General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 9:32 AM ET

NBA

The death of former NBA forward Brandon Clarke was ruled accidental due to the effects of drugs, according to the Los Angeles medical authority.

WNBA

Caitlin Clark already holds the record for most 20-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history, and she says Year 3 has featured the best basketball of her career.

College Basketball

UConn coach Dan Hurley warned that coaches using recent court rulings to make late additions to their rosters are doing more harm than good to the sport.

NFL

Seth Walder ranked the 10 most notable contract extensions, including the Jahmyr Gibbs deal that highlights a flurry of 2026 moves. A former Vikings ball boy who was fired and later rehired went on to reach the Hall of Fame. Analysts predict whether the No. 1 pick of the 2027 draft will be a quarterback like Dante Moore or a defensive star.

MLB

An updated assessment of all 30 teams shows how playoff hopes have shifted since the trade deadline, along with each roster’s current completeness.

Cricket

Nat Sciver-Brunt struck an unbeaten 67 as Trent Rockets booked their spot in the Hundred knockout stage with a nine-wicket win over MI London.

Soccer

Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach, marking a new era in the club’s evolving project. Boxer Ben Pritchard retained his European title despite a freak pre-tournament injury and now eyes a world title defence in Amsterdam.

Rugby

Fijian player Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan, his club Kyuden Voltex announced.

Other Sports

Hacky sack is enjoying a viral resurgence, fuelled by nostalgia and a grassroots surge that landed it on ESPN The Ocho. Mrs. Met and Goldy headline the Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026, announced on Good Morning America.