General Sports 8 Hours

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

Cycling

Demi Vollering won her second Women’s Tour de France title after riding to victory in Sunday’s ninth and final stage. The Dutch rider extended her winning margin to become the race’s first two-time champion.

Tennis

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from this week’s Cincinnati Open because of a bothersome right knee, though he still expects to be fit for the US Open. Sinner confirmed the withdrawal on Sunday, citing the injury as a precaution.

WNBA

The Las Vegas Aces scratched stars A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday’s game against the Liberty, the second leg of a road back-to-back. Meanwhile, the WNBA quickly rescinded a technical foul against Caitlin Clark on Saturday, less than two hours after she received what would have been her eighth of the season, avoiding a suspension.

NFL

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 will “probably be my last year” after rejoining the team following four missed practices for personal reasons.

Baseball

Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery many MLB players have undergone, did not attend the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day on Saturday, sharing a vague message about his health.

College Football

ESPN identified 51 freshmen poised to impact the 2026 season, including non-top-ranked recruits who could affect conference and CFP races.

Moto GP

Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez won the British Moto GP at Silverstone, finishing ahead of Aprilia’s championship leader Jorge Martin.

Cricket – The Hundred

Caleb Falconer nearly lost his chance at a Hundred contract due to a phishing hoax before securing a deal. In the men’s competition, Sunrisers Leeds thumped Welsh Fire by 71 runs to move closer to qualifying for the knockout stages. In the women’s competition, Sunrisers kept their knockout hopes alive with a six-wicket win over Fire, which eliminated their opponents.

Snooker

World No. 1 Judd Trump lost his first-round match at the China Open to Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham. Shaun Murphy set a new scoring record, and Ronnie O’Sullivan made a winning start.

Rugby League

Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18, with try-scorers Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall both crossing twice, moving Wigan to second in Super League. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans Dragons 42-20, celebrating the announcement of their move to Dewsbury from next season. Catalans winger Tommy Makinson, a five-time Super League champion, announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Other Sports

Chepstow Racecourse celebrates its centenary, recalling royal visits, bombers and racing fairytales. Top high school basketball prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to “The Sanctuary,” the NBA’s offseason performance retreat. Hacky sack is enjoying a viral comeback, with momentum surging this spring, and ESPN’s The Ocho covering the throwback game’s rise.