General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 5, 2026, 5:32 PM ET

College Basketball & Football

Longtime college announcer Dick Vitale reported that his tests are "very good" following his fifth cancer diagnosis in April. Bill Connelly highlighted the top games for the 2026 college football season, identifying Power 4 matchups with high combined SP+ ratings and projected close scores. ESPN's preseason evaluation breaks down which teams face the most challenging and easiest stretches of games. Big Ten conference's 18 teams have been assessed for their potential ceiling, ranging from winning a national title to missing the NCAA tournament entirely.

Wrestling & Combat Sports

WWE superstar Bianca Belair and Montez Ford have welcomed their first child together. Brock Lesnar 10-time WWE world champion and former UFC heavyweight champion, has officially retired from combat sports after his last match at WWE Summer Slam.

Cricket

Jos Buttler cemented his status as the greatest run-scorer in men's T20 cricket history. He recently starred in a Manchester Super Giants victory over Welsh Fire by nine wickets in The Hundred, breaking the T20 runs record. In domestic play Surrey defeated Kent by 95 runs to move level with the Foxes at the top of the One-Day Cup standings, pushing their claim for a home semi-final.

Golf

LIV Golf announced the securing of an unnamed lead investor, ensuring the league's continuation into the 2027 season following the earlier withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financial backing. Several Ryder stars, including Robert Mac Intyre, Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari, and Sepp Straka, are confirmed to participate in the Irish Open, which will be held at the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg from September 9-13.

Horse Racing & Other Sports

The Preakness Stakes has been rescheduled to occur three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, marking the first time the event will be run on a Sunday. The unique ESPN tradition of "The Ocho" is celebrating its 10th anniversary, showcasing a diverse array of obscure competitions from T. rex races to death diving. PLL Power rankings ahead of Week 12 place the Waterdogs in the top spot as the playoffs approach.

Rugby & Powerlifting

Scarlets managing director Jon Daniels has dismissed any potential merger with the Ospreys and is seeking more transparency from the Welsh Rugby Union amidst ongoing uncertainty. A powerlifter who was disqualified due to an alleged racially motivated incident has expressed feeling unsafe during competitions, noting that black athletes are frequently subjected to booing.

Soccer

Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty stated that the departure of manager Tiernan Lynch was a "pretty much a snap decision" and that he felt it was "time to make a change".

Cycling

Vollering secured victory in stage five of the Tour de France Femmes with a sprint finish, while Marlen Reusser maintained her hold on the yellow jersey.

WNBA

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham expressed her desire for the focus to return to basketball following a period of intense national debate and public attention surrounding her comments on transgender athletes.

MLB

A review of the MLB trade deadline assesses the performance and impact of moves made by teams including the Cubs, Orioles, Red Sox, Mets, and Phillies.