General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:37 PM ET

College Sports

UConn's Dan Hurley warned that coaches exploiting recent court rulings to make late additions are harming the sport. The Senate pushed a vote on the Protect College Sports Act to September after a pre‑recess session failed to pass it. ESPN also named the biggest villain for every Power 4 football team, with stories behind the fury.

NFL

Jahmyr Gibbs signed a $67.5M extension, and Seth Walder ranked it among the 10 most notable recent NFL deals. Scouts are already projecting the 2027 No. 1 pick, with quarterbacks Dante Moore and Arch Manning among the candidates. Former ball boy Larry Fitzgerald reached the Hall of Fame after the Vikings rehired him to work with receivers.

MLB

Every club’s playoff hopes and roster completeness since the trade deadline were assessed, with each team’s outlook rising or falling based on deadline moves.

WNBA and NBA

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. The death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was ruled accidental due to the effects of heroin and cocaine.

Other Sports

Hacky sack is enjoying a viral resurgence, with its grassroots playing base surging this spring. Michael Johnson clarified that athletes from the bankrupt Grand Slam Track league have now been paid. The Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Mrs. Met and Goldy, announced on Good Morning America. Boxer Ben Pritchard eyes a world title defence after overcoming a freak injury to retain his European crown. Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi died of suspected heatstroke after a training session with his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex.