Last updated: August 4, 2026, 5:32 AM ET
UFC and Boxing
Ian Machado Garry credits a plant-based diet for his welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on August 15th. Moses Itauma's bout against Filip Hrgovic on August 29th has been elevated to a fight for the vacant IBF world title.
Tennis and Cricket
Alex Eala is preparing for the US Open, a hard court surface where she has experienced significant career moments. BBC Sport is running a daily guessing game for fans to identify "The Hundred" cricket star number.
Motorsport and NFL
Formula 1 correspondent Andrew Benson is addressing fan questions regarding the anticipated "Newey effect" in motorsport. Miami coach Mario Cristobal has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the university.
MLB and NBA
Fantasy baseball analysts are analyzing the impact of trades made before Monday's MLB deadline. Yankees GM Brian Cashman stated that Aaron Judge's return depends on upcoming rib imaging results, without specifying a timeline for the scan.
Soccer and Other
While not detailed in the provided articles, it is important to note that the NFL season is approaching, and other leagues are in full swing.
Personal News
Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones recently tied the knot, celebrating their union with a first dance to Musiq Soulchild's "Love". Former England captain Ben Stokes expressed interest in a future head coaching role for the England team, while also voicing concerns about Joe Root's captaincy workload.