General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 6:19 PM ET

Golf

Joaquín Niemann went wire-to-wire at Trump International, finishing at 16-under 268 for his ninth career victory in three years, while Jon Rahm secured his third straight LIV season title. Meanwhile, Charley Hull let slip a one-shot lead with two holes to play as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth Ladies' European Tour event.

Cricket

Scotland beat the United Arab Emirates by one wicket with one ball left in a dramatic Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match. Sunrisers Leeds thumped Welsh Fire by 71 runs, edging closer to qualification for The Hundred’s knockout stages. Middlesex advanced in the One-Day Cup after defeats for the top three in Group A. And Caleb Falconer overcame a phishing hoax to secure a Hundred contract.

Basketball & Football

Vegas scratched A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for the second game of a road back‑to‑back against the Liberty. The WNBA quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul, avoiding a suspension. Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 is "probably my last year" after returning from a personal absence. And 51 freshmen are poised to impact the 2026 college football season, according to ESPN.

Other Sports

Tommy John bid farewell, missing the Yankees’ Old‑Timers’ Day amid health battles. Hacky sack continues its viral comeback after a surge this spring, featured on ESPN’s The Ocho. Keely Hodgkinson targets a third European 800m title in Birmingham, saying a home gold would mean as much as Olympic gold. Judd Trump lost in the China Open first round while Shaun Murphy set a new scoring record. Chepstow celebrates its centenary with royal history and racing fairytales. Top prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to the NBA’s offseason retreat "The Sanctuary." And Raul Fernandez dominated the British Moto GP at Silverstone ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin.