General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 3:27 AM ET

MLB

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson extended his major-league-record errorless streak to 113 games after his initial error was overturned to a hit in Tuesday’s 12-4 loss to the Rays. A comprehensive look at how all 30 MLB teams have fared since the trade deadline assesses playoff probabilities and roster completeness. Baseball insiders graded the biggest blockbuster deals, including the Skubal and Rutschman trades.

NFL Training Camps

After a slow start, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is coming on strong in camp, per team reporters. Patriots top cornerback Christian Gonzalez is finding his voice and leading by example while still negotiating a contract extension. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 will "probably be my last year" after returning from personal leave. The NBA’s opening week slate features a tripleheader on Oct. 20, with the Knicks vs 76ers among the highlight matchups.

WNBA

Fever coach Stephanie White ripped critics after being booed in Indiana, receiving support from Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. The WNBA quickly rescinded a technical foul against Clark, avoiding a one-game suspension. Lynx guard Kayla McBride set a single-game record with 10 three-pointers in a 103-90 win over Dallas. The Aces rested stars A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for the second game of a back-to-back against the Liberty. With playoff seeds tightening, the latest WNBA Power Rankings show time running out for some teams. A row over transgender policies erupted after Sophie Cunningham’s comments. For fantasy playoffs, here’s a strategy guide with expert picks.

NBA and College Basketball

Top high school prospect Ahmed Nur attended “The Sanctuary,” an exclusive offseason retreat for NBA players.

College Football

The ACC preview asks: How back is The U? Can Clemson rebound? A deep dive analyzes 43 quarterbacks, with coaches spilling the tea on Heisman and draft outlook. A guide to freshman phenoms identifies first-year players who could affect conference and CFP races. Northwestern football received a $35 million donation from Liz and Dick Uihlein. For roster-building context, here’s what each Power 4 position costs in 2026.

European Athletics Championships – Track & Field

Great Britain’s Amy Hunt stormed to 100m gold in a “coming of age” moment. Glave and Azu claimed a sensational 100m one-two for the hosts. Jakob Ingebrigtsen returned from injury to win 5,000m gold after a year out. Keely Hodgkinson progressed in the 800m heats alongside rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol; she says a home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold. The team behind her rise and world-record pursuit is profiled. Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Alexander Stadium on Monday, drawing criticism. The women’s 800m world record remains the longest-standing in athletics — tough to break. American Jonah Koech, the US 1500m champion, received a three-year doping ban. The Russian Athletics Federation filed a new claim against World Athletics sanctions. Day three schedule and BBC coverage are available.

European Aquatics & Gymnastics

GB secured three medals on the opening day of the European Aquatics Championships; Jack Kelly set an Irish record to reach the breaststroke final. Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke, his first loss at the Europeans. Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera won her second straight U.S. gymnastics national title.

Cricket – The Hundred, One-Day Cup, Internationals

In The Hundred, Sunrisers Leeds thumped Welsh Fire by 71 runs. Trent Rockets face a nervous wait after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave. Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew, hit his first professional century for Lancashire. Zhang Anda shocked world No. 3 Zhao Xintong in a final-ball respot at the China Open. Judd Trump lost to Noppon Saengkham, while Shaun Murphy set a scoring record. In the One-Day Cup, Middlesex advanced as Group A’s top three were beaten. Glamorgan’s coach highlighted positives despite only two wins. On the international scene, Rahmanullah Gurbaz helped Afghanistan take a 2-0 ODI series lead over Ireland. Scotland beat UAE by one wicket with one ball to spare in World Cup League. England opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for the Pakistan Test. Two quizzes ask Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket stars. Caleb Falconer overcame a phishing hoax to earn a Hundred contract.

Soccer/Football

Former Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirmed talks for the Netherlands job but says his next role will be in club football. Wales forward Brennan Johnson is tipped to thrive under David Moyes at Everton. The Northern Ireland Football League CEO insisted “no side deals” were done for the EGM. Argentina defender Jeremias James wishes he could play for Wales due to his Welsh roots.

Rugby

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months after hip surgery. Wales named 14 uncapped players in their WXV squad; Lisa Neumann returns from injury.

Rugby League

Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse 48-18 to go second; Eckersley and Marshall each scored twice. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans Dragons 42-20 to mark their move to Dewsbury. Wakefield Trinity paid a “substantial” fee for Davy Litten from Hull FC.

Boxing/MMA

Dina Thorslund dominated to win the undisputed bantamweight title, shaking up the women’s divisional rankings. Aaron McKenna cracks the men’s middleweight top 10 after an IBF title win. Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both hands again during her win over Denise Kielholtz.

Motorsports

Raul Fernandez won the British Moto GP for Trackhouse Racing ahead of Jorge Martin. In Formula, Kimi Antonelli is the 19-year-old rising star; a Q&A asks can Lawson keep seat for 2027. Ty Gibbs outlasted Christopher Bell to win the NASCAR Cup Series race in Iowa.

Golf

Charley Hull let slip a one-shot lead with two holes left as 17-year-old Anna Huang won the PIF London Championship. Jackson Koivun, who left Auburn in June, hung on to the 70th spot to book a FedEx Cup playoff berth. An amateur golfer resigned from his club after faking a hole-in-one in a cheating scandal.

Horse Racing

The HISA is investigating five races at Saratoga and Monmouth Park after unusual betting patterns. Chepstow Racecourse celebrates its centenary with a look back at royal visits and racing fairytales.

Little League World Series

A Texas judge backed Little League’s removal of a Tulsa team from the Southwest Region, but a separate report says a temporary restraining order may allow them to play. For full schedules and coverage, see the Road to the LLBWS.

Odds & Ends

A high school football player in Arkansas unknowingly wore a helmet with a venomous snake inside for nearly an hour. The NCAA and FBI partnered to combat athlete sexploitation online. Tommy John bid farewell in a vague health message. Summer Shaw won a Commonwealth bronze in judo and returned to work at McDonald’s a week later. Hacky sack is experiencing a viral comeback. Saints kicker Charlie Smyth of County Down is ready for his first preseason as an NFL starter. And for fantasy drafters, Eric Karabell's "Do Not Draft" list highlights overvalued players.