General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:29 AM ET

College Basketball & WNBA

UConn's Dan Hurley sounded the alarm on coaches exploiting recent court rulings to make late additions to their rosters, arguing the practice does more harm than good. The WNBPA released a statement emphasizing inclusion and rejecting "hate, abuse" in the transgender athlete debate, saying the organization will not be used as political pawns. Caitlin Clark already owns the most 20-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history and says she's playing the best basketball of her career in Year, though her game remains a work in progress.

NFL & Fantasy

With the 2027 NFL draft on the horizon, analysts debate whether the No. 1 pick will be a quarterback such as Dante Moore or Arch Manning or a player like Dylan Stewart or Jeremiah Smith — 16 players are in the mix. Jahmyr Gibbs’ $67.5 M extension is the latest in a flurry of deals reshaping the 2026 preseason; Seth Walder stacked the 10 most notable NFL contract extensions. In fantasy football, Eric Karabell’s annual “Do Not Draft” list warns against overvaluing a Giants trio and other players going earlier than they should this summer.

MLB, PLL & Cricket

After the trade deadline reshaped playoff hopes, here is how each club’s fates have changed and how complete every MLB roster is today. The PLL’s Week 12 Throwback Weekend in Boston features four games and one WLL contest, with playoff scenarios on the line Friday and Saturday. In English cricket, Tom Lammonby smashed a brilliant century to lead Somerset to a thumping victory over Surrey, keeping their One-Day Cup hopes alive.

Other Highlights

The Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced on “Good Morning America,” with Mrs. Met and Goldy among the five inductees. The 2026 WSOP final table featured great play and engaging personalities, while the Hall of Fame process drew criticism for inducting only one player. And the iconic Ocho event “Slippery Stairs” is harder than it looks; here is the story on how it was created and a firsthand account of competing.