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Last updated: August 12, 2026, 12:21 AM ET

NFL & NBA

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy impressed during a joint practice against the Tennessee Titans, providing a bright spot in training camp. The NBA also announced its opening week schedule, headlined by the Knicks facing LeBron James and the 76ers in a tripleheader on Oct. 20.

Little League & Horse Racing

A Texas judge upheld a decision to remove a Tulsa team from the Little League Baseball World Series Southwest Region, denying them a chance to play in Tuesday's title game. Meanwhile, a horse racing integrity firm is investigating five races at Saratoga and Monmouth Park after bookmakers detected unusual betting patterns on horses that overperformed.

WNBA & Fantasy Football

Fever coach Stephanie White criticized online narratives after some alleged she failed to defend Sophie Cunningham following a flagrant foul, saying she stands by her players. The WNBA Power Rankings show time running out as teams jockey for playoff seeds. In fantasy football, Eric Karabell's annual 'Do Not Draft' list highlights players going too early in drafts, including a Giants trio.

Unusual Incident

A high school football player in Arkansas unknowingly wore a helmet with a viper inside for nearly an hour before discovering the venomous snake. The player was uninjured after the startling practice session.

European Sports

Great Britain’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claimed a sensational 100m one-two at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The day three schedule features more events with full BBC coverage. Meanwhile, teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar is on the verge of smashing the record for the fastest rise to the ATP top. In snooker, Zhang Anda shocked world No. 3 Zhao Xintong by potting a respotted black ball in a thrilling 6-5 win at the China Open.