General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 9:38 PM ET

MLB

MLB teams are reevaluating their playoff hopes after the trade deadline, with our panel of insiders grading the biggest deals including the Skubal and Rutschman moves. A full breakdown of how each of the 30 clubs' fates have changed shows which rosters are most complete. In lighter news, Mrs. Met and Goldy headline the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

NFL

The offseason continues with big contract extensions, as Jahmyr Gibbs' $67.5M deal ranks among the 10 most notable moves per Seth Walder. Fantasy managers should also beware: Eric Karabell's annual Do Not Draft list identifies a Giants trio as overvalued.

WNBA

Caitlin Clark continues to elevate her game in Year, already owning the most 20-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history, and she says she's playing the best basketball of her career. Meanwhile, the WNBPA released a statement rejecting the use of its players as "political pawns," emphasizing the organization's commitment to inclusion.

Cricket

Tom Lammonby's brilliant ton helped Somerset revive their One-Day Cup hopes with a thumping win over Surrey. Scotland held on for a nervy nine-run victory over Canada to reach the World Cup Qualifier. In another ODI, Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs. Luc Benkenstein's 140 led Essex to a narrow win over Glamorgan despite a fine century from Timm van der Gugten. Also, Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as England Lions head coach.

Other Sports

The PLL's Throwback Weekend in Boston features four games and a WLL contest, with playoff scenarios in focus. The iconic Ocho event "Slippery Stairs" is harder than it looks, and here's the story of its creation. At the WSOP 2026, the final table delivered great play, but the Hall of Fame process needs addressing as only one player was inducted. Purdue AD Tommy McClelland issued a mea culpa after an attempted jab at Indiana, admitting it was a mistake the second it left his mouth.