General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 6:34 PM ET

Football

A high school player in Arkansas unknowingly practiced with a viper in his helmet for nearly an hour before discovering the venomous intruder. Northwestern’s football program received a $35 million donation from Liz and Dick Uihlein to strengthen the team. A new report breaks down college football 2026 starter salaries by position, based on conversations with GMs, staffers and agents.

Basketball & Baseball

The NBA unveiled its opening-week slate on Tuesday, with the Knicks set to face LeBron and the 76ers in a tripleheader on Oct. 20. For baseball fans, ESPN has complete Little League World Series coverage, including schedules and results.

Track & Field & Swimming

Great Britain’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu delivered a sensational 100m one-two at the European Championships in Birmingham. The host venue, however, drew criticism after nearly 10,000 seats were empty on Monday amid high ticket prices. In the pool, Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished fifth in the European 100m breaststroke final, his first loss at a European Aquatics Championships.

Tennis & Snooker

Teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar is on the verge of breaking the record for the fastest rise to the ATP top, outpacing modern greats. On the baize, Zhang Anda stunned world number three Zhao Xintong 6-5 at the China Open by potting a respotted black on the final ball.

Golf & Other Sports

An amateur golfer resigned from his club after admitting to a fake hole-in-one scandal that went viral.