General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 5:08 PM ET

NFL

The NFL preseason is heating up with a flurry of contract extensions reshaping the landscape, and Seth Walder ranked the 10 most notable moves, including Jahmyr Gibbs' new $67.5 million deal. Meanwhile, the 2027 NFL draft is already generating buzz, with 16 players in the mix for the No. 1 pick including quarterbacks Dante Moore and Arch Manning, plus pass-rusher Dylan Stewart. Over in college football, ESPN ranked the all-time villains who fuel fans' ire, with Lane Kiffin topping the list as the ultimate pot-stirrer. Offensive lineman Cole Hutson has returned to Texas after NFL tryouts with the Browns and Cowboys, regaining a fifth year of eligibility.

MLB

The post-trade deadline landscape has shifted dramatically for all 30 MLB teams, with playoff hopes rising or falling and roster completeness now assessed. Baseball insiders graded the biggest blockbusters, with one executive saying "I'm glad we're not in the NL" as they evaluated deals involving stars like Tarik Skubal and Adley Rutschman.

WNBA

The WNBA delivered a dramatic night as Chelsea Gray hit two buzzer-beating 3-pointers to lift the Aces past the Fever, capitalizing on uncharacteristic mistakes by Caitlin Clark. Two fans were escorted from their courtside seats during the third quarter of that matchup. Clark herself is playing "the best basketball of her career" in Year, already owning the most 20-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history. Off the court, the Women's National Basketball Players Association released a statement rejecting "hate, abuse" in the transgender athlete focus, declaring they "will not be used as political pawns."

Cricket

In international cricket, Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan thrashed Ireland by 92 runs in Gary Wilson's first ODI as head coach. Scotland secured a nervy nine-run victory over Canada to reach next year's World Cup Qualifier after a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire. On the county circuit, Luc Benkenstein's brilliant 140 kept Essex's One-Day Cup hopes alive despite Timm van der Gugten's 118 not out for Glamorgan. England opener Emilio Gay suffered a shoulder injury while playing for Durham against Middlesex. Jos Buttler credited a chat with batting coach Marcus Trescothick for helping him rediscover form and surpass the all-time T20 run-scoring record. Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as head coach of England Lions, leaving the role after a brief tenure.

Cycling

In women's cycling, Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produced a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux, winning her first Tour de France Femmes stage and taking the overall race lead.

Other Sports

The 2026 WSOP final table delivered great play and engaging personalities, but the Hall of Fame process drew criticism for inducting only one player. Meanwhile, the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Mrs. Met and Goldy, announced Friday on "Good Morning America." Conor McGregor says his comeback starts now after knee surgery, reiterating his desire to return following the injury suffered during his UFC comeback. The iconic Ocho event "Slippery Stairs" is harder than it looks, according to a firsthand account of how challenging it is to compete. In fantasy football, Eric Karabell's annual "Do Not Draft" list targets players going too early, including a trio from the Giants. Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland offered a mea culpa over an Indiana one-liner, admitting the joke was a mistake "the second it left my mouth." Finally, England hockey star Hannah French praised medical staff after recovering from an ACL injury in time for next month's women's Hockey World Cup.