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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 9:19 AM ET

Cricket & Snooker

Sunrisers Leeds kept their knockout hopes alive in The Hundred with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, eliminating their opponents. World number one Judd Trump suffered a shock first-round defeat at the China Open, losing to Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham.

Tennis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka was upset in the last 16 of the Canadian Open, while Britain’s Cameron Norrie also bowed out in Toronto.

Basketball & Football

DiJonai Carrington was ejected from the Chicago Sky’s loss to Indiana Fever after a hard foul, then posted “white privilege” on social media. In college football, 51 freshmen are projected to impact the 2026 season, while for the 2027 NFL draft, potential No. 1 picks include quarterbacks Dante Moore and Arch Manning.

Other Sports

Five-time Super League champion Tommy Makinson announced he will retire after the 2026 season, ending a storied career at Catalans Dragons. Meanwhile, the Hess women’s cycling team, backed by a wealthy benefactor, failed to pay riders and staff, highlighting the sport’s chronic financial instability.