General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:28 AM ET

Cycling

The Hess women's cycling team collapsed despite a wealthy backer, leaving riders and staff unpaid and underscoring the sport’s chronic financial instability.

WNBA

DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant 2 foul to the face and neck of the Fever’s Sophie Cunningham, a hit that Cunningham called “unnecessary.” Shortly after, the league rescinded a technical on Caitlin Clark, keeping her from a one-game suspension that would have been triggered by her eighth tech.

MLB

A month after the trade deadline, every team’s playoff odds have changed. ESPN graded how complete each roster is now, from contenders to sellers.

NFL

Right tackle Lane Johnson returned to the Eagles after a personal leave and declared 2026 will “probably my last year” in the league.

Baseball & Health

The namesake of the elbow surgery, Tommy John, missed the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day and posted a vague health message, signing off with “I will never forget you.”

Soccer

Wales legend Ian Rush said reaching Euro 2028 is essential, and the team must learn from their Bosnia loss to avoid another World Cup qualifying heartbreak.

Throwback Sports

Hacky sack has surged in popularity this spring, blending nostalgia with grassroots play and earning a spot on ESPN’s “The Ocho” as it eyes a next-level revival.

NBA Prospects

Top high school recruit Ahmed Nur attended “The Sanctuary,” an exclusive NBA offseason retreat, calling it a life-changing experience as he prepares for his next step.