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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 6:19 PM ET

Golf

Joaquín Niemann went wire-to-wire at Trump International, finishing at 16-under 268 for his ninth career victory in three years. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm secured his third straight LIV season title. On the Ladies European Tour, 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth event, the PIF London Championship, as Charley Hull let slip a one-shot lead with two holes to play.

Cricket

In a dramatic finish, Scotland beat the UAE by one wicket, with Jasper Davidson hitting the winning boundary off the final ball. Sunrisers Leeds moved closer to The Hundred knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire. In the One-Day Cup, Middlesex advanced as the top three in Group A all lost.

Other Sports

Tommy John, the namesake for the common elbow surgery, bid farewell but did not attend the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day, sharing a vague health message. Hacky sack has seen a viral resurgence, gaining momentum this spring with a growing grassroots base and a feature on ESPN's The Ocho. 51 freshmen are poised to impact the 2026 college football season, potentially shaping conference and CFP races despite not being top-ranked recruits.