General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 14, 2026, 5:44 PM ET

Track and Field

Keely Hodgkinson has advanced to the women's 800m final at the European Championships, while Audrey Werro qualified despite a dramatic fall. Britain's Amy Hunt secured her second European Championships gold medal in the 200m and is aiming for a historic quadruple. Matthew Hudson-Smith made history by winning the 400m gold, becoming the joint-most decorated man at the European Championships. Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu delivered a sensational one-two finish for Great Britain in the men's 100m. In the heptathlon, Ireland's Kate O'Connor expressed "mixed emotions" after day one, while Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson boosted her medal hopes with a strong high jump performance. Filip Nowacki of Great Britain claimed a dramatic gold medal in the men's 200m breaststroke, and Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke. The world record for the women's 800m remains unbroken after 43 years, posing a persistent challenge. British gymnast Ruby Evans is focusing on her training ahead of the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Golf

The season-ending Team Championship for LIV Golf is reportedly set to be cancelled. Rory McIlroy expressed confidence in maintaining his PGA Tour status despite having only 14 starts.

Fantasy Sports

For fantasy baseball managers looking to set their lineups for Saturday's MLB action, advice is available. In fantasy football, Matt Bowen has identified his top targets for the upcoming season, including potential first-round picks and late-round value plays. Bowen has also broken down his tight end tiers, helping fantasy managers identify draft value. For those looking for late-season fantasy baseball trade targets, there are options to consider.

College Sports

Legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, a five-time Men's College World Series winner, has died at the age of. Seth Trimble will transfer to Louisville for his next season of college basketball. The debate continues regarding the physique of college quarterbacks, with some players like Oklahoma's Mateer drawing attention for their size. Projections for the SEC for the 2026-27 season indicate three potential champions and three teams unlikely to make the NCAA tournament. A judge has upheld the decision to remove a Tulsa, Oklahoma team from contention for the Little League Baseball World Series.

Motorsports

Ty Gibbs will honor former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch by competing in an M&M's paint scheme at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Cycling

British cyclist Finlay Tarling has died at the age of 19 following an accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.

Boxing

Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2015 fight, has died at the age of.

UFC

Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev stated he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as he prepares for his fight against Ian Machado Garry at UFC. Machado Garry faced boos at the UFC 330 news conference but expressed confidence in his upcoming bout. Mackenzie Dern discussed how her poker skills have developed her composure in the octagon.

Football (American)

A high school football player in Arkansas discovered a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice.

Rugby Union

Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has called for the Welsh Rugby Union board to resign. The Ospreys have publicly rejected the WRU's plan to cut a professional team, advocating for four Welsh professional sides. England has handed out five new central contracts as part of a squad shake-up. England's Red Roses are preparing for the WXV Global Series with new training methods, including using smaller balls.

Cricket

Tanzid Hasan Tamim became the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia, as his team dominated on day two of the match. Afghanistan secured a series victory over Ireland in the one-day format with a game to spare. Moises Henriques aims to help Portugal qualify for their first-ever men's T20 World Cup. Scotland, led by Richie Berrington and Lyle Robertson, achieved a significant 170-run victory over Canada in a World Cup League 2 match. England has scrapped its midnight curfew for players, emphasizing that only wins can repair the team's reputation. Both Welsh Fire and MI London have been eliminated from The Hundred after losing their final group stage matches. Ellyse Perry's unbeaten 62 helped Birmingham Phoenix secure a five-wicket victory over MI London in The Hundred.

Tennis

Elena Rybakina staged a comeback to defeat Naomi Osaka in their Canadian Open quarter-final match.

WNBA

Fever coach Stephanie White defended her players against criticism and received support from Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham after being booed. The WNBA playoff picture is becoming increasingly tight, with teams jockeying for seeding in the final weeks of the season.

NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn sale was finalized over a single weekend, surprising the league. The schedule and format for the 2026 NBA Cup have been released.

Other Sports

The Great Britain women's flag football team has advanced as group winners in their quest to secure an Olympic spot. The Great Britain dressage team has qualified for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. A horse racing integrity firm is investigating five races due to unusual betting patterns. The Irish League's European aspirations are now primarily resting with Larne, as Northern Ireland's UEFA coefficient ranking has fallen. Former NFL player Efe Obada has retired to pursue his "true calling" and launch a foundation. A solar eclipse has prompted changes to some UK sporting event schedules, including an earlier start for a horse racing meeting. Former All Blacks player Ma'a Nonu performed a solo haka in South Africa. Manchester United and Leeds United are set to play in the first association football match between two English teams at Dublin's Croke Park. Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed discussions for the Netherlands managerial role but said his next job will be in club football.

European Athletics Championships

Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith made history by winning the 400m gold medal on home turf, becoming the most decorated man at the European Championships. Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu secured a one-two finish for Great Britain in the men's 100m. Amy Hunt won her second European Championships gold in the 200m and is targeting a historic quadruple. Keely Hodgkinson advanced to the 800m final, while Audrey Werro qualified despite a fall. Filip Nowacki secured a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke, and Angharad Evans won gold in the women's 100m breaststroke. Adam Ramsay-Peaty expressed confusion over his early exit from the 50m breaststroke. Jakob Ingebrigtsen voiced disappointment over Josh Kerr's decision to miss the championships.

Golf Tournaments

Sungjae Im and Scottie Scheffler are reportedly battling for position at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Tee times for the first and second rounds of the FedEx St. Jude Championship have been released. The FedEx Cup playoffs are set to begin in Memphis, with spots in the Tour Championship at stake.

Baseball

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is set to induct the 1996 U.S. Olympic team, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Candace Parker.

College Football

ESPN has released its preseason All-America team for the 2026 season, highlighting top players across the nation. Bill Connelly's final preseason SP+ rankings offer insights into what the projections mean for the upcoming season. The cost of a Power 4 college football starter has been analyzed, with input from various industry professionals.

PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy is confident he will meet the PGA Tour's minimum start requirement to maintain his dual membership.

Lacrosse

Playoff berths are on the line in the final week of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) season, with the Charm and Palms competing for the title in the Women's Professional Lacrosse League. Power rankings for the PLL ahead of Week 13 indicate that Boston and Philadelphia are finishing the season strongly.

Hockey

Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended despite an acquittal on sexual assault charges, as they were found to have violated Hockey Canada's code of conduct.

Soccer

Boss Brian Barry-Murphy stated that Cardiff City aims to prove doubters wrong and avoid relegation in the 2026-27 season.