General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 12:38 PM ET

Golf

The FedEx St. Jude Championship opened with a flurry of spectacular shots at TPC Southwind, with the first round producing highlight-reel moments. The playoffs start in Memphis as spots in the Tour Championship are on the line, and Rory McIlroy said he’s confident he’ll reach a compromise with the PGA Tour to fulfill his minimum of 15 events and maintain his dual membership. Tee times for the first two rounds were released, with Scottie Scheffler and McIlroy among the featured groups. Meanwhile, an amateur golfer admitted “stupidity” after faking a hole-in-one at a tournament. He later resigned from his club in the St. Louis area.

Hockey

Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after their sexual assault acquittal, with a fifth reinstated; an appeals board found the whole group broke Hockey Canada’s code of conduct.

UFC

At UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Ian Machado Garry is a real threat to Islam Makhachev in the welterweight title fight. Makhachev, however, says he “does not have much time” left in the UFC as he prepares for the first defence of his welterweight title on Saturday.

Cricket

In Test cricket, Bangladesh dominated Australia on day one in Darwin despite a reprieve for Steve Smith via a technology oddity. The scorecard shows Australia collapsed as Bangladesh posted. Moises Henriques is chasing “cricket nirvana” by helping Portugal qualify for their first men’s T20 World Cup. In The Hundred, Perry’s fifty took Birmingham Phoenix to victory over MI London. However, MI London and Welsh Fire were eliminated after losses. Welsh Fire’s men’s and women’s sides again missed the Eliminators. Rockets face a nervous wait after a defeat by Southern Brave. Afghanistan sealed an ODI series win over Ireland with a record tally. Rahmanullah helped them take a 2-0 lead. Rocky Flintoff hit his first professional century for Lancashire. Glamorgan’s One Day Cup coach highlighted positives despite only two wins. England’s curfew has been scrapped; only wins will repair reputational damage. Opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for England’s first Test against Pakistan.

Football (Soccer)

Super League confirmed they have received an investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission. Swansea City suffered a blow as Cameron Burgess ruptured his Achilles. Man Utd beat Leeds at Croke Park in a historic pre-season encounter. Croke Park hosted its first English football match between two teams. Arne Slot pulled out of Netherlands talks to focus on club football. Brennan Johnson is tipped to thrive under David Moyes at Everton. The Irish League’s European hopes rest with Larne after Northern Ireland dropped outside the top 50 of Uefa’s coefficient.

Tennis

Iga Swiatek reached her first final of her “toughest season” at the Canadian Open, where she will meet Elena Rybakina. Rybakina came back from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in the quarter-finals.

Athletics

At the European Championships in Birmingham, Keely Hodgkinson reached the women’s 800m final after Audrey Werro’s dramatic fall. Hodgkinson and rivals progressed through the heats. The women’s 800m record remains the longest standing in athletics. Matthew Hudson-Smith won historic 400m gold, becoming the joint-most decorated man at Europeans. Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claimed a 100m one-two for GB. Amy Hunt stormed to 100m gold. Jakob Ingebrigtsen won 5,000m gold after a year out. Criticism of empty seats at the Alexander Stadium emerged. Day four schedule is available. In the pool, Angharad Evans won European 100m breaststroke gold. Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished fifth in the same event. GB claimed gold on the opening day of the European Aquatics Championships. Jonah Koech, US 1500m champion, received a three-year doping ban.

Baseball

MLB Rank 2026 updated its top 50 players as the regular season winds down. Late-season heroes in the Bronx and other trade targets were highlighted for fantasy baseball.

Basketball

The NBA Cup 2026 schedule and groups were revealed. The Knicks face LeBron and the 76ers in the opening night tripleheader on Oct. 20. Seth Trimble left UNC and committed to Louisville. SEC 2026-27 projections include three possible champions and three teams that won’t go dancing. In the WNBA, Stephanie White spoke out against critics after being booed, backed by the Fever. WNBA Power Rankings show time running out for playoff seeds. Rankings for fantasy women’s basketball top 100 were released. Playoff guide strategy and picks are available.

NFL

NFL training camp updates include Baker Mayfield shining as the Bucs handled the Jets. Lamar Jackson is adapting to the Ravens’ new offense under Declan Doyle. Orlovsky’s QB trait rankings break down seven skills for NFL passers. Christian Gonzalez is having a notable camp with the Patriots. Efe Obada retired from the NFL to pursue his “true calling.”

College Football

Preseason SP+ rankings for 2026 were broken down. ESPN’s preseason All-America team names the best at every position. Matt Bowen’s favorite fantasy targets cover all levels of the draft. Coaches spill the tea on 43 QBs for 2026. Texas Tech’s QB questions and the Big 12 title contenders are previewed. How much a Power 4 starter earns is examined. 2027 recruiting class rankings see Colorado crack the top. Freshman phenoms to watch are identified. Northwestern football received a $35M donation. John Mateer’s massive arms at Oklahoma sparked a debate on QB swole. A HS player in Arkansas practiced with a viper in his helmet.

Rugby

Five England players received first central contracts in a Borthwick shake-up. Ospreys rejected the WRU plan to cut a professional team. England’s Red Roses gear up for WXV with smaller balls. Ma’a Nonu, performed a solo haka in response to the All Blacks. Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss the start of the season after hip surgery. Eddie Jones uses geese to inspire Japan. Wakefield paid a “substantial” fee for Hull FC’s Davy Litten.

Horse Racing

HISA is investigating five races at Saratoga and Monmouth Park after unusual betting.

Snooker

Zhang Anda shocked Zhao Xintong in a final-ball respot at the China Open.

Other Sports

PLL Power Rankings ahead of Week 13 have the Cannons or Waterdogs at No. 1. Little League World Series schedules and coverage are set. A Tulsa team was kept from a LLBWS bid by a judge’s ruling. However, later a judge allowed them to play. GB dressage team qualified for LA28 by winning silver at the FEI World Championships. Ruby Evans spoke about gymnastics fame ahead of Europeans. Summer Shaw won Commonwealth bronze then returned to work at McDonald’s. F1 Q&A covers Lawson’s seat for 2027 and more. Kimi Antonelli is profiled as a 19-year-old F1 star. Sport events in the UK were affected by an eclipse. Weekly sports quiz tests your knowledge. Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No. 24. NCAA and FBI partner to fight athlete sexploitation. NIFL CEO insisted no side deals were done for the EGM.