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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 12:34 AM ET

Motorsports

Ty Gibbs outlasted teammate Christopher Bell to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, using late pit strategy to hold on over the final 20 laps. The 23-year-old grandson of Joe Gibbs claimed his first career Cup victory.

Gymnastics

Hezly Rivera rallied from fourth place on the final day to win her second straight U.S. gymnastics national title, delivering four poised routines. The 18-year-old Olympic gold medalist secured the championship.

Golf

Jackson Koivun narrowly held on to the 70th spot in the FedEx Cup standings, earning a playoff spot after just six starts. The former Auburn standout won the 3M Open in his third start and goes from college to the postseason in two months.

Basketball

Kayla McBride set a WNBA single-game record with 10 made 3-pointers, scoring 43 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings.

Baseball

Tommy John, the namesake of the elbow surgery, shared a vague health message and did not attend the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day. He bid farewell with a note saying "will never forget you".

Cricket

Scotland beat the United Arab Emirates by one wicket in a dramatic finish to their World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match, with Jasper Davidson hitting the winning boundary off the final ball.

Football

Argentine defender Jeremias James hopes for a rule change to fulfill his international ambitions; proud of his Welsh roots, he dreams of playing for Wales despite being born in Chile.

Trending

Hacky sack has seen a viral resurgence this spring, building on its nostalgic appeal and grassroots base. The throwback game's momentum raises questions about its next step.