General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 9:48 AM ET

NFL

NFL training camp updates highlight Baker Mayfield shining as the Bucs handled the Jets. In QB trait rankings, Dan Orlovsky evaluates whether Josh Allen has the strongest arm, if Lamar Jackson remains the most unstoppable rusher, and where Caleb Williams ranks among improvisers. Lamar Jackson has embraced a new vision under first-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, showing his "MVP adapter" skills. Patriots top cornerback Christian Gonzalez is having a notable camp while still negotiating a contract extension. Former NFL player Efe Obada retired after 10 seasons to pursue his "true calling," launching a foundation for foster care youth.

College Football

The final preseason SP+ rankings from Bill Connelly provide key takeaways heading into the season. ESPN also unveiled its All-America team, highlighting the nation's best players at every position. In the Big, Texas Tech faces QB questions but remains the team to beat, with contenders lurking. An investigation into jacked college QBs including Oklahoma's John Mateer sparks debate on whether quarterbacks can get too big. Starter earnings for Power 4 programs have been quantified by GMs, staffers, and agents. Meanwhile, the recruiting class rankings for 2027 show Colorado cracking the top. CFB coaches on QBs broke down 43 signal-callers, including which passers they fear or have questions about. Freshman phenoms who are not top-ranked could still affect conference and CFP races. Northwestern football received a $35M donation from Liz and Dick Uihlein to strengthen the program. In Arkansas, a high school player unknowingly practiced with a snake in helmet for nearly an hour.

MLB

The updated MLB Rank lists baseball's top 50 players as the regular season winds down. Looking for late-season fantasy heroes? Tristan Cockcroft suggests checking out the Bronx and other fantasy baseball targets as the trade deadline approaches.

NBA

The NBA Cup released its group stage schedule, format, and updates for the fourth annual in-season tournament. The league also announced opening week games, with the Knicks opening slate featuring LeBron James and the 76ers in a tripleheader on Oct. 20. In college basketball, SEC projections for 2026-27 outline three possible champions and three teams that won't go dancing. Seth Trimble left North Carolina to commit to Louisville after a court ruling gave him a fifth season.

WNBA

Fever coach Stephanie White spoke out against critics and was backed by players after being booed in Indiana. The latest WNBA Power Rankings show time running out as teams jockey for playoff seeds. Fantasy women's basketball fantasy rankings have A'ja Wilson leading and Kelsey Mitchell moving into the top five. For those in the playoffs, a fantasy playoffs guide offers strategy and expert picks. A WNBA transgender controversy erupted after Sophie Cunningham said banning transgender women from women's sports was "common sense."

European Athletics

Keely Hodgkinson reached the 800m final at the European Championships after rival Audrey Werro suffered a dramatic fall. Hodgkinson progress earlier showed her leading the heat along with gold medal rivals. The women's 800m world record is the longest-standing in athletics; a feature explores why the 800m record is so tough to break. Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith won historic 400m gold on home track, becoming the joint-most decorated man at European Championships. Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu completed a sensational Glave & Azu one-two in the men's 100m. Amy Hunt had her "coming of age" moment with Amy Hunt winning 100m gold. Jakob Ingebrigtsen returned from "the lowest of lows" to claim 5,000m gold after almost a year out. American Koech doping ban received a three-year ban for blood doping. Criticism over empty seats at Alexander Stadium grew after nearly 10,000 were empty on Monday. The day four schedule includes BBC coverage times.

European Aquatics

Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke in Paris. Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke final, beaten for the first time at Europeans. GB secured three medals on the opening day, including a gold from the European Aquatics gold event; Jack Kelly set a new Irish record in the breaststroke final.

Cricket

Australia collapsed as Bangladesh posted 96 in the first Test in Darwin; see the latest Australia collapse scorecard. Afghanistan sealed an ODI series win over Ireland with a game to spare, with Afghanistan series victory. Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit 71 to help Afghanistan take a 2-0 lead. England opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for the first Test against Pakistan. Rocky Flintoff, 18-year-old son of Andrew, hit his first professional century for Lancashire; Rocky Flintoff reached the milestone. Glamorgan's One Day Cup coach highlighted Glamorgan positives despite winning only two of eight matches. England scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it; now only wins will repair reputational damage.

The Hundred

Welsh Fire's men's and women's sides again missed the Eliminators despite a drastically improved season; players and fans reflect on Welsh Fire struggles. MI London eliminated alongside Welsh Fire after losses in the final group matches. Ellyse Perry hit a superb 62 not out to lead Birmingham Phoenix to victory over MI London. Trent Rockets face a nervous wait after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave.

Tennis

Iga Swiatek reached her first final of the season at the Canadian Open, calling it her "toughest season," and will meet Elena Rybakina. Rybakina came back from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in three sets in the quarter-finals.

Golf

An amateur golfer admitted "stupidity" after faking a hole-in-one at a tournament. The same golfer later resigned from his membership at a St. Louis-area club. Rory McIlroy is confident he'll keep his PGA Tour status despite only 14 starts, aiming for a compromise. The FedEx Cup Playoffs start at the FedEx St. Jude in Memphis, with spots in the Tour Championship on the line. Tee times for the first two rounds include tee times for Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

Soccer

Manchester United beat Leeds 2-0 at Croke Park, the first English football clash at the iconic stadium; read about Man Utd beat Leeds and the historic Croke Park clash. Former Liverpool boss Arne Slot confirmed he pulled out of talks for the Netherlands job to focus on club football. Wales forward Brennan Johnson is tipped to thrive under David Moyes at Everton after his move from Crystal Palace. Northern Ireland Football League CEO insists NIFL EGM had "no side deals" to prevent a season delay. Hull FC centre Davy Litten will join Wakefield Trinity at the end of 2026.

Rugby Union

Swansea City suffered a heavy blow as Burgess suffered a ruptured Achilles on the eve of the Championship season. England handed first central contracts to five players as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad; England contracts went to Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson. Ospreys rejected the WRU plan to cut a professional team, believing four Welsh sides are the way forward. England's Red Roses are using controversial smaller balls in pre-season for the WXV smaller balls campaign. Former All Black Ma'a Nonu, performed a solo haka in response to the All Blacks before the Sharks' match in Durban. Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss the start of the season after hip surgery.

Other Sports

In the PLL, the PLL Power Rankings ahead of Week 13 debate whether the Cannons or Waterdogs should be No. 1. Islam Makhachev says he doesn't have much time left in the UFC as he prepares to defend his welterweight title at UFC. The Little League World Series schedule and coverage is available. A Texas judge backed removal of a Tulsa team removed from the Southwest Region, but later another judge granted a temporary restraining order allowing Tulsa allowed to play for a LLBWS bid. Horse racing integrity firm HISA is investigating five horse races investigated at Saratoga and Monmouth after unusual betting patterns. The NCAA and FBI partnered to fight athlete sexploitation; NCAA FBI partnership will educate athletes on preventing private image theft. Matt Bowen's fantasy targets for fantasy football drafts range from first-round stars to late-round darts. The weekly sports quiz tests your knowledge of the past seven days in sports. Ruby Evans talks gymnastics fame ahead of the European Championships; Ruby Evans focuses on training. Eddie Jones uses geese to motivate Japan; Eddie Jones watches videos of geese flying in formation before the second Test against Australia. Guess The Hundred cricketer No. 24 – try the Guess The Hundred quiz. The Zhang Anda shocked world No. 3 Zhao Xintong with a 6-5 win at the China Open snooker. GB's dressage team qualified for LA28; dressage team won silver at the FEI World Championships. A solar eclipse forced UK sport schedule changes, including the Ffos Las horse racing meeting starting early. Summer Shaw won Commonwealth bronze then returned to work at McDonald's; Summer Shaw is Scotland's first judo medalist. In F1, F1 Q&A answers whether Liam Lawson can keep his seat for 2027. Kimi Antonelli is the 19-year-old F1 star making waves. Northern Ireland's European hopes rest with Larne after the Irish League dropped outside Uefa's top.