General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 3:22 AM ET

Track & Field

Great Britain enjoyed a historic night in Birmingham as Matthew Hudson-Smith won the European 400m gold, becoming the joint-most decorated man in championships history. Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu delivered a sensational one-two in the men’s 100m, while Amy Hunt stormed to the women’s 100m crown. Jakob Ingebrigtsen fought back from a year of injury to claim 5,000m gold. Keely Hodgkinson progressed in the 800m alongside rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol. However, nearly 10,000 empty seats drew criticism. Meanwhile, Jonah Koech, the U.S. 1500m champion, received a three-year doping ban. The Russian Athletics Federation has filed a new claim against World Athletics sanctions. In the pool, Angharad Evans won European 100m breaststroke gold, while Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished fifth in the same event. Jack Kelly set an Irish record in Paris, and GB claimed three medals on the opening day. The women’s 800m world record remains the longest standing in athletics – why is it so tough?

Cricket

England’s midnight curfew has been scrapped after seven months, but only wins will repair reputational damage, writes Stephan Shemilt. Emilio Gay is set to be fit for England’s first Test against Pakistan. In The Hundred, Welsh Fire’s men’s and women’s sides were eliminated despite improved seasons. Welsh Fire and MI London both lost their final group matches. Ellyse Perry hit 62 not out to lead Birmingham Phoenix to victory over MI London. Rahmanullah Gurbaz helped Afghanistan beat Ireland, taking a 2-0 ODI series lead, and they sealed the series with a record tally. Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew, hit his first professional century for Lancashire. Glamorgan’s young players shone in the One Day Cup despite only two wins. Trent Rockets face a nervous wait after defeat to Southern Brave. Try our Guess The Hundred cricket star quiz, and also No. 21.

Football (Soccer)

Croke Park hosted its first association football match between two English teams as Manchester United beat Leeds in a pre-season friendly. Manchester United vs Leeds was a historic encounter. Arne Slot has withdrawn from talks for the Netherlands job to focus on club football. Brennan Johnson is tipped to thrive under David Moyes at Everton after his move from Crystal Palace.

Rugby

Eddie Jones has turned to geese videos to inspire Japan ahead of their second Test against Australia. Five players – Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson – received their first England central contracts under Steve Borthwick. The Ospreys have publicly rejected the WRU’s plan to cut a professional team. England’s Red Roses are using smaller balls in WXV pre-season training. Ma’a Nonu, performed a solo haka in response to the All Blacks. Iain Henderson will miss the start of Ulster’s season after hip surgery. Lisa Neumann returns as Wales name 14 uncapped players in a WXV training squad. The GB dressage team qualified for the LA28 Olympics by winning silver at the World Championships.

Golf

Rory McIlroy is confident he can meet the PGA Tour’s 15-event minimum to maintain his dual membership. The FedEx Cup playoffs start at the St. Jude Championship, with spots in the Tour Championship at stake. Tee times are out for the first two rounds. Jackson Koivun, who turned pro in June, booked the final playoff spot with just six starts. An amateur golfer has resigned from his club after a fake hole-in-one cheating scandal.

Tennis

Elena Rybakina came back from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open quarter-final.

Motorsport

BBC Sport’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers questions on Lawson’s future and sprint races. Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old F1 star, continues to make headlines.

Basketball

The NBA announced its opening week slate, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20 that includes the Knicks facing LeBron and the 76ers. The NBA Cup group stage schedule has been released. In college basketball, Seth Trimble has committed to Louisville after leaving UNC. SEC 2026-27 projections include three possible champions and three teams that won’t go dancing. A deep dive into college QB salaries by position. Coaches spill the tea on 43 QBs. Freshman phenoms to watch in 2026. The NCAA and FBI partner to fight athlete sexual exploitation. In the WNBA, Stephanie White defended players after being booed, backed by Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. The WNBA Power Rankings tighten as time runs out for some teams. Fantasy women’s basketball playoff strategy is here. A transgender controversy has emerged in the WNBA over eligibility rules.

American Football & Little League

Oklahoma’s John Mateer has turned heads with his massive arms – has he gotten too big? A Texas judge backed removing a Tulsa team from the Little League Southwest Region, but later granted a restraining order allowing them to compete for a LLBWS bid. Little League World Series coverage is live. An Arkansas high school player practiced with a viper in his helmet for nearly an hour. Northwestern football received a $35M donation. Efe Obada has retired from the NFL to pursue his “true calling.” Christian Gonzalez is having a notable camp with the Patriots.

Baseball

Late-season fantasy baseball trade targets – check out the Bronx.

Horse Racing

A solar eclipse forced Ffos Las to start its meeting two hours earlier. The HISA is investigating five races at Saratoga and Monmouth Park after unusual betting patterns.

Combat Sports

Summer Shaw won Commonwealth bronze in judo, then returned to work at McDonald’s. Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both hands again in her win over Denise Kielholtz.

Other Sports

British gymnast Ruby Evans spoke about coping with fame ahead of the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Zhang Anda shocked Zhao Xintong in a final-ball respot at the China Open snooker. The NIFL CEO insisted no side deals were done for the EGM. Davy Litten joins Wakefield Trinity from Hull FC. Larne carry the Irish League’s European hopes after Northern Ireland dropped outside Uefa’s top.