top. Aryna Sabalenka and Cameron Norrie both exited the Canadian Open in the last.

Athletics (Track & Field & Swimming)

Great Britain’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claimed a sensational European 100m one‑two. Day three schedule and BBC coverage for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Alexander Stadium on Monday, drawing criticism. Adam Ramsay‑Peaty finished fifth in the European 100m breaststroke final, his first loss at the European Aquatics Championships. Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders‑Bol progressed in the 800m. Amy Hunt stormed to 100m gold for Great Britain. American Jonah Koech received a three‑year doping ban for blood doping. Jakob Ingebrigtsen fought back from “the lowest of lows” to win 5,000m gold. The Russian Athletics Federation filed a new claim against sanctions. The team behind Keely Hodgkinson aims to help her break the world record. Hodgkinson said a home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold. Great Britain claimed three medals on the opening day of the European Aquatics Championships, while Jack Kelly set an Irish record.

Horse Racing

The Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority is investigating five races at Saratoga and Monmouth Park after unusual betting patterns.

Golf

An amateur golfer resigned from his St. Louis‑area club after admitting to faking a hole‑in‑one. Jackson Koivun, who left Auburn in June and won the 3M Open in his third start, secured the 70th and final FedEx Cup playoff spot. Charley Hull let slip a one‑shot lead with two holes to play as 17‑year‑old Anna Huang won the PIF London Championship.

Auto Racing

In F1, Andrew Benson answers whether Liam Lawson can keep his seat for 2027. A profile explores Kimi Antonelli, the 19‑year‑old F1 star. Ty Gibbs outlasted Christopher Bell to win the NASCAR Cup Series race in Iowa. Raul Fernandez won the British Moto GP at Silverstone.

Little League World Series

A Texas judge backed the removal of a Tulsa team from the Southwest Region, keeping them from a LLBWS bid. The Road to the LLBWS features results and schedules. However, another report says a judge ruled that Tulsa can play for the bid via a temporary restraining order.

Other Sports

Eric Karabell’s ‘Do Not Draft’ list is back, highlighting overvalued fantasy players. Summer Shaw won Commonwealth bronze in judo, then went back to work at McDonald’s. Hacky sack’s throwback momentum surged this spring. Hezly Rivera won back‑to‑back U.S. gymnastics titles. Chepstow racecourse celebrates its centenary with tales of royalty, bombers and racing fairytales. A report examines why running a cycling team is so hard, focusing on the Hess women’s team’s money problems. Trent Rockets face a nervous wait after a defeat by Southern Brave in The Hundred.