General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 5, 2026, 8:32 PM ET

UFC and Boxing News

A flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja is scheduled to headline UFC 331 in September, officials confirmed Thursday.

College Football and Basketball Updates

Indiana defensive end Stephen Daley practiced in a limited capacity for the Hoosiers on Wednesday as he works his way back from a season-ending knee injury sustained in December. Bill Connelly identified the Power 4 games with the highest combined SP+ ratings and a projected scoring margin under eight points for the 2026 college football season. Texas has moved into the top five of the Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings, while North Carolina has fallen out for UCLA, but the focus remains on the key nonconference games circled on the calendar for every ranked team. The ceiling for every Big Ten team ranges from winning the national title to missing the tournament entirely. Longtime college announcer Dick Vitale stated he is making positive strides after announcing in April that he had been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time.

WNBA and Athlete Updates

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham expressed on Wednesday her desire for the focus to return to basketball after her comments on transgender athletes ignited a significant national debate, three rallies, and considerable social media discussion. A'ja Wilson is considered the clear front-runner for the WNBA MVP award, with four other players, including a rookie, expected to receive votes. WWE superstar couple Bianca Belair and Montez Ford welcomed their first child together, marking a new chapter for the pair who have been together since 2016 and married in 2018.

Golf and Tennis Updates

LIV Golf secured funding from an outside investor that will ensure the circuit's continuation beyond the current season, according to league CEO Scott O'Neil. LIV Golf announced it has secured a deal with an unnamed lead investor to continue next season, following the withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financial backing earlier this year. Robert Mac Intyre Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari, and Sepp Straka are confirmed to play in the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, from September 9-13. Cameron Norrie progresses to the Canadian Open last 32 with a straight-set victory over Ignacio Buse.

Cricket and Cycling News

Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket, as explored by BBC Sport. Buttler's record-breaking was instrumental in the Manchester Super Giants' nine-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in The Hundred. Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt suggested that ideally, he would like The Hundred tournament to be a week longer, given his team played three matches within a five-day span. Surrey maintained their push for a home semi-final in the One-Day Cup with a decisive 95-run win against Kent. Vollering secured victory in stage five of the Tour de France Femmes with a sprint win over the current yellow jersey holder, Marlen Reusser.

Horse Racing and Other Sports

The Preakness Stakes is moving to a new schedule, set to occur three weeks and one day after the Kentucky Derby, and will be run on a Sunday for the first time in its history.