General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 6:34 PM ET

NFL

The race for the 2027 NFL draft No. 1 pick features quarterbacks Dante Moore and Arch Manning alongside defenders Dylan Stewart and receiver Jeremiah Smith. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is “probably my last year” after returning from a personal absence. The flurry of recent contract extensions includes Jahmyr Gibbs’ $67.5M deal, ranked among the 10 most notable by Seth Walder. Meanwhile, a former ball boy who was fired and rehired by the Vikings — Larry Fitzgerald — reached the Hall of Fame.

WNBA

The Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 and ejected after a hard foul to the head of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The first-place Minnesota Lynx improved to 26-7 with a 98-87 win over the Las Vegas Aces, clinching a playoff berth.

College Football

Four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 class, committed to Ohio State. Every fanbase has someone it loves to hate; here’s the list of the biggest villains for every Power 4 team.

College Basketball

UConn coach Dan Hurley said coaches using recent court rulings to make late additions are harming the sport. The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote before the Senate recess but gained a spot on the September calendar.

MLB

Hall of Fame pitcher Tommy John, namesake of the elbow surgery, shared a vague health message and did not attend the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day. A comprehensive look at how every MLB team’s playoff chances have shifted since the trade deadline, plus roster completeness.

Soccer

Swansea City fear Cameron Burgess has a significant Achilles injury after limping off in their Carabao Cup defeat to Birmingham City.

Cycling

Demi Vollering won stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes, racing clear to snatch the yellow jersey with one stage remaining.

Rugby – Interprovincial

Connacht’s dominant second half produced a 15-10 win over Ulster in the opening Interprovincial Championship match. Ulster second row Fiona Tuite said her side “need to execute more” after the narrow defeat.

Rugby – Super League

Warrington Wolves kept alive top-two hopes with a 42-4 demolition of Bradford Bulls. Wigan Warriors thumped Toulouse 48-18, with try-scorers Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall each bagging a brace, moving into second place. Huddersfield Giants celebrated their upcoming move to Dewsbury by thrashing Catalans Dragons 42-20.

Irish League

Much-changed Ballymena United shocked Linfield 3-0 at Windsor Park, laying down an early season marker as the Sky Blues stunned David Healy’s side.